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Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:30 WIB
Hundreds of QR Code Stickers Linked to Online Gambling Spread Across Jakarta; Stickerer Paid Rp100,000 per Sticker
Indonesian police have arrested a man identified as SH alias P for placing hundreds of QR code stickers directing users to online gambling sites. The operation, in Jakarta, paid Rp100,000 per sticker, with two associates still at large. Authorities have opened a cybercrime complaint post and warned the public about potential data theft and automatic deposits on gambling sites.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:30 WIB
SkyDrive Completes First Demonstration Flight in Tokyo
SkyDrive conducted a five-day series of public SKYDRIVE demonstration flights of the SD-05 at Tokyo Big Sight, marking SkyDrive’s first public flight in Tokyo. The flights were organised in partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. and Kanematsu Corporation as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s programme to explore urban eVTOL services, and evaluated the integrated ground and air operations and passenger-terminal concepts required for future commercial urban mobility.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:29 WIB
Factors influencing individuals' responses to disappointment
Clinical psychologist Ratih Ibrahim explains that individuals' responses to disappointment are shaped by their ability to regulate emotions, childhood experiences, and family environment. Those taught to stay calm when angry and to express their feelings safely tend to respond more healthily, whereas difficulty managing emotions can lead to aggressive reactions. The piece also notes that prolonged stress, mental fatigue, trauma, and highly stimulating social media can amplify impulsive emotional responses, reflecting gaps in emotional education in schooling.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:27 WIB
SkyDrive Completes First Demo Flights in Tokyo
SkyDrive completed a five-day series of demo flights of its SKYDRIVE SD-05 at Tokyo Big Sight, under a Tokyo Metropolitan Government programme to study urban eVTOL services. The flights, conducted with Mitsubishi Estate and Kanematsu, tested end-to-end operations and public-facing terminal procedures, including facial-recognition check-in, to gather data for future commercialization. The exercise advances Tokyo's eVTOL roadmap by demonstrating potential travel-time savings, operational feasibility in confined vertiport spaces, and the viability of city-centre routes.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:27 WIB
BPH Migas Ensures Dumai Refinery Reliability to Safeguard National BBM Supply
BPH Migas has assured the reliability of fuel production at Pertamina Patra Niaga Refinery Unit II Dumai, reinforcing the northern Sumatra supply chain during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 H amid rising Middle East tensions. The regulator's on-site findings confirm optimal operation and support for domestic BBM needs, with the government emphasising continued refinery resilience and capacity expansion as part of national energy security.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:25 WIB
Minister of Social Affairs: 67,886 Families Verified for Social Assistance
Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf announced that 67,886 beneficiary households have been verified for social assistance, with a total budget of more than Rp 543 billion. The housing component is Rp 3 million and the BSSE component Rp 5 million, and disbursement will be handled by PT Pos Indonesia through three channels, including direct delivery to elderly or ill recipients. The data are processed bottom-up from BNPB to local officials (BNBA).
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:25 WIB
Cilacap Refinery Ensures BBM Stocks Are Secure During Lebaran
Cilacap Refinery Unit IV, operated by Pertamina Patra Niaga, has assured safe BBM supply during Ramadhan and Lebaran as demand rises from mudik and balik Lebaran. The unit runs 24/7 with a current capacity of 348,000 barrels per day, distributing supply across Central Java, West Java, East Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara. Despite global tensions in the Middle East, operations remain normal; stock is projected to cover about a month, though imports and global supply developments are monitored.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:25 WIB
Depok City Government Mandates Full Payment of Employees’ THR and Prohibits Installment Payments
Depok's city government issues a directive that the 2026 Religious Holiday Allowance (THR) must be paid in full to workers, banning any instalment payments. Disnaker will monitor THR disbursement for hundreds of thousands of workers across 1,667 companies, in collaboration with Apindo and SP KEP SPSI, under Permenaker No. 6 of 2016, ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:24 WIB
Bringing Ramadan Blessings, PLN West Java Installs 321 Free Electricity Connections
During Ramadan, PLN UID Jawa Barat launches Light Up The Dream, connecting 321 underprivileged households and a musala with free electricity. The initiative, funded by PLN staff and YBM, underscores PLN's partnership with local government to expand affordable electricity access across West Java.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:24 WIB
JK: Indonesia Should Visit Trump to End the War
Former Indonesian vice presidents Jusuf Kalla urged the government to take a more active diplomatic role amid mounting tensions in the Middle East, advocating sympathy for Iran and proposing a direct visit to US President Donald Trump. He also urged robust use of international peace instruments such as the Board of Peace as a path to peace, and participated in a meeting with other former leaders to discuss Middle East dynamics.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:22 WIB
Hajj Rice Exports to Saudi Arabia Seen as Strengthening Indonesia's Trade Balance
Analyst Prima Gandhi argues that Indonesia's first export of 2,280 tonnes of rice to Saudi Arabia in 2026 strengthens the nation's trade position and signals sustained production growth. The move aligns with government aims to boost agricultural output under President Prabowo Subianto, enabling export while meeting domestic needs, and complements other export initiatives such as poultry. The development marks a new phase in Indonesia's food security strategy, expanding its role in the international rice market.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:21 WIB
DPR Urges Large Industries to Involve MSMEs and Local Farmers and Livestock Breeders
Indonesia's DPR has urged large-scale industries to actively involve micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as local farmers and livestock breeders in sourcing raw materials such as salt, peanuts and milk. During a visit to Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya in Gresik with Commission VII, officials emphasised that such partnerships can boost local economic activity and resilience amid currency volatility linked to geopolitical tensions.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:21 WIB
Welcoming the Mudik Flow, Jambi BPJN Closes Thousands of Road Potholes
BPJN Jambi is expediting pothole repairs ahead of the Eid al-Fitr mudik period, sealing around 5,260 potholes across 1,318 km of national roads in 11 districts. About 73% of defects have been addressed; the remainder is targeted for completion by 10 March 2026. The agency is also cleaning drainage channels, trimming vegetation along road shoulders, and preparing road markings, while coordinating with local police and transport authorities and establishing 11 Eid readiness posts to support travellers.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:19 WIB
Prabowo kisses the hand of the Al-Falah Islamic boarding school head at the Merdeka Palace
Prabowo Subianto was observed kissing the hand of KH Nurul Huda Djazuli, head of Al-Falah Islamic Boarding School in Ploso Mojo, Kediri, during a gathering of ulama at Jakarta's Presidential Palace on the evening of 5 March 2026. The moment, captured in a video released by the President's Secretariat, occurred as Prabowo greeted attendees after breaking fast with religious leaders earlier that day.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:18 WIB
When Exhausts Speak of Conscience
In Bungbulang, Garut, dawn crowds of youths voluntarily handed in 60 brong exhausts, signalling a shift from mere noise to social responsibility during Ramadan. Across Singkawang and Aceh Barat, authorities pursued a mix of voluntary surrender, education, and penalties, underscoring differing approaches to public order and vehicle regulation.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:17 WIB
Pertamina Patra Niaga Ensures Energy Supply Availability During Ramadan and Ahead of Eid al-Fitr
Pertamina Patra Niaga has assured that BBM and LPG supplies are secure during Ramadan and ahead of Eid al-Fitr, with stock buildup and strengthened distribution and close stakeholder coordination to ensure continuous supply. The company employs intensive monitoring and a Regular, Alternative and Emergency (RAE) distribution model with real-time oversight via Pertamina Digital Hub, while urging prudent energy use and warning against hoarding, and offering services such as Serambi MyPertamina and MyPertamina promotions.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:17 WIB
Bandung Deputy Mayor and DPRD Member Named Suspects in Corruption and Project Allocation Case, Yet to be Detained
Bandung's Deputy Mayor Erwin and Bandung City DPRD member Rendiana Awangga have been named suspects in a case of alleged corruption and abuse of power since December 2025. As of early March 2026 they had not been detained, prompting questions about the pace of Bandung's public prosecutors' actions, while authorities say case files are being completed and detention requests are pending government approval.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:17 WIB
Indonesia pushes waste sorting to cut landfill pollution
Indonesia intends to boost waste sorting and end open dumping, with the Suwung landfill in Denpasar to stop accepting organic waste from April 2026 and be officially closed by March 2026. The government also plans 34 waste-to-energy plants and deployment of university-developed micro-scale processing tech to villages, while current data show 25.14 million tonnes of waste generated in 2025 with only about 34% managed. In Badung, the ministry will provide wood chippers and incinerators to process wood waste.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:17 WIB
Google Pixel 10a Priced at Around Rp8 Million, Check 5 Key Advantages and Specifications Here!
Unveiled in February 2026, the Google Pixel 10a targets the mid-range with a focus on AI and durability, with a global price from US$499 (around Rp8 million). It features a brighter 6.3‑inch OLED display, Gorilla Glass 7i on the A-series, Satellite SOS, and Tensor G4‑powered AI capabilities, plus seven years of OS and security updates. While solid for everyday use, it may not match the raw power of the latest Snapdragon or Tensor G5 found in higher-end Pixel variants.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 22:16 WIB
If Iran Requests, Kim Jong Un: One North Korean Missile Would Be Enough to Wipe Out Israel
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is prepared to supply missiles to Iran if Tehran makes an official request, claiming that one missile could wipe out Israel. Pyongyang condemned the US-Israel strike on Iran and showcased a new 5,000-ton destroyer, marking a push to strengthen its naval capability and nuclear posture. The report also touches on regional tensions and speculation about leadership succession in North Korea.
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