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Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:32 WIB
Stabbing of Female Student in Riau: Psychologist Reveals Subtle Signs of Mental Health Disorder
Following the stabbing attack on student Farradhila Ayu Pramesti by her close friend at Sultan Syarif Kasim State Islamic University in Riau, a psychology lecturer from Airlangga University has highlighted early warning signs of mental health disturbances that can lead to violent behaviour. The expert emphasises the importance of encouraging professional psychological assessment and intervention, whilst advising against attempting personal mediation with highly aggressive individuals and recommending immediate reporting to authorities when threats occur.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:31 WIB
Pramono, Anies, and Sutiyoso Attend Cap Go Meh Celebration in Glodok, Coordinating in Traditional Changshan Attire
Three former and current Jakarta Governors—Pramono Anung, Anies Baswedan, and Sutiyoso—attended the Cap Go Meh celebration in the Glodok Chinatown area on 3 March 2026, all dressed in traditional Chinese changshan garments in different colours. The event featured lion and dragon dances, and was attended by several government officials including Deputy Minister for Women's Empowerment Veronica Tan and Deputy Minister for Creative Economy Irene Umar.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:30 WIB
Companies in Tasikmalaya Must Pay Eid Holiday Allowance by H-7 Before Eid
Tasikmalaya City authorities have mandated that all 722 registered companies must pay Eid holiday allowances (THR) to their 173,000 workers no later than seven days before Eid al-Fitr, with payment required in full without instalments. The Labour Department has established a task force to monitor compliance and will impose sanctions, including business permit revocation, against companies failing to meet the deadline. The minimum THR payment is one month's wages for workers with at least one year of service, calculated proportionally for those with shorter tenures.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:30 WIB
Ramadan Halfway Through: When Will Private Sector Employees Receive Eid Allowances?
Indonesia's Labour Minister Yassierli has mandated that private sector companies must pay the Eid allowance (THR) no later than seven days before Eid al-Fitr in 2026, with payments due by 13-14 March 2026. The minister emphasised that payments must be made in full and cannot be instalments, whilst urging companies to pay even earlier than the deadline.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:29 WIB
NOC Indonesia Supports Sports Minister Erick Thohir in Investigating Alleged Violence at Rock Climbing Training Centre
The Indonesian National Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia) has expressed full support for Sports Minister Erick Thohir's firm response to allegations of sexual harassment and physical violence at the national rock climbing training centre. NOC Indonesia is overseeing an internal investigation through its Safeguarding Task Force and has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing comprehensive athlete protection policies nationwide, with no tolerance for sexual violence within sports organisations.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:28 WIB
Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education Provides Special Allowance of Rp6 Million to Disaster-Affected Teachers
Indonesia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) is distributing special allowances of Rp2 million per month for three months to approximately 59,000 teachers affected by disasters in Sumatra, totalling Rp6 million per beneficiary. As of the announcement, over 36,000 teachers have already received the payments, with distribution exceeding 50 per cent, as part of broader efforts to restore educational services in affected provinces including Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra within a three-year recovery timeline.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:28 WIB
Ramadhan as an Opportunity to Stop Smoking
Prof. Tjandra Yoga Aditama, head of the Indonesian Pulmonologists Association's board of honour, has urged Indonesians to use Ramadhan as an opportunity to quit smoking permanently. He argues that smokers fasting during Ramadhan already abstain from cigarettes between dawn and sunset, proving that the habit can be controlled, and that continuing this abstinence beyond the holy month would benefit health, quality of life, and the environment.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:28 WIB
Promoting Educational Equity, West Java Regional Parliament Commission V Appreciates KDM Pre-School Concept
The West Java Regional Parliament's Commission V has praised Governor Dedi Mulyadi's pre-school system concept as a strategic initiative to promote educational equity and restructure student admission processes. The commission believes early mapping of junior secondary school graduates through the pre-school scheme could mitigate annual PPDB (New Student Admission) disputes by enabling rational budget planning and optimal school capacity allocation based on actual field data.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:27 WIB
Parliamentary Commission Urges Government to Protect 58,000 Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Affected by US-Israel-Iran Conflict
The deputy chair of Indonesia's parliamentary Commission VIII has called upon the government to immediately implement concrete measures to protect approximately 58,000 Indonesian hajj pilgrims stranded at various Middle Eastern airports following escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The closure of Middle Eastern airspace has caused massive flight cancellations, leaving pilgrims in vulnerable conditions without logistical support or clear repatriation plans. The government ministries overseeing foreign affairs, hajj and umrah, and transport must coordinate intensively to map affected pilgrims, provide emergency accommodation, arrange alternative flight routes, and establish staged evacuation protocols if the conflict further escalates.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:26 WIB
Elephant Poaching Syndicate Arrested Since 2024; Modus Operandi Involved Shooting and Ivory Sales
The Riau Regional Police have uncovered a wildlife poaching syndicate responsible for the deaths of nine wild elephants between 2024 and 2026, with the latest victim discovered with its head severed in Pelalawan Regency. The syndicate operated a consistent pattern of shooting elephants and selling their ivory through intermediaries across multiple Indonesian cities. Fifteen suspects have been identified with roles ranging from executors to brokers, though three remain at large.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:26 WIB
Red and White Fishers' Villages Infrastructure Expected to Boost Economy and Fisherfolk Welfare
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has developed the Red and White Fishers' Villages (KNMP) infrastructure project, including modern facilities such as cold storage, ice factories, and repair kiosks, in Banyuwangi, East Java. Fishers and local leaders express gratitude for the initiative, initiated by President Prabowo Subianto, hoping it will enhance their livelihoods and boost coastal economies. The Ministry has allocated 1.34 trillion rupiah to construct 65 KNMP across Indonesia, designed to foster sustainable and integrated coastal economic ecosystems.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:25 WIB
BNI Opens Free BUMN Mudik Registration 2026
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has launched registration for the Free BUMN Mudik 2026 programme, a state-owned enterprise initiative coordinated by BP BUMN, offering free mass transportation during the Lebaran holiday season. Registration runs from 27 February to 9 March 2026, with departures scheduled for 17 March, covering routes from Jakarta to Purwokerto, Semarang, Yogyakarta, and Malang via toll roads. The programme aims to provide safe and comfortable travel whilst reducing traffic congestion and the risks associated with private vehicle use during the busy holiday period.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:25 WIB
Unusual! Gold Jewellery Contributes to Inflationary Pressure During Ramadan 2026 in Indonesia
Indonesia's Ramadan 2026 inflation has taken an unusual turn, with gold jewellery emerging as a significant contributor to price pressures alongside volatile food commodities. The Statistics Agency (BPS) reported February 2026 monthly inflation of 0.68%, lower than the previous year's Ramadan period, but notes that gold jewellery—driven by international price movements—posted an 8.42% monthly increase. Policymakers remain focused on controlling volatile food prices as the primary domestic inflation lever during the holy month.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:24 WIB
Indonesia's January 2026 Exports Rise, Manufacturing Sector Dominates
Indonesia's exports increased 3.39% year-on-year to $22.16 billion in January 2026, driven primarily by non-mineral commodity exports whilst petroleum exports declined. Animal and vegetable fats and oils recorded the highest increase among top ten commodities at 46.05%, reaching $3.13 billion and accounting for 14.72% of total non-mineral exports. The top ten commodities collectively contributed 66.17% of Indonesia's total non-mineral exports, up 11.30% from January 2025.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:23 WIB
Strait of Hormuz Closed as Oil Prices Surge Sharply
The Strait of Hormuz was officially closed on 28 February 2026 following escalating conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel, causing global oil and gas markets to experience sharp volatility. Brent crude oil prices surged to $80–$81.50 per barrel in Asian markets as commercial shipping halted operations in the Persian Gulf region for safety reasons. Analysts warn that if the conflict continues, crude oil prices could reach $100 per barrel, with significant inflationary consequences for global economies dependent on energy imports.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:23 WIB
Alert: These are the Most Dangerous Times for Traffic Accidents According to Police
Indonesia's National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has identified 9am to 12pm as the peak period for traffic accidents during the Lebaran exodus, citing data showing 532 accidents during those hours despite a 31.43 per cent overall reduction in accidents during last year's operation. Inadequate distance maintenance is the leading cause of accidents with 1,156 cases, and increased average speeds on toll roads may be contributing factors that require continued public awareness campaigns ahead of the 2026 Lebaran holiday.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:22 WIB
Prabowo to Attend International Labour Day 2026 and Inaugurate Marsinah Museum
President Prabowo Subianto is planned to attend International Labour Day celebrations on 1 May 2026 at the National Monument in Jakarta, and on 2 May will inaugurate the Marsinah Women Labour Museum in Nganjuk, East Java, according to Indonesian Confederation of All-Indonesia Worker Unions (KSPSI) President Andi Gani Nena Wea. The announcement was made following discussions with Deputy Speaker of Parliament Sufmi Dasco Ahmad regarding labour law deliberations and investment matters.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:21 WIB
West Jakarta Transport Authority Deploys 80 Personnel for Cap Go Meh Traffic Management in Tamansari
The West Jakarta Sub-office of the Department of Transportation has deployed 80 personnel across two shifts to manage traffic during the 2026 Cap Go Meh celebrations at Pancoran China Town Point in Tamansari. Personnel have been strategically positioned at entry and exit points, whilst four tow trucks have been mobilised, and parking restrictions implemented along Jalan Pancoran with designated parking areas established for visitors. Traffic diversions will be implemented if congestion becomes excessive, redirecting vehicles to Jalan Pintu Besar Selatan based on real-time field conditions.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:21 WIB
Viral: School Principal in Salatiga Protests and Returns Free Nutritious Meals Due to Quality Concerns
A female teacher at a primary school in Salatiga, Central Java, went viral after rejecting the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, citing repeatedly poor quality including worms, screws, and rotten fruit. The teacher criticised the nutritional standards and questioned the role of nutritionists overseeing the programme, whilst also highlighting inflated pricing with items available at much lower costs elsewhere.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 17:21 WIB
Middle East tensions escalate, but hajj preparations proceeding as planned, says deputy minister
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak has assured that Indonesia's preparations for this year's hajj pilgrimage remain on schedule despite escalating tensions in the Middle East region. Preparations have reached approximately 95 percent completion, covering accommodation, transportation, and provisions, with only the grouping of pilgrims into contingents remaining.
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