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Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:32 WIB
Invited by Prabowo, Bahlil and AHY to Attend Presidential Palace Tonight
President Prabowo Subianto has invited several political party leaders to Merdeka Palace in Central Jakarta on Tuesday evening, 3 March 2026, for what appears to be a significant gathering of state figures. Confirmed attendees include PAN chairman Zulkifli Hasan, PKS chairman Almuzzammil Yusuf, Golkar's Bahlil, and AHY, alongside former Presidents Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Joko Widodo, suggesting a high-level political meeting under the new administration.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:31 WIB
National Food Agency Predicts Red Chilli Pepper Price to Fall to IDR 50,000 in Third Week of Ramadan
Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) forecasts red chilli pepper prices will decline to IDR 50,000 per kilogram during the third week of Ramadan as large-scale harvesting begins in Java. Currently trading at IDR 70,000-90,000 at retail and IDR 65,000 at Jakarta's main market, prices have surged from over IDR 100,000 earlier due to increased Ramadan demand and rainy season supply disruptions. The government is facilitating champion farmers' supply and distribution from production centres to markets to stabilise prices across regions.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:31 WIB
Praperadilan Paulus Tannos Ditolak oleh Pengadilan Negeri Jakarta Selatan
The South Jakarta District Court has rejected a pretrial motion filed by Paulus Tannos (also known as Tjhin Thian Po), a fugitive in an e-KTP procurement corruption case, on the grounds that he lacks legal standing as he remains a wanted person who has not surrendered to the investigative process. Judge Rio Barten Timbul Hasahatan ruled that Tannos's request cannot be granted in accordance with the Supreme Court Circular Letter Number 1 of 2018, accepting the Corruption Eradication Commission's (KPK) argument that Tannos must first comply with the investigation procedures. Tannos's legal team, whilst accepting the ruling as there is no appeals mechanism in pretrial proceedings, has questioned the judge's reasoning and maintains that their client's legal struggle continues.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:30 WIB
Odd-Even Traffic Rule Suspended in Jakarta's Key Areas, Check the Locations
Jakarta's Transportation Office (Dishub) has suspended the application of odd-even vehicle restrictions on 3 March 2026 across three main protocol roads: Jalan Pintu Besar Selatan, Jalan Hayam Wuruk, and Jalan Gajah Mada. The suspension, implemented under Jakarta Governor Regulation No. 155 of 2018, aims to improve traffic flow in these areas whilst ensuring public safety and road discipline.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:30 WIB
Golden Rama reveals travel consumer trends, early ticket bookings
Travel agency Golden Rama reports that international travel demand has recovered, with Indonesian consumers increasingly booking holidays earlier to avoid price rises for flights and accommodation. Bookings for Eid al-Fitr 2026 to destinations including South Korea, Japan, China, and Europe have risen approximately 20 per cent year-on-year, with group tour packages showing a 15.7 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:30 WIB
Indonesia Targets First Nuclear Power Plant Operational by 2032
Indonesia's government has set a target for its first nuclear power plant to begin operating between 2032 and 2034, with an initial capacity of 500 megawatts, potentially located in Sumatra or Kalimantan. The government is adopting Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology suited to Indonesia's archipelagic geography, whilst planning to expand nuclear capacity to 44 gigawatts by 2060 to support electricity generation and hydrogen production, marking a significant policy shift positioning nuclear energy as a key component of the nation's energy transition rather than a last resort.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:30 WIB
Persijap Jepara vs Persis Solo: Both Teams on Mission to Avoid Relegation
Persijap Jepara will face Persis Solo in a crucial BRI Super League 2025/2026 match on Thursday (5 March) at Stadion Gelora Bumi Kartini in Jepara, with both teams fighting to escape the relegation zone. Currently sitting 15th with 19 points, Persijap Jepara remains vulnerable to dropping into the bottom three, whilst Persis Solo sits just below in the relegation zone with 16 points after a recent 2-1 victory over Persik Kediri. Both teams are aiming for maximum points to strengthen their positions in the top flight.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:30 WIB
Pentagon Pizza Phenomenon Becomes Indicator of US Military Operations Against Iran
The "Pentagon Pizza Index," an informal theory monitoring pizza orders at restaurants near the US Pentagon, has gained attention as a potential predictor of major geopolitical events following increased US military activity against Iran in February 2026. The theory suggests that sudden surges in late-night pizza deliveries to Pentagon-area restaurants indicate government and military officials working overtime during international crises, with historical precedent cited from the 1990 Gulf War when CIA personnel allegedly ordered record quantities of pizza before Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:29 WIB
Limited Flight Operations Resume in UAE
Civil aviation operations have resumed on a limited and phased basis at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport and other UAE airports from the evening of Monday, 2 March 2026, following a temporary closure due to escalating Middle Eastern tensions involving military operations between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Airlines including Etihad and Emirates have begun operating restricted flight schedules with at least 15-16 passenger flights departing Abu Dhabi in the first few hours of reopening, whilst authorities emphasise operations remain limited and subject to change based on regional security developments.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:29 WIB
Revealed: Leader of Central Lombok Islamic Boarding School Convicted of Raping Student in Secluded Room
Muhammad Taufik Firdaus, the leader of an Islamic boarding school (pesantren) in East Praya, Central Lombok, has been detained for sexually assaulting two female students between May and August 2025. The alleged perpetrator exploited his position of authority and manipulated the vulnerable students, with authorities discovering evidence including administrative documents, victim clothing, and condom wrappers, and charging him under laws carrying a maximum sentence of 12 years imprisonment.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:29 WIB
Riau Police Charge 15 Suspects in Elephant Poaching and Decapitation Case
The Riau Regional Police have charged 15 individuals suspected of involvement in an organised wildlife trafficking syndicate linked to the death of a wild elephant found beheaded in Pelalawan District. The investigation, which involved collaboration across multiple Indonesian cities, has identified a sophisticated network spanning from the poachers through to ivory receivers, weapons smugglers, and financiers, with three suspects still at large.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:26 WIB
Global Logistics Costs Could Soar Due to Strait of Hormuz Closure
Indonesia's Association of Logistics and Forwarders (ALFI) warns that closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger global logistics costs to rise by up to 30 percent, given the region's vital role in world energy flows. The closure has already forced shipping to divert around Cape of Good Hope, adding 15–20 days to transit times and significantly raising operational costs, insurance premiums, and war risk surcharges.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:25 WIB
Former Wilmar Palm Oil Executive Sentenced to Six Years in Prison in Judge Bribery Case
M Syafei, former Head of Social Licence at Wilmar Group, has been sentenced to six years in prison and ordered to pay a fine of Rp300 million for assisting in bribery of a judge, though he was acquitted on money laundering charges. The sentence is considerably lighter than the prosecutor's demand of 15 years. The case also involves three other advocates accused of joint involvement in the bribery scheme.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:25 WIB
US-Israel War Against Iran Heats Up, Indonesian Insurance Sector Braces for Impact
Escalating conflict between the US-Israel coalition and Iran is triggering substantial risks for global and Indonesian insurance markets, particularly through disruption of the Strait of Hormuz and rising geopolitical risk premiums. Indonesian insurers face four key transmission channels: imported inflation from higher oil prices, increased dollar-denominated claims, elevated reinsurance costs as global reinsurers tighten capacity, and volatility in investment values affecting Risk Based Capital ratios. The crisis threatens to reverse the softening reinsurance market and compress underwriting margins for Indonesian insurance companies relying heavily on global reinsurance protection.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:23 WIB
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Reveals Eid Holiday Allowance for Civil Servants and Military Personnel to Be Disbursed in Phases from 26 February, 13th Month Salary in June
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya announced that the government has rolled out an economic stimulus package for Eid 1447 Hijriah, including holiday allowances (THR) for civil servants, military and police personnel, and pensioners to be paid in full. The THR has already begun disbursing in phases since 26 February 2026, with the government allocating Rp 55.1 trillion to cover approximately 10.5 million state employees and pensioners, whilst also ensuring private sector workers receive their allowances by 7 days before Eid.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:23 WIB
Parliament Pledges to Commence Public Hearings on Labour Law and Domestic Workers Bill
Indonesia's parliament has committed to beginning public hearings on two significant labour-related bills—the Labour Law Bill and the Domestic Workers Protection Bill—following meetings with major worker confederations. Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad pledged that hearings on the domestic workers bill would commence by 5 March, with broader labour law discussions to follow after Eid, involving government, unions, and business associations to ensure comprehensive consensus. The new legislation is deemed necessary following the Constitutional Court's assessment that the 2003 Labour Law has been challenged 37 times, with 12 cases upheld in part or whole, making existing regulations fragmented and inadequate.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:23 WIB
PTPN I Reports 13 Cases of Alleged Tea Plantation Destruction in West Java to Police, 300,000 Tea Plants Damaged
State-owned tea producer PTPN I Regional 2 has reported 13 cases of alleged tea plantation destruction to police across West Java between 2024 and 2025, with approximately 300,000 tea plants damaged across districts including Ciamis, Garut, Bandung, Tasikmalaya and Sukabumi. A notable case involves 200,000 destroyed plants in Pangalengan, Bandung, where police designated a suspect in January 2026; the destruction stems from a cooperation agreement with PD NP that began in 2023 over land usage rights.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:22 WIB
Indonesian Composite Index Closes Down 0.91%, Falling Below 8,000 Level
The Indonesian Composite Index (IHSG) fell 0.91% or 73.18 points to close at 7,943.65 on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, with nearly all sectors trading in negative territory as mining stocks, particularly in gold and copper, were significant drags on the market. Market capitalisation declined to Rp 14.194 trillion amid high volatility, with nearly all sectors in the red except energy, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—including military operations by the US and Israel against Iran—continued to pressure regional stability and push oil prices higher.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:22 WIB
ANTARA strengthens village reporting as backbone of development
The Director of ANTARA (Indonesian National News Bureau) has pledged to strengthen media coverage of villages as a foundation for national development, following an audience with the Minister of Villages and Disadvantaged Regions. The agency commits to publicising government village development programmes, including 12 village-building action plans, whilst also amplifying success stories from villages to counteract misinformation.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 16:22 WIB
JK Receives Iranian Ambassador, States Prabowo Ready to Mediate Conflict
Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla met with Iran's Ambassador to Indonesia Mohammad Boroujerdi to discuss the current situation in Iran and Indonesia's potential role in resolving the conflict. Kalla stated that President Prabowo is prepared to serve as a mediator in the Iranian conflict, though any mediation would require agreement from all parties involved and further deliberation with the Indonesian government.
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