Most Popular: Labour Bill to DPRD Member in Jember Under Investigation
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several leading news stories from the weekend are worth noting, starting with the Parliament’s target for the Labour Bill and the investigation into a DPRD member in Jember. Here are the stories:
- Parliament targets completion of the Labour Bill by 2026, in accordance with the Constitutional Court’s decision.
Deputy Chairman of Commission IX of the Indonesian Parliament, Nihayatul Wafiroh, stated that his commission aims to complete the discussion of the Draft Law on Labour by October 2026, or in accordance with the mandate of Constitutional Court Decision Number 168/PUU-XXI/2023. Read more here.
- Foreign Minister Sugiono calls on BRICS to actively maintain global peace.
The Foreign Minister emphasized that the greatest value of BRICS lies in strengthening the voice of developing countries in shaping the future global order. He reminded that BRICS should always uphold international law fairly, consistently, and without double standards, as no country is immune from the law. Read more here.
- BSI launches scholarship program for 5,250 students and pupils.
PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (Persero) Tbk has launched the BSI Scholarship Program for 5,250 students and pupils from underprivileged families who have strong academic achievements and leadership potential. CEO of BSI, Anggoro Eko Cahyo, said that this scholarship program is not just an educational assistance, but a long-term investment to produce superior Indonesian generations. Read more here.
- Jakarta Police forms Task Force to Combat Street Crime.
The Jakarta Police has formed a Task Force specifically to address the increasing cases of street crime that are disturbing the public. “We have prepared a Task Force that is ready to act 24 hours a day to help us keep Jakarta safer,” said the Director of General Criminal Investigation of the Jakarta Police, Kombes Pol Iman Imanuddin, during a press conference in Jakarta. Read more here.
- Gerindra investigates DPRD member in Jember who went “viral” for smoking during a meeting.
Chairman of the Honorary Council, Fikrah Auliyaurrahman, said that the Gerindra Party is holding the investigation because it needs to take immediate action or measures based on applicable laws and regulations through a meeting of the Honorary Council of the Gerindra Party’s DPP. Read more here.