Popular: Electric motorcycle incentives to Pertalite price freeze

Jakarta — Key news stories on Tuesday worthy of attention include announcements by Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia regarding electric motorcycle incentives and confirmation that Pertalite fuel prices will not increase despite crude oil reaching $118 per barrel.

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced that the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry will provide incentives for a programme converting petrol motorcycles to electric motorcycles, continuing previous efforts by the ministry.

President Prabowo Subianto affirmed that Indonesia is following the correct path in navigating global geopolitical dynamics by consistently implementing an independent and non-aligned foreign policy that does not favour any bloc.

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) conducted a search at the Ombudsman RI building regarding a case involving allegations of obstruction of investigation and prosecution in a cooking oil matter involving three corporations. Investigators also searched the residence of one Ombudsman commissioner, though the identity was not disclosed.

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) confirmed that the Free Nutritious Meal Programme (MBG) for vulnerable groups including infants, pregnant women, and nursing mothers will continue during the 2026 Lebaran holiday period. Deputy Head of BGN for Nutritional Fulfilment Operations Sonny Sonjaya stated that school meal distribution will not occur during 18–24 March 2026, but normal programme implementation will resume after the Lebaran holiday ends.

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia guaranteed that subsidised fuel prices for Pertalite will not increase despite crude oil prices reaching $118 per barrel.