Popular Stories: LCC West Kalimantan Jury Deactivated Amid Rupiah Hitting Rp17,503
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several top news stories on Wednesday worth following include the MPR Secretariat General deactivating the jury and MC in the LCC until the government addresses the falling rupiah. Here are those stories:
- MPR Secretariat General Deactivates Jury and MC in West Kalimantan’s Four Pillars LCC
The Secretariat General (Setjen) of the MPR RI has deactivated the jury panel and hosts (MC) for the MPR RI Four Pillars Smart Quiz Competition (LCC) 2026 at the West Kalimantan provincial level due to controversy over judging errors.
The Setjen MPR RI has issued an apology and acknowledged the jury’s negligence in the final round held in Pontianak on Saturday (9/5). Read more here.
- Adela Kanasya Adies Inaugurated as DPR Member Replacing Adies Kadir
Golkar Party legislative candidate Adela Kanasya Adies has been officially inaugurated as a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) for the remainder of the 2024–2029 term, replacing Adies Kadir, who is now a constitutional court justice.
Guided by DPR RI Speaker Puan Maharani, Adela took her oath at the 18th Plenary Session of the DPR RI’s 5th Sitting Period of the 2025–2026 Session Year in the parliamentary complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday. Read more here.
- Boat Suspected to Carry Indonesians Sinks in Malaysia, 23 Survivors
A local fishing vessel, VNT PKFB 616, successfully rescued 23 victims comprising 16 men and 7 women who are Indonesian citizens. Subsequently, all victims were transported by the PPM PAC 16 vessel to the PPM Kampung Acheh Dock for documentation processing and further investigation. Read more here.
- KPK Announces President’s 2025 Wealth Report Reaches Rp2.066 Trillion
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has announced the periodic State Organiser’s Wealth Report (LHKPN) for the 2025 reporting year in the name of President Prabowo Subianto, amounting to Rp2,066,764,868,191 or approximately Rp2.066 trillion.
KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the details of the LHKPN are now accessible to the public via the elhkpn.kpk.go.id website. Read more here.
- Puan Urges Government to Address Rupiah Hitting Rp17,503 per US Dollar
DPR RI Speaker Puan Maharani has called on the government and relevant policymakers to anticipate the weakening exchange rate of the rupiah, which has now reached Rp17,503 per US dollar.
According to her, this rupiah depreciation must continue to be anticipated even until 2027. The government, she said, must also monitor the global situation impacting this weakening. Read more here.