Top Stories: Praka Rico Falls in Lebanon to Purbaya Denying Rp120 Trillion Budget Surplus Rumour
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several featured news stories on Saturday worth following include UNIFIL announcing the death of Praka Rico after being wounded in an attack in Lebanon to Purbaya denying the rumour of state funds remaining at Rp120 trillion. Check out those news stories:
- UNIFIL announces Praka Rico’s death after injury in Lebanon attack
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has announced the passing of Head Soldier (Praka) Rico Pramudia, a TNI personnel who suffered serious injuries from an attack in southern Lebanon at the end of March. Read more here.
- JCI closes lower burdened by global energy supply concerns
The JCI closed down 249.12 points or 3.38 percent at 7,129.49. Meanwhile, the LQ45 index of 45 leading stocks fell 25.12 points or 3.51 percent to 690.76. Read more here.
- Implementation of National Internship 2025 Phase I officially closed
Manpower Minister Yassierli has officially closed the implementation of the National Internship Programme 2025 Phase I, which ran from 20 October 2025 to 19 April 2026.
“I certainly congratulate the participants of the National Internship Batch I who have completed it and have been offered jobs by companies,” said Manpower Minister Yassierli. Read more here.
- DKI coordinates with central government to address LPG price hike impacts
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government will soon coordinate with the central government and business associations to find solutions if the rise in non-subsidised LPG prices affects inflation and people’s purchasing power. Read more here.
- Purbaya denies rumour of state funds remaining at Rp120 trillion
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has denied the rumour claiming that state funds currently total only Rp120 trillion. Purbaya emphasised that funds in the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) remain at an adequate level. Read more here.