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Riau Islands Manpower Agency Banks on Job Training Centres to Reduce Unemployment

The Riau Islands Province Manpower and Transmigration Agency is relying on its three Job Training Centres (BLK) to tackle the region's open unemployment rate, which stood at 6.35 per cent as of November 2025. With Batam identified as the largest contributor to unemployment due to an influx of jobseekers from outside the region, the centres claim a 99 per cent employment rate for graduates by aligning vocational training programmes with local industrial labour market needs.

Unesa records 53,237 applicants for SNBP 2026 admissions pathway

Universitas Negeri Surabaya (Unesa) has seen a 26.2 per cent surge in applicants for the 2026 national achievement-based university admissions pathway (SNBP), reaching 53,237 candidates competing for 6,532 places. The sharp increase in interest, bolstered by nine new study programmes, reflects growing public confidence in the state university's educational quality and its expanding academic offerings.

Ministry of Public Works ready to anticipate extreme weather risks during Lebaran homecoming

Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works has outlined comprehensive preparations to deal with potential extreme weather — including heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides — along key routes during the 2026 Lebaran homecoming period. The ministry is coordinating with BMKG, the national police traffic corps, and the Ministry of Transport, which is also considering weather modification operations and has estimated around 144 million people will travel for the holiday.

Iran Warns It Will Respond Firmly to Any Military Aggression

Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations has warned that Tehran will respond "firmly and proportionally" to any military aggression, stating that the United States would bear "full and direct responsibility" for the consequences. The letter to the UN Secretary-General cited US President Donald Trump's social media posts as explicit threats of force, referencing potential use of military facilities at Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford in Britain, whilst urging the Security Council to act

Two Sides of Ramadan Beneath the Roof of a Temporary Shelter

Flash flood and landslide survivors in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, face a deeply emotional Ramadan 1447 Hijriah whilst living in temporary shelters (huntara), grieving lost family members and coping with drastically altered lives. The article highlights the human toll of natural disasters through the story of Yuni Efnita, who lost her sister and young niece to the floods and now watches her orphaned nephews struggle with their mother's absence during the holy month.

NTB High Prosecution Office Receives Investigation Notice for Drug Lord Who Bribed Police Chief Rp1 Billion

The West Nusa Tenggara High Prosecution Office has received formal investigation notices for both Koko Erwin, a suspected drug lord who allegedly paid Rp1 billion in bribes, and AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, the former Bima City police chief who received the payments. Didik has already been dishonourably discharged from the police force following an ethics hearing, and faces multiple criminal investigations including drug possession after narcotics were found at his home in Tangerang.

Trade Minister: Prabowo's diplomacy accelerates strategic trade agreements

Trade Minister Budi Santoso credited President Prabowo Subianto's international diplomacy with fast-tracking several major trade deals, including a reciprocal tariff agreement of 19 per cent with the United States signed in Washington DC. Indonesia has also concluded negotiations on comprehensive economic partnership agreements with the European Union, Canada, and a free trade agreement with the Eurasian bloc, which the minister said would boost foreign direct investment and expand export market

FIFA and UEFA Presidents Accused of Aiding War Crimes

A coalition of advocacy groups has filed a 120-page complaint with the International Criminal Court accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin of aiding war crimes and crimes against humanity in occupied Palestinian territories. The complaint centres on the participation of Israeli football clubs based in illegal settlements in leagues sanctioned by the two governing bodies, which are alleged to have provided financial and structural support to these clubs. Th

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion specifications revealed, featuring up to 12GB RAM

Motorola is preparing to launch the Edge 70 Fusion as its first Edge-series handset of 2026, powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset with up to 12GB of RAM. The mid-range device stands out with a 6.78-inch quad-curved OLED display at 144Hz, a substantial 7,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging, and dual IP68/IP69 plus military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability certifications, all running Android 16.

Dony Oskaria Lays Foundation Stone for School Rebuilding After Flood Disaster

Danantara COO and BP BUMN Head Dony Oskaria laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction of SDN 49 Batang Kabung in Padang, which was severely damaged by the hydrometeorological disaster of late November 2025. The school is being rebuilt by state-owned PT Inalum as part of the Danantara group's corporate social responsibility programme, with the new facility comprising six classrooms and four functional rooms at a site 500 metres from the destroyed original location.

Member of Parliament: Indonesia's Role as ISF Deputy Commander Reflects Global Trust

A member of the Indonesian House of Representatives has praised Indonesia's appointment as Deputy Commander of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, describing it as a reflection of global confidence in the Indonesian military's professionalism and the country's diplomatic credibility. Indonesia is among the first five nations to commit personnel to the force, with plans to deploy up to 8,000 TNI troops for humanitarian, medical, and security operations in post-conflict Gaza.

Prabowo Praises Gaza Ceasefire: The Achievements Are Real

President Prabowo Subianto praised the Gaza ceasefire at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington D.C., reaffirming Indonesia's commitment to deploy up to 8,000 troops to the International Stabilisation Force. While the move earned appreciation from US President Donald Trump, it has drawn domestic criticism from Indonesia's Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), which argues participation in the US-led body betrays Indonesia's longstanding pro-Palestinian stance.

PKB: Deployment of TNI Troops to Gaza Must Be Discussed with Parliament

A PKB lawmaker on the House Commission I has called on the Defence Ministry to consult parliament before deploying up to 8,000 TNI personnel to Gaza as part of the US-led International Stabilisation Force. The demand follows President Prabowo Subianto's commitment at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington, which has drawn criticism from rights groups who argue the mission undermines Indonesia's pro-Palestine stance. The government has yet to announce departure schedules or operational

Prabowo: We Want a Lasting and Peaceful Solution for Palestine

President Prabowo Subianto used the inaugural meeting of the US-initiated Board of Peace in Washington to call for a permanent and peaceful solution to the Palestinian conflict, reaffirming Indonesia's commitment to deploying approximately 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of an International Stabilisation Force. The move has drawn domestic criticism from YLBHI, which argues that Indonesia's participation in the US-led body betrays the nation's longstanding pro-Palestinian stance and sets a dangerous

Transport Minister Requests Places of Worship Be Readied as Rest Areas for Lebaran Homecoming

Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi visited Yogyakarta to coordinate preparations for the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season, requesting that mosques along mudik routes be optimised as rest areas for travellers. The government is also promoting a work-from-anywhere policy from 13 to 27/28 March 2026 to stagger the flow of homecoming traffic, though challenges remain in applying this to the private manufacturing sector.

Pickup Truck Imports Could Cost Indonesian Economy Rp27 Trillion

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has warned that fulfilling demand for 70,000 pickup trucks through imports rather than domestic production could see Indonesia forgo approximately Rp27 trillion in economic value-added. The minister emphasised that local manufacturers already possess capacity of around one million units per year, sufficient to meet domestic demand whilst strengthening global competitiveness and sustaining employment across multiple supporting industrial subsectors.

Rainbow on Mars Film Set to Become a Proud Indonesian IP, Releasing for Lebaran 2026

Indonesian production house Mahakarya Pictures is preparing to release "Pelangi di Mars" (Rainbow on Mars), an ambitious science fiction film aimed at establishing a homegrown intellectual property capable of competing globally. Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar praised the film after an early screening, calling it a must-watch achievement, whilst producer Dendi Reynando emphasised a five-year development strategy designed to build a franchise with sequels and derivative products.

PAM Jaya and PALJAYA Revitalise Communal Sanitation Facilities in Manggarai

Jakarta's water utility PAM Jaya and wastewater operator PALJAYA have completed the revitalisation of communal bathing, washing and toilet facilities in Manggarai, South Jakarta, equipping them with biopal waste treatment systems to prevent river pollution. The programme, which has upgraded facilities in RT 14 and RT 15 of RW 09, connects domestic wastewater to a centralised treatment system, reducing environmental contamination and E. coli exposure risks for local residents.

Prihati Pujowaskito: The Military Doctor Now Leading BPJS Kesehatan

President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Prihati Pujowaskito, a military cardiologist and academic, as President Director of BPJS Kesehatan for the 2026–2031 term. The Solo-born doctor brings extensive experience from senior clinical roles at military hospitals, a deanship at the Defence University's Faculty of Military Medicine, and service on the Presidential Medical Expert Panel, signalling continued military-linked leadership of Indonesia's national health insurance agency.

Residents Call for Jakarta LRT Route Extension to Improve Mobility

Jakarta residents are urging the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to extend the LRT network beyond the current Phase 1B Velodrome–Manggarai line, which is 89 per cent complete, to reach densely populated areas, business districts and economic centres. Governor Pramono Anung confirmed the government is focused on completing Phase 1B, with operations expected to begin next year, after which potential extensions to Tanjung Priok, Jakarta International Stadium, Ancol and PIK 2 will be evaluated.

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