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Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:31 WIB
International Flights Cancelled in Middle East as Transport Ministry Monitors Stranded Indonesians
Indonesia's Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has urged international airlines operating routes through or destined for the Middle East to heighten security vigilance as escalating Iran-Israel conflict disrupts regional air traffic. Major international carriers including Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines have cancelled flights to Middle Eastern cities, whilst domestic carriers Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air have rerouted services, with authorities prioritising pass
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:31 WIB
Malaysia Airlines Suspends Flights to Doha, Jeddah, and Madinah Until 4 March 2026 Amid US-Iran Tensions
Malaysia Airlines has suspended all flights to and from Doha, Jeddah, and Madinah until 4 March 2026 in response to increased security tensions in the Middle East and airspace closures in the region. The suspension follows flight cancellations from 28 February to 1 March 2026, with affected passengers being notified and offered alternative travel arrangements. The airline will reassess its decision to resume these routes based on further evaluation of security conditions in Middle Eastern airspa
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:30 WIB
Indonesia Set for Bad News Tomorrow as Inflation Expected to Surge in February
Indonesia's consumer price index is expected to rise 0.3 per cent month-on-month in February 2026, with year-on-year inflation forecast at 4.34 per cent, as the Central Statistics Agency prepares to release February data on 2 March. The surge is driven by the convergence of Lunar New Year celebrations and Ramadan (beginning 19 February), which typically triggers sharp increases in food prices including chillies, garlic, chicken, and cooking oil, though non-subsidised fuel price reductions partia
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:28 WIB
Singkawang Cap Go Meh Festival to be Attended by Ministers and Chinese Ambassador
Singkawang Mayor Tjhai Chui Mie announced that this year's Cap Go Meh Festival will be attended by senior government officials, including ministers, high-level state institution leaders, and China's Ambassador to Indonesia. The event aims to boost tourism and local economic activity, with 102 out of 736 invitations already confirmed by attendees including the MPR chairman, several cabinet ministers, and international dignitaries.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:28 WIB
Government Urges Umrah Pilgrims to Postpone Departures Following US-Israel Strikes on Iran
The Indonesian Government has advised umrah pilgrims to postpone their departures until conditions normalise following US-Israel military strikes on Iran on 28 January 2026. Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak stated that the advisory aims to ensure the safety of Indonesian citizens, and the government is coordinating with Saudi Arabia, airlines, and pilgrim service operators to accommodate those affected. The government has confirmed that preparations for the 1447 H/2026
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:26 WIB
Indonesia to facilitate, not finance, $4.5 billion US farm imports
Indonesia's government will facilitate, not finance, a $4.5 billion agreement to import US agricultural products, with the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs clarifying that private businesses will handle all transactions and financing whilst the government serves only as regulator and quality supervisor. The arrangement, stemming from memorandums of understanding signed during the Indonesia-US Business Summit, forms part of a broader trade strategy to diversify commodity supply sources
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:26 WIB
Ministry of Religious Affairs to hold Eid al-Fitr determination session on 19 March 2026
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs will hold an official session (sidang isbat) on 19 March 2026 to formally determine the date of Eid al-Fitr (1 Syawal 1447 Hijriah) at the H.M. Rasjidi Auditorium in Jakarta. The session will involve astronomical experts from various national institutions and Islamic organisations, incorporating both computational calculations (hisab) and moon sighting observations (rukyat) to establish the religious date with strong theological legitimacy.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:26 WIB
Ramadan Festival: Rumah Amal Invites 100 Orphans on Educational Safari and Joy-Sharing
Rumah Amal Salman, a national zakat management institution, organised a Ramadan celebration event on 28 February that brought together approximately 100 orphaned scholarship recipients for an educational safari and community activities. The programme, which included a visit to Gedung Sate Museum, shopping activities, and an iftar meal with financial assistance, forms part of the Beasiswa Teladan Negeri's ongoing efforts to provide educational support, character development, and psychosocial supp
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:25 WIB
Thousands of Buleleng residents clean up coastal beaches
Over 5,200 residents from Buleleng Regency, Bali participated in a coordinated coastal waste collection campaign across seven beaches in support of President Prabowo Subianto's national Indonesia Asri (Safe, Healthy, Clean, Beautiful) initiative. The "Bali Waste-Free Movement" involved collaboration across government officials, security forces, civil servants, tourism business operators, students, and the general public, emphasising waste management at the source and establishing environmental c
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:24 WIB
US-Iran Conflict Threatens Strait of Hormuz, Expert Warns of Oil Price Surge
A potential conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz poses serious risks to global and Indonesian economies, particularly through disruptions to energy supply and rising oil prices. An expert warns that if Iran can sustain military resistance for at least two weeks, global energy supply disruptions through the strategic waterway could trigger significant increases in world oil prices. For Indonesia, such an oil price surge would raise energy import c
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:23 WIB
JK: Zakat and waqf are equally important; Muslim community must strengthen asset base
Jusuf Kalla, chairman of the Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI), has emphasised that zakat (Islamic alms), waqf (Islamic endowments), and taxation all play crucial roles in Indonesia's development and public welfare. Noting that approximately 800,000 mosques and numerous madrasahs and schools have been constructed through waqf and charitable donations rather than zakat alone, Kalla highlighted that zakat's 2.5 per cent calculation on total assets can have a significant economic impact. He has calle
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:23 WIB
Iranian Leader Khamenei Dead—Who Will Succeed Him?
Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli attack, the Iranian clerical regime faces an unprecedented succession crisis. The 88-member Assembly of Experts, Iran's body of senior clerics, will select Khamenei's successor according to constitutional requirements, with several candidates including his son Mojtaba Khamenei and hardline clerics being considered as potential successors.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:23 WIB
Ministry of Public Works Ensures Western North Coast Highway Pothole-Free by Eid Holiday
Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works has pledged to eliminate all potholes on the western section of the North Coast (Pantura) highway by 10 days before Eid 2026, with repairs already reducing defects from 7,000 to 2,500. The ministry is conducting patching work on key routes whilst planning longer-term asphalt overlay repairs using Islamic bonds funding, whilst Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi anticipates approximately 144 million people will travel during the 2026 Eid exodus.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:21 WIB
Accelerated Road Repairs on Northern Coastal Route Ahead of 2026 Eid Holiday Exodus
The Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Housing is accelerating repairs on the Northern Coastal Route (Pantura) ahead of the 2026 Eid holiday exodus to ensure safe and smooth travel. The western Pantura region has reduced reported potholes from approximately 7,000 to 2,500, with a target to eliminate all remaining potholes by 10 days before the mudik period, whilst also undertaking medium-term work including overlaying and upgrading to concrete pavements on critical sections.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:18 WIB
Iranian Embassy Urges Indonesia to Condemn US-Israeli Aggression
Iran's embassy in Jakarta has urged the Indonesian government to issue a firm condemnation of what it describes as US and Israeli aggression against Iran on 28 February 2026, citing violations of UN Charter and international law. The embassy confirmed the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the combined US-Israeli air strikes and reported that civilian facilities including schools were targeted, with nearly 200 girls killed in the destruction of a primary school in Minab Cou
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:18 WIB
JK Responds to President Prabowo's Intention to Mediate US-Israel Conflict with Iran
Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla has expressed scepticism about President Prabowo Subianto's intention to mediate the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, citing Indonesia's recent unbalanced trade agreement with the US as undermining Indonesia's ability to act as an equal mediator. Kalla argued that larger geopolitical issues, particularly US dominance over global affairs, make peaceful resolution extremely difficult. The comments come after escalating military tensions betwee
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:18 WIB
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar Apologises for Statement on Abandoning Zakat
Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar apologised for his remarks urging Muslims to abandon zakat if they wish to progress, clarifying that zakat remains a mandatory religious obligation (fardhu 'ain). He explained his controversial comments were intended to advocate for diversifying Islamic financing mechanisms beyond zakat to include waqf (endowments) and sadaqah (voluntary charity), citing the successful models of Middle Eastern countries such as Qatar, the UAE, and Kuwait.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:16 WIB
Thousand Islands community supported by Bank Indonesia's new currency exchange service
Bank Indonesia (BI) has launched new currency exchange services across the Thousand Islands region ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah, allowing residents to exchange up to Rp5.3 million per person for new banknotes and damaged currency. The Regent of Thousand Islands praised the service as particularly beneficial given the archipelago's geographic separation from the mainland, noting it ensures currency authenticity and public confidence. BI reports a 35 per cent increase in currency demand this
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:15 WIB
Ibas Encourages Women as Drivers of Rural Economy and Tourism
Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono (Ibas) has emphasised women's crucial role in driving rural development, village tourism, and creative economy initiatives. Drawing on data showing over 64 per cent of MSMEs are operated by women, Ibas outlined four commitments including strengthened access to capital and MSME digitalisation, reduced stunting through nutrition education, improved digital literacy, and reinforced civic values to enable local w
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 16:15 WIB
US Mistakenly Shoots Down Iranian Passenger Aircraft, Hundreds Killed Instantly
The article recounts the Iran Air 655 tragedy of 3 July 1988, when the US Navy USS Vincennes mistakenly shot down a civilian Airbus A300 aircraft over the Strait of Hormuz, killing all 290 passengers and crew aboard. The incident occurred amid military tensions between the US and Iran, with the warship's commander misidentifying the commercial airliner as a threatening Iranian F-14 fighter jet, resulting in what remains one of the deadliest aviation disasters in history.
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