Politics A New Chapter for the Indonesian National Police: Jenderal Suyudi Ario Seto Assumes Command October 2, 2026 Nana Muazin JAKARTA – In a solemn and tradition-steeped ceremony held at the Bhayangkara Field, Mabes Polri, South Jakarta, on Friday, October 2, 2026, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) officially transitioned its…
Politics Bahlil Lahadalia Poised for Dual Role: Navigating the Intersection of Energy and Industrial Downstreaming in the Prabowo Administration October 1, 2026 Asro JAKARTA – In a significant consolidation of executive authority, Bahlil Lahadalia, the current Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), has confirmed that he is set to assume an expanded…
Politics Legal Scrutiny: Constitutional Court Justice Questions Validity of ‘Paket C’ Equivalency in Election Disputes September 30, 2026 Laily UPN JAKARTA – The Constitutional Court (MK) of Indonesia has cast a spotlight on a burgeoning administrative gray area within the nation’s electoral framework. During the ongoing hearing for case number…
Politics Digital Transformation of Social Safety Nets: Indonesia Targets 48 Million Families in Massive Inclusion Drive September 30, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation initiative aimed at revolutionizing how social assistance (bansos) is distributed across the archipelago. Under the leadership of Minister…
Politics A Path Blocked: The Struggle of Ranca Bayawak Residents to Access Their Final Resting Place September 30, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – In a distressing turn of events that highlights the growing friction between rapid urban development and the needs of local communities, the residents of Kampung Ranca Bayawak, located…
Politics Dramatic Scenes in Depok: School Shuttle Van Erupts in Smoke, Sparking Traffic Chaos September 30, 2026 Nana Muazin DEPOK – A routine school transport operation turned into a scene of panic on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, when a Suzuki Carry van unexpectedly burst into thick smoke and flames…
Politics Accessibility Debate: Pontianak’s ‘Sticker’ Guiding Blocks Spark Public Scrutiny and Policy Review September 30, 2026 Basiran JAKARTA – A recent installation at the Integrated Building of Pontianak City, located on Jalan Sutoyo, has ignited a firestorm of criticism across social media and accessibility advocacy circles. The…
Politics Heartbreak in Solo: The Final Journey of KM Virgo Transport 8 Victim Guntur Aji Pangestu September 30, 2026 Siti Muinah SOLO, Central Java – The somber silence of the Gulon neighborhood in Jebres, Solo, was shattered on Tuesday morning, September 29, 2026, as a funeral ambulance pulled into the driveway…
Politics Mystery of Skeletal Remains in Klaten Solved: Missing Elderly Man Found After Five Months September 27, 2026 Asro KLATEN – The chilling mystery surrounding the discovery of human skeletal remains in a vacant lot near the Pedan Extra High Voltage Air Substation (GITET) in Troketon Village, Pedan District,…
Politics The Zero-Percent Crusade: Partai Ummat Challenges Indonesia’s Parliamentary Threshold System September 26, 2026 Nana Muazin Jakarta – In a move that has sparked a fresh debate over the foundations of Indonesian democracy, Partai Ummat has officially called for the abolition of the parliamentary threshold, proposing…
