Politics DPD RI Ethics Committee to Probe Senator Arya Wedakarna Over Attendance at Transgender Pageant in Bangkok September 5, 2026 Basiran JAKARTA – The Badan Kehormatan (BK) or the Ethics Committee of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) has officially announced its intention to summon Balinese…
Politics President Prabowo Subianto Orders Crackdown on Illegal Forest Activities: Satgas PKH Reports Significant Progress September 4, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto has signaled a major escalation in the Indonesian government’s commitment to environmental preservation and legal enforcement. In a high-level meeting held at his private residence…
Technology XLSmart Accelerates 5G Rollout, Aims to Propel Indonesia’s Global Internet Ranking September 4, 2026 Asep Darmawan Surabaya, East Java – September 4, 2026 – XLSmart, a leading telecommunications operator in Indonesia, has declared its unwavering commitment to not only solidify its leadership in the nation’s burgeoning…
Politics Transit Blunder: Tangerang Selatan’s "Ojek" Sticker Controversy Sparks Debate on Public Transportation Culture September 4, 2026 Asep Darmawan TANGERANG SELATAN – A public transportation initiative in Tangerang Selatan (Tangsel) has inadvertently triggered a wave of public backlash, forcing the local Transportation Agency (Dinas Perhubungan/Dishub) to retract a creative…
Travel The Rise of ‘Glowcation’: Why Beauty-Centric Travel is Defining the Future of Global Tourism September 4, 2026 Sagoh JAKARTA – In an era where self-care has transitioned from a luxury to a lifestyle pillar, a new travel phenomenon is taking the global tourism industry by storm: the "glowcation."…
Politics Massive Waste Fire Engulfs Pisangan: Emergency Crews Struggle Against Stubborn Blaze in South Tangerang September 4, 2026 Lina Irawan CIPUTAT TIMUR, TANGERANG SELATAN – A sprawling, smoldering waste fire in the Pisangan area of Ciputat Timur has triggered a large-scale emergency response, drawing resources from both Tangerang Selatan and…
Politics Allegations of Extortion and Corruption: The Scandal Surrounding Indonesia’s 2023-2024 Hajj Quota September 3, 2026 Neng Nana Jakarta – A explosive series of revelations has rocked the Indonesian political landscape as the trial for the alleged corruption of the 2023-2024 additional Hajj quota continues at the Jakarta…
Technology Indonesia’s Tech Landscape Shifts: Soaring Laptop Prices Drive Consumers to Tablets Amidst Global Semiconductor Squeeze September 3, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian technology market is grappling with a significant upheaval, as the price of laptops has reportedly surged by an alarming 50% since late last year. This…
Politics Kemenimipas Deploys Rp 1.8 Billion in Emergency Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Manggarai, NTT September 3, 2026 Asro JAKARTA – In a significant humanitarian effort, the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs (Kemenimipas) has mobilized a comprehensive relief package valued at Rp 1.8 billion to support victims of…
Technology Gemini Achieves Unprecedented 1 Billion User Milestone, Indonesia Emerges as Key Global Hub for AI Creativity September 3, 2026 Suro Senen Jakarta, Indonesia – September 3, 2026 – Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Gemini, has achieved a monumental milestone, surpassing 1 billion monthly active users (MAU) globally in mid-August. This remarkable…
