Politics Leadership Transition at Partai Ummat: Ridho Rahmadi Steps Down Amidst Academic and Health Challenges September 2, 2026 Suro Senen JAKARTA – The political landscape within Partai Ummat has witnessed a significant shift this week following the resignation of its Chairman, Ridho Rahmadi. The departure of the son-in-law of party…
General News Indonesian Government Uncovers Alleged Poultry Feed Monopoly Amidst Price Surge September 1, 2026 Nana Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant development for Indonesia’s vital poultry sector, Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman has publicly alleged the existence of monopolistic practices driving up the cost of…
Politics Strategic Diplomacy: President Prabowo Subianto Arrives in Russia as Guest of Honor at Eastern Economic Forum September 1, 2026 Neng Nana JAKARTA/VLADIVOSTOK – In a significant move that underscores the evolving landscape of global geopolitics, President Prabowo Subianto has departed for Vladivostok, Russia, to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).…
Politics Operation "Asset Recovery": Kejagung Seizes Rp 338 Billion in Mining Corruption Crackdown September 1, 2026 Reynand Wu Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant move signaling a more aggressive stance against white-collar crime, the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) has successfully executed a massive asset seizure linked to a…
Politics Building a Nation from Scratch: Reflecting on Indonesia’s Constitutional Journey Through Archives September 1, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati JAKARTA – The birth of a nation is rarely a singular moment of declaration; rather, it is a grueling, multi-layered process of institution-building. As Indonesia celebrated its path through history,…
Politics Budget Crisis Threatens Human Rights Advocacy: Komnas HAM Warns of Zero-Funding for Heavy Violations in 2027 September 1, 2026 rifanmuazin JAKARTA – The Indonesian National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has sounded a stark alarm regarding its operational capacity for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year. During a crucial Hearing…
Politics Intentional Arson Suspected: Pulang Pisau Regent Uncovers Evidence of Sabotage Amidst Forest Fire Crisis September 1, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman JAKARTA – The battle against forest and land fires (Karhutla) in Central Kalimantan has taken a sinister turn. During a nighttime patrol on Monday, August 31, the Regent of Pulang…
Business and Finance Delayed Implementation: Indonesian Government Negotiates Technical Hurdles to Slash E-Commerce Fees for MSMEs September 1, 2026 Neng Nana JAKARTA – The highly anticipated 50% reduction in service fees for Micro and Small Enterprises (UMK) operating on e-commerce platforms has hit a temporary regulatory and technical bottleneck. Despite the…
Politics Stasiun Karet ‘Retires’: Jakarta Commuter Line Shifts Operations to BNI City Station August 31, 2026 Dwi Wanna JAKARTA – In a significant move aimed at streamlining the capital’s public transportation network, Stasiun Karet officially ceased its passenger operations on September 1, 2026. This transition marks the end…
Business and Finance Indonesian Government Proposes 19.56 Million Kiloliters of Subsidized Fuel for 2027 Budget August 31, 2026 Asro JAKARTA – In a strategic move to safeguard national economic stability and maintain the purchasing power of its citizens, the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has formally…
