Business and Finance Indonesia Accelerates Energy Sovereignty: The Roadmap to E20 Ethanol and the 2-Million-Hectare Land Expansion September 16, 2026 Evan Lee Salim JAKARTA – In a decisive move to bolster national energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, the Indonesian government has officially announced an ambitious target to begin large-scale…
Politics Elevating Indonesian Education: Polri’s Flagship SMA Kemala Taruna Bhayangkara Sets Sights on Global Integration September 16, 2026 Asep Darmawan JAKARTA – In a move that signals a paradigm shift for national education standards, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) has unveiled ambitious plans to transform its flagship educational institution, SMA…
General News Manchester United Stunned at Old Trafford: Brighton Stages Dramatic Carabao Cup Comeback September 16, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – In a night that will undoubtedly intensify scrutiny and disappointment at Old Trafford, Manchester United suffered a shocking defeat in the third round of the Carabao…
Technology Cockroach Milk: An Ig Nobel Triumph Unveiling Nature’s Most Potent Elixir September 16, 2026 Pevita Pearce Jakarta – The very phrase "cockroach milk" might conjure images of the grotesque, a concept more akin to a science fiction nightmare than a scientific reality. Yet, behind this seemingly…
Business and Finance Empowering Indonesian MSMEs: The Rise of Mobile-First Video Marketing Through Capcut Mastery September 16, 2026 Lina Hope JAKARTA – In an era where digital presence dictates the survival of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a new educational initiative is set to bridge the gap between traditional commerce…
Travel The Green Strangling: Ecological Crisis and Economic Stagnation at Balikpapan’s Manggar Reservoir September 16, 2026 Jia Lissa BALIKPAPAN – A sprawling, emerald-green carpet has overtaken the surface of the Manggar Reservoir in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. What appears at first glance to be a vibrant natural landscape is,…
Politics A Decade of Silence: Bondowoso Man Arrested After Four-Year Ordeal of Stepson Abuse September 16, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – The tranquil district of Sukosari in Bondowoso, East Java, was rocked this week by the chilling revelation of a prolonged sexual abuse case that had remained hidden behind…
Politics Significant 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Sarmi, Papua: BMKG Issues Early Assessment September 16, 2026 Nana Wu JAKARTA – A powerful earthquake measuring 5.5 on the moment magnitude scale (M) rattled the region north of Sarmi, Papua, in the early hours of Thursday, September 17, 2026. The…
Business and Finance The Soul of the City: How ‘Placemaking’ is Redefining Jakarta’s Urban Landscape and Economic Future September 16, 2026 Dwi Wanna JAKARTA – Jakarta is a city that famously never sleeps. From the rhythmic footsteps of commuters in the early morning mist to the late-night clatter of street food vendors and…
Travel Zero Tolerance for Environmental Crime: Indonesian Government Cracks Down on Raja Ampat Poaching Incident September 16, 2026 Nana JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has issued a stern, unequivocal warning to international tourists and local tourism operators: there will be no tolerance for those who violate the sanctity of…
