Business and Finance Strengthening Energy Sovereignty: UAE’s Strategic Expansion into Indonesia’s Andaman Gas and the 30-Million Barrel Oil Commitment October 27, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – In a significant move that underscores the deepening bilateral ties between Jakarta and Abu Dhabi, the Indonesian government has announced a major breakthrough in its energy sector. Mubadala…
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…
General News Pekalongan Civil Servant Faces Disciplinary Action After Driving on Fresh Concrete, Causing Rp 25 Million in Damage September 30, 2026 Nana Muazin PEKALONGAN, Indonesia – A civil servant in Pekalongan, Central Java, has ignited public outrage and is now facing severe disciplinary sanctions after he was caught on camera driving his car…
Technology Lunar Dreams Doused: Million-Person Moon Cities Face Harsh Water Reality, Study Finds September 29, 2026 Pevita Pearce Jakarta, Indonesia – The ambitious visions of billionaire entrepreneurs Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk for sprawling, self-sustaining cities on the Moon face a stark challenge from a new scientific analysis:…
Business and Finance Indonesia Secures Record Rice Reserves: Bulog Manages 4.8 Million Tons Amidst Storage Overflow September 26, 2026 Siti Muinah JAKARTA – In a significant move to bolster national food security and stabilize market prices, the Indonesian State Logistics Agency (Perum Bulog) has announced that the country’s current rice reserves…
General News Indonesian Ministry of Energy Approves Bayan Resources’ RKAB Revision, Granting 15-20 Million Ton Coal Quota Increase September 21, 2026 Laily UPN Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has officially granted approval for the revised 2026 Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) for three key subsidiaries of…
Technology Garmin Indonesia Soars Past 1.1 Million Active Users, Signaling a New Era of Holistic Wellness in the Archipelago September 17, 2026 Ali Ikhwan Jakarta, Indonesia – September 16, 2026 – Garmin Indonesia, a leading innovator in GPS technology and wearable devices, has announced a significant milestone, surpassing 1.1 million active users across the…
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…
Technology By.U Achieves Remarkable Five-Fold Growth, Surpassing 20 Million Users in Digital Telco Surge September 9, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati Jakarta, Indonesia – by.U, the pioneering digital telecommunication brand under Indonesia’s largest mobile network operator, Telkomsel, has announced a monumental milestone, reporting a staggering five-fold increase in its subscriber base…
Business and Finance Jakarta Customs Dismantles Major Illegal Cigarette Distribution Network: Over 10 Million Sticks Seized in Multi-Agency Operation September 9, 2026 Neng Nana JAKARTA – In one of the most significant crackdowns on illicit tobacco products this year, the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC), specifically through the Jakarta Regional Office, has…
