Politics Tragic Recklessness: Surabaya Mitsubishi Outlander Driver Arrested Following Fatal Dual-Crash Spree August 24, 2026 Laily UPN SURABAYA – A night of festivities turned into a scene of carnage in the heart of Surabaya early Sunday morning, as a 32-year-old driver behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi…
Politics Viral Land-Clearing Arson: Two Students Arrested in East Belitung Following CCTV Exposure August 23, 2026 Lina Hope JAKARTA – A concerning incident involving the deliberate burning of vacant land in East Belitung (Beltim), Bangka Belitung Islands, has ignited a public outcry and prompted swift law enforcement action.…
Politics Addressing Transboundary Haze: Indonesia Calls for Regional Cooperation Amidst Escalating Karhutla Efforts August 23, 2026 Laily UPN JAKARTA – As the dry season intensifies, the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) has issued a firm call for regional solidarity, urging neighboring nations—specifically Malaysia and Singapore—to move…
Politics Projo Marks 12th Anniversary: Navigating the Path Toward ‘Indonesia Emas 2045’ Amidst Anti-Corruption Drives August 23, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – As the organization marks its 12th year of existence, Projo (Pro Jokowi), one of Indonesia’s most influential grassroots volunteer networks, has officially realigned its strategic focus. During a…
Politics Devastation in Lombok: Minister Pledges Total Restoration Following Tragic Blaze at Desa Adat Sade August 23, 2026 Layla Zulfa JAKARTA – The Indonesian tourism sector has been plunged into mourning following a catastrophic fire that decimated the historic Desa Adat Sade in Central Lombok. Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri…
Politics Jakarta’s Creative Pulse: Why Entertainment Ecosystems Are the New Engines of Economic Growth August 23, 2026 Suro Senen JAKARTA – As Indonesia moves steadily toward its vision of becoming a global economic powerhouse, the traditional metrics of growth—manufacturing, mining, and large-scale infrastructure—are increasingly being complemented by a vibrant,…
Politics Wildfire Threatens Way Kambas National Park: Emergency Response Teams Battle Blazes in Peatland Terrain August 22, 2026 Nana LAMPUNG TIMUR, INDONESIA – A critical environmental situation has emerged in the southern reaches of Sumatra as a wildfire continues to ravage sections of the Way Kambas National Park (TNWK).…
Politics Escalating Crisis: West Kalimantan Legislator Demands Urgent Action and National Status for Wildfires August 22, 2026 rifanmuazin JAKARTA – As the shadow of smoke thickens over the Kalimantan landscape, the ongoing battle against forest and land fires (kebakaran hutan dan lahan or Karhutla) has reached a critical…
Politics Strategic Shift: President Prabowo Mandates Revision of Local Regulations Allowing Slash-and-Burn Practices August 22, 2026 Nana Muazin JAKARTA – In a decisive move aimed at curbing the perennial environmental crisis of forest and land fires (karhutla), President Prabowo Subianto has issued a formal directive to revise regional…
Politics Jakarta Morning Gridlock: Commuters Face Severe Congestion Across Major Toll Arteries August 21, 2026 Pevita Pearce JAKARTA – The pulse of the Indonesian capital slowed to a crawl this Friday morning (August 21) as thousands of commuters found themselves ensnared in significant traffic congestion across several…
