This week in Indonesia
This week in Indonesia, political and legal developments were prominent, with Doctor Tifa facing trial over accusations of faking Jokowi's diploma and police arresting individuals suspected of planning to disrupt protests. Concurrently, the government focused on economic stability, pushing egg absorption to support farmers, while lawmakers met with protesters demanding an Asset Seizure Bill and the Communications Minister urged media regulators to prioritize public interest.
About Indonesia
Indonesia, the world's largest archipelagic state and fourth-most populous nation, is a vibrant democracy with a rich tapestry of cultures and languages. As the world's largest Muslim-majority country, its diverse media market is largely free but navigates challenges from defamation laws and political pressures, shaping its news coverage.
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Media landscape
Indonesia boasts a diverse and lively media environment, reflecting its status as the world's largest Muslim-majority democracy. While press freedom is generally upheld, journalists and outlets can face pressures from defamation laws and political influences.
To gain a comprehensive understanding, consult a variety of sources, including both local Indonesian and English-language publications, to capture diverse perspectives.
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Intelligence: Eight Indonesians recruited as Russian soldiers after being offered high-paid security jobs
Eight Indonesians who allegedly became Russian mercenaries were initially offered what appeared to be well-paid security or administrative jobs, according to Indonesian intelligence information cited …
Iran Supports Makkah Defense Pact as a Reflection of Islamic Unity
Iran has welcomed the Makkah Defense Pact linking Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, describing it as a possible expression of unity among Islamic countries. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran supp…
Muhadjir Effendy Testifies in Hajj Quota Corruption Trial
Muhadjir Effendy, now a special adviser to the Indonesian president on Hajj affairs, appeared as a witness in a corruption trial involving additional Hajj quotas for 2023 and 2024. The questioning too…
Indonesian Basketball Body Bans Central Java Coach for 10 Years Over Violence
Indonesia’s basketball federation has imposed a 10-year suspension on a Central Java coach over violence against a player, marking a firm disciplinary response from the sport’s national body. The deci…
Nine night-sky events to watch in September 2026
September 2026 offers skywatchers a sequence of early-morning, evening and all-night viewing opportunities, even without August’s total solar eclipse. The Andromeda Galaxy will remain a target through…
Roger Federer Receives Hall of Fame Ring at 2026 US Open
Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium to collect a symbol of a career that already includes 20 Grand Slam titles. During the 2026 US Open, the Swiss former world No. 1 received his Internation…
Telkom Solution targets B2B ICT growth across Asia Pacific
Telkom Indonesia is positioning Telkom Solution as an Indonesian B2B technology champion with ambitions reaching beyond Southeast Asia and into the wider Asia-Pacific market. Telkom Solution serves en…
Pertamina merges PET into PPN to strengthen downstream integration
Pertamina is folding PT Pertamina Energy Terminal into PT Pertamina Patra Niaga as it presses ahead with a broader overhaul of its downstream business. The merger takes effect on September 1, 2026, fo…
Accurate information and family support seen as vital for breastfeeding mothers
Breastfeeding success does not rest on mothers alone, counsellors in Yogyakarta said. Reliable information and support from family members also shape the experience. Raisika Riyanto, founder and chief…
Pertamina Patra Niaga Raises Prices for Pertamax Turbo and Dex Fuels
Pertamina Patra Niaga increased prices for three non-subsidized fuel products from midnight on September 1, 2026, while leaving Pertamax 92 and Pertamax Green 95 unchanged. Pertamax Turbo, with a RON …
Former North Minahasa Regent Arrested After Corruption Manhunt
North Sulawesi prosecutors have arrested Vonnie Anneke Panambunan, the former regent of North Minahasa, in connection with an alleged corruption case involving land procurement for Walanda Maramis Hos…
Golkar Secretary-General Praises Gus Kikin After His Election as PBNU Chairman
Muhammad Sarmuji, secretary-general of Indonesia’s Golkar Party, said the new leadership of Nahdlatul Ulama should focus on repairing internal divisions after the organization’s latest congress. Sarmu…
Puan Highlights 16 Bills Passed Into Law During 2025-2026 Session
Indonesian House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani highlighted the passage of 16 bills during the 2025-2026 parliamentary session, presenting the figure as a key measure of the legislature’s wo…
Hanta Yuda Says Public Trust in Government Stands at 63.2 Percent
Public trust in Indonesia’s Prabowo-Gibran government stands at 63.2 percent, giving the administration what Poltracking Indonesia Executive Director Hanta Yuda called valuable political capital. Hant…
Pokémon World Championships Coming to Singapore in 2027: Five Things to Know
Singapore will host the Pokémon World Championships for the first time in 2027, bringing the franchise’s leading competitive players to Southeast Asia. The tournament will run from August 13 to 15. Th…
Nusa Mandiri Padel Reunion 2026 Strengthens Alumni Networks and Education Community
A padel court in East Jakarta became a meeting place for Universitas Nusa Mandiri alumni from different graduating classes on Aug. 29. The Nusa Mandiri Padel Reunion 2026 took place at Numa Padel in J…
Five Digital Habits to Avoid
Checking a phone every few minutes or opening Instagram and TikTok for a brief scroll can turn into a much longer session without the user noticing. The article presents these patterns as signs of dig…
Jakarta police name 49 suspects over parliament protest unrest
Jakarta police have named 49 suspects after detaining 322 people during unrest outside the parliament complex in Senayan on August 27. Jakarta Metro Police spokesperson Budi Hermanto said 44 of the su…
Life insurance premium income grows 8.2% in Indonesia’s first half of 2026
Indonesia’s life insurance sector collected Rp94.75 trillion in premiums during the first half of 2026, even as weaker investment performance pulled down total industry revenue. The Indonesian Life In…
Gen Z wants to get rich quickly, creating a challenge for healthy finances
The promise of getting rich quickly can make disciplined money management harder for Generation Z, according to Indonesian investment specialist Syanne Gracetine Polii. Financial content on social med…
Indonesia’s anti-graft agency seizes luxury home belonging to Bengkulu city lawmaker
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission has seized a luxury house in South Jakarta belonging to Vinna Ledy Anggraheni, a member of the Bengkulu City Regional Legislative Council. KPK spokesperso…
Ivan Gunawan Brings Madurese Motifs to Indonesia’s Asian Para Games Parade Uniforms
Ivan Gunawan will dress Indonesia’s delegation for the opening of the 2026 Asian Para Games with a design rooted in Madurese batik. The outfit, titled “Sekar Jagad Vijaya,” revives the Madurese sekar …
Jakarta High Court Raises Ibam’s Chromebook Corruption Sentence to Five Years
The DKI Jakarta High Court has increased the prison sentence for former Education Ministry technology consultant Ibrahim Arief, also known as Ibam, from four years to five years in the Chromebook corr…
Smoke from Kalimantan Fires Prompts Home Learning for Madrasah Students
Students at Islamic preschools, madrasahs and boarding schools in North Kalimantan will study from home where wildfire smoke has made face-to-face classes unsafe. Muh. Saleh, head of the provincial Re…
The High Cost of Fire
Smoke and flames stretched along both sides of the Palembang-Indralaya toll road when columnist Ahmadie Thaha crossed South Sumatra the previous weekend. He said the smoke had already made breathing d…
Why the Rupiah Could Weaken in September
The rupiah entered September under pressure after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that U.S. inflation remained too high for comfort. Indonesian market analyst M. Nafan Aji Gusta Utama said …
Feeling anxious at night? A cup of chamomile tea may help you relax
Nighttime can intensify anxiety for some people, particularly when fatigue and free time leave more room for worrying. A cup of chamomile tea after dinner may offer one simple way to relax, nutrition …
Who Will Be the Next James Bond? 11 Actors Tipped for 007
The latest favorite to inherit James Bond’s tuxedo is Jack Barton, whose betting odds have shortened to 9/4. Barton is known for playing David Nelson in Netflix’s “Heartstopper” and appearing in “SAS:…
Excess Weight Can Put Knee Health at Risk
Excess weight can affect the knees as well as metabolic and cardiovascular health, according to orthopedic surgeon Ihsan Oesman. Oesman said osteoarthritis results from damage to cartilage and the syn…
Hamas Condemns Ben-Gvir’s Talmudic Ritual at Al-Aqsa: “We Will Not Stay Silent”
Hamas has sharply condemned Itamar Ben-Gvir’s latest visit to the Al-Aqsa compound, describing the move as a dangerous escalation at one of Islam’s most important holy sites. The Israeli national secu…
Malaysian National Arrested Over Home-Based Etomidate Vape Cartridge Operation in South Jakarta
Police in South Jakarta have uncovered a home-based operation allegedly producing vape cartridges containing the narcotic etomidate and arrested a 42-year-old Malaysian national identified as LYL. The…
Komnas HAM Urges Probe Into Ormas Role in Post-Protest Riot
Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission has asked Jakarta police to examine whether mass organizations were involved in the riot that followed a protest outside the DPR/MPR complex on Aug. 27. Sa…
Makkah Defense Pact Sets Up Saudi Secretariat Under Pakistani Secretary-General
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to create a secretariat for their Makkah Joint Defense Agreement in Saudi Arabia, giving the three-country defense partnership a permanent institutional b…
Workers’ quarters and scrap warehouse destroyed by fire in Denpasar
A fire tore through workers’ quarters and a scrap warehouse on Jalan Nakula in Denpasar, Bali, at about 10:30 p.m. Monday, police said. The fire spread through buildings containing scrap materials, wi…
Pertamax 92 and Pertamax Green 95 Prices Hold as Other Fuel Grades Rise
Pertamina Patra Niaga raised prices for three non-subsidized fuel products in Indonesia but left Pertamax 92 and Pertamax Green 95 at their previous levels. Effective Sept. 1, Pertamax Turbo increased…
InJourney Airports Uses AI to Strengthen Employees’ English Skills in Partnership with ELSA Business
At nine Indonesian airports, customer service employees will receive mandatory English training through an artificial intelligence platform designed to fit around their shifts. PT Angkasa Pura Indones…
Lionel Richie Hospitalized After Struggling During Latest Concert
Lionel Richie appeared to need help from his stage crew during his latest concert in St. Louis, then reportedly checked into a local hospital for medical tests. The 77-year-old singer had been perform…
Olivia Rodrigo Wears Palestinian Label’s Dress at Charity Festival
Olivia Rodrigo used the stage of her Daisy Chain Fields charity festival to spotlight Palestinian fashion, wearing a soft-pink handmade mini dress from Ramallah-based Nöl Collective. The dress feature…
Singapore’s Marina Square Mall to Close in March 2027 for Redevelopment
Marina Square Shopping Mall will close on March 31, 2027, as Singapore’s Marina Centre complex undergoes a major transformation into a mixed-use destination. Singapore Land Group said the 9.2-hectare …
Frequently Saying “Huh?” During Conversations May Signal Hearing Problems
Repeatedly saying “huh?” or asking people to repeat themselves may not be harmless, particularly when voices sound unclear or distorted. Ear, nose and throat specialist Animesh Banerjee said he sees t…
Mount Sinabung erupts, forcing 2,451 residents from two villages to evacuate
Mount Sinabung erupted with a dark ash column rising 3,500 meters above its summit, prompting the evacuation of 2,451 people from two villages in North Sumatra. The eruption occurred at 10:17 a.m. loc…
Pertamina Explains Factors Behind Pertamax Turbo Price Adjustment
Pertamina Patra Niaga raised prices for three non-subsidized fuels, citing movements in global crude oil prices and the rupiah exchange rate. The new prices for Pertamax Turbo, Dexlite and Pertamina D…
Death of TVRI Presenter in Papua Barat Investigation Escalated Over Suspected Criminal Act
The death of TVRI Papua Barat presenter Suryanto Tuwing Idorway has taken a new turn after police said the case may involve a criminal act. His death had previously been described as the result of bei…
Jakarta Riot Suspects Increase to 49
Indonesian police have increased the number of suspects in riots following a protest near the DPR/MPR complex in Senayan, Jakarta, to 49. Metro Jakarta Police public relations chief Budi Hermanto said…
Makkah Defense Alliance opens door to other Muslim-majority countries
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have given their new defense pact a name with broad religious and regional resonance: the Makkah Defense Alliance. The title was announced in Istanbul after senior of…
Earthquake Destroys NTT Family’s Home, Forcing Them to Live in a Pigpen
A family of five in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province is living in a former pigpen after an earthquake reduced their home to rubble. Seriani Wati Mengo, her husband Siprianus Baeng and their thr…
September 1, 2026 Horoscope: A More Grounded Energy
The Sept. 1, 2026 horoscope presents the day as a calmer pause after a hectic period. With the Moon moving into Taurus and the waning crescent phase underway, readers are encouraged to regain control …
Legislator urges equal economic opportunities for people with visual disabilities
Blind people in Denpasar, Bali, continue to work independently as massage therapists, a situation Indonesian lawmaker I Ketut Kariyasa Adnyana said highlights the need for equal economic opportunities…
Contributing to Islamic Outreach
Islamic outreach, Imam Nur Suharno writes, cannot continue without sacrifice. In an essay published by Republika, he describes life as a struggle and says genuine struggle in Islam is tied to dakwah, …
Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Found Guilty
After nearly three decades, the case surrounding Tupac Shakur’s killing has produced a guilty verdict. A Las Vegas jury found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the murde…
Banda Aceh Police Chief Transferred After Internal Affairs Examination
Commissioner Andi Kirana has been removed as Banda Aceh’s police chief and transferred to a middle-ranking post in the National Police headquarters service unit. The move followed his examination by t…
US Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom project to proceed for now
The US Supreme Court has allowed Donald Trump’s administration to continue construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, temporarily lifting a lower-court order that had halted the proje…
Cirebon sugar farmers head to Jakarta to protest at presidential palace
Hundreds of sugar-cane farmers from Cirebon were traveling to Jakarta to press the government for a higher purchase price for farmers’ sugar. The farmers from Cirebon Regency planned to join sugar-can…
Indonesia to ease military recruitment rules for interior Dayak communities
Indonesia’s government is preparing special recruitment arrangements for people from interior Dayak communities who want to join the military, including adjustments for traditional tattoos and physica…
Pangandaran Regent Speaks After Falling When Bridge Collapsed Following Its Inauguration
Pangandaran Regent Citra Pitriyami fell when the Pongpet suspension bridge tilted shortly after she inaugurated it in Margacinta village, Pangandaran, on Aug. 30, 2026. She had been crossing the newly…
Indonesia Steps Up Forest Fire Response as September Becomes a “Battleground”
Indonesia is treating September as the decisive month in its response to widespread forest and land fires. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni called it a “battleground” as forecasts indicate that seas…
Agriculture Minister Delivers Farm Equipment to Karawang Laborers Within Hours
A combine harvester reached a group of farm laborers in Karawang within hours of Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman’s field visit. The equipment was delivered to laborers in Tegal Sawah village,…
Criminal Investigation Opened Into Death of West Papua TVRI Presenter
Police in Indonesia’s West Papua province have opened a criminal investigation into the death of TVRI presenter Suryanto Tuwing Idorway, known as Yanto Idorway, after investigators found indications o…
Donyell Malen Leads Roma to a Four-Goal Rout at Lecce
Donyell Malen scored twice as AS Roma overwhelmed Lecce 4-0 at the Stadio Via del Mare, sending an early warning to their Serie A rivals. Roma needed only four minutes to take the lead. Lecce defender…
Barcelona Thrash Rayo Vallecano 5-2 to Maintain Perfect La Liga Start
Barcelona turned an early setback into a five-goal victory, beating Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at Camp Nou to preserve a perfect start to the 2026/27 La Liga season. Rayo struck first in the 12th minute when …
Palestinian Church Committee Condemns Homes Demolished and Christians Evicted
A Palestinian church affairs committee has condemned the demolition of homes belonging to a Christian family in Birzeit and the forced removal of another family from its home in Taybeh, two Christian …
Barcelona Thrash Rayo 5-2 as Raphinha and Yamal Shine
Barcelona turned a brief setback into another emphatic victory, beating Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at Camp Nou to preserve their perfect start to the new La Liga season. Rayo struck first while Barcelona cont…
Indonesia’s Janice Tjen and Alexandra Eala Secure Direct Entry to Singapore Tennis Open
Janice Tjen and Alexandra Eala will give Southeast Asia two direct entrants in the main draw when the Singapore Tennis Open returns as a WTA 500 event on September 21. The Indonesian and Filipino play…
Indonesia’s Environment Ministry Seals 19 Companies Linked to Land Fires
Indonesia’s Environment Ministry has sealed 19 businesses across seven provinces in a legal enforcement campaign linked to forest and land fires. The affected area is estimated at 11,046.69 hectares. …
Indonesia police rotate 424 senior and mid-ranking officers, including two provincial chiefs
Indonesia's National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo has rotated 424 senior and mid-ranking officers, reshaping several strategic posts at police headquarters and in the provinces. The changes appea…
Bukayo Saka Decides Tight Arsenal Win Over Aston Villa
Bukayo Saka settled a closely fought match for Arsenal, scoring from close range before the hour mark to secure a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park in Birmingham. The result gave the defendin…
Donyell Malen Scores Twice as Roma Thrash Lecce 4-0 in Serie A
Donyell Malen scored twice as Roma made a fast start and swept aside Lecce 4-0 away from home. The Dutch forward opened the scoring in the fourth minute after Lecce defender Kialonda Gaspar failed to …
Indonesia’s Sports Minister Presents Budget and Policy Plans to Parliament
Indonesia’s sports ministry is targeting at least four gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games while seeking to strengthen the country’s long-term athlete development system. Sports Minister Erick Thohir …
MHU turns former mining ponds into water sources and economic opportunities
A former mining pond in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan has become a clean-water source for 582 families under a community program run by PT Multi Harapan Utama, a subsidiary of MMSGI. The company’s post-…
Trump-backed Senate candidate trails in Texas as MAGA millions remain on the sidelines
A Senate race in Texas, long considered a Republican stronghold, has become unexpectedly close. Donald Trump’s preferred candidate, Ken Paxton, trails Democrat James Talarico by three points in a Univ…
Pertamina Raises Pertamax Turbo and Dex-Series Fuel Prices From Sept. 1, 2026
Pertamina Patra Niaga has raised prices for Pertamax Turbo, Pertamina Dex and Dexlite, with the new rates taking effect at midnight on Sept. 1, 2026. The company said Pertamax Turbo, Pertamina Dex and…
Pharmaceutical plant in Pasuruan switches to solar, cutting carbon emissions by 2,326 tons a year
PT Widatra Bhakti has put a 2.2 MWp rooftop solar plant into operation at its pharmaceutical facility in Pasuruan, East Java, making the site part of the company’s push toward a green factory. The pro…
IUCN gives Bali quarantine agency international award for stopping illegal bird trade
Bali's quarantine agency has received an international conservation award after helping stop illegal shipments of thousands of wild birds on the Indonesian island. The award came from the IUCN Species…
Indonesia begins limited public testing of 3-kilogram CNG cylinders
Indonesia has begun testing 3-kilogram compressed natural gas cylinders with a small group of users linked to the government’s Lemigas oil and gas testing center. The initial participants come from th…
East Java deputy governor urges faster development of Trenggalek’s southern coast
East Java Deputy Governor Emil Elestianto Dardak wants the province to speed up development along Trenggalek’s southern coast, arguing that better roads could give young people more opportunities with…
Banjarmasin lawmakers seek public input on farmer protection bill
Banjarmasin lawmakers are seeking residents’ views before moving forward with a draft regulation on protecting and empowering farmers, putting public consultation at the center of the legislative proc…
Madiun Strengthens Anti-Drug Prevention Through “Drug-Free Urban Village” Program
Madiun is taking its anti-drug campaign into the city’s urban villages, where local administrations are being asked to play a larger role in prevention. The initiative, known as Kelurahan Bersih Narko…
Police investigate cause of major fire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Jayapura’s Mandala district
Police are still investigating what started a major fire that swept through the densely populated Mandala area of North Jayapura, Papua, on Monday afternoon. The fire began at about 2:40 p.m. local ti…
PPA and BNPB send two tonnes of aid to earthquake victims in East Nusa Tenggara
Two tonnes of aid have been sent to earthquake victims in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province through a collaboration between state asset management company PT Perusahaan Pengelola Aset and the Na…
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court seeks an additional Rp67 billion for 2027
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has asked parliament to add Rp67 billion to its 2027 budget, which would bring its total requested allocation to Rp427.8 billion. Secretary-General Heru Setiawan prese…
PCINU in the United States and Canada urges new NU leader to continue its internationalization
Nahdlatul Ulama’s international reach should continue under its new chairman, but with more influence from members at the grassroots, according to M Izzul Haq Dimyati of the organization’s United Stat…
Public enthusiasm grows for legal guidance, from fiduciary security to citizenship
Residents and business owners came to Bandung’s 2026 Impact AHU Services Festival looking for practical answers to legal administration problems. After opening consultation services on the first day, …
Mount Sinabung Erupts, Ash Column Rises 3,500 Meters
Mount Sinabung sent a dense black ash column roughly 3,500 meters above its peak on Monday, reaching an elevation of about 5,960 meters above sea level. The eruption occurred at 10:17 a.m. local time …
NU social programs provide aid, free meals and glasses to Quran teachers
Nahdlatul Ulama’s congress in Jombang became a base for direct assistance to people living near the event site. NU Care-Lazisnu PBNU organized aid for orphans and disadvantaged families, free lunches …
Politics Take Center Stage at Venice Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival is preparing for a red carpet filled less with awards-season glamour than with political conflict. Its 83rd edition opens September 2 with Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” a drama about R…
Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi Examines Powerlessness Amid the Pageantry of Democracy
For a single mother unable to feed her child or stop her daughter from being trafficked, democracy is not an abstract system of elections and constitutional guarantees. Her demand is immediate: that h…
Is the U.S.-Israel relationship undergoing a fundamental shift? An analyst weighs in
The political foundation of the U.S.-Israel relationship is showing signs of strain, according to Khalid Al-Jaber, executive director of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs in Doha. Pro-Israel g…
GIIAS Surabaya 2026 sets attendance record with 45,763 visitors
GIIAS Surabaya 2026 drew 45,763 visitors over five days, setting a record for the automotive exhibition in the East Java capital. The event ran from Aug. 26 to 30 at Grand City Convex and attracted mo…
Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From Argentina National Team
Lionel Messi has ended his Argentina career 43 days after the team lost the World Cup final to Spain, closing more than two decades with the national side. The 39-year-old captain announced his decisi…
Lionel Messi Announces International Retirement
Lionel Messi has chosen what he called the “right time” to leave Argentina’s national team, two days after the team’s defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The loss ended Messi’s final appearan…
September Expected to Bring Peak Forest Fires as Indonesia Maximizes Weather Modification and Water Bombing
Indonesia’s Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has described September as the country’s main battleground in the response to forest and land fires, with rain not expected in some forecasts until early…
Persebaya’s push toward its centenary keeps attracting support
Persebaya Surabaya is heading toward its 100th anniversary with a trophy already secured and a long-standing commercial partnership renewed. The club and energy-drink brand Extrajoss have entered the …
Bank bjb urges Gen Z to return to villages and develop local economies
Bank bjb is encouraging Indonesia’s Generation Z to see villages as places to build businesses and develop local resources, not simply as places to live. That message shaped the launch of the 2026 Gen…
Orangutan Found Collapsed in Palm Plantation After Fleeing Kalimantan Fires
Sampurna, an adult male orangutan, was found weak and unconscious in a community palm plantation after fires struck near his habitat in West Kalimantan. Residents reported the orangutan at about 6 a.m…
Want to keep your heart healthy? Do not ignore these simple habits
Heart disease prevention may begin with habits that appear ordinary: eating a balanced diet, staying active, avoiding cigarettes and maintaining a healthy weight. Regular health checks can reveal risk…
Indonesia’s Home Affairs Ministry Strengthens Post-Earthquake Response in East Nusa Tenggara, Urges Regional Cooperation
Indonesia’s Home Affairs Ministry is seeking help from governments beyond East Nusa Tenggara as it manages the earthquake’s impact, particularly in East Manggarai district. Home Affairs Minister Muham…
Stargazer Cartenz Sales Rise After Price Adjustment as Hyundai Targets Indonesia’s Top 10
Hyundai’s Stargazer Cartenz recorded its strongest monthly retail result in Indonesia after the company repositioned its price, selling more than 1,100 units in July 2026. Data from the Association of…
Chery Q arrives in East Java through GIIAS Surabaya, priced from Rp262.4 million
Chery is taking its compact electric Q beyond Indonesia’s Jabodetabek region, setting a starting price of Rp262.4 million on the road in Surabaya. The model made its East Java debut at GAIKINDO Indone…
From Wealth to Legacy: Why Planning Across Generations Matters
For many families, leaving a legacy means more than handing down property or savings. It also means giving children values, protection and the freedom to shape their own lives. That message featured p…
Italy Extends Suspension of Schengen Travel Arrangement with Spain
Italy is extending its suspension of the Schengen free-movement arrangement with Spain for at least another 15 days, keeping border restrictions in place after the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Rome first …