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Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs urges synergy for dignified Hajj and Umrah services. The Ministry of Transportation will benchmark the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail's finances before expansion. Separately, a village partners with CSR for entrepreneurship training, and a university study finds high AI dependency among statistics students.
Greater Jakarta Identified as Indonesia's Largest Online Gambling Hub
- The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) identified the Greater Jakarta area as Indonesia's largest online gambling cluster in 2025. - Higher population and digital penetration in Jabodetabek contribute to the concentration of online gambling activities. - Government efforts include takedown notices, blocking accounts, and public campaigns, but gambling persists in residenti…
Indonesia's economy falters as students warn of bankruptcy amid policy concerns
- Indonesia's stock market has plummeted 31% this year, making it the worst performer globally, while its currency has also fallen sharply, nearing a foreign exchange crisis. - Investors are fleeing t…
Five Die in Indonesian Military Training; Defense Ministry Continues Program
- Five participants have died in the first ten days of a military training program for cooperative and fishing village managers in Indonesia. - The Ministry of Defense insists the training is crucial …
Indonesian Chamber of Commerce boosts MSMEs through digital ecosystem development
- Kadin Indonesia is strengthening the digital ecosystem to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) scale their businesses. - The initiative focuses on enhancing business capacity, expanding…
Indonesia to cap online taxi app commissions at 8% from July 1, 2026
- Indonesia will implement a maximum 8% commission cap for online motorcycle taxi services starting July 1, 2026. - The policy, announced by President Prabowo Subianto, aims to improve the welfare of …
Indonesian Minister Urges Synergy for Dignified Hajj and Umrah Services
- Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs emphasizes the need for a unified vision among all stakeholders to provide safe, comfortable, and transparent Hajj and Umrah services. - The ministry is stre…
Indonesia to benchmark Whoosh finances before extending line to Surabaya
- Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation will use the financial restructuring of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail (Whoosh) as a key benchmark before deciding to extend the line to Surabaya and Bany…
Indonesian Village Partners with CSR to Cultivate Creative Entrepreneurs
- The Indonesian government and PT Borneo Indobara's CSR program are training 30 residents in Banjarbaru to become creative entrepreneurs. - Participants will learn skills in making traditional sasira…
Indonesian university study finds 74% of statistics students addicted to AI
- A study found 74% of Statistics students at Universitas Airlangga (Unair) in Indonesia are dependent on AI for assignments. - The research involved 119 students from the 2023-2025 cohorts and highli…
Building integrity and trust in Indonesian business
- A business ethics article emphasizes the importance of integrity and trust for company success in Indonesia's competitive market. - It highlights that ethical lapses like corruption and dishonesty d…
Indonesia's Corporate Governance Under Fire Amidst Scandals and Regulatory Shifts
- Indonesia faces persistent corporate governance issues despite a comprehensive regulatory framework. - Recent scandals involving significant cash discoveries and a former minister highlight systemic…
Indonesia's 'Nikah Fest' Offers Free Weddings, Subsidized Homes for New Couples
- Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs organized a "Nikah Fest" offering mass weddings and subsidized housing for newlyweds. - The program aims to help young couples build stable families by easi…
Indonesian porters race with grain sacks in traditional event
- A traditional "Manol Gabah" race was held in Songgon, Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia. - The event featured porters carrying sacks of grain in a race to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Indone…
Indonesian Minister Opens Fulan Fehan Festival, Showcasing Friendship Through Dance
- Indonesia's Minister of Home Affairs opened the Fulan Fehan Festival in East Nusa Tenggara. - The festival featured a "Dance for Friendship" performance symbolizing Indonesian-Timorese camaraderie. …
Indonesian Ministry Holds Mass Wedding, Provides Business Grants to Newlyweds
- The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) organized a mass wedding event, Nikah Fest 2026, for 30 couples. - The program aims to provide legal recognition for marriages and support econ…
Indonesian Civil Society Demands Halt to Militarization After Trainee Deaths
- A coalition of civil society groups mourns the deaths of five cooperative trainees during military-style basic training. - The coalition criticizes the policy of militarizing civilian programs, call…
Indonesia withholds public route for Tangsel MRT to prevent land speculation
- Indonesia's Minister of Transportation, Dudy Purwagandhi, stated that the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) route to Tangerang Selatan has not yet been opened to the public. - The decision to withhold route …
Indonesian Rupiah predicted to face volatility amid global and domestic factors
- The Indonesian Rupiah strengthened by 21 points to 17,922 against the US dollar on Friday, June 26, 2026. - Analysts predict the Rupiah could fluctuate next week, potentially trading between 17,920 …
Indonesia Bangkit Scholarship Selection Enters Academic and Psychological Test Phase
- The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs' Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit (BIB) scholarship selection has advanced to the academic and psychological assessment phase. - This year's selection process …
Xpeng G6 AWD with Dual Electric Motors Arrives in Indonesia: More Power, Faster Acceleration
- Xpeng Indonesia has introduced the Xpeng G6 AWD, featuring dual electric motors, to the Indonesian market. - This new model offers more power and faster acceleration compared to its predecessor. - T…
Indonesian Defense Ministry Mandates Military Training for Cooperative Managers
- Indonesia's Ministry of Defense requires candidates for village and fisherman cooperative management to undergo basic military training. - The training aims to instill discipline, leadership, and th…
Pertamina Patra Niaga Boosts Fuel Distribution and Supply Across Indonesia
- Pertamina Patra Niaga is optimizing fuel distribution across Indonesia to meet public demand. - The company assures sufficient national fuel stock, attributing queues to increased demand rather than…
Indonesia's Nutrition Agency Plans More Budget Savings, Quality Unaffected
- Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) plans further budget savings for its programs. - The agency assures that the quality of the government's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program will not be a…
Indonesia's Mining Sector Embraces Sustainability Amid Climate Change
- Indonesia's mining industry is strengthening sustainability practices in response to climate change. - AMMAN, a mining company, emphasizes compliance with environmental standards as the foundation f…
Indonesia Eyes Patriot and Merah Putih Bonds to Expand National Funding Sources
- Indonesia is seeking new domestic funding sources to support development and reduce reliance on foreign aid, with Patriot Bond and Merah Putih Bond proposed as alternatives. - These financial instru…
Indonesia to Restrict Cigarette Machine Sales to Combat Illegal Trade
- Indonesia's Ministry of Industry will issue regulations to restrict the sale and distribution of cigarette-making machines and raw materials to combat illegal cigarette circulation. - The proposed r…
Indonesian politician proposes moratorium on military training after four deaths
- A politician from Indonesia's PKS party proposed a moratorium on military basic training for certain cooperative managers. - The proposal follows the deaths of four prospective managers during such …
Indonesia Consolidates State-Owned Hotels Under InJourney, Creating Second-Largest Operator
- State-owned hotels in Indonesia are being consolidated under the InJourney group. - This integration aims to create the second-largest hotel operator in Indonesia with a projected 120 hotels. - The …
Indonesian civil society to hold national consolidation conference in Jakarta
- A national consolidation conference for the "Open Republic" civil society coalition will be held in Jakarta on June 28, 2026. - The event aims to formulate a platform and work program for civil soci…
Indonesia expands subsidized housing eligibility with new income rules
- Indonesia has updated its low-income community (MBR) criteria, allowing workers earning up to Rp 8.5 million monthly and couples in Jabodetabek earning up to Rp 14 million to qualify for subsidized …
Street Performers Set Fire to Indonesian Resident's Fence After Being Denied Money
- Three street performers were caught on CCTV setting fire to a resident's fence in Bekasi, Indonesia, after allegedly being denied money. - The incident, which occurred on June 23, caused damage to t…
Indonesia Delays Automotive Firms' Vietnam Relocation Plan
- Indonesia announced a temporary delay in the relocation plan of two automotive component companies from East Java to Vietnam. - The potential move threatened the jobs of 4,000 workers in Pasuruan an…
Indonesia Offers Transport Stimulus for School Holidays, Aiming for Millions of Passengers
- Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation is offering stimulus packages with fare discounts and incentives across all transport modes during the school holidays. - The program aims to benefit millions …