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March 1, 2024

Jakarta Globe - March 1, 2024

Delfi Neski, Padang – Since Thursday afternoon, Minangkabau International Airport (BIM) in Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra, has been shuttered as a precaution against the dispersion of volcanic ash from Mount Marapi, posing potential flight disruptions.

Jakarta Post Editorial - March 1, 2024

Editorial board, Jakarta – When they resume their sitting next week, House of Representatives legislators must ponder a major decision as to whether to exercise their right of inquiry to investigate allegations of fraud and irregularities in the recent presidential election.

Jakarta Globe - March 1, 2024

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – French automobile brand Citroen is planning to start assembling its electric cars in Indonesia this July, a senior government official said on Friday.

Fulcrum - March 1, 2024

Manggi Habir – The next president of Indonesia will have his work cut out for him on the economic and competitiveness front, even if he continues with many of the existing policies his predecessor will leave behind.

Tempo - March 1, 2024

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The Headquarters of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) planned to add 22 more regional military commands, known as Kodam, across Indonesia. Thus far, Indonesia has 15 regional military commands in the country's territory.

Tempo - March 1, 2024

Antara, Jakarta – President Joko Widodo or Jokowi stated that the construction of the presidential palace in the new capital of Nusantara (IKN) was initiated to ensure that the country would have a presidential building that was not a remnant of colonialism.

Tempo - March 1, 2024

Bagus Pribadi and Daniel A. Fajri, Jakarta – Maria Catarina Sumarsih, the family of the victim of past human rights violations and the pioneer of the Kamisan Rally, called on President Joko Widodo or Jokowi to revoke Presidential Decree No.

Tempo - March 1, 2024

Riri Rahayu and Daniel A. Fajri, Jakarta – The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) highlighted a rapid change in Kalimantan's forest areas following the construction project of Indonesia's new capital of Nusantara or IKN on its Earth Observatory page titled "Nusantara: A New Capital City in the Forest".

Jakarta Globe - March 1, 2024

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported a 0.37 percent monthly inflation in February. Year-on-year inflation stands at 2.75 percent, and calendar-year inflation is at 0.41 percent, primarily driven by a notable increase in food prices, particularly rice and red chili.

Human Rights Monitor - March 1, 2024

On 28 February 2024, around 10:30 pm, members of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) command Yonif 330 reportedly shot down the two indigenous Papuans, Selli Maiseni, 17, and Mr Mikalon Yoani, 26, in Titigi Village

Kompas.com - March 1, 2024

Icha Rastika, Jakarta – Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General Maruli Simanjuntak claims that many local people have asked him for new TNI (Indonesian military) post to be established in regions that he has visited.

Jakarta Globe - March 1, 2024

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – A senior government official said Friday that Indonesian nickel would always be in demand, dispelling worries that it would lose to lithium ferro-phosphate (LFP) batteries.

Jakarta Globe - March 1, 2024

Achmad Ali, Blitar – Syamsudin, popularly known as Gus Syamsudin, a controversial figure associated with swinger (partner-swapping) content on YouTube, was forcefully taken into custody by investigators from the Criminal Investigation Directorate of East Java Regional Police on Thursday.

Jakarta Globe - March 1, 2024

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) are expected to play opposition roles in the future administration of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka, according to Arya Budi, Director of Research at Poltracking Indonesia.

Jakarta Post - March 1, 2024

Alifia Sekar, Jakarta – The public apology delivered on Monday by dozens of employees of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has been met with activists criticizing the punishment as too lenient and demanding their dismissal instead.

Tempo - March 1, 2024

Antara, Jakarta – The Central Jakarta Police have decided to mobilize a total of 2,590 joint personnel to ensure the safety and security of a demonstration called 'Aksi Rakyat Geruduk DPR RI', which will be held by various communities in front of the Parliament building today, March 1, 2024.

Jakarta Globe - March 1, 2024

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto has addressed the recent comments from the World Bank regarding the potential impact of the free lunch program on the 2025 State Budget (APBN).

CNN Indonesia - March 1, 2024

Solo – Hundreds of people took part in a demonstration on Friday March 1 in front of the Solo City Hall in Central Java, which is the office of vice presidential candidate number 02 and Solo Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Jakarta Globe - March 1, 2024

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – As Indonesians prepare to welcome the fasting month of Ramadan in March, rice prices reached an all-time high in February 2024, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). Throughout the month, a survey on rice producer prices was conducted across 932 milling companies in 33 provinces.

Suara Pemred - March 1, 2024

Jakarta – A number of social, university, high school and labour organisations held a demonstration in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) complex on Jalan Gatot Subroto in Central Jakarta on Friday March 1.

CNN Indonesia - March 1, 2024

Jakarta – Protest actions against election fraud took place in several parts of the country on Friday March 1. In the provincial capital of Surabaya, hundreds of people calling themselves the Honest and Fair Election Saviours Forum (FPPJ) held an action in front of the East Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) building.

Jakarta Globe - March 1, 2024

Antara, Gresik – Mining giant Freeport Indonesia is set to commence the operation of its copper smelting plant in Gresik, East Java, in June, according to Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif on Thursday.

February 29, 2024

Jakarta Globe - February 29, 2024

Stefani Wijaya, Jakarta – The National Police said Thursday they have brought criminal charges against seven election officials who are alleged to have tampered with voters' data when organizing the poll for Indonesian nationals in Kuala Lumpur.

Reuters - February 29, 2024

Jakarta – The Southeast Asia's largest economy hopes to attract more investment and trade deals by becoming OECD member.

The statement came after OECD, which has 38 member countries, decided last week to open discussion for Indonesia's accession, following its application last July.

Tempo - February 29, 2024

Amelia Rahima Sari, Antara, Jakarta – President Joko Widodo or Jokowi inaugurated the PT Kaltim Ammonium Nitrat (KAN) factory in Bontang City, East Kalimantan today, February 29. The factory produces ammonium nitrate, the raw material for explosives and NPK fertilizer, with a capacity of about 75,000 tons per year.

Tempo - February 29, 2024
Antara, Jakarta – Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Commander General Agus Subiyanto said that as many as 2,820 soldiers from TNI Headquarters, the Indonesian Army, the Indonesian Navy, and the Indonesian Air Force will be stationed in the Nusantara Capital City or IKN this year.

However, the Commander did not explain in detail the date of deployment, including whether it's parallel to t

Jakarta Globe - February 29, 2024

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – In a landmark decision on Thursday, the Constitutional Court ruled against the appointment of executives from any political party to the position of the attorney general.

The court argued that this prohibition is essential to safeguard the independence of the attorney general's office from political influence.

Tempo - February 29, 2024

Yuni Rohmawati, Jakarta – The Indonesian survey agency Indikator Politik Indonesia reported a 2 percent decline in the level of public satisfaction rate with President Joko Widodo or Jokowi's performance. What caused it?

Jakarta Globe - February 29, 2024

Alfida Rizky Febrianna, Jakarta – The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) is currently investigating the recent surge in rice prices and the scarcity of rice stocks in traditional markets and retailers. If fraudulent activities are proven, the commission has vowed to pursue legal action.

Jakarta Post - February 29, 2024

Jakarta – Police found the remnants of 50 tanks suspected to be used for hoarding fuel in a used oil warehouse that exploded in Bandar Lampung, Lampung province, on Tuesday.

CNN Indonesia - February 29, 2024

Jakarta – The 807th Kamisan (Thursday) action, which was held in front of the Merdeka Palace on Thursday February 29, also touched on the issue of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo giving an honorary rank of four-star general to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto yesterday, Wednesday February 28.

Benar News - February 29, 2024

Tria Dianti, Jakarta – Indonesia's aspirations to join a club of mostly rich democracies will be an uphill task because it has a long way to go to align its governance, anti-corruption, environmental, and other policies with the group's stringent norms, analysts said.

Tempo - February 29, 2024

Antara, Jakarta – The Ministry of Public Works and Housing or PUPR Ministry completed 42 dams from 2015 to 2023 out of 61 dam projects targeted by President Joko Widodo or Jokowi as part of national food and water security development.

CNN Indonesia - February 29, 2024

Jakarta – Golkar Party Deputy Chairperson Melchias Markus Mekeng says he supports Indonesia's second president Suharto being made a national hero.

Mekeng made the statement after President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo awarded Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto with the honorary rank of four-star general on Wednesday February 28.

Tempo - February 29, 2024

Antara, Jakarta – The Balikpapan Station of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) detected 39 hotspots spread across East Kalimantan.

Macao News - February 29, 2024

The government of Timor-Leste signed the accession protocol to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the culmination of nearly eight years of work, at the 13th WTO ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi this week.

Jakarta Globe - February 29, 2024

Jaja Suteja, Jakarta – The former Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, has clarified that his placement of billboards reading "OTW [on the way] Jakarta" is not an indication of his intention to run for the governorship of the capital city but rather to promote a skincare product.

Jakarta Post - February 29, 2024

Alfina Sekar, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is probing alleged corruption in a 2020 interior design procurement for the official residences of House of Representatives lawmakers.

The antigraft body has identified possible suspects in connection with the case but declined to reveal their identities, citing the ongoing investigation.

Jakarta Post - February 29, 2024

Jakarta – Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Hadi Tjahjanto has met with three prominent figures from Nduga regency, Papua Highlands, to discuss the release of the New Zealand hostage and Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens.

Jakarta Globe - February 29, 2024

Antara, Jakarta – The Indonesian government is intensifying its efforts to free Susi Air Pilot Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens, a New Zealand national currently held captive by the TPNPB (West Papua National Liberation Army) separatist group.

Jakarta Post - February 29, 2024

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Kickstarting its month-long presidency at the Conference on Disarmament (CD), the Indonesian delegation has urged the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to ensure that Southeast Asia remains free of nuclear weapons, and called for a more efficient global discourse mechanism on the issue.

Tempo - February 29, 2024

Rizki Dewi Ayu, Antara, Jakarta – The World Bank warned Indonesia to be careful about the budget deficit threshold if the free lunch program initiated by Prabowo-Gibran is implemented.

Jakarta Globe - February 29, 2024

Antara, Jakarta – Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan, the Director-General of Information Applications at the Communication and Informatics Ministry, has revealed that representatives from social media platform X (formerly Twitter) were summoned to address concerns regarding online gambling advertisements on their platform.

Tabloid Jubi - February 29, 2024

Sentani, Jubi – The traditional Papuan woven bag noken was officially recognized as a world heritage item on December 4, 2012, by UNESCO.

Jakarta Globe - February 29, 2024

Alfi Dinilhaq, Tangerang – Students at a state junior high school in Tangerang enjoyed a free lunch on Thursday during the trial of the nationwide free meal program initiated by Prabowo Subianto, the projected winner of the Feb. 14 presidential election.

February 28, 2024

QNews - February 28, 2024

Harry Hadley – Since 2016 Selamat Datang has fostered safe environments for LGBTQIA+ Indonesians to meet in Sydney as well as providing them visibility through its entries in the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade.

One of the most enticing aspects of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is the bridges that it builds within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Antara News - February 28, 2024

Jakarta – TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto formed the Habema Operations Command (Koops) to synergize operational patterns of the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) and National Police (Polri) in handling conflicts in several areas in Papua.

Eurasia Review - February 28, 2024

Pranjal Pandey – As preliminary results hint at Prabowo Subianto's victory in Indonesia's presidential race, political tension rises with Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan seeking an inquiry into alleged irregularities. Beyond the election drama, Indonesia grapples with persistent issues from economic struggles to foreign relations.

CNN Indonesia - February 28, 2024

Jakarta – Scores of civil society organisations have expressed their opposition to President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's decision to award Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto with an honorary rank of four-star general.

Tempo - February 28, 2024

Yuni and Daniel A. Fajri, Jakarta – The Imparsial (Indonesian Human Rights Monitor) Director Gufron Mabruri said that President Joko Widodo or Jokowi's move to award Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto the title of honorary general was a misstep.