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March 4, 2024

Jakarta Globe - March 4, 2024

Irfandi, Sinjai, South Sulawesi – Police said Monday they have arrested six suspects accused of inciting a violent mob that stormed into the local General Election Commission (KPU) office in an attempt to stop the ongoing vote counting in Sinjai Regency, South Sulawesi.

Jakarta Globe - March 4, 2024

Thomas Rizal & Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Prabowo Subianto, the projected winner of the February 14 presidential election, is poised to take the reins from President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo whose unifying cabinet has become the standard bearers for maintaining political stability and ensuring the smooth implementation of impactful – albeit occasionally controversial – programs with

Jakarta Globe - March 4, 2024

Alfida Rizky Febrianna, Jakarta – State-Owned Enterprises Minister, Erick Thohir, has called on both state-owned and private companies to contribute towards providing 1.5 million homes annually to address the national housing backlog, currently standing at 12.7 million.

Kompas.com - March 4, 2024

Novianti Setuningsih, Jakarta – The latest Kompas Research and Development (Litbang Kompas) survey shows that 62.2 percent of respondents agree with the House of Representatives (DPR) using its right of inquiry to investigate alleged fraud in the 2024 presidential election.

CNN Indonesia - March 4, 2024

Jakarta – Representatives from the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) visited the office of the Ministry of State Secretariat at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta on Monday March 4.

Tempo - March 4, 2024

Myesha Fatina Rachman and Dewi Rina Cahyani, Jakarta – Dates have always been a popular food during Ramadan, and it is a worldwide Muslim tradition to break the fast with dates. Consumption of dates usually increases during the holy month. Different types and brands of dates can be easily found in most stores or minimarkets.

March 3, 2024

Jakarta Globe - March 3, 2024

Heru Andriyanto, Bandung – Authorities in the city of Bandung issued a temporary closure order for a Circle-K convenience store on Saturday, following a complaint from renowned Muslim preacher Abdullah Gymnastiar, widely known as Aa Gym.

Tempo - March 3, 2024

Antara, Jakarta – International ulemas (Muslim clerics) commended Indonesia for its unwavering support for the rights and independence of Palestinian people.

March 2, 2024

CNN Indonesia - March 2, 2024

Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform is asking the Indonesian military Headquarters (Mabes TNI) to cancel a plan to add regional military commands (Kodam) in all Indonesian provinces.

Jakarta Post Editorial - March 2, 2024

Jakarta – Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Quomas likes to court controversy, and the latest example is his proposal to open religious affairs offices (KUAs) to extend services to non-Muslims. The KUA, which is available in every district, administers and registers marriage in the Islamic tradition.

Jakarta Globe - March 2, 2024

Antara, Bandung – Imam Nahrawi, the former Minister of Youth and Sports convicted in a corruption case, has been granted parole and released from Sukamiskin Prison in Bandung, West Java.

Jakarta Globe - March 2, 2024

Elan Suherlan, Subang – A shipment of 66,000 tons of imported rice from Vietnam arrived at Patimban Port, Subang, West Java, on Friday. This influx of rice is part of an initiative to stabilize the surging rice prices in the region.

CNN Indonesia - March 2, 2024

Jakarta – Hundreds of people from groups supporting presidential candidate pair number 1, Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar (AMIN) and number 3, Ganjar Pranowo-Mahfud MD, held a protest action near the zero kilometre point in the Central Java city of Yogyakarta (Jogja) on March 1.

March 1, 2024

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.

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).

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 Globe - March 1, 2024

Fuad Iqbal Abdullah, Nusantara, East Kalimantan – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said on Friday that he is considering a move to the new national capital, Nusantara, as early as July, pending the completion of crucial infrastructure projects.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

February 29, 2024

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.

Tempo - February 29, 2024

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.