Former U.S. President Donald Trump has pointed to the 2021 migration crisis in the Spanish autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla as a cautionary example for American border security. The events, which saw tens of thousands of migrants cross into the Spanish territories from Morocco over a 48-hour period in May 2021, have frequently been … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a defense budget increase to 20.581 trillion Indonesian rupiah, according to reports from CNN Indonesia. Reports from Kompas.id and detikNews indicate that military operations involving Iran have already cost the United States an estimated 671 trillion to 672 trillion Indonesian rupiah. According to Suara.com, the United States is … Read more
Lombok Barat Regent Lalu Ahmad Zaini has been detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) following an operation that authorities say uncovered systemic bribery and project procurement irregularities within the West Lombok Regency administration. According to official statements from the KPK, the arrest follows an investigation into allegations of corruption involving the manipulation of government … Read more
The Indonesian Ministry of Cooperatives has addressed public discourse surrounding the financial performance of the “Koperasi Desa” (Village Cooperative) initiative, specifically regarding reports of minimal profit margins at a pilot location in Melawai. Minister of Cooperatives Budi Arie Setiadi clarified the operational nature of these cooperatives, responding to concerns that the entities were failing to … Read more
Indonesia’s transition to the Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll payment system, designed to eliminate vehicle stops at toll gates, remains stalled six years after its initial conceptualization. Despite multiple trial phases, the project faces ongoing delays, technical scrutiny from the House of Representatives (DPR), and concerns from industry associations regarding the financial viability of … Read more
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has formally rejected requests from the Association of State-Owned Banks (Himbara) for a capital injection of Rp 200 trillion, citing the current sufficiency of banking liquidity. The decision follows ongoing parliamentary discussions regarding the management of government funds and the role of state-owned banks in stimulating economic credit. According to official data … Read more
Three Indonesian police officers were killed during a narcotics raid in Katingan, prompting calls for the immediate capture of the drug kingpin responsible. Ahmad Sahroni described the situation as dangerous and urged law enforcement to prioritize the pursuit of the suspects to prevent further violence against state apparatus. The casualties occurred during an operation targeting … Read more
The Indonesian government is evaluating a potential state intervention involving the acquisition of PT Granito, a move proposed to safeguard the livelihoods of hundreds of workers following mass layoffs. According to reports from the Confederation of All Indonesian Workers Union (KSPSI), the intervention is being considered as a direct response to the company’s decision to … Read more
The Indonesian government has extended its placement of Rp281 trillion (approximately $17.6 billion) in state-owned banks until the end of 2026, according to official statements from the Ministry of Finance. The decision, announced through the Ministry of Finance, follows a previous deployment of funds to bolster liquidity and support financial intermediation, particularly for Bank Mandiri, … Read more
Members of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) have criticized former President Joko Widodo following his participation in a traditional ritual in Lampung that involved stepping on a buffalo head. PDIP representatives characterized the former leader’s recent political engagements as being “local” in scope. The reaction from PDIP follows recent sightings of the former … Read more