Clashes broke out in Jakarta during the state-mandated execution of the former Hotel Sultan site, as protesters reportedly pelted security personnel with stones. The eviction, aimed at clearing land near the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) complex, saw a massive deployment of over 3,000 security officers to manage the high-tension dispute over state-owned territory. The execution … Read more
JAKARTA — As the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) continues to face significant downward pressure, Indonesia’s leadership is signaling a stance of fiscal confidence, dismissing the need for government intervention to stabilize the equity markets. Despite a sharp selloff that has rattled investor sentiment, the Ministry of Finance maintains that the nation’s underlying economic drivers remain … Read more
JAKARTA — A massive fire that engulfed residential areas in Jakarta’s Kemayoran district on [verification pending exact date] has been brought under control after burning for nearly seven hours, leaving hundreds of residents displaced and at least six people requiring hospitalization for smoke inhalation. Officials report that the blaze, which began in the early hours … Read more
Emergency response teams continue to battle a large-scale residential fire in the Kemayoran area of Central Jakarta, as authorities work to contain the blaze and manage the impact on the local community. The incident, which has prompted a significant deployment of firefighting resources, remains a critical situation for local residents and emergency services alike. According … Read more
Indonesia Stock Market Plunge: DPR Delegation Visits BEI as IHSG Falls Over 6% Amid Trading Halt By Dr. Olivia Bennett May 19, 2026 • Business JAKARTA — Indonesia’s financial markets faced unprecedented volatility on Tuesday as the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) plummeted more than 6%, prompting a trading halt at the Indonesia Stock Exchange … Read more
Indonesia’s labor movement marked May Day 2026 with a rare high-profile appearance by President Prabowo Subianto, who joined thousands of workers at the Monas area in Jakarta on Friday, May 1, 2026. The event, characterized by a blend of festive celebration and urgent policy demands, saw the President not only engage in symbolic gestures of … Read more
Indonesia’s Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) has revealed it received numerous public complaints regarding the conduct of East Kalimantan Governor Rudy Mas’ud, particularly related to a controversial renovation project for the governor’s official residence. The complaints emerged amid widespread public scrutiny over the allocation of 25 billion rupiah (approximately $1.5 million USD) for the renovation … Read more
On Friday, April 24, 2026, Jakarta Pusat authorities detained five men from Cikarang, West Java, after they were caught catching and processing suckermouth catfish (ikan sapu-sapu) from the Ciliwung River for sale as food ingredients. The men were apprehended by Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja (Satpol PP) officers in the Sawah Besar district, near Santa Ursula … Read more
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Planetarium Jakarta will host a free public event titled “Piknik Malam Bersama Bulan dan Jupiter” (Night Picnic with the Moon and Jupiter) from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB). The event is open to all and will take place at the Gedung Teater Jakarta within Taman Ismail … Read more
Iran’s proposal to impose fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz has drawn widespread international criticism, with multiple countries and organizations rejecting the plan as a violation of international maritime law. The move comes amid heightened regional tensions following attacks attributed to the United States and Israel in late February 2026, which Iran cites … Read more