Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and the Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) are scheduled to attend the funeral of Ali Khamenei, though the Indonesian Ambassador to Iran was denied access to the immediate area where the body is laid in state, according to reports from detikNews and the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The … Read more
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has expressed support for Indonesia’s plan to establish an embassy in Minsk and launch direct flights between the two nations, signaling a significant move to bolster bilateral ties. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between Lukashenko and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, where both leaders emphasized the importance of expanding … Read more
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has launched a series of enforcement actions in Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing), Riau, involving the securing of individuals connected to the local administration. The investigation, which centered on allegations of bribery related to the appointment of a regional secretary, led to the questioning of the wife of Suhardiman Amby, alongside the … Read more
Ruben Onsu has moved to initiate legal proceedings regarding child custody, a development that follows his return from an Umrah trip. While he has maintained a level of privacy regarding the specific legal filings, reports indicate that his legal team is preparing the necessary documentation to address custody arrangements involving his children. The situation has … Read more
The Indonesian government has confirmed that the military-style training program for prospective managers of the Koperasi Merah Putih (KMP) will continue despite the deaths of five participants during the exercises. Officials stated that while the program remains active, an evaluation of the training protocols is currently underway to address the recent fatalities. The ongoing training, … 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
The Indonesian government has postponed the implementation of a new upper limit tariff (Tarif Batas Atas) for airline tickets, opting to maintain existing pricing regulations while monitoring global energy market volatility. The decision to delay the adjustment reflects ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Transportation to balance airline operational viability with consumer affordability, according to … Read more
Indonesian labor groups have raised concerns regarding the tax treatment of Jaminan Hari Tua (JHT) payouts, prompting clarification from the Social Security Agency for Employment, known as BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. Current regulations stipulate that JHT disbursements are subject to income tax (PPh Pasal 21) if they meet specific thresholds, a policy that remains a point of … Read more
Former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD has publicly urged President Prabowo Subianto to disclose the identities of individuals allegedly financing protest movements in Indonesia. The request follows recent remarks by President Prabowo, who claimed to have intelligence regarding the funding of demonstrators. The call for transparency has sparked a broader … Read more
A fatal duel between two teenagers in Cilincing, North Jakarta, has resulted in the death of a junior high school student following an altercation that reportedly began with a verbal dispute over a woman. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the incident, which occurred in a public space, involved the use of a sharp weapon, leading … Read more