Lippo Group Donates Land for Affordable Housing Project in Indonesia Jakarta – In a significant move to address Indonesia’s housing shortage, Lippo Group has donated 30 hectares of land in Cikarang, West Java, for the construction of affordable housing units. The project, spearheaded by Badan Pengelola Investasi (BPI) Danantara, aims to provide homes for approximately … Read more
BYD Sales Dip in China as Domestic Competition Heats Up The electric vehicle (EV) market in China, once dominated by BYD, is experiencing a shift as domestic rivals gain ground. After years of rapid growth, BYD, a Shenzhen-based manufacturer, has seen its sales decline in the world’s largest automotive market. This slowdown, occurring in the … Read more
Corruption Allegations Rock Pekalongan Regency as Bupati Faces Scrutiny Jakarta – A corruption case involving the Bupati (Regent) of Pekalongan Regency, Fadia Arafiq, has ignited a debate about the qualifications and preparedness of local leaders in Indonesia. The case has drawn criticism from within the national legislature, with a senior member of parliament questioning how … Read more
Jakarta – Indonesian authorities have detained Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq following allegations of corruption related to procurement practices within the regional government. The case, which came to light on Thursday, centers around accusations that Arafiq leveraged her position to benefit a company linked to her family, raising questions about transparency and governance in local administration. … Read more
Escalating Tensions: Iran Launches Barrage of Missiles Towards US and Israeli Targets The conflict in the Middle East entered its fifth day on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with a significant escalation as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of approximately 40 missiles targeting both the United States and Israel. This action represents … Read more
Jakarta – A recent controversy surrounding the funding of Indonesia’s planned free nutritious meal program for schoolchildren has been clarified by key government and parliamentary figures. Said Abdullah, Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives’ (DPR) Budgetary Committee (Banggar), has affirmed that the program’s funding, drawn from the national education budget, was approved by both … Read more
Japan Faces Demographic Crisis as Birth Rate Hits Modern Low Tokyo – Japan is grappling with a deepening demographic crisis as the number of births in 2025 plummeted to a record low of 705,809, according to preliminary data released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on February 26, 2026. This figure represents a … Read more
Political Wrangling in Indonesia as Golkar Party Defends Funding of Free School Meal Program Jakarta – A political debate is unfolding in Indonesia over the funding of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free school meal program, known as Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG). The Golkar Party has responded to criticism from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian government is defending a substantial financial commitment to local nutrition programs, allocating approximately 6 million Indonesian Rupiah (roughly $385 USD as of February 25, 2026) per day to 24,000 Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) units across the archipelago. This initiative, designed to bolster the national program for providing nutritious food, … Read more
2026-02-24 09:21:00 Jakarta – Menteri Koperasi (Menkop) Ferry Juliantono mengatakan impor 105 ribu unit mobil pikap asal India ke RI ditunda sampai Presiden Prabowo Subianto tiba di Tanah Air. Kendati demikian, ia menyebut impor mobil tersebut bukan kewenangan pihaknya. “Kan kemarin sudah diputuskan, itu bukan wewenangnya Kementerian Koperasi. Jadi itu sudah diputuskan ditunda, sampai menunggu … Read more