Residents across the Indonesian island of Sumatra have faced widespread disruption following a significant power outage that impacted multiple provinces. As the grid experienced instability, the sudden loss of electricity prompted a surge in demand for alternative power solutions, with reports emerging from Medan of citizens flocking to retailers to purchase portable generators to maintain … Read more
Indonesian authorities have arrested the wife and two children of suspected drug kingpin Ko Erwin in a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking networks. The operation, conducted by the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) of the Indonesian National Police, took place in Jakarta and resulted in the detention of family members linked to the alleged syndicate. According … Read more
The Indonesian film industry continues to expand its cultural horizons with the upcoming release of Pulang Kampung, a musical feature rooted in Batak traditions from North Sumatra. Announced by production house Imajinari, the film is set to begin principal photography in Samosir, a regency nestled within the volcanic landscapes of Lake Toba, with a scheduled … Read more
Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla has publicly addressed growing tensions between his family and the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in South Sulawesi, following reports of planned demonstrations by mass organizations outside PSI’s provincial office. The situation emerged after a controversial video circulated online, allegedly showing Kalla endorsing rhetoric deemed inflammatory by political opponents. In … Read more
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2026-02-25 15:38:00 JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Kementerian Pertahanan (Kemenhan) membantah membekingi 105.000 unit mobil pikap dari India untuk kebutuhan operasional Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP). Hal ini disampaikan Kepala Biro Informasi Pertahanan Kemenhan Brigjen TNI Rico Ricardo Sirait saat menanggapi isu hibah empat mobil Mahindra Scorpio produksi Mahindra & Mahindra dari PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara ke … Read more
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Analysis of Source Material Core Topic: The Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, has revoked the operating licenses of 28 companies found to be violating forestry regulations in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra provinces.This action follows an inquiry by a task force (Satgas PKH) and is linked to recent flooding and landslides in the region. Intended … Read more
Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, recently addressed persistent allegations linking him to PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL), a North Sumatra-based wood processing company. Thes claims have gained traction amid growing concerns that TPL’s operations considerably exacerbated the impact of recent disasters in the region. Pandjaitan firmly denied any involvement wiht TPL, … Read more
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Recent developments in Indonesia’s financial sector reveal a tightening regulatory environment, with seven banks having ceased operations throughout 2025. These closures specifically impacted rural banks (Bank Perekonomian Rakyat or BPR) and Sharia-based rural banks (Bank perekonomian Rakyat Syariah or BPRS). Understanding the reasons behind these closures is crucial for … Read more