The Jakarta Provincial Government will conduct a city-wide, one-hour blackout on Saturday, 13 June 2026, to mark Environment Day. From 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm WIB, lights will be dimmed across government buildings, major roads, and iconic landmarks to promote energy conservation and emission reductions. The initiative, which excludes essential healthcare facilities, aims to encourage … Read more
Floods and landslides in Sumatra last year resulted in the death of at least 58 Tapanuli orangutans, representing 7 percent of the species’ total population, according to a report released Wednesday. The study, conducted by Borneo Futures, World Weather Attribution, and Liverpool John Moores University, links the destruction to extreme weather events that also claimed … Read more
Indonesian financial markets face a critical period of uncertainty as the benchmark stock index has tumbled nearly 39% this year, marking its worst performance among more than 90 global gauges tracked by Bloomberg. According to analysts, authorities must now provide firm policy guidance to restore investor confidence following a recent sell-off that pushed the rupiah … Read more
BTS World Tour Scams Surge in Singapore: How Fraudsters Target Fans and What You Need to Know Singapore — With BTS’s highly anticipated ARirang World Tour set to hit Singapore’s National Stadium in December 2026, scammers are exploiting fan excitement to steal money. At least 14 reported cases of ticket fraud have already emerged since … Read more
The family of a 64-year-old West Papuan woman is calling for her safe return after she was allegedly taken to Jakarta following her appearance in a new documentary. Yasinta Moiwend, widely known as Mama Yacinta, has been missing from her home in the Merauke regency of South Papua for eleven days. Moiwend was a prominent … Read more
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption linked to the issuance of residency permits for foreign nationals, resulting in the detention of the head of the West Jakarta Immigration Office. Ronald Arman Abdul was taken into custody on Tuesday night as part of the ongoing probe. Investigation Status and Scope … Read more
Recent reports of street crimes and viral videos depicting brazen robberies have cast a spotlight on safety in Jakarta. Some observers have drawn comparisons between the Indonesian capital and the fictional, crime-ridden Gotham City, as footage has emerged showing individuals on motorcycles brandishing what appear to be firearms in daylight hours. Despite these incidents, Jakarta’s … Read more
Youth Leaders Forge New Diplomatic Ties Between Kenya and Indonesia NAIROBI, Kenya — A high-level dialogue held in Nairobi has set the stage for a new era of cross-border collaboration, as young leaders from Kenya and Indonesia gathered to discuss their roles in global transformation. The Indonesia–Kenya Youth-to-Youth Dialogue, themed “Bridging Indonesia and Kenya through … Read more
Indonesian prosecutors have sought an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Anwar Makarim, the co-founder of ride-hailing and payments platform Gojek and former education minister, in a corruption case tied to the procurement of Chromebook laptops for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The trial, which began on May 13, 2026, centers on allegations that Makarim manipulated … Read more
The Battle for Authenticity: What the Christy Ng Counterfeit Raid Reveals About the Future of Fashion A viral TikTok video recently sent shockwaves through the fashion industry. Christy Ng, the founder of the popular Malaysian footwear and accessories brand, documented a personal “raid” on stores in China selling counterfeit versions of her designs. With over … Read more