Headline:Minimum Wage in Indonesia: A Nationwide Hike in 2025 Subhead:Read on to find out how your province fared in the latest update, effective January 2025. In a recent development, the Minimum Wage Provinsi (UMP) for Indonesia in 2025 has been officially increased, according to the Minister of Manpower (Permenaker) Republic of Indonesia No. 16 of … Read more
President Prabowo Calls for Harsher Penalties for Corruptors: A Spectrum of Reactions President Prabowo Subianto has sparked a swirl of reactions, particularly from his supporters, after calling for corruptors to face half-a-century in prison. Prabowo made these remarks at the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) in Central Jakarta, amidst the Musrenbangnas RPJMN 2025-2029 event on … Read more
President’s Gift for New Year: PPN Rate Freeze at 11 Percent As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2025, Indonesians welcomed the new year with the unexpected yet welcome news of a presidential gift from Prabowo Subianto. The President has decided to scrap the planned increase of the Pajak Pertambahan Nilai (PPN) rate from … Read more
PDIP Spokesman Slams Bahlil’s ‘Illogical’ Defense of Jokowi‘s Third Term Bid JAKARTA, KOMPAS TV — PDI Perjuangan (PDIP) spokesman Guntur Romli has criticized Golkar Party chairman Bahlil Lahadalia‘s defense of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) amid allegations of a third-term presidential bid, deeming it "illogical" and counterproductive. Guntur argued that Bahlil’s argument actually strengthens public suspicions … Read more
Chief of Police Surveys Bundaran HI for New Year’s Eve Security The countdown to 2025 is here, and so is the enhanced vigilance by Indonesia’s law enforcement. In a notable move, the Chief of Police (Kapolri) was spotted at Bundaran HI, the city’s iconic roundabout, on the evening of New Year’s Eve. Witnesses report that … Read more
Golkar Chief Bahlil Lahadalia Calls for Maturity in Politics, Urges Parties Not to Blame Others Over Hukum Cases In a recent statement, Golkar Party Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia addressed the tendency of some political parties in Indonesia to shift blame onto others when their members are embroiled in legal issues, specifically referencing cases handled by the … Read more
President Prabowo Subianto Greets Crowds at Jakarta‘s Bundaran HI on New Year’s Eve President Joko Widodo, or Jokowi as he is popularly known, made a surprise appearance on New Year’s Eve, greeting crowds gathered at Jakarta’s Bundaran HI. The president was seen standing in the sunroof of a white Maung vehicle, dressed in a brown … Read more
"Prabowo’s Defense Budget Reignited: Sri Mulyani’s Impact as Minister of Defense"
President Prabowo Emphasizes Budget Cuts, Asks for Understanding Jakarta, Dec 30 (ISA/EVA) – President Prabowo Subianto once again stressed the importance of budget cuts, apologizing to ministries and institutions that didn’t receive their anticipated allocations. Speaking during the Coordinating Meeting for National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025-2029 at the Bappenas Building in Jakarta, Prabowo acknowledged … Read more
Jimmy Carter: A Former U.S. President’s Strong Stance on Palestinian Rights and its Impact on U.S.-Israel Relations
Jimmy Carter, Former U.S. President and Longest-Living President, Dies at 100 WASHINGTON, DC – Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has passed away at the age of 100. Carter, who battled aggressive melanoma in his final years, was the oldest former president and the longest-living president in U.S. history. Carter served as … Read more
"Indonesia Secures Largest-ever Hajj Quota for 2024"
Indonesia Secures Largest Hajj Quota Ever in 2024 with 241,000 Pilgrims; President Jokowi Lands Additional 20,000 Spots In a historic decision, Indonesia has secured its largest-ever Hajj quota for 2024, with a total of 241,000 pilgrims set to embark on the journey to Mecca. This record-breaking figure was officially announced by Indonesian Minister of Religious … Read more