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Regulations premium

Electrification drive needs stronger political will, ‘long-term strategy’

Shifting from fuels to electricity for powering households and transportation is a logical response to Indonesia’s dependence on energy imports amid the Mideast crisis, but experts say the success of electrification hinges on sustained policy support.

40 minutes ago
Regulations premium

Indonesia approves 580 million tonne coal production plan, signals output boost

Previously, the government revealed plans to cut national production targets from 790 million tonnes last year to around 600 million tonnes this year in an effort to address an oversupply that had weakened coal prices. ...

5 hours ago
Economy premium

Govt focuses on securing water to mitigate earlier, longer dry season

With the dry season forecast to arrive early and last longer due to a potential shift to El Niño, the government is readying several agricultural measures, including AWD to maintain optimal rice production. ...

6 hours ago

The Latest

Markets

Japan steps up yen intervention threats, signals rate-hike chance

Japan stepped up yen intervention threats and signaled that further falls in the currency could justify a near-term interest rate, as policymakers grow increasingly concerned about inflationary pressures from the Middle East war.

6 hours ago
Currently Obsessed

Two girls, two worlds, but one message from Indonesian cinema

One grew up in 1960s Surabaya, the other was born on Mars; both have something to teach us about facing an uncertain world with open arms.

6 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Netanyahu restores access after Latin Patriarch blocked from Holy Sepulchre

Police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites.

7 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Albanese calls for clarity from Trump on objectives of Iran war

"I want to see more certainty in what the objectives of the war are and I want to see a de-escalation," Albanese said, responding to a question about his view on how Trump was prosecuting the war. 

7 hours ago
Academia premium

A ‘reciprocal’ trade deal that isn’t

In the 2026 Indonesia–US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, the phrase “Indonesia shall” appears more than 200 times. “United States shall” appears only nine times. The agreement may not hold up under international law.

8 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed, some injured in southern Lebanon

Another peacekeeper was critically injured, it said in a statement early on Monday.

9 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Air China resumes flights to North Korea after 6-year pause

Air China restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday after a six-year hiatus, another sign isolated North Korea is gradually opening up following the resumption of train services between the capitals.

9 hours ago
Academia

Facing Section 301, ASEAN must reform systems

What ASEAN must confront is not the tariffs themselves, but the “structure of unfairness determination.”

9 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans

Pakistan said on Sunday it was preparing to host "meaningful talks" to end the conflict over Iran in coming days even though Tehran said it is ready to respond if the United States moves in with soldiers on the ground.

10 hours ago
Americas

Russian tanker nears Cuba with much-needed oil as Trump softens tone

A Russian tanker full of crude oil has entered Cuban waters and was expected to reach port on Monday, possibly granting a lifeline to Cuba as US President Donald Trump appeared to relax a de facto oil blockade on the Caribbean island.

11 hours ago
Regulations

WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal over e-commerce duties

World Trade Organization talks ended deadlocked on Monday as Brazil blocked a bid by the United States and other countries to secure an extension to a moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions like digital downloads, diplomats said.

11 hours ago
Academia premium

Questioning truth in the post-truth era

The concept of truth is increasingly fraught in our post-truth era. In a world defined by unilateral power and hegemonic influence, we must learn to scrutinize public information with a discerning eye rather than accepting it at face value.

12 hours ago
Academia premium

Fintech case exposes troubling misapplication of competition law

Recent crackdown on fintech lending ignores a critical reality: these "price-fixing" measures were actually regulatory mandates designed to protect consumers. By applying a rigid competition framework to a co-regulated market, the KPPU risks stifling financial inclusion and deterring the very investors the nation needs.

13 hours ago
Society premium

Govt urges apps to comply as social media ban comes into force

Bigo Live and X are the only two deemed ‘fully complying’ with the government’s restrictions on social media use for minors, according to Communication and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid.

13 hours ago
Society premium

Govt to soon announce one-day remote work policy to cut fuel use

The government will soon introduce a policy allowing civil servants to work from home one day per week as part of efforts to reduce national fuel consumption amid rising global oil prices caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.

13 hours ago
Sports premium

Herdman makes national team debut with victory in friendly

The 4-0 victory over Saint Kitts and Nevis in the 2026 FIFA Series competition in Jakarta became the first game and win for English coach John Herdman, who was appointed to helm the national men’s soccer team in January.

13 hours ago
Academia premium

AI war has arrived, but the revolution isn’t done

The US-Israeli war against Iran is the first conflict in which the entire operational architecture ran at machine speed, with human commanders at the authorization margins rather than in the processing chain.

14 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: KDMP strains Village Funds, risks repeating KUD’s failures

The plan to finance President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP) program remains controversial, as the burden is set to fall on state-owned banks and the Village Fund. The Finance Ministry has stipulated that state-owned banks, supported by government liquidity, will finance the establishment of KDMP units, while the Village Fund will be used for repayment. Without strong governance, the program risks repeating the failures of the New Order regime’s Village Unit Cooperatives (KUD).

14 hours ago
Politics premium

First civilian defense minister Juwono Sudarsono dies at 84

Juwono Sudarsono, a prominent scholar who became the first non-military figure to hold the defense minister post in Indonesian history, died on Saturday at the age of 84 and left behind a ministerial career in three different portfolios that spanned four presidencies.

14 hours ago
Politics premium

AGO arrests coal tycoon Samin Tan in mining permit graft case

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) named on Saturday billionaire coal magnate Samin Tan a corruption suspect in a probe into alleged mining permit violations after the forestry task force seized the company's land earlier this year.

14 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Bintan urges agencies to distribute water as drought hits residents

A prolonged dry season has led to drought, driven not only by water scarcity but also by rampant forest and peatland fires on Bintan Island.

14 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Bali Police urge tourists to take precautions after three rapes in as many days

Tourists must take precautions to prevent sexual violence by avoiding leaving night clubs after midnight and dressing appropriately, the police said.

14 hours ago
Editorial premium

Get Danantara back on track

In its second year, Danantara must prove that it can operate like a true global sovereign fund, by actively identifying high-upside commercial opportunities.

15 hours ago
Economy premium

Govt scrambles for oil from anywhere amid Mideast supply crunch

While some Asian nations have declared energy emergencies amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, Indonesia has stopped short of following suit, stressing that domestic fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies are secure.

1 day ago
Europe

Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars

Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have "hands full of blood", in unusually forceful remarks as the Iran war entered its second month.

1 day ago
Americas

At least 8 million join anti-Trump protests in US

Organizers said "at least 8 million people gathered today at more than 3,300 events across all 50 states," from big cities and small towns. US authorities provided no national crowd estimate.

1 day ago
Tech premium

KPPU slaps $44m fine on P2P lenders over cartel scheme

The Indonesian Fintech Association (AFPI) has expressed disappointment over the ruling, saying that the maximum economic benefit set by its members was determined under a directive from the Financial Services Authority (OJK).

1 day ago

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Mon, March 30, 2026

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