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We called her 'Mamak': Remembering Indonesia’s hiking mother

The Weekender was planning to publish a feature on Lilie Wijayati Poegiono after she successfully summited Indonesia’s highest peak and completed her quest to climb the country's seven summits. Tragically, she and her best friend passed away on March 1 at the age of 59, shortly after beginning their descent from Puncak Jaya.

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Companies

MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia sustains expansion, delivering 205.6% net profit growth in 2024

MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia has reported a strong financial performance for the year 2024, delivering net profit growth of 205.6 percent year on year (yoy), amounting to Rp 1.1 trillion, outpacing revenue growth of 73.9 percent yoy to Rp 6.8 trillion. ...

7 minutes ago
Companies premium

Lippo Group pledged to ‘resolve’ Meikarta project, ministry says

Once touted as the Riady family empire’s largest venture, Meikarta was unveiled in 2016 and marketed as the antidote to Jakarta, the country’s notoriously congested capital. ...

21 minutes ago

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Society premium

The many ways to determine Ramadan, Idul Fitri dates

Millions of Muslims often face questions on when the Ramadan or Idul Fitri holidays will fall, which depends on how religious authorities observe the moon to determine the Hijriah Islamic calendar.

49 minutes ago
Style

Singapore swing: Brands from the Little Red Dot on the rise in the Big Durian

From day-to-night dressing to geek-chic collectibles, Singaporean brands are moving past Merlion chocolates and salted egg chips to win the Indonesian market.

1 hour ago
Companies premium

Two hotels in Bogor temporarily cease operations due to budget cuts

It cited budget cuts coupled by economic and tourism uncertainty in the country that had battered the meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition (MICE) segments.

2 hours ago
Society premium

Government to offer training, jobs abroad for vocational students

The government is aiming to better align the vocational education sector with the job market through two new policies that will provide students opportunities for upskilling at job training centers as well as prospective jobs overseas upon graduation.

3 hours ago
Economy

Chinese President Xi meets with global CEOs as investment wanes

China's President Xi Jinping met with global CEOs in Beijing on Friday, as the government tries to woo foreign firms whose investment could give the ailing Chinese economy a boost and help insulate it against simmering geopolitical tensions.

4 hours ago
Market Pulse

Trendy tabletop: Board game cafés are your next favorite third space

Ditch the gadgets and grab a pair of dice: Jakarta’s board game cafés are the perfect place to play, strategize and unwind.

4 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

French foreign minister launches port safety program during Jakarta visit

The four-year project, worth around 8.5 million euro, aims to improve capacity on safety and incident management in 12 seaports in Asia, including Tanjung Priok in Jakarta and Tanjung Perak in Semarang.

5 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Mount Ibu erupts again, spewing hot lava and smoke column

There has been no new evacuation order, but visitors and villagers have been told to vacate a zone 4 to 5 kilometers from the peak.

6 hours ago
Academia premium

Low-key 'mudik' another vote of no confidence in Prabowo

Prabowo has simply ignored people who have doubted his government's economic direction.

6 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Train-minivan collision in Central Java kills four 'mudik' travelers

Seven members of two families were traveling on 'mudik' (exodus) for Idul Fitri when the Batara Kresna railbus collided with their vehicle on Wednesday morning at a railroad crossing in Sukoharjo, Central Java, killing four and injuring three.

7 hours ago
Culture premium

Unworldly worship: Devoting the final days of Ramadan at Istiqlal

Seeking God’s mercy during the holy fasting month, Muslims from across the country devote themselves to spiritual contemplation in the 10 days leading up to Idul Fitri at Jakarta’s grand mosque, the largest in Southeast Asia, isolated from worldly distractions.

7 hours ago
Editorial

A modest Idul Fitri

Unless the President can empathize with people’s grievances and burdens, public discontent will persist. 

7 hours ago
Politics

Water cannon break up Indonesia military law protests

The protests are the latest since parliament approved the amendment of a law last week to allow members of the military to hold more government roles -- which critics said would expand military authority over civilian affairs.

7 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Pentagon chief Hegseth heads to Philippines amid South China Sea tensions

Beijing, meanwhile, cautions Manila against security arrangements that target “any third party.”

7 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Sailor arrested in connection to murder of female journalist

The body of Juwita, who worked for digital news outlet Newsway, was found on the side of a road in Cempaka district at around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Her motorcycle was discovered in the bushes just a few meters away. 

7 hours ago
Sports

Rory McIlroy’s simplicity and the curious case of Viktor Hovland

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland, who have a combined 35 PGA Tour victories and four FedExCup titles, offer an interesting glimpse into how the mind works for some of today’s top golf stars in their hunt for the most glittering prizes.

8 hours ago
Companies premium

Local media outlets court Google, Meta as publishers’ rights rule takes shape

Local media outlets have begun engaging with tech giants such as Google, Meta and TikTok to forge business partnerships, following the release of technical guidelines on a rule that requires digital platforms to collaborate with news outlets through revenue sharing, data access or training programs, among other methods.

8 hours ago
Politics premium

PSI’s ‘super open’ plan raises speculation over Jokowi’s future

Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) chair Kaesang Pangarep, also former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s youngest son, said that the party may allow all members to elect the new chair in its upcoming congress in May in Surakarta, Central Java.

8 hours ago
Society premium

Muted Idul Fitri ahead as 'mudik' travel declines

The country is likely to see a more reserved Idul Fitri this year as fewer people participate in the mudik (exodus) tradition amid financial hardship, widespread layoffs and President Prabowo Subianto’s sweeping austerity measures.

8 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Freeport copper ore export permit against downstream policy.

The government has once again granted PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) an exemption to export copper concentrate, an unexpected decision that appears to contradict its own downstreaming policy to transition the country from raw material exports to processed goods. Included in this policy is an export ban on copper concentrate and ores, and Freeport previously received a temporary exemption from this ban while building its copper smelter in Gresik, East Java. The facility was completed in March 2024 however, and many are now questioning whether Freeport’s export privilege is to continue indefinitely.

8 hours ago
Regulations premium

BI dismisses three officials appointed commissioners of state banks

Experts warned appointments could blur the line between BI’s role as a monetary regulator and its involvement in the banking industry, potentially undermining its independence.

21 hours ago
Markets

Auto industry rocked by Trump's 25 percent tariffs on US imports

The new levies, if kept for an extended period, could add thousands of dollars to the cost of an average US vehicle purchase and impede car production across North America.

22 hours ago
Companies premium

Govt starts shifting SOE shares to Danantara holding

“PT BKI will become an operational holding company and will review issues related to the company's finances and operations,” Garuda said in a letter to the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) on Wednesday.

23 hours ago
Politics premium

UN expert slams harassment of activists protesting TNI Law revision

Indonesian authorities should provide space for activists to voice their concerns and opposition of the recent revision of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, according to United Nations special rapporteur on human rights Mary Lawlor.

23 hours ago
Regulations premium

January-February 50% electricity discount costs govt Rp 13.6t: Sri Mulyani

There were 71.1 million and 64.8 million customers who received the discount in January and February, respectively.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel PM threatens to seize parts of Gaza over fate of hostages

Just over a week since its military resumed operations following a January truce, Israel said two projectiles were fired from the Gaza Strip, with one intercepted and the other landing near the border. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

1 day ago
Economy premium

Airlangga downplays rupiah's brief plunge to multiyear low

The Coordinating Economic Minister downplayed Tuesday's temporary plunge to a record low in a doorstep interview on Wednesday, saying that currency fluctuation was “normal” and pointing to external factors as the cause, without elaborating.

1 day ago

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Fri, March 28, 2025

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