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One killed, dozens injured after 6.7-magnitude quake hits Central Sulawesi

The disaster claimed one life and left 76 people injured, with 73 sustaining minor injuries and three suffering serious injuries.

9 hours ago
Regulations premium

Liquidity, credibility risks cloud mineral exchange plan

Creating a functioning mineral exchange requires building the necessary infrastructure, trading systems and market confidence, which analysts say could take longer than the time remaining until the targeted Jan. 1 rollout. ...

9 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Sugiono arrives in Kazan for ASEAN-Russia talks

Foreign Minister Sugiono arrived in Kazan on Wednesday morning to attend the ASEAN-Russia Summit, where discussions on pressing regional and global issues are expected to take place over the two-day conference.  ...

11 hours ago

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Companies premium

PLN short of 20m tonnes of coal as contracts lag behind demand

PLN actually requires 154 million tonnes of coal annually to fuel its steam-fired power plants, but has secured contracts for only 134 million tonnes.

13 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia, Qatar deepen ties ahead of 50th anniversary in 2027

Qatar reaffirmed its US$4 billion commitment to invest in Indonesia as the two countries agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation ahead of a visit by the emir

13 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Prabowo reaffirms support for Palestine in call with Abbas

During their phone conversation, the Palestinian president expressed appreciation for Indonesia’s support while urging the Prabowo administration’s active role in advocating for the people of Palestine.

14 hours ago
Culture premium

A seat at a plastic table: Sungai Watch innovates sustainable design

The environmental group's river cleanup efforts are feeding a growing circular design movement, turning discarded plastic into furniture while pushing for systemic action on waste management.

14 hours ago
Society premium

Drought grips parts of Java as dry season intensifies

Drought has begun affecting several regions across Java as the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warns that the country’s dry season is expected to peak in August and may last longer than usual.

14 hours ago
Economy

Finding the best alternative to LPG

In 2025, the subsidized three‑kilogram green cylinder retail price was Rp 16,000, against an estimated market price of around Rp 48,000, with the state covering the full gap.

15 hours ago
Markets

China mine disaster, Indonesia policy changes upend global coal market

The disruptions come as Southeast Asian economies that typically buy Indonesian coal are cranking up their coal-fired power capacity.

16 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Behind 5,400 spectators at PFL final, gratitude from PNM clients supporting families

On one side of the Sports Hall at Yogyakarta State University, young Indonesian talents competed to win the Pro Futsal League (PFL) final; on the other side, ultramicro entrepreneurs experienced firsthand the economic benefits generated by the 5,400-strong crowd gathered in the arena.

14 hours ago
Sports

Messi's inexplicable feats no longer a surprise, says coach Scaloni

Messi's hat-trick at Kansas City Stadium saw him equal the all-time men's World Cup scoring record of 16 goals, drawing level with Germany's Miroslav Klose. 

16 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

27 years of PNM: 70,000 employees and a major step toward an appreciative work culture

Corporate transformation does not always begin with major changes that are visible from the outside. More often than not, transformation grows from within: through the way employees work, appreciate one another, share best practices and introduce innovations in their respective work environments.

14 hours ago
Academia

Why third parties matter in the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict

Under such tense conditions, neutral and trusted actors can play a vital role in facilitating dialogue, rebuilding confidence, reducing tensions and helping both countries move toward lasting peace.

16 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed

The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal to end the war, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan has not yet been announced as Washington and Tehran prepare to sign on Friday.

16 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

HMS Tamar makes port call in Jakarta

HMS Tamar is forward deployed permanently in the Indo-Pacific region together with sister ship HMS Spey with a primary logistics hub in Singapore.

17 hours ago
Europe

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war

President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressures Moscow to end its Ukraine offensive.

17 hours ago
Academia

Is the Iran war just an energy shock, or a turning point?

Much will depend on the view taken by both consumers and governments, especially in energy-hungry Asia, the fastest-growing region.

17 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Two Indonesian domestic workers rescued in Malaysia after alleged abuse by employers

Following YY’s report, a video surfaced showing four individuals, two men and two women, allegedly assaulting her. The footage quickly went viral in Indonesia and Malaysia, sparking widespread public outrage.

17 hours ago
Markets

Asian investors take breather ahead of US-Iran talks, Fed decision

Oil prices edged up in early exchanges, a day after plunging more than five percent on optimism for a lasting agreement between the two countries after more than three months of conflict that rattled energy markets and revived inflation.

18 hours ago
Academia premium

Harnessing diaspora potential for sharia economy advancement

Indonesia is sitting on a trillion-dollar opportunity to turn its global diaspora into a powerhouse for the domestic sharia economy. By strategically leveraging knowledge, networks and Islamic financial instruments, the nation can transform this untapped potential into a definitive engine for long-term growth.

18 hours ago
Sports

Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

The Real Madrid superstar notched his team's first goal against Senegal at the MetLife Stadium, breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute of a tough contest from a superb Michael Olise pass.

18 hours ago
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Death of family of four while camping caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, police say

Muhamad Ali Munawar, 52, his wife Maghfirah, 43, and their two sons, Bagas Amar Hakiki, 21, and Alvino Evan Hakim, 16 were found unresponsive inside their tent on May 27 after a campground caretaker approached them to remind them of the check-out time. Authorities later confirmed that all four had died.

19 hours ago
Academia premium

When the dollar tests Indonesia’s energy security

Energy and foreign exchange are intrinsically linked, and Indonesia risks falling into a dangerous energy-dollar trap where currency volatility and import dependence directly threaten its long-term economic sovereignty.

19 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Medan court sends man selling 13 kg of pangolin scales to jail

The defendant received a two-year jail term after he was found guilty of selling 13 kilograms of pangolin scales.

19 hours ago
Markets

Oil slides below $80 on Iran supply prospects

A senior US official said the US will waive sanctions on Iranian oil, under the deal to end the war, raising the prospect of millions of additional barrels of supply.

19 hours ago
Society premium

Rupiah slide drives up drug costs, burdening chronically ill patients

Tulus Abadi, chairman of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (FKBI), said soaring medicine and vitamin prices were an unavoidable consequence of the rupiah’s depreciation, noting that between 85 and 90 percent of the raw materials used by Indonesia’s pharmaceutical industry are imported.

19 hours ago
Academia premium

Indonesia’s weakening currency and possible hidden fiscal bill

Whether Rp 18,000 per dollar is the crisis line is not the question. The real danger is the deficit, Danantara, oil and the Fed sitting off the visible balance sheet.

20 hours ago
Academia premium

Silencing human rights defenders: Southeast Asia’s accountability crisis

Across Southeast Asia, human rights defenders face a tightening noose of physical violence and high-tech digital repression, threatening the very future of the rule of law and civic space in the region.

21 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: P2SK revision rekindles debate over BI, Patriot bonds

The House of Representatives has approved the Bill on Amendments to Law No. 4/2023 on Financial Sector Development and Strengthening (UU P2SK). According to Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, the amendments cover 17 key areas, including a provision that would authorize state asset fund Danantara to issue special bonds. The proposed changes have also reignited concerns about a potential erosion of central bank independence.

21 hours ago

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Thu, June 18, 2026

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