President Prabowo Subianto held a landmark consultative meeting with Indonesia’s former presidents and vice presidents at the Merdeka Palace on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026. The high-level gathering comes as the administration navigates escalating global geopolitical volatility and seeks to solidify Indonesia’s role as a regional stabilizer. The meeting featured a rare assembly of the … Read more
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) has officially designated the clean energy transition as a core pillar of the nation’s strategic diplomacy. The move calls for a recalibration of international partnerships to ensure cooperation is equitable, technology-driven, and focused on long-term industrial development. Muhamad Takdir, Head of the Foreign Policy Strategy Agency (BSKLN), stated … Read more
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has extended the placement of Rp 200 trillion ($11.86B) from the government’s Surplus Budget Balance (SAL) in state owned banks (Himbara). The placement was originally set to mature on March 13, 2026. The move is framed as a liquidity support measure, combining fiscal resources with monetary transmission objectives. According … Read more
The Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) of the Indonesian National Police has dismantled a nationwide human trafficking network specializing in the sale of infants using forged birth and identity documents. Authorities have named 12 suspects and successfully rescued seven infant victims. Deputy Head of Bareskrim, Nunung Syaifuddin, explained that the breakthrough followed an investigation into a … Read more
As of March 1, 2026, the Indonesian government has officially implemented Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025, popularly known as PP Tunas (Tata Kelola Penyelenggaraan Sistem Elektronik dalam Perlindungan Anak). This landmark regulation establishes a rigorous new standard for how digital platforms must protect children under 18 years of age. Closing the digital gap PP … Read more
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa projects first quarter (Q1) 2026 economic growth at 5.5-6 percent, supported by accelerated state budget spending targeting Rp 809 trillion (US$48.2 billion) to sustain early year momentum. He cited that the economic growth in 2025 will maintain its momentum to reach a higher level in 2026. “The projected growth for … Read more
Judges at the Central Jakarta Corruption Court on Thursday, February 26, 2026, sentenced Riva Siahaan, former President Director of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga (PPN), to nine years in prison in a corruption case involving oil mismanagement that resulted in Rp 9.4 trillion (US$560 million) in State losses. The Court also sentenced on Thursday two other … Read more
South Korea has relaxed its visa policy for Indonesian travelers, granting visa-free entry to Indonesian tourist groups consisting of three or more people. According to The Korea Times on Thursday, February 26, 2026 the move is part of a broader strategy to increase international tourist arrivals to the country. The policy was announced during the … Read more
By: Sampe L. Purba From Hitler’s rise in 1933 to Zelensky’s defiance in 2025, history shows that negotiation is never just about power it is about dignity. In today’s geopolitics, the acronym ART carries double meaning: Agreement on Reciprocal Tariff and the household assistants we call in Indonesian as Asisten Rumah Tangga (ART). If fairness … Read more
Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Operations Assistant Rear Admiral Yayan Sofiyan said the Indonesian Navy must prepare approximately 500 sailors to become the crew of the prospective Indonesian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi. “There are approximately 500 sailors needed to man the ship. From now on, the officer level must have special competencies as crew and … Read more