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Wildfires Burn 200 Hectares on Mount Lawu as Fires Spread Across East Java
Indonesia’s disaster agency reported wildfires on Mount Lawu and Mount Arjuno, while a separate fire affecting forest areas in Batu, East Java, burned approximately 14.3 hectares. Authorities are urging residents to avoid activities that could trigger fires amid dry weather associated with El Niño.
The Sunk Cost of Falling in Love With Your Own Idea
JAKARTA – Jakartaweekly.com – There comes a point in many startups when a product becomes more than a product. It becomes the founder’s vision of what the company should be. After months of development, investor conversations and team discussions, the founder has invested not only money and time, but also reputation and identity. Questioning the […]
Jakarta Reopens City Hall to Public With New Educational Tour
: Namu Balai Kota invites residents to explore Jakarta’s government headquarters, learn about the city’s history and access public services. The initiative echoes a programme introduced by former governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known as Ahok, in 2015.
TODAK Throne 2.0 Targets Gamers and Remote Workers
TODAK Throne 2.0 combines adjustable seating features, lumbar support and a 150kg weight capacity, targeting users who spend extended periods gaming, streaming, creating content or working at a computer.
ASDP’s Two Key Ferry Routes Serve 33 Million Passengers in 2025
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — The Merak–Bakauheni and Ketapang–Gilimanuk ferry routes served approximately 33 million passengers in 2025. The two routes are vital links for passenger mobility and logistics distribution between Java, Sumatra, and Bali. According to operational data from state-owned ferry operator PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), the Merak–Bakauheni route recorded around 20 million passengers, while […]
INACA Urges Stakeholders to Strengthen Aviation Industry Amid Global Turmoil
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The Indonesia National Air Carriers Association (INACA) has called on all stakeholders to strengthen the country’s aviation industry amid global geopolitical challenges affecting airline operations. The call was made during a ceremony marking INACA’s 56th anniversary at Cengkareng Heliport (CHP) Toos Sanitioso in Cengkareng, Tangerang, on Thursday (October 15, 2026). INACA Chairman […]
Astra Otoparts Refreshes Quantum Battery Design for Export Markets
TANGERANG, JakartaWeekly.com — PT Astra Otoparts Tbk has unveiled a new design for its Quantum battery brand, which targets export markets, at the 2026 Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The redesign aims to strengthen the brand’s identity and expand its reach into new countries. […]
GIPI Urges Tourism Levies to Be Reinvested in the Tourism Sector
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — Hariyadi Sukamdani, chairman of the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association (GIPI), has raised concerns that government spending on tourism remains relatively small compared with the revenue generated by the sector. Hariyadi said the Ministry of Tourism’s budget for 2026 stood at Rp1.8 trillion, while revenue from visa fees reached Rp5.03 trillion in 2024. […]
Tatti Ribeiro and Noora Niasari Named 2026 Academy Gold Fellowship Recipients
LOS ANGELES, JakartaWeekly.com — Tatti Ribeiro and Noora Niasari have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 Academy Gold Fellowship for Women, a yearlong program that provides support, personalized mentorship and networking opportunities to emerging women filmmakers pursuing careers in cinema. The fellowship is part of the Academy’s global talent development and education initiatives. […]
Pertamina, PAL Jaya Explore FOG for Biofuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — PT Pertamina (Persero) and Jakarta Wastewater Management Regional Public Company (PAL Jaya) are exploring the potential use of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) as feedstock for biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The initiative was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by Pertamina Deputy President Director Oki Muraza […]
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