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Soekarno-Hatta, Halim Perdanakusuma, & Husein Sastranegara Airports Resume Flights
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Soekarno-Hatta Airport and Halim Perdana Kusuma, Jakarta, and Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung have resumed flight operations after temporarily suspending services due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau. According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by AirNav Indonesia, Soekarno-Hatta Airport resumed operations at 12:30 a.m local time (WIB) on September 8, 2026, […]
OJK Asks Banks to Block 38,375 Accounts Linked to Online Gambling
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The Financial Service Authority (OJK) has asked banks to block 38,375 accounts suspected of being linked to online gambling activities, based on data provided by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs. The number is going up from around 36.735 accounts. The OJK has also asked banks to broaden the scope of their review […]
Indonesia’s Bank Lending Grows 13.58%, Gross NPL Stands at 2.10% in July
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The Financial Services Authority (OJK) recorded a 13.58% year-on-year (yoy) increase in bank lending in July 2026, bringing total outstanding loans to Rp9,135 trillion. By loan usage, investment loans recorded the highest growth at 25.13% yoy, followed by working capital loans at 11.04% yoy, while consumer loans grew 5.38% yoy. By debtor category, corporate […]
KAI Adds Extra Trains from Yogyakarta and Malang to Jakarta
YOGYAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta has added extra train services from Yogyakarta and Malang to Jakarta following the closure of Soekarno-Hatta Airport Railway Station (Basoetta). Feni Novida Saragih, Public Relations Manager of KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta, said KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta recorded a 12.5% increase in passenger numbers on Sunday (Sept. 6), serving a total […]
JCI Gains 4.64% in August Despite Lower Foreign Inflows
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Foreign net capital inflows into Indonesia’s stock market throughout August 2026 stood at Rp1.19 trillion, down from the Rp1.62 trillion net buy recorded in July 2026. Despite the decline in foreign net inflows, the Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite Index (IHSG) or Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) gained 4.64% month-on-month (mtm) in August, closing at 6,525.48. […]
KAI Adds More Services, Extra Surabaya – Jakarta Trains Now Available
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Regional Divison 8 Surabaya has once again added a train service from Surabaya Pasarturi Station to Jakarta in an effort to provide an alternative transportation option for the public following the impact of the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. The additional service is the Surabaya Pasarturi (SBI)–Gambir (GMR) Extra Train, […]
Antam Gold Prices, Today, September 07, 2026
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam) has set the price of its gold bullion at Rp2,637,000 per gram on Monday (September 07, 2026), according to the latest Logam Mulia price update released at 8:30 a.m. WIB. Today’s Antam gold price showed a decrease compared with the previous month. On Monday, August 10, Antam […]
Mount Anak Krakatau Volcanic Ash Disrupts TransNusa Flights
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Volcanic ash from increased activity at Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted TransNusa flight operations on Sunday (Sept. 6, 2026). Several flights to and from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Radin Inten II International Airport (TKG) were subject to operational adjustments, including delays and rerouting. TransNusa said the adjustments were made as a precautionary measure to […]
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Closure Extended Until 9:30 a.m. Due to Volcanic Ash
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has been extended until 9:30 a.m. local time on Sunday (September 6, 2026) following indications of volcanic ash in the area that have disrupted flight operations. The airport was previously placed under an Aerodrome Closed status from 1:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. The latest development has extended […]
The Political Challenges of Building a National Pension Program
Indonesia's aging population is often framed as a future social challenge. But without a stronger and more inclusive pension system, it could also become an economic and political problem—limiting retirement security while leaving one of the world's largest economies without a deeper pool of long-term domestic investment capital.
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