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Prabowo Plans to Use Cloning Technology to Boost Indonesia’s Cattle Population
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — President Prabowo Subianto plans to use cloning technology to meet Indonesia’s domestic demand for cattle. He conveyed the plan during his state address at the House of Representatives (DPR). The country’s leader said Indonesia currently needs a large number of cattle. “Ladies and gentlemen, for example, to increase our meat production, we […]
Prabowo Targets 6% Economic Growth as Government Sets Rp4,097 Trillion Budget
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—President Prabowo Subianto said the government is targeting economic growth of 6% in 2027, higher than the 5.4% target set in the 2026 State Budget (APBN). Meanwhile, inflation is expected to be maintained at 2.5%. To support the economic growth target, the government is planning state expenditure of Rp4,097.2 trillion under the 2027 Draft […]
IESR Urges Consistent Low-Carbon Policies to Support Long-Term Energy Resilience
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) said the development momentum outlined by President Prabowo Subianto in his state-of-the-nation address at the House of Representatives (DPR) on Friday, August 14, 2026, needs to be followed by consistent policy direction toward a low-carbon economy and long-term energy resilience. IESR CEO Fabby Tumiwa said economic growth, […]
Prabowo: Indonesia’s Investment Reaches Rp1,010 trillion in first half of 2026
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia’s investment realization continued to grow amid global uncertainty. He made the statement during the Annual Session of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the Joint Session of the House of Representatives (DPR) and Regional Representatives Council (DPD) on August 14, 2026. In his speech, Prabowo presented several reports on […]
Bentang Jawa: Beyond the Finish Line
For Jakarta communications professional Sonny Ardi, Bentang Jawa 2026 is more than a 1,500-kilometer cycling challenge. After losing his mother last year, he sees the unsupported journey across Java as an opportunity to confront solitude, resilience and grief—one pedal stroke at a time.
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Security Officers Foil Suspected Smuggling Attempt
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Aviation Security (Avsec) officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport foiled a suspected attempt to smuggle illegal goods through the Staff Security Check Point (SSCP) at the International Loading Dock of Terminal 3 on Aug. 11, 2026. Head of the Region I Soekarno-Hatta Airport Authority Office Putu Eka Cahyadhi said aviation security measures apply not only […]
INACA Promotes Digital Technology to Improve Airline Passenger Handling Efficiency
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The Indonesia National Air Carriers Association (INACA), in collaboration with KIU System Solutions, has introduced digital technology aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of passenger handling by airlines. INACA Secretary General Bayu Sutanto said the technology being introduced is a holistic digital system for modern commercial aviation that connects the entire […]
BMW GIIAS 2026 Sales Up 35%, The New iX3 to Feature at Maybank Marathon 2026
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — BMW Group Indonesia recorded a more than 35% increase in sales at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026 compared with its performance at the 2025 automotive exhibition. President Director of BMW Group Indonesia Peter “Sunny” Medalla said the result marked a highly positive achievement for the company. He made the […]
Pelindo Multi Terminal Handles 59.59 Million Tons of Cargo in H1 2026
MEDAN, Jakartaweekly.com—PT Pelindo Multi Terminal recorded 10.85% growth in cargo throughput in the first half of 2026. The subsidiary of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero), which manages non-container terminals, handled total cargo throughput of 59.59 million tons/m³. Pelindo Multi Terminal SVP of Corporate Secretariat Finan Syaifullah said the growth reflected the company’s improved operational performance in […]
iCAR Indonesia Opens Second Dealership in SCBD, Targets 30 Outlets by End-2026
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — iCAR Indonesia is expanding its sales and after-sales network with the opening of iCAR Andalan SCBD in the SCBD area of South Jakarta. The dealership, established in collaboration with Andalan Group, is iCAR’s second dealership in Indonesia. Located at SCBD Park, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Lot 8 Kav. 52–53, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, South […]
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