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Who is Ahrie Sonta, and What is His Alleged Involvement in Illegal Wiretaping?
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Inspector General of Police (Irjen) Ahrie Sonta Nasution is one of three police generals named as suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping case targeting President Prabowo Subianto, state officials, political figures, media organizations, community organization leaders, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and businesspeople. Ahrie’s name is relatively familiar within President Prabowo Subianto’s circle. In October 2024, […]
Ariyo Windutomo Appointed Acting Presidential Chief of Staff, Replacing Listyo Sigit
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi announced that President Prabowo Subianto had appointed Lieutenant General (Lt. Gen.) Ariyo Windutomo as Acting Presidential Chief of Staff, replacing Listyo Sigit Prabowo. With the announcement, Prabowo officially dismissed Listyo Sigit Prabowo from his position as Presidential Chief of Staff. Prasetyo made the announcement on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. […]
StartMoments Jakarta 2026 Brings Together 130 Artists and 68 Exhibitors
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — StartMoments Jakarta 2026 is bringing together 130 artists and 68 exhibitors for its inaugural edition, taking place from November 5 to 8, 2026, at Ciputra World 2 Jakarta, South Jakarta. The event brings art, fashion, food and beverages, design, and lifestyle together on a single platform. Sendy Widjaja, Founder and Fair Director […]
CCEP Indonesia Commissions 1.4 MWp Rooftop Solar Power Plant at Bekasi-2 Facility
BEKASI, JakartaWeekly.com — Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia (CCEP Indonesia) has commissioned a 1.4-megawatt peak (MWp) rooftop solar power plant at its Bekasi-2 production facility. The installation, inaugurated on November 4, 2026, is projected to help reduce emissions by up to 1.89 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) annually. Dhedy Adi Nugroho, Public Affairs, Communications & […]
MBG Program Spending Reaches Rp153.2 Trillion in Q3 2026
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara explained that spending on the Free Nutritious Meals (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) program had reached Rp153.2 trillion, covering 57 million beneficiaries. The funds were distributed through approximately 27,485 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs). According to data from the September 2026 APBN KiTa report, MBG spending accounted for 70.03% of the Rp218.77 […]
KMP Hafamati HF to Serve Three Islands in South Nias from November 5
PULO TELLO, JakartaWeekly.com— PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), in collaboration with the South Nias Regency Government, will begin operating KMP Hafamati HF on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The pioneer ferry service will connect Pulau Tello, Lasondre, and Saeru, covering a total distance of approximately 30 nautical miles. South Nias Regent Sokhiatulo Laia said the vessel’s […]
NLP Expo and INDOGRITECH Expo 2026 Open to Boost Indonesian Agriculture
TANGERANG, JakartaWeekly.com— The 2026 Nusantara Livestock & Poultry Expo (NLP Expo) and the 2026 Indonesia Agriculture Technology Expo (INDOGRITECH Expo) officially opened on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Nusantara Hall, Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD City, Tangerang. The exhibitions, held under the theme “Shaping a Resilient Food Estate for Indonesia,” are expected to help advance […]
Indonesia Revises 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to Around 5.4%
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Indonesian Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara said Indonesia economic growth in 2026 is projected to exceed 5.4% year-on-year (yoy), taking into account the lates developments. The revised projection is lower than the previous forecast of 5.6-6%. Speaking at a press conference following the Financial System Stability Committee (KKSK) meeting, Suahasil said the downward revision was […]
Bareskrim Names LSP as Suspect in Illegal Wiretapping Case
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com— Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) has named LSP as one of three suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping, unauthorized access, and electronic data deletion case involving incidents between 2025 and 2026. The two other suspects were identified by the initials ASN and EH, while another individual, identified as SU, is being questioned […]
Indonesia’s US$10.61 Billion Trade Surplus: Key Drivers
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that Indonesia recorded a cumulative trade surplus of US$10.61 billion in January–September 2026, supported by a surplus of US$3.36 billion in September 2026. Ateng Hartono, Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics at BPS, said the surplus for the January–September 2026 period was driven by non-oil and gas trade, which recorded […]
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