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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.
Husein Sastranegara Airport Prepares International Routes, Here Are the Airline
BANDUNG, Jakartaweekly.com—Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung is preparing to restore international air connectivity, with three routes proposed by several airlines: Bandung-Singapore, Bandung-Kuala Lumpur, and Bandung-Johor Bahru. The preparations are part of PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia’s, or InJourney Airports’, efforts to strengthen air connectivity from Bandung and support the growth of tourism and the economy in […]
8 Facts in the Final Draft of the Asset Forfeiture Bill that You Need to Know!
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — In the widely circulated final draft of the Asset Forfeiture Bill, there are several key facts worth noting. These range from the bill not specifically limiting asset forfeiture to corruption offenses to the types of assets that can be forfeited by the state. To help you better understand what is contained in […]
BYD Subang Plant Employs 5,000 Workers, Targeting 20,000
SUBANG, Jakartaweekly.com—BYD’s vehicle manufacturing plant in Subang, West Java, currently employs around 5,000 local workers. The company aims to increase the workforce to 20,000 once the manufacturing facility becomes fully operational. Vice President of BYD Company Limited and General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division Liu Xueliang said thousands of local workers are […]
KAI Commuter Reroutes Bogor Commuter Line Services After Train Derails
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia has adjusted the operating pattern of Bogor Commuter Line services to minimize delays after Commuter Line No. 1203 on the Bogor-Jakarta route derailed at Jakarta Kota Station on Friday morning (Sept. 4). The operational adjustment affects Bogor Commuter Line services along the Jakarta Kota-Manggarai route. Some services are temporarily terminating […]
Arya Saloka Goes Back to Iqro to Play Ustaz Adam in Munafik: Melawan Iblis
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Actor Arya Saloka admitted that he felt nervous when he had to recite verses from the Quran for the film Munafik: Melawan Iblis. To convincingly portray Ustaz Adam, Arya even went back to the basics, relearning how to read the Quran starting with Iqro. The horror film, produced by Unlimited Production, officially opened in […]
OJK Has Not Confirmed Reports That No Foreign Venture Capital Has Secured Approval
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The six-month deadline for foreign venture capital companies already operating in Indonesia to obtain approval from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) for their representative offices has expired, with no company reportedly having met the requirements under the new regulation. Information circulating in the market indicates that no foreign venture capital company has yet complied […]
Sunday Batch’s Salt Bread Sales Reach Thousands of Loaves a Day
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Consumer enthusiasm for Sunday Batch’s salt bread remains high as the brand enters its third month of operations in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. Sales of the product are reportedly reaching hundreds to thousands of loaves per day. Sunday Batch Co-founder Andrian Harjanto said the strong sales reflected positive consumer response to the brand’s offerings. […]
Ministry of Transportation Says Garuda Indonesia Plane Tire Burst After Takeoff
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The Ministry of Transportation said a tire on a Garuda Indonesia aircraft burst after the aircraft had become airborne, meaning it occurred after takeoff. Lukman F. Laisa, Director General of Civil Aviation at the Ministry of Transportation, said that based on the report, at 5:52 a.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB), the JATSC […]
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