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School Holiday Transport Stimulus Draws Strong Public Response
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s transportation stimulus program during the 2026 school holiday drew strong public participation, with state-owned transportation operators PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), PT PELNI (Persero), and PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) reporting high uptake of subsidized fares and ticket discounts. PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) recorded 1,125,711 passengers using the School Holiday […]
Ford Unveils Prices for Its New SUV and Double-Cab Lineup
TANGERANG, Jakartaweekly.com — Ford RMA Indonesia has officially announced the Jakarta on-the-road (OTR) prices for its latest lineup of premium vehicles at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026. The announcement marks the start of a new chapter for Ford’s latest lineup in Indonesia, targeting the premium SUV and double-cab pickup segments. RMA Indonesia […]
Pramono Pushes EMV Contactless Payment Across Public Transport
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung wants contactless credit card payments, or EMV Contactless, to be expanded beyond MRT Jakarta to include LRT Jakarta, Transjakarta, Transjabodetabek, and the government-built LRT network. The Jakarta governor officially launched the EMV Contactless ticket payment system for MRT Jakarta at Bundaran HI Station in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, […]
Siloam Hospitals Drives Oncology Innovation via Precision Care
Marking three decades of clinical service, Siloam Hospitals Lippo Village is aggressively pivoting toward the future of cancer treatment by placing clinical innovation, precision medicine, and advanced diagnostics at the core of its oncology program. Recognizing that modern cancer care has grown far too complex for traditional, single-doctor approaches, the hospital has completely reengineered its […]
ESSA Posts Strong First-Half 2026 Earnings Despite Major Plant Maintenance Shutdown
PT ESSA Industries Indonesia reported robust first-half 2026 results, with revenue rising 36% and net profit more than doubling, as stronger ammonia prices offset the impact of a planned maintenance shutdown completed ahead of schedule.
Suzuki Unveils Refreshed XL7 at GIIAS 2026, Prices Start at Rp274.3 Million
TANGERANG, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) officially launched the refreshed Suzuki XL7 at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026. Produced in Indonesia, the refreshed SUV also made its global debut at the exhibition. Suzuki introduced three variants: the XL7 New Alpha Hybrid, XL7 New Beta Hybrid, and XL7 New Zeta. All […]
Chery Expands Electrified Vehicle Portfolio with J6T CSH
TANGERANG, Jakartaweekly.com — Chery Indonesia has expanded its electrified vehicle lineup by launching the Chery J6T CSH at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026. The latest addition to the J6 Series is part of the company’s strategy to attract consumers seeking the driving experience of an electric vehicle without concerns over limited driving […]
Five Top Financial Leaders Step Down During Prabowo’s Presidency
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—A wave of leadership changes at Indonesia’s top financial institutions has drawn significant public attention during President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. Within the past 12 months, five key financial institutions, the Ministry of Finance, the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), the Financial Services Authority (OJK), the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS), and Bank Indonesia (BI) have […]
Toyota Indonesia Exports 145,080 Vehicles in H1 2026, Up 10.7%
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) exported 145,080 completely built-up (CBU) vehicles during the first half of 2026, marking a 10.7% increase from the same period last year, according to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO). The performance made Toyota Indonesia the country’s largest automotive exporter, accounting for 57.6% […]
Perry Warjiyo Resigns, This is His Legacy as Governor of Bank Indonesia
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— Perry Warjiyo officially resigned two years before the end of his second term as Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI). His decision came as a surprise to many, particularly given his extensive track record in leading Indonesia’s central bank. According to various sources, Perry Warjiyo is widely recognized for steering Indonesia’s economy through the […]
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