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JCI Falls 3.28% as Rupiah, US Yields and Oil Prices Weigh on Sentiment
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite Index (JCI) fell 3.28% over the past week. At the market close on October 2, 2026, the JCI stood at 6,036.88. Analyst sees Rupiah, US Yields, and oil prices weigh on sentiment. Mirae Asset Sekuritas Indonesia Senior Analyst Nafan Aji Gusta explained that the JCI had been under pressure […]
Virgin of Bali: The Face of a Balinese Girl That Still Captivates After 86 Years
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— Amid the vibrant colors and experimental forms of contemporary art, an 86-year-old painting is drawing the attention of visitors at Art Jakarta 2026. It does not rely on striking colors or a large-scale installation. Instead, Virgin of Bali by renowned painter Antonio Blanco quietly stands out, seemingly transporting viewers to a time when […]
When Education’s Lessons Are Not Enough to Face Life’s Waves
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—White covers almost every surface of the installation, from school desks and pieces of wood to computers, keyboards, books, megaphones and human figures that seem to have lost their original colors. Everything is brought together in a disorderly structure resembling a raft, creating an unusual image of something built to stay afloat amid an […]
When Leftover Materials Find a New Horizon at Art Jakarta
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Standing prominently at the heart of the exhibition space, a terracotta-colored installation commands attention with its blend of retro geometric aesthetics and modern architectural articulation. Warm brick-red tones meet mustard yellow, metallic gold, and natural wood accents, forming a structure that at first glance resembles a mechanical machine from the future. At […]
Berlian Hutauruk Returns to the Stage for Badai Pasti Berlalu Concert in Surabaya
SURABAYA, Jakartaweekly.com—Berlian Hutauruk will return to the stage to perform “Badai Pasti Berlalu” at a concert in Surabaya on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The singer, who first performed the song for Teguh Karya’s 1977 film, will share the stage with Once Mekel and Vina Panduwinata. Iwan Kurniawan, Project Director of Kolam Ikan Creative Communication, said […]
Art Jakarta 2026 Seeks to Turn More Audiences Into Art Collectors
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Art Jakarta 2026 is not only positioned as a meeting point for artists, galleries, collectors, and art communities, but also as a platform to encourage more audiences to explore the art market and become collectors. Art Jakarta Fair Director Tom Tandio said the fair plays a role in facilitating the movement of the art […]
Ministry of MSMEs Urges Small Businesses to Join Automotive Industry Supply Chain
TANGERANG, Jakartaweekly.com – The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is encouraging MSMEs to become more deeply involved in the automotive industry supply chain as part of efforts to strengthen industrialization in Indonesia. Bagus Rachman, Deputy for Medium Enterprises at the Ministry of MSMEs, said MSMEs and small and medium industries (IKMs) have […]
Pawnshop Industry Loan Disbursements Rise 50.73% to Rp160.78 Trillion in July 2026
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The Financial Services Authority (OJK) recorded a 50.73% year-on-year (yoy) increase in loan disbursements by the pawnshop industry in July 2026, reaching Rp160.78 trillion, while maintaining a controlled credit risk level. The largest portion of loans disbursed by the pawnshop industry came from pawn-based products, totaling Rp136.39 trillion, or 84.43% of total […]
Indonesia Face Tough Road to FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Final
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia head into their final Group A match against Bangladesh on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with little room for error as they fight to keep their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 hopes alive. The Garuda have four points, level with Malaysia but behind on goal difference. After a 0-0 draw with Malaysia at […]
Paid for, Still Lost: Why Customers Are Still Losing Unused Data
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Every month, there is one thing that leaves Zaniar frustrated: watching the unused internet data on her phone disappear when her package expires. For the past three months, from July to September 2026, she continued to experience the same problem. And the amount of data left unused was far from insignificant. She typically had […]
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