JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—A BYD Seal electric sedan was suspected to have caught fire on Friday morning after passing the Cikampek Utama Toll Gate on the Jakarta–Cikampek toll road in West Java, Indonesia. The incident drew attention from motorists as flames were seen engulfing a large portion of the vehicle. Videos circulating on social media showed intense […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) has urged the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), telecommunications operators, and the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) to immediately implement Constitutional Court Decision No. 273/PUU-XXIII/2025 concerning the practice of the expiration of unused internet data quotas. Rio Priambodo, Executive Secretary of YLKI, said the ruling marks a […]
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, […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—What began as a seemingly minor dispute near a street food cart in Central Jakarta spiralled into a deadly neighbourhood clash that left one person dead, several others injured and dozens of police officers deployed to restore order. The violence erupted on Sunday morning in the Menteng district, with the confrontation spreading from a […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—National Children’s Day 2026, observed on Thursday, July 23, serves as an important reminder for parents to pay closer attention to how their children use digital devices. As smartphones, tablets, and other connected technologies become part of everyday life, managing children’s screen time has become increasingly important. Digital technology offers many benefits, ranging from […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Indonesia will celebrate National Children’s Day on July 23, 2026, a moment that goes beyond an annual commemoration. The occasion serves as a reminder for families, schools, and communities to uphold children’s rights and create a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow, learn, and reach their full potential. According to the 42nd National […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Spain are world champions once again. La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal that secured the nation’s second World Cup title and ended a 16-year wait since their historic triumph in South Africa. What makes this victory even more […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— The Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (GAPMMI) projects the country’s food and beverage (FnB) industry will still be able to grow by around 7 percent by the end of the year despite mounting pressure from the rupiah’s depreciation against the U.S. dollar. GAPMMI Chairman Adhi S. Lukman said the optimistic outlook is […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Coca-Cola Indonesia remains optimistic about the prospects of Indonesia’s soft drink industry despite weakened consumer purchasing power amid ongoing economic pressures. Andes Gumilang Hadisucipto, Marketing Director of Coca-Cola Indonesia, said demand for soft drinks still has room to grow as long as companies are able to offer products that meet consumers’ needs at affordable […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — A hiking experience, stories passed down among climbers, and a series of vivid dreams following a research trip became the foundation of the horror film Petaka Gunung Welirang. More than a tale of supernatural terror, the film serves as a tribute to hikers who never returned from their journeys. The idea for […]
