JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—A day after Indonesia marked its 81st Independence Day, the University of Indonesia Student Executive Board (BEM UI) held a protest at Bundaran HI in Jakarta on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The demonstration, known as #MerebutKemerdekaan, was aimed at voicing concerns over issues the students say are worsening people’s lives. BEM UI promoted the […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com–President Prabowo announced 10 new policies under the 2027 Draft State Budget (RAPBN 2027) during his speech on the 2027 State Budget Bill and Financial Note at the House of Representatives (DPR RI) on Friday, August 14, 2026. The 10 new policies are part of Prabowo Subianto’s agenda to transform Indonesia. 1. Renovating 10,000 […]
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung marked Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day by reaffirming the Jakarta Provincial Government’s commitment to building a more progressive and inclusive city, with a focus on economic growth, human development, public services, infrastructure, and equitable access to opportunities.
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero), or PELNI, is offering free transportation for humanitarian aid to people affected by the earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Hana Suhardi, PELNI’s Director of Freight and Sea Toll Transportation and chair of the company’s NTT Relief Aid Post, said individuals, organizations, communities and institutions can send relief supplies […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—For many Indonesians, Independence Day is not only about celebrating the country’s history but also about looking for food deals. As Indonesia marks its 81st Independence Day on August 17, 2026, restaurants and food chains are offering a range of special promotions. From buy-one-get-one deals and affordable sharing meals to special menu bundles, these […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—President Prabowo Subianto said the government is targeting economic growth of 6% in 2027, higher than the 5.4% target set in the 2026 State Budget (APBN). Meanwhile, inflation is expected to be maintained at 2.5%. To support the economic growth target, the government is planning state expenditure of Rp4,097.2 trillion under the 2027 Draft […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia’s investment realization continued to grow amid global uncertainty. He made the statement during the Annual Session of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the Joint Session of the House of Representatives (DPR) and Regional Representatives Council (DPD) on August 14, 2026. In his speech, Prabowo presented several reports on […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Aviation Security (Avsec) officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport foiled a suspected attempt to smuggle illegal goods through the Staff Security Check Point (SSCP) at the International Loading Dock of Terminal 3 on Aug. 11, 2026. Head of the Region I Soekarno-Hatta Airport Authority Office Putu Eka Cahyadhi said aviation security measures apply not only […]
The Jakarta Provincial Government is promoting 40 regional assets with an estimated initial investment potential of Rp22.37 trillion through JAFEX 2026, as the capital seeks to attract private-sector partnerships and unlock new economic value from public assets.
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, […]
