JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The Financial Service Authority (OJK) has asked banks to block 38,375 accounts suspected of being linked to online gambling activities, based on data provided by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs. The number is going up from around 36.735 accounts. The OJK has also asked banks to broaden the scope of their review […]
YOGYAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta has added extra train services from Yogyakarta and Malang to Jakarta following the closure of Soekarno-Hatta Airport Railway Station (Basoetta). Feni Novida Saragih, Public Relations Manager of KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta, said KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta recorded a 12.5% increase in passenger numbers on Sunday (Sept. 6), serving a total […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Volcanic ash from increased activity at Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted TransNusa flight operations on Sunday (Sept. 6, 2026). Several flights to and from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Radin Inten II International Airport (TKG) were subject to operational adjustments, including delays and rerouting. TransNusa said the adjustments were made as a precautionary measure to […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Through the final draft of the Asset Forfeiture Bill, the state has demonstrated its commitment to establishing a mechanism to seize assets suspected of being derived from or used in criminal offenses. This may be carried out through court proceedings and, under certain circumstances, without having to wait for the perpetrator to be criminally […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI) has approved President Prabowo’s nomination of Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate for Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI). Destry underwent a fit and proper test with DPR’s Commission XI on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Commission XI Chairman Mukhamad Misbakhun announced the results of the deliberations on Thursday, August […]
