University of Indonesia students staged a demonstration in Jakarta on June 12, calling for economic reforms, lower living costs, and stronger democratic safeguards. The protest also saw a standoff with police over the planned protest location near Bundaran HI.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has officially opened Jakarta Fair Kemayoran 2026, setting a target of more than Rp8 trillion in transactions and over six million visitors as the city prepares for its 500th anniversary celebrations next year.
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Private fuel station operators BP-AKR and Vivo have also raised the prices of their RON 92 and RON 95 gasoline products following Pertamina’s adjustment of Pertamax and Pertamax Green fuel prices. Effective June 10, 2026, Pertamina increased the price of Pertamax (RON 92) from Rp12,300 per liter to Rp16,250 per liter, a […]
The Jakarta administration has officially launched a new Car-Free Day route along Rasuna Said in South Jakarta, offering residents an alternative space for exercise, community activities, and environmental awareness initiatives.
Hendarman Law Firm issues a sharp clarification exposing deep-rooted corporate fractures, alleging that former director Jamie McIntyre embezzled consumer investments meant for the Lombok megaproject.
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has urged tourism destination operators to conduct regular safety inspections and maintenance of facilities, particularly high-risk attractions, ahead of the 2026 school holiday season. The appeal was outlined in Tourism Minister Circular Letter No. SE/3/HK.01.03/MP/2026 on the Implementation of Safe, Comfortable, and Enjoyable Tourism Activities During the 2026 […]
The KPK is investigating a massive Rp366.7 billion corruption and extortion scheme involving former Indonesian Deputy Minister of Immigration Silmy Karim and seven other officials. Between 2022 and 2026, officials allegedly deliberately complicated residency permit processes (KITAS/KITAP) to extort additional fees from foreign nationals, distributing the illicit funds weekly. The scandal has sparked calls from legal experts for stricter oversight to prevent public services from being exploited for private gain.
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The leadership reshuffle at the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is seen as unlikely to bring significant change if the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) is not formally involved in the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. Public Policy Expert Agus Pambagyo said BPOM plays a crucial role in ensuring […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The government has assured that public services at the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections will continue to operate normally despite Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections Silmy Karim being named a suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said the government has coordinated with the Minister of Immigration and […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The name of Silmy Karim has come under national scrutiny after the Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections was named a suspect and detained by Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in an alleged corruption case involving the processing of residence permits for foreign nationals in Indonesia. Silmy is suspected of being involved in extortion […]
