JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Dadan Hindayana has come under national scrutiny after the former head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) was detained by the Attorney General’s Office over alleged corruption in the management of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. Dadan became widely known to the public after being entrusted to lead the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), […]
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections Silmy Karim and seven other officials as suspects in an alleged corruption scheme involving residence permits for foreign nationals. Here are five key facts about one of the country’s biggest anti-graft cases of 2026.
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Dadan Hindayana, Former Head of the Indonesia National Nutrition Agency (BGN), was arrested by Indonesia Attorney General’s. This happened just hours after Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto dismissed him from his position as Head of BGN. The dismissal of Dadan Hindayan was announced by State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi on Tuesday (2/6) at the […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya’s response to criticism from former Deputy Foreign Minister Dino Patti Djalal has become a hot topic of discussion on the internet. Many netizens considered Teddy’s response unethical because they believed he replied to the criticism with satire. In his video, the former Deputy Foreign Minister during Susilo […]
A major road collapse in Lenteng Agung has reduced a vital Jakarta-Depok artery to just one lane, causing massive traffic gridlocks and forcing immediate emergency repairs and detours.
Jakarta authorities have begun emergency repairs after a major road collapse on Jalan Raya Lenteng Agung in South Jakarta disrupted traffic toward Depok. Officials suspect damage to an aging drainage channel beneath the roadway, with permanent repairs scheduled to take place over the next three days.
President Prabowo Subianto joined Indonesian citizens and students for Eid al-Adha prayers at Wisma Indonesia in Paris, bringing an unexpected sense of warmth and home to the diaspora community.
KETAPANG, Jakartaweekly.com — PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) has ensured that ferry services on the Ketapang–Gilimanuk route remain under control ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday and the long weekend commemorating Pancasila Day, despite temporary vehicle congestion caused by changing weather conditions in the Bali Strait over the past few days. ASDP Corporate Secretary Windy […]
The Jakarta Provincial Government has officially signed a cooperation agreement with Bank BTN to distribute House Acquisition Financing Facilities (FPPR). This strategic partnership aims to provide low-income residents with access to decent, sustainable housing with key benefits including a 0% down payment and a 5% fixed interest rate.
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operational Area 1 Jakarta will operate 9 additional Long-Distance Train (KAJJ) services during the 1447 Hijriah Idul Adha long holiday period to anticipate a surge in passenger mobility. The additional train services will operate from May 25 to June 2, 2026, covering several popular routes such as […]
