JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — State-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Daop 1 Jakarta has warned it will close the JPL 86 level crossing on Jalan Ampera, near Bekasi Timur Station, if it is not fully guarded 24 hours a day. KAI Daop 1 Jakarta Public Relations Manager Franoto Wibowo said that proper guarding is […]
MANDALIKA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesian driver Sean Gelael began preparations for the second round of the GT World Challenge Asia by visiting the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit on Wednesday (April 29, 2026), marking his debut at the track. Upon arrival, Sean headed straight to the Garage 75 pit to meet the team, including race engineer Oscar […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has updated the number of casualties following the collision between the Argo Bromo Anggrek train and a commuter line electric train (KRL) in the vicinity of Bekasi Timur Station, Bekasi, West Java. The death toll has risen from 4 to 14, while the number of injured has reached […]
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JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — A collision between the long-distance Argo Bromo Anggrek train and a commuter line (KRL) in the Bekasi Timur Station area has resulted in fatalities and dozens of injuries. Based on preliminary data as of 02:00 a.m. WIB, four people were reported dead and 79 others injured. All victims have been evacuated and […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The government, through the Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar), is shifting its tourism promotion focus toward Asian markets in response to global uncertainties weighing on the travel sector, particularly due to geopolitical dynamics and disruptions to international flight routes. Deputy for Marketing at Ministry of Tourism, Ni Made Ayu Marthini, said the tourism […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s investment realization reached Rp498.8 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, extending a multi-year upward trend. However, despite the higher nominal figure, investment growth is beginning to show signs of moderation. Data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), as reviewed by Jakartaweekly.com, show that first-quarter investment […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy has introduced the Architecture Acceleration Workshop (AAW) as part of the Disaster Risk Reduction, Resilience & Recovery (DR3) International Conference on Natural & Human Disasters 2026, aiming to strengthen architects’ capacity to address multi-hazard risks and promote more adaptive, technology-driven practices. Deputy for Cultural Creativity and Design […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The 2026 Indonesia round of the GT World Challenge Asia will take place at Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, West Nusa Tenggara, from May 1 to 3, 2026. The event forms part of ongoing efforts to develop the national motorsport ecosystem. Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA) President Director Priandhi Satria said GT World […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Indonesia’s football association (PSSI) said all naturalisation processes for players of Indonesian descent have been carried out legally and in accordance with national regulations, responding to widening scrutiny over several diaspora players competing in the Dutch Eredivisie. Sumardji, chairman of the National Team Agency, said all Indonesia internationals playing in the Netherlands […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry has ensured that ferry services remain safe and under control following a 7,6-magnitude earthquake that struck Bitung and Ternate on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 05:48 a.m. WIB. ASDP President Director Heru Widodo emphasized that the company responded swiftly by ensuring all operations—particularly in affected areas such as […]
