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Government Positions Tanjung Kelayang SEZ as Sustainable Tourism Hub
BELITUNG, Jakartaweekly.com—The Indonesian government has reaffirmed that the Tanjung Kelayang Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Belitung will serve as a showcase for the country’s sustainable tourism development. Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said the area is not only intended to attract investment but also to demonstrate how tourism destinations can balance economic growth with […]
After Engine Room Incident, KMP Aceh Hebat 2 Resumes Banda Aceh–Sabang Service
BANDA ACEH, Jakartaweekly.com—The KMP Aceh Hebat 2 ferry has resumed operations on the Banda Aceh–Sabang route after being declared seaworthy following a series of comprehensive inspections conducted after an engine room incident that occurred several weeks ago. General Manager of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) Banda Aceh Branch, Andri Setiawan, said the vessel was allowed […]
150 Rescued After Ferry Breaks Down Near Seribu Islands
All 150 passengers aboard the traditional ferry KM Makmur Jaya were safely evacuated after the vessel suffered an engine failure near Pari Island in Jakarta's Seribu Islands. The rescue involved multiple government agencies and local residents, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
Indonesia Urged to Step Up Crackdown on Tobacco Promotion in Digital Spaces
Indonesia's Free Net From Tobacco coalition has urged the government to consistently enforce its online tobacco advertising ban after more than 140 reported tobacco promotion posts on social media were reviewed, with over 60 percent already removed. Health advocates warn that stronger enforcement is needed to protect children and teenagers from increasingly sophisticated digital marketing.
Korea-Indonesia AI Partnership Reaches Universities
Indonesia and South Korea have taken their AI partnership beyond government-level agreements, with leading universities launching their first joint academic symposium in Jakarta. The initiative aims to strengthen AI education, research, and industry collaboration while preparing future talent for the AI-driven economy.
Beyond TikTok, here a List of Tech Companies Layoffs
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The list of tech companies layoffs continues to grow. On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, TikTok confirmed that the company had laid off a number of employees in Indonesia. The company said the decision was part of an organizational restructuring aimed at improving efficiency in its research and development operations to support its long-term business […]
Rolls-Royce Unveils One-Off Phantom Regatta Inspired by British Yachts
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the Phantom Regatta, a one-off Phantom Extended created as a tribute to the tradition of competitive sailing along England’s southern coast. The luxury sedan is scheduled to make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026. Phantom Regatta draws inspiration from the waters of The Solent and […]
Online Gambling Operators Shift to Social Media Comment Spam as Crackdown Intensifies
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— The growing number of spam accounts promoting online gambling in social media comment sections indicates that operators are changing their promotional strategies as the Indonesian government intensifies its crackdown on illegal online gambling, according to cybersecurity experts. Pratama Persadha, Chairman of the Communication and Information System Security Research Center (CISSReC), said gambling operators […]
Timeline of Nadiem Makarim’s Chromebook Corruption Case and 10-Year Sentence
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— Former Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Nadiem Anwar Makarim was sentenced to 10 years in prison after the Central Jakarta Corruption Court found him guilty of corruption in the procurement of Chromebooks and Chrome Device Management (CDM) licenses for schools during the 2020–2022 fiscal years. The court ruled that Nadiem […]
Indonesia’s Food Industry Forecast to Grow 7% Despite Rupiah Pressure
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— The Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (GAPMMI) projects the country’s food and beverage (FnB) industry will still be able to grow by around 7 percent by the end of the year despite mounting pressure from the rupiah’s depreciation against the U.S. dollar. GAPMMI Chairman Adhi S. Lukman said the optimistic outlook is […]
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