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Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) DIY region calls for increased public awareness of fraud methods amid rapid digital finance adoption, urging people to stay vigilant and exercise caution.
Read the full brief →Indonesian financial regulator OJK approves the merger of PT Bank Perekonomian Rakyat Mulyo Lumintu into PT BPR ... in Magelang, central Java. Details on the beneficiary parties or final structure were not…
Nilai tukar rupiah terhadap dolar AS ditutup melemah sekitar 0,5% (89 poin) seiring dugaan bahwa suku bunga AS bisa bertahan lebih lama. Laporan ini berasal dari ANTARA Financial News (Indonesia).
Indonesia's financial regulator says CIMB Niaga is continuing to adjust its business processes in preparation for the spin-off of UUS (convertible private sharia unit) as part of restructuring efforts.…
Suroso Isnandar was officially appointed as PT PLN (Persero) President Director on October 14, 2026, succeeding the previous leadership. The announcement appears in Indonesian economic news, but details about…
PT Taspen (Persero) says it is prepared to adapt to government plans to disburse pension funds directly from the state treasury, signaling potential changes to pension administration in Indonesia.
A collaboration between Indonesia's state-owned social security and pension company Asabri and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) delivered financial literacy training to 30 retired personnel in Bali.…
Indonesians checking social assistance status on the official Kemensos site may encounter KPD indicators with statuses YA (yes) or TIDAK (no). The feed notes that users may see these terms and that…
The West Java provincial government is awaiting the Ministry of Home Affairs’ evaluation of a proposed Rp3.4 trillion regional loan. Details on eligibility, potential disbursement, and approval criteria have…
Bank Jatim teams up with 10 housing developers under the association of member companies to expand access to home financing for the public.
An Indonesian automotive article explains signs that indicate a vehicle battery (aki) is weakening, highlighting its importance in supplying electrical power to start the engine. The piece notes practical…
PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Sulawesi Tengah (Bank Sulteng) affirms ongoing weekend operations and will keep all branch offices serving customers. The announcement notes all branches across the network will…
Ombudsman Republik Indonesia perwakilan Kalimantan Utara and Komisi VII DPR RI announce strengthened collaboration to tackle obstacles facing micro, small, and medium enterprises in Kalimantan Utara…
The Indonesian Audit Board (BPK) identifies various problems in the management of state finances totaling Rp49.28 trillion. Details on the specific issues, affected agencies, and corrective actions were not…
Nilai tukar rupiah terhadap dolar AS dibuka melemah sekitar 0,16% (28 poin), dengan pergerakan terkait laporan ancaman serangan militer AS terhadap Iran.
Indonesia’s Deposit Insurance Agency (LPS) has paid Rp46.8 billion in insured deposits for four Shariah-compliant banks (BPRS) in Aceh that were revoked by the Financial Services Authority (OJK). Details on…
Indonesia’s PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI) announced updates to the WOND R digital features available to priority customers, signaling continued enhancement of its digital banking suite.
At the SEACEN Summit, Bank Indonesia Deputy Governor Ricky P. Gozali outlined three priority areas for central banks as artificial intelligence becomes more prominent, underscoring cautious and measured…
Indonesia’s Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) plans a 6% subsidized mortgage rate, as stated by BTN President Director Nixon L. P. Napitupulu, aiming to assist lower-middle-income communities.
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara calls on the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) to raise the quality of its oversight. Details on specific measures, timelines, or authorities were…
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated 204 new TNI units during the 81st anniversary ceremony held at Lapangan PRIMA, marking the Indonesian National Armed Forces’ anniversary.
A report highlights how technology-enabled activities in digital spaces can facilitate gender-based violence, listing five forms of online harm—from doxxing to sextortion—illustrating the risks women and…
The government plans to reintroduce Bantuan Subsidi Upah (BSU) in Q4 2026, providing Rp900,000 to eligible workers. Details on eligibility and how to check recipients are outlined by the source. Exact…
Indonesia’s financial regulator OJK has announced credit-relief measures for residents affected by the Flores earthquake, with praise from the NTT governor for the policy. Details on eligibility, duration,…
Antara reports that Transfer to Regions (TKD) allocations in Kalimantan Barat have reached Rp12.33 trillion as of August 31, 2026. No further details on distribution, beneficiaries, or policy changes are…
Indonesia observes October commemorations related to Pancasila, noting differences between Hari Kesaktian Pancasila (1 October) and Hari Pancasila. The report highlights the purpose of each observance within…
Indonesia observes Kalimat Kesaktian Pancasila Day on October 1 each year, commemorating the sanctity of Pancasila. The anniversary is tied to historical and political significance that remains debated, and…
Indonesia and the wider Muslim world observe International Day of Older Persons on October 1. The report outlines the date, the theme, and the intended purpose of the observance, noting its broader relevance…
Bank Indonesia observes that nonresident investors show positive interest in policies that increase hedging cost incentives. The report does not specify figures or implementation details, maintaining…
Indonesian rupiah strengthened at closing, rising 87 points (about 0.48%) to Rp17,894 per dollar, with Bank Indonesia reportedly keeping its market intervention stance steady.
Indonesia’s Minister of Cooperatives states that public savings deposited in cooperatives will be insured by Lembaga Penjamin Simpanan (LPS). The announcement highlights potential guarantees for cooperative…
Bank Indonesia signals multiple strategies to guard the rupiah amid challenges, with no further details disclosed. The information highlights ongoing efforts to maintain exchange rate stability in Indonesia.
Nilai tukar rupiah terhadap dolar AS ditutup melemah, mengikuti eskalasi konflik antara Iran dan Amerika Serikat. Detail penerapan angka penurunan tidak disebutkan dalam sumber yang tersedia.
Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti outlined several reasons for maintaining the benchmark interest rate at 5.75%. The remarks were reported by Antara News.
A Bank Indonesia provincial representative in East Java says the province possesses significant social and economic capital that could strengthen Indonesia’s Islamic economy nationwide. The statement…
Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy urges QRIS Star to serve as both a product catalog and a classification framework for Indonesian creative economy offerings.
Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across parts of Solok Regency, West Sumatra. Reported impacts are ongoing with authorities providing updates; details remain uncertain.
The Indonesian Blockchain Association (ABI) notes a growing user base and economic value of crypto assets, underscoring their expanding role in Indonesia’s digital economy. The statement highlights potential…
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) states that development of the financial technology and innovation sector (ITSK) rests on four core pillars, forming the foundation for growth and regulation.…
Bank Indonesia reports that broad money (M2) in August 2026 rose by 8.2% year-on-year, reaching Rp10,448.1 trillion. The release notes the sustained liquidity in the economy without providing figures beyond…
A body believed to be a crew member from the Arupadatu I, along with journalists, was found near Enggano Island, Indonesia. Details remain uncertain as authorities verify the identification and circumstances.
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara says he is preparing three steps to strengthen oversight at the Customs Directorate General. Details on the steps and implementation timelines have not been…
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance announces the appointment of 14 new senior officials within the ministry and its secretariat. The move signals ongoing leadership changes in fiscal administration. Details…
President Prabowo Subianto welcomed the Finance Ministry’s report on the settlement of government obligations tied to the BLBI program, signaling a positive step in resolving these financial responsibilities.…
Indonesia’s Finance Minister states that the BLBI debt obligation has been settled. The announcement notes the debt instrument issued under BLBI is considered paid, though no further details are provided.
Indonesia’s Lebaran holiday schedule for 2027 indicates a possibility of an extended period of leave up to 10 days, as the government has set the national holiday calendar and combined leave. The report notes…
Ringkasan sejarah PKI di Indonesia menyoroti masa-masa konflik politik utama dari pemberontakan Madiun 1948 hingga peristiwa G30S/PKI 1965, tanpa menyimpulkan akibat atau langkah kebijakan tertentu. Latar…
Inggit Primadevi of NielsenIQ Indonesia highlights four financial indicators to monitor for the financial health of youth. Details beyond these four indicators are not provided in the brief.
An Indonesian report highlights the Ministry of Finance as a pivotal institution in governance since its early years, outlining a long line of ministers. The piece emphasizes institutional importance but does…
The Indonesian government reports transfer payments to regions totaling Rp504.3 trillion as of August 31. The release notes ongoing disbursement of funds under the regional transfer budget but provides no…
The Indonesian government revisits digitalizing the distribution of social assistance to improve data accuracy and ensure proper targeting, with the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) providing…
On September 17 each year, Indonesian transport sector workers commemorate National Transportation Day (Harhubnas), reflecting on its history, objectives, and significance. The observance highlights the role…
Indonesia and the world observe International Day of Democracy on 15 September, reflecting on its history and objectives. The material notes a global reminder to re-examine democratic practices and…
Wakil Menteri Keuangan Juda Agung suggests future use of big data and related technologies may enhance tax collection efficiency, though details are not provided and certainty remains limited.
Authorities in East Java report seizing 284.01 million illegal cigarettes from 1,568 enforcement actions, as part of ongoing efforts by the tax directorate general and regional finance ministry offices. The…
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) budget for 2027 remains set at Rp16.65 trillion after Banggar deliberations, with no change announced in the approved ceiling.
The Banda Aceh municipal government offers reductions on principal amounts and removes administrative sanctions for overdue PBB-P2 taxes, with discounts reaching as high as 75%. The announcement notes relief…
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) notes that 42 financing companies have a gross non-performing financing (NPF) ratio exceeding 5%. The report highlights ongoing risk monitoring within the…
PT Bank Maybank Indonesia Tbk now operates as an integrated financial group following the completion of the acquisition of three entities, signaling a structural consolidation within its operations. The…
Search and rescue teams continue to hunt for five journalists and three ship crew members reported missing after losing contact in the Sunda Strait. Authorities have not disclosed details about the items…
Reports from Masalembo waters, Java Sea, indicate that the Virgo Transport 8 accident response is continuing with a joint SAR team. As of now, 129 people remain unaccounted for after the incident.
President Prabowo Subianto has officially sworn in Suahasil Nazara to replace Purbaya Yudhi as Finance Minister. The profile of Nazara and the leadership change were announced by the presidency and reported…
Indonesia’s PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) and PT Batavia Prosperindo Asset Management (Batavia) announced the rollout of a Shariah-compliant equity mutual fund based on the US dollar. No further details on…
Bank Indonesia encourages concrete cooperation among BRICS members, including the use of local currencies in trade and financial arrangements. The brief signals a push for greater financial integration within…
Indonesia’s PT Asuransi Jiwa IFG (IFG Life), part of the Indonesia Financial Group, reports Rp9.4 trillion in claims paid from January to July 2026. The data are preliminary and sourced from IFG Life…
An Indonesian media piece outlines prayers (in Arabic, Latin transliteration, and translations) intended to ward off disasters such as floods, earthquakes, fires, and landslides. The article emphasizes that…
Officials outline how residents can dispute welfare desil (deletion or correction) issues within the DTSEN data for 2026, leveraging WhatsApp, digital applications, and village-level processes. The guidance…
Three staff members of the Jayawijaya Regency Agriculture Office were killed when their convoy was attacked by an unidentified group in the Papua Highlands region. Details about the attackers or motives…
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) reports that banking sector optimism remains intact for Q3 2026 despite prevailing uncertainties. The briefing underscores cautious confidence but does not…
Indonesia reports International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September to raise global awareness about literacy. The piece outlines history, theme, and meaning, without asserting specific details beyond the…
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has urged local governments to prepare mitigation for risks if they proceed with issuing bonds. The remarks emphasize prudent planning, but the details of the…
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa notes that BNPB currently has a ready-to-use disaster fund of Rp950 billion. No further details or timelines are provided.
Indonesia reports growing Islamic financial assets, rising to Rp3.131 trillion, according to Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto. The update signals stronger Islamic finance instruments but details on…
An Indonesian report explains that employees facing termination (PHK) and those who resign both end their employment, but the article outlines distinctions in severance rights. The piece emphasizes legal…
Bitcoin remains around $78,000 after failing to hold the $80,000 level, with market attention turning to potential ETF-driven flows and actions by The Fed. The report notes uncertainty about future movements…
PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (BSI) aims to enhance community economic independence by boosting literacy and related measures within pesantren settings, signaling a shift toward greater financial…
A Jakarta-based article notes a variety of international schools in the city, with tuition costs reaching as high as Rp550 million. The piece highlights parental interest in international curricula and the…
Isma Yatun, chairperson of Indonesia’s Audit Board (BPK), held talks with the heads of supreme audit institutions representing MIKTA member countries. The meeting focused on cooperation among SAIs but details…
GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) Bandung 2026 is set to run 9–13 September 2026. The event details include the schedule, venue, ticket prices, and how to buy tickets. The report notes the…
Indonesia marks Hari Palang Merah Indonesia on September 3. The observance relates to a presidential order and national history. Details on origins and facts are presented in the source article.
The Indonesian government raised Rp34 trillion through the auction of nine series of Government Securities (SUN) on September 1, 2026. Details on subscription by series and investor mix were not provided in…
Head of Indonesia’s Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) Muhammad Yusuf Ateh says supervisory results indicate there is still room to enhance the effectiveness of TKD funds. Details are not…
The government and the Indonesian House of Representatives have reached consensus on macroeconomic assumptions, development targets, and development indicators to be used in the 2027 draft state budget.…
The North Sumatra provincial government is examining a potential adjustment to the Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) based on regional revenue. The proposal, voiced by Governor Bobby Nasution, remains under…
Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, proposes increasing electricity subsidies in the 2027 draft budget to Rp117.84 trillion, as part of budget planning. Details on…
Bank Indonesia and the Monetary Authority of Singapore have named banks in Indonesia and Singapore that can facilitate RI-Singapore Local Currency Transactions (LCT). The announcement confirms coordination…
The September 2026 Ayyamul Bidh fasting days are identified as the 13th, 14th, and 15th of Rabiul Akhir 1448 Hijriah, with the article noting the schedule and accompanying intentions. The source preserves…
Indonesia’s financial regulator OJK plans to release a roadmap aimed at strengthening the Islamic Financing Institutions, Mutual Funds and other Sharia-compliant financing vehicles sector. Details on specific…
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has proposed raising the foreign ownership limit in insurance companies from the current 80% to strengthen capital. The proposal signals potential easing for…
Actor Revaldo Fifaldi underwent a medical examination at the West Jakarta Metro Police on Wednesday after becoming ...
The governments of Indonesia and India discussed strategic cooperation spanning data centers, digital industrial ...
Indonesia’s Manpower Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing cooperation with the International ...
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy, Irene Umar, said the growing public interest in health and well-being has created ...
The Indonesian government has pledged to add firefighting infrastructure, including hydrant wells, to prevent recurring ...
Indonesia’s Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni pledged government support for weather modification operations in ...
Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry has urged forest utilization permit (PBPH) holders to implement extraordinary ...
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President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday welcomed United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres for bilateral talks at ...
Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Richard Tampubolon has emphasized the need to accelerate post-disaster recovery so ...
The Government Communication Agency (Bakom) reported that the Prabowo Subianto–Gibran Rakabuming Raka ...
Indonesia stopped importing rice for domestic consumption in 2025 during the first two years of President Prabowo ...
The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has recorded several ...
Indonesia’s contingent showcased Madura batik motifs on outfits designed by Ivan Gunawan during the parade at the ...
Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs is looking to the digital economy to help drive economic ...
Five journalists and three boat personnel went missing in the Sunda Strait on Sept. 7 while covering Mount Anak ...
The Government Communication Agency (Bakom) reported that the "3 Million Homes" program achieved 324,213 ...
The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has brought 10,070 Red and ...
The Trade Ministry has encouraged businesses to take advantage of trade agreements under the Association of Southeast ...
Two Indonesian researchers have received Indroyono Soesilo Awards at the 47th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS) ...
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Track the ongoing M2 growth to inform policy decisions, liquidity management, and market expectations.
Potential mobilization of Rp950 billion for disaster response and resilience efforts
