Heavy Rains Submerge 39 Neighborhoods and 13 Major Roads in Jakarta
Jakarta flooding hits 39 RTs and 13 roads on 8 March 2026. Read the full list of affected areas and emergency contact info from BPBD DKI.
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Culture
Indonesia’s Music Industry Mourns as Singer Vidi Aldiano and God Bless Bassist Donny Fattah Pass Away
Indonesian music icons Vidi Aldiano and God Bless bassist Donny Fattah passed away on March 7, 2026. Read the tributes and career highlights of these two stars.
Defense
TNI Headquarters Addresses Reports of "Siaga 1" High-Alert Status
TNI Headquarters addresses leaked telegram TR/283/2026 regarding "Siaga 1" high-alert status. Read about the military's response to Middle East escalations.
National
UAE Tugboat with Indonesian Crew Sinks in Strait of Hormuz
UAE tugboat Musaffah 2 sinks in the Strait of Hormuz with Indonesian crew on board. Read the latest search and rescue updates from Kemlu RI.
National
West Java Police Facilitate Interest-Free Loans to Shield Corn Farmers from Loan Sharks
West Java Police launch collateral-free KUR loans for corn farmers to combat predatory middlemen. Read about the new agricultural financing ecosystem.
Criminal
BNN Uncover Russian-Led Mephedrone Lab Syndicate in Bali
BNN dismantles a major Russian-run mephedrone lab in Gianyar, Bali. Read about the record-breaking drug bust and the arrest of two foreign nationals.
National
Minister Yusril Urges Law Enforcement Caution Following Activists Acquittals
Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra warns law enforcement to be cautious after the acquittal of activist Delpedro Marhaen. Read about the legal reform implications.
Criminal
Indonesian Navy Seizes 1.4 Tons of Illegal Cyanide Smuggled from the Philippines
The Indonesian Navy seizes 1.4 tons of illegal cyanide smuggled from the Philippines in Bitung. Read the full report on the 2026 maritime security bust.
Economy
Subsidized Fuel Prices May Rise if Oil Pressure Exceeds Budget: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa discusses potential subsidized fuel price hikes as global oil hits $85. Read about state budget deficit risks and budget shifts.
National
Bali Police Identify Six Foreign Suspects in Ukrainian Kidnapping and Murder Case
Bali Police identify six foreign suspects in the Ihor Komarav kidnapping case, alleging the use of dual passports. Read about the DNA match and Interpol hunt.
National
Indonesia Imposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Indonesia bans children under 16 from TikTok, Instagram, and Roblox under new 2026 regulations. Read about the phase-out plan and child protection measures.
National
Ketapang-Gilimanuk Ferry Services to Suspend Operations for Day of SIelence 2026
Ketapang-Gilimanuk ferry services will close for Hindu Day of Silence 2026. Read the full schedule and alternative travel routes for the Bali Day of Silence.
