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Jakarta to Offer Overseas Scholarships to 75 Students from Low-Income Families

The proposed program, dubbed LPDP Jakarta, would provide funding for master's and doctoral studies at universities abroad.
News Oct 15, 2026 | 3:45 pm

Prabowo Appoints 4 Deputy Ministers, Replaces BNPB Chief Amid Graft Probe

Prabowo appoints four deputy ministers and replaces BNPB chief Suharyanto amid a corruption investigation at the agency.
News Oct 15, 2026 | 3:32 pm

Bali Orders Three Days of Remote Work, Online Classes Amid Fuel Shortage

Bali introduces remote work and online classes for three days as fuel shortages disrupt travel across the island.
News Oct 15, 2026 | 3:00 pm

Malaysia, Indonesia Start Talks on Tackling Sumatra, Kalimantan Fires

Malaysia and Indonesia begin talks on joint efforts to tackle forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan as cross-border haze worsens.
News Oct 15, 2026 | 2:43 pm

Indonesia's Calvin Verdonk Makes Historic Champions League Debut Against Arsenal

Verdonk is the first Southeast Asian player to play in the UEFA Champions League.
News Oct 15, 2026 | 2:41 pm

Senior Military Officers Arrive at Palace Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation

Both officers said they had been contacted by Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya and asked to attend an event at the palace.
News Oct 15, 2026 | 2:19 pm

Chandra Asri Group, Kopassus TNI Join Forces to Strengthen Fisheries Facilities in Papua

Chandra Asri Group and Kopassus TNI are providing cooler boxes for 200 fishermen’s facilities in Papua to support catch preservation.
Special Updates Oct 15, 2026 | 2:11 pm

Astra Showcases Local MSME Products at Trade Expo Indonesia 2026

Astra showcases export-ready products from Indonesian MSMEs at TEI 2026, building on efforts to expand global market access.
Special Updates Oct 15, 2026 | 1:46 pm

Jakarta Stocks Fall as Asian Markets Slide on US Inflation Fears

Jakarta stocks fell 0.44% as US inflation fears weighed on sentiment, while Asian markets slid, led by South Korea’s Kospi.
Business Oct 15, 2026 | 9:24 am

Indonesia Waives Import Duties on Plastic Raw Materials for Six Months

Indonesia cuts import duties on selected plastic raw materials to 0% for six months as global prices surge.
Business Oct 15, 2026 | 6:05 am

Ukraine Accuses US of Helping Russia as Missiles Hit Kyiv

Zelensky called on US tech billionaire Elon Musk to restore Starlink, which Kyiv says has been slowed down.
News Oct 15, 2026 | 4:05 am

74 Kg of Gold Found at Febrie's Home Was for Islamic Schools, Co-Defendant Claims

Don accused prosecutors of prematurely concluding that the gold and foreign currency found in a hidden safe were proceeds of corruption.
News Oct 15, 2026 | 3:23 am

Houthis Say Targeted Saudi Oil Giant Aramco, Vow More Attacks

The world's top crude oil exporter has in recent days come under sustained attack, including a strike on Riyadh's international airport.
News Oct 15, 2026 | 2:31 am

Indonesia's Tourism Industry Calls for Bigger Promotion Budget

Indonesia's tourism industry urges bigger government promotion spending as foreign arrivals rise and structural barriers persist.
Business Oct 14, 2026 | 11:38 pm

Foreign Tourist Arrivals Expected to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels This Year

Indonesia expects 16.22 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2026, surpassing 2019 levels, while domestic airlines face mounting costs.
Business Oct 14, 2026 | 11:37 pm

Pertamina Schedules 58 Million Liters of Gasoline for Bali Amid Fuel Shortage

Pertamina schedules nearly 58 million liters of gasoline for Bali through Oct. 17 and expands 24-hour gas station services.
Special Updates Oct 14, 2026 | 10:43 pm

PLN Replaces CEO Hours After Prabowo Orders Utility Transformation

The leadership change was approved during an online shareholders' meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Business Oct 14, 2026 | 9:51 pm

KPK Names Disaster Agency Chief's Brother in Corruption Probe

KPK names five suspects, including BNPB chief Suharyanto's brother, in an alleged disaster relief corruption case.
News Oct 14, 2026 | 8:37 pm

Standard Chartered's Treasury Leadership Forum Addresses Digital Transformation, Supply Chains

This year's forum zeroed in on the theme “The Blueprint for Tomorrow - From Today’s Disruption to Tomorrow’s Opportunity”.
Special Updates Oct 14, 2026 | 8:16 pm