Nadiem Anwar Makarim Faces Demand Reading in Rp2.18 Trillion Chromebook Corruption Case, Transitioned to House Arrest

JAKARTA – Former Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem Anwar Makarim, is set to face the reading of the prosecutor’s demands in a high-profile corruption case involving the…

Global Copper Markets Ignite Amid Surging Demand and Crippling Supply Constraints

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Global copper prices have once again surged, igniting concerns across industrial sectors and financial markets. On Monday, May 11, 2026, the vital industrial metal climbed to…

Bank Muamalat Intensifies Focus on North Sulawesi Property Market with Sharia-Compliant Home Financing Expansion Amidst Robust Regional Demand

Bank Muamalat, Indonesia’s pioneering Islamic financial institution, is making a concerted push into the nation’s burgeoning property sector, with a specific and strategic focus on North Sulawesi. The bank has…

Climate Fest Vol 2 in Padang Harnesses Music and Activism to Demand Just Energy Transition and Environmental Protection

The open field of the West Sumatra Cultural Park in Padang became a dense sea of thousands of young people on the evening of Saturday, April 18, 2026, as the…

Indonesian Youth Demand Climate Justice and Policy Reform in Symbolic Earth Day Protest at National Parliament

The government speaks from the podium, claiming that disaster management is under control and that recovery efforts have reached completion, yet for those living in makeshift tents, safety remains a…

Indonesian Indigenous Representatives Demand Immediate Passage of Stalled Bill to Protect Customary Lands and Rights

In a decisive move to break a 15-year legislative deadlock, representatives of indigenous communities from across the Indonesian archipelago convened at the House of Representatives (DPR) in early April 2026.…

Coal Prices Cool Despite Surging Oil and Robust Asian Demand Signals

The global coal market experienced a notable shift recently, with benchmark prices receding after a five-day rally, signaling a complex interplay of supply, demand, and geopolitical factors. This cooling trend…

Indonesia Waste Management Crisis Deepens as Health Risks in Rorotan and Overcapacity at Bantargebang Demand Urgent Shift Toward Zero Waste

The precarious state of Indonesia’s waste management infrastructure has reached a critical tipping point, as evidenced by a series of escalating public health concerns in North Jakarta and structural failures…

Bank Indonesia East Java Projects Significant Surge in Surabaya Retail Sales for March 2026, Driven by Eid al-Fitr Demand

Bank Indonesia’s East Java Provincial Office has issued a projection indicating a substantial increase in retail sales performance for Surabaya in March 2026. This optimistic forecast is anchored in the…

Global Coal Market Ignites as Geopolitical Tensions, Surging Demand, and Supply Constraints Drive Prices Upward

Jakarta, Indonesia – The global coal market is experiencing a significant surge, with prices escalating amid a confluence of geopolitical tensions, robust industrial demand, and tightening supply across key regions.…

Tesso Nilo National Park Relocation Standoff Intensifies as Residents Demand Transparency and Legal Certainty Over Land Rights

The long-standing conflict surrounding the presence of residents and palm oil plantations within the Tesso Nilo National Park (TNTN) in Riau remains far from a resolution. For several days, hundreds…