Jennifer Coppen breaks silence on FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 controversy and defends daughter against online harassment

The landscape of regional football rivalry took an unexpected turn this week as social media tensions spilled over into the personal life of Indonesian public figure Jennifer Coppen. Following the…

DPR RI Prepares Landmark Traffic Law Revision to Legally Integrate Ride-Hailing Services and Protect Millions of Online Drivers

Jakarta – The legislative landscape governing Indonesia’s transportation sector is poised for a significant transformation as the House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia – DPR RI) actively deliberates…

Director General of Taxes Bimo Wijayanto Confirms November 1 2026 Implementation for Online Marketplace Income Tax Collection

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) under the Ministry of Finance has officially confirmed that the collection of Income Tax (PPh) on online merchants operating through…

US Customs and Border Protection Supervisor Busted for Stealing High-End Hardware from Homeland Security PCs and Reselling Parts Online

Federal law enforcement authorities in the United States have arrested a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervisor stationed in Maine following a bizarre and sophisticated internal hardware theft scheme. The…

Government Launches Comprehensive Online Portal for Sejuta Rumah Program to Enhance Transparency and Accessibility

The Indonesian government has officially unveiled a dedicated information website designed to provide the public with comprehensive details regarding the progress and realization of the "Sejuta Rumah" (One Million Homes)…

Marketplace Pungut Pajak Pedagang Online 1 Juli, Langsung Berlaku?

The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) under the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) has officially announced that four major e-commerce marketplaces, strategically selected for their scale and operational readiness, are poised…

Indonesian Government Confirms 8 Percent Commission Cap Exclusive to Two-Wheeled Online Transport as Regulation for Taxis Remains Under Review

The Indonesian government has officially clarified that the newly proposed 8 percent commission cap for online transportation services will be strictly applied to two-wheeled vehicles, commonly known as ojek online…

Indonesian Lawmakers Urge Deeper Probe into Multi-Trillion Rupiah International Online Gambling Ring Uncovered in Jakarta

JAKARTA – A senior member of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI) has intensified calls for a comprehensive and far-reaching investigation into a massive international online gambling syndicate recently dismantled…

Malaysian Man Jailed in Singapore for Brief Involvement in Cambodian Online Scam Syndicate

A Malaysian national has been handed a 16-month, two-week prison sentence in Singapore for his fleeting, three-day involvement in a transnational online scam syndicate operating out of Cambodia. Yip Chee…

Indonesia’s Landmark Child Protection Regulation Sees 200 Digital Platforms Submit Risk Assessments, Paving Way for Safer Online Ecosystem

JAKARTA – In a significant step towards fortifying the digital landscape for its youngest citizens, a total of 200 digital platforms operating across Indonesia have successfully submitted their mandatory self-assessment…

Indonesia to Implement Income Tax Collection from Online Merchants via Marketplaces Starting July 2026

Indonesia is set to revolutionize its digital economy taxation landscape with the impending implementation of income tax collection from online merchants operating on digital marketplaces, effective July 1, 2026. This…