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Indonesia Asset Forfeiture Bill Raises Abuse of Power Concern
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Through the final draft of the Asset Forfeiture Bill, the state has demonstrated its commitment to establishing a mechanism to seize assets suspected of being derived from or used in criminal offenses. This may be carried out through court proceedings and, under certain circumstances, without having to wait for the perpetrator to be criminally […]
Laut Bercerita Selected for Busan International Film Festival 2026 Competition
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Laut Bercerita, directed by Yosep Anggi Noen, has been selected to compete in the main competition program at the 2026 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in Busan, South Korea. Pal8 Pictures’ debut feature will compete against international films for the Best Film award at the festival, which will take place from Oct. […]
BNI City Station Passenger Traffic Surges 326% After Karet Rerouting
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The number of passengers alighting at Sudirman Baru/BNI City Station surged 326% to 8,679 as of 10 a.m. Jakarta time on the first day of the rerouting of Jabodetabek Commuter Line services from Karet Station on Tuesday (Sept. 1, 2026). KAI Commuter VP of Corporate Secretary Karina Amanda said the number of […]
IHSG Gains 0.35% to 6,548.26 at Start of September Trading
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The IHSG (Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite) opened September 2026 in positive territory. At 9:00 a.m. Jakarta time on Tuesday (Sept. 1, 2026), the index stood at 6,548.26, up 22.782 points, or around 0.35%, from Monday’s (Aug. 31) close of 6,525.478. The gain brought the IDX Composite back above the 6,500 level at […]
Unused Data Quota Rules May Pressure Telecom Margins in Short Term
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Telecommunications companies’ revenues could come under pressure after the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) prohibited operators from forfeiting customers’ unused internet data quotas and required them to provide several options to protect remaining data allowances. The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) recently issued Ministerial Circular Letter No. 4 […]
IHSG Rises 0.11% to 6,525.478, BBCA Leads Trading Value
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The Indonesia Composite Index (IHSG) closed slightly higher in Monday’s trading session (Aug. 31, 2026). The index rose 7.36 points, or 0.11%, to 6,525.478 from the previous close of 6,518.121, after trading in a range of 6,476.175 to 6,528.099 during the session. The gain came amid relatively active stock trading. Total stock […]
Rupiah Weakens by 29 Points to Rp17,722, Analyst Explains Why
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The Indonesian rupiah came under pressure against the US dollar at the close of trading on Monday, August 31, 2026. The rupiah weakened by 29 points to Rp17,722 per US dollar, after earlier falling as much as 65 points. Ibrahim Assuaibi, Director of PT Traze Andalan Futures and an economic, currency, and […]
Soekarno-Hatta Ranks Sixth Worldwide for Layover Dining Options
TANGERANG, Jakartaweekly.com — Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has ranked sixth worldwide in the Best Airports for Layover Food ranking released by Airport Parking & Hotels (APH). The study found that Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has 133 restaurants and cafes spread across its passenger terminals. The figure places the airport among the world’s top 10 airports with the […]
Kemkomdigi Bans Telcos from Forfeiting Customers’ Unused Internet Data
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The government has issued a policy prohibiting telecommunications operators from forfeiting customers’ unused prepaid internet data that has already been paid for. The policy is stipulated in a Circular Letter issued by the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs (SE Menkomdigi), as a follow-up to a ruling by the Constitutional Court (MK). […]
Destry Damayanti, from Economist to Indonesia’s First Female BI Governor
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI) has approved President Prabowo’s nomination of Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate for Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI). Destry underwent a fit and proper test with DPR’s Commission XI on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Commission XI Chairman Mukhamad Misbakhun announced the results of the deliberations on Thursday, August […]
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