Jakarta – PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk (BTN), one of Indonesia’s leading state-owned banks with a primary focus on housing finance, has articulated a considered response to the recent regulatory amendment by the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK). The new OJK directive stipulates that debts under Rp 1 million will no longer be displayed in the Financial Information Service System …
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JAKARTA – A recent survey conducted by Parameter Politik Indonesia has identified Taj Yasin Maimoen, the former Deputy Governor of Central Java from 2018 to 2023, as the most popular figure in the nascent race for the Central Java gubernatorial election. The data, collected between May 15 and May 21, 2024, positions Maimoen at the forefront of public awareness, signaling …
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Trams represented a foundational mode of urban transportation in the colonial Dutch East Indies, long preceding the modern electric commuter trains (KRL) that now crisscross Indonesia’s major cities. These early rail-based systems served as the backbone of public transit in burgeoning metropolises, most notably Batavia, the historical name for Jakarta, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated urban planning of a …
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Jakarta, VIVA – The political landscape in Indonesia continues to observe the status of prominent celebrity politicians Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, alias Uya Kuya, whose presence in the House of Representatives (DPR RI) has been notably muted since their non-activation. On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the National Mandate Party (PAN) provided an update …
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Jakarta, Indonesia – Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has successfully concluded a significant four-day working visit to Indonesia, spanning from Monday, November 24, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. The visit, undertaken in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), focused intensively on advancing financial inclusion and promoting financial health across …
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The landscape of cryptocurrency investment in Indonesia is undergoing a significant transformation, with a notable surge in interest and participation in crypto futures trading. This sophisticated financial instrument, which allows investors to speculate on the future price of digital assets without owning the underlying cryptocurrency, has gained immense popularity due to its unique offering: the potential for profit in both …
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PT IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK), a key player in Indonesia’s port logistics sector and a subsidiary of the state-owned enterprise Pelindo, has reported a robust operational performance for the first quarter of 2026. Despite the inherent complexities and seasonal disruptions associated with the nationwide Idul Fitri holiday, including stringent restrictions on freight movement, the company successfully managed to maintain …
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JAKARTA – The Ikatan Sarjana Ekonomi Indonesia (ISEI) Pusat, through its Sharia Economics and Finance Forum Group (FG Ekonomi dan Keuangan Syariah), recently hosted a significant talk show and halal bihalal event titled "Developing Adaptive and Inclusive Sharia Economy: Exploring the Thoughts of Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo." Held at the Grand Ballroom of BSI Tower in Jakarta, the gathering served as …
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