Tag Archives: Indonesia

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, delivered a stark warning on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to the United States, cautioning against the perilous consequences of its escalating provocative actions and stance targeting the strategic Persian Gulf and the vital Strait of Hormuz. The admonition came during a high-stakes telephone conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, where …

The Malaysian economy witnessed a significant escalation in job retrenchments during the first quarter of 2026, with 24,100 workers losing their employment, marking a substantial 47% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This concerning trend, predominantly affecting sectors heavily reliant on global economic conditions and concentrated in key economic hubs, has ignited anxieties regarding the stability …

The Republic of Indonesia was gripped by a startling development in its ongoing commitment to clean governance and public accountability when Hery Susanto, the recently inaugurated Chairman of the Ombudsman RI, was dramatically arrested by the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung). This high-profile detention sent shockwaves across the archipelago, not least because Susanto had barely commenced his five-year term, having been …

Jakarta, Indonesia – April 16, 2026 – Shin Tae-yong (STY), the acclaimed former head coach of the Indonesia National Football Team, has unveiled startling insights into the physical condition of players when he first took the helm in 2020, describing their VO2 max levels as significantly below professional standards, shockingly comparable to those of elementary school children. This revelation, made …

Jakarta, Indonesia – PT Adaro Andalan Indonesia Tbk (AADI), a prominent entity within the diversified Adaro Group and controlled by Indonesian business magnate Garibaldi ‘Boy’ Thohir, has officially announced its strategic intention to initiate a significant share buyback program. This corporate action is slated to commence on May 23, 2026, immediately following the company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS) …

The Indonesian Under-17 national football team, affectionately known as Garuda Muda, is set to face their fierce rivals, Malaysia U-17, in a crucial Group Stage match of the AFF U-17 Championship 2026. The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled to take place at the Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium in Gresik, East Java, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, kicking off in the …

Jakarta, VIVA – A perilous attempt to overtake a public bus on the Pesing flyover in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, tragically ended in the death of a 24-year-old motorcyclist identified by his initials, FM. The devastating accident occurred on Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, at approximately 06:30 WIB, during the peak of the morning rush hour, casting a somber shadow …

Jakarta, VIVA – Prominent Indonesian celebrity and media mogul Raffi Ahmad has once again garnered widespread public attention, confirming his commitment to assist Sri Wulansih, the mother of the late iconic entertainer Julia Perez, affectionately known as Jupe. Raffi’s swift and empathetic response to Sri Wulansih’s publicized financial struggles, which include her efforts to sell two apartments inherited from her …

Jakarta, VIVA – Garuda Indonesia, the national flag carrier of Indonesia, has solidified its operational performance by achieving a remarkable milestone, being recognized as the world’s most punctual airline for March 2026. This prestigious accolade was bestowed upon the airline by OAG Aviation Worldwide, a leading independent global provider of flight information and analytics, through its widely respected OAG Flightview …

The traumatic experience of Nina Saleha, whose newborn baby was reportedly almost swapped or abducted at RSUP dr. Hasan Sadikin (RSHS) Bandung in April 2026, has ignited a firestorm of public concern, drawing widespread attention to critical lapses in patient identification protocols and raising troubling questions about the recurrence of similar incidents at the prominent West Java referral hospital. This …