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Indonesia Cuts LNG Price for Industry to Protect Jobs
The government cut industrial LNG to $13 per MMBTU from about $20-$23 to protect national competitiveness, curb production cost spikes, and reduce the risk of layoffs in sectors hit hardest by high gas prices.
Strawberry Moon 2026: Date, Peak Time, and How to See It in Indonesia
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Strawberry Moon 2026 will appear in Indonesia’s sky on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the full moon peaking at...
Rp65.3 Billion Funds National Church Choir Fest in Manokwari
The 14th Pesparawi National church choir festival in Manokwari (June 18–28, 2026) is backed by Rp65.3 billion in combined government funding — Rp29.3 billion from the central government and Rp41 billion from West Papua's regional budget. With 6,182 participants from all 38 provinces, the 11-day event is also expected to deliver a significant economic boost to local businesses and SMEs.
How Batam Makes School Enrollment Fair: 5 Posts & Scholarships
Batam is overhauling its school enrollment system with 13 service posts across Riau Islands—five in Batam—an Inspectorate-monitored online platform, trained verifiers, and scholarships for students who miss out on public schools. Here's how the city is making education access more equitable.
Balikpapan Local Tax Arrears Are Being Paid in Installments
Some taxpayers in Balikpapan have started paying local tax arrears in installments, the city’s BPPDRD said. Officials say the arrangement is legal under regional rules, while old receivables are still being processed and hotel and restaurant taxes remain under scrutiny.
Indonesia’s Deputy Ag Minister Warns Palm Oil Mills: Pay Farmers Full Price
Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono issued a stern warning to palm oil mills in West Kalimantan: stop buying fresh fruit bunches from farmers below the government-set price. With CPO prices surging globally, officials say there is no excuse for mills to shortchange small farmers who depend on the crop for their livelihoods.
East Java Eyes Large-Scale AI Deal With Guangxi, China
East Java delegates met Guangxi Zhuang officials at Hotel Borobudur in Jakarta to discuss a large-scale AI partnership. The forum also mapped digital investment opportunities, data centers, cybersecurity, smart farming, and ecosystem strengthening at Singhasari Special Economic Zone and other areas in East Java.
Rupiah Outlook for July 2026 Seen Improving to Rp16,500
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – The rupiah briefly fell to Rp17,704 per U.S. dollar in mid-May 2026, its weakest level this year. Bank Indonesia and the Finance Ministry now say July could mark a turn.
Tabuik UNESCO Push: Pariaman, West Sumatra Told to Move
The Ministry of Culture is urging Pariaman and West Sumatra to prepare a solid nomination package for Tabuik UNESCO recognition. The push could strengthen heritage protection and lift cultural tourism in the coastal city.
Indonesia Caps Ride-Hailing Commission at 8%: What It Means
Indonesia is capping app commissions for motorcycle ride-hailing drivers at 8%, effective July 1, 2026. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi says motorbike services come first due to sheer scale — millions of drivers and riders — while car-based services remain under a separate regulatory track.
West Java Investment Equity Gets Push as 2025 Nears Rp300T
West Java’s House Commission III is pressing the provincial government to spread investment more evenly across the region as 2025 investment realization nears Rp300 trillion. Chairman Jajang Rohana says the record inflow should be paired with easier permits, stronger infrastructure, legal certainty, and better workers so smaller districts do not get left behind.
West Java Pushes Investment Distribution Beyond One Area
West Java’s 2025 investment realization is close to Rp300 trillion. The West Java DPRD is urging investment distribution so the economic gains do not stay concentrated in just one region.
TPG Supports 13-Year Schooling, Kemendikdasmen Says
The Education Ministry says the teacher professional allowance helps strengthen teacher professionalism and supports the rollout of 13-year compulsory education. Two PAUD teachers in Lampung say the funds have gone toward training, learning media, and internet access to make classes more engaging and prepare children for elementary school.
Uganda press freedom under fire as military shuts outlets
Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the forced closure of two of the country’s biggest independent media outlets, deploying troops to surround newsroom offices in Kampala and openly rejecting press freedom.
10 Trusted Cybersecurity Apps for Indonesians in 2026
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM — Cyberattacks in Indonesia rose 47% in 2025, and the main targets are ordinary users, not just large companies. That makes the right security apps more than a convenience: they can be the thin line between a safe account and a stolen one. Here are 10 trusted tools and official services worth knowing.
GoCar Cancellation Fee: When Rp3,000 Applies
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Many GoCar users suddenly see Rp3,000 deducted from their GoPay balance after canceling an order, and the reason often catches them off guard.
Festival Bamboo Rafting HSS Joins KEN 2026 in South Kalimantan
The 2026 Loksado Bamboo Rafting Festival was opened in Kandangan and received the Kharisma Event Nusantara 2026 certificate from Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry. The event cements Loksado’s place in the national tourism calendar and makes it one of South Kalimantan’s three standout KEN 2026 events.
Sudaryono Tells Palm Oil Mills to Follow FFB Prices in West Kalimantan
Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono said palm oil mills in West Kalimantan must buy fresh fruit bunches at prices set by local authorities. He also urged stronger farmer protection, steady fertilizer supply, and faster food self-sufficiency during the HKTI West Kalimantan inauguration in Pontianak.
Jokowi Political Safari Could Pressure Indonesia’s Economy
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM — Professor Didik J. Rachbini says Jokowi's political safari may fuel political uncertainty that can weigh on the national economy, from the rupiah and stocks to investment sentiment.
Indonesia First to Sell Omo X Electric Motorcycle
TANGERANG, JournalArta.com — Indonesia has become the first country to receive commercial deliveries of Omoway’s Omo X electric motorcycle, a self-balancing AI bike priced from Rp46.9 million.
PPAN Singapore 2026 Selection Still Open for South Sumatra Youth
PALEMBANG, JOURNALARTA.COM – The PPAN exchange selection for Singapore in June 2026 is still underway, and young people from South Sumatra still have time to apply.
Doctor Dies After Alleged Intimidation by Local Lawmakers in NTT
The death of Dr. Eliza Princila Utami Pakaenoni — known as Dr. Icha — has sparked outrage in Indonesia's parliament after reports emerged that two members of a regional legislature allegedly intimidated her while she treated a snakebite patient in a remote East Nusa Tenggara district, triggering severe psychological trauma before her death.
Technology Not Always Positive, Prabowo Warns on AI and Nuclear
JAKARTA — President Prabowo Subianto said technology is not always positive as he pointed to nuclear power and artificial intelligence at KSTI 2026 in Jakarta on Sunday (June 28, 2026). He urged scientists, universities, and the public to weigh risks as carefully as they chase progress. His message was simple: every big breakthrough carries equally big responsibility.
Jakarta UMKM Strategy Gets Heikal Safar’s Backing
Heikal Safar, chairman of Rekat Indonesia, met with Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung at City Hall to discuss strategic collaboration to help local businesses and UMKM grow in a more modern capital.