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Indonesia’s Rare Earth Minerals Need Careful Management, Says DPR
Indonesia's House of Representatives is pushing for strict governance of rare earth minerals alongside plans for a national mineral exchange by January 2027, aimed at curbing transfer pricing and strengthening downstream processing of strategic minerals.

Digital labor standards guide Indonesia’s labor rules
Indonesia’s labor minister says digital labor standards will shape new employment rules, with stronger protection for platform workers and room for innovation, investment, and growth.

Cybersecurity Becomes a Business Priority in Makassar
BSSN logged 5.16 billion cyber traffic anomalies in 2025. In Makassar, ITSEC Asia and ADIGSI ran a crisis simulation to help leaders make faster decisions when digital attacks hit.

Indonesian tech startups get SelectUSA path to Maryland
QuantumByte won the SelectUSA Indonesia Pitching Competition 2026 in Jakarta and will represent Indonesia at the World Finals in Maryland, a stage that could connect Indonesian tech startups with investors, partners, and a tougher U.S. market test.

Cyber Crisis Readiness Forum Held in Makassar
ITSEC Asia and ADIGSI brought the Gerakan Nasional Ketahanan Siber roadshow to Makassar on June 25, 2026, to help industry leaders prepare for cyber crises. The event stressed that incident response matters as much as prevention, especially as BSSN logged more than 5.16 billion traffic anomalies in 2025.

Starlink Internet Prices in Indonesia for 2026: Plans & Kits
JOURNALARTA.COM, JAKARTA – Starlink internet prices in Indonesia for 2026 remain a big question for millions of residents in areas not yet reached by fiber-optic networks.

Pertamina Speeds Subsidized Fuel Delivery to Ease Madura Queues
Pertamina Patra Niaga has accelerated subsidized fuel deliveries across Madura Island to ease vehicle queues at gas stations. The company is also redirecting supplies from nearby terminals, maximizing tanker use, and keeping stocks secure within government quotas.

RoRo Logistics: Indonesia Eases Private Investment Rules
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi is clearing the path for private investment in RoRo ships for logistics. The government will not subsidize operators, but it is cutting business hurdles, extra costs, and permit friction to help shift freight from trucks to sea.

Used iPhone 17 Prices in June 2026 Start at Rp15.5M
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Used iPhone 17 prices in Indonesia fell sharply by the end of June 2026. The regular 256GB model now starts around Rp15.5 million...

Indonesia-South Korea Strengthen Economic Partnership, 5 Priorities Set
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – The Indonesian government reaffirmed its commitment to deepen Indonesia-South Korea economic ties through the Korea-Indonesia Economic Partnership Forum 2026 in Jakarta on Friday (June 26, 2026).

Bangkalan Says Subsidized Fuel Stock Is Safe
The Bangkalan regency government says subsidized fuel stock remains safe after long queues formed at several gas stations on Friday night. Officials said the problem was not a cut in Pertamina’s quota, but a delay in deliveries that briefly left some stations without supply.

7 Best Rp1 Million Phones in 2026: 8GB RAM, 50MP Camera, 5000mAh Battery
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM — Rp1 million phones in June 2026 are much more usable for daily tasks, light gaming, and short-form content creation. In the Rp1,000,000 to Rp1,999,000 range, several models now offer 8GB RAM, 50MP cameras, and 5,000mAh batteries.

How to Check Pertamina Fuel Prices in Real Time on MyPertamina 2026
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Pertamax gasoline on Instagram may show Rp16,250, but once you reach the gas station, it comes out to Rp16,500. That is not a coincidence. Fuel prices can differ from province to province and from one station to another because of the PBBKB system (Pertamina Fuel Consumer Sustainability). Rather than guessing or falling for hoaxes, the most accurate way is to check directly through the <a href="https://subsiditepat.mypertamina.id/"><strong>MyPertamina</strong></a> app, where price data updates in real time based on your GPS location. Pertamina's official app shows the full price list for Pertalite, Pertamax, Pertamax Turbo, Dexlite, and Pertamina Dex in one place. No need to open multiple websites or ask around. Open the app, turn on GPS, and instantly see nearby gas station prices.

How to Register for PKH 2026 Online via the Cek Bansos App
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – The Family Hope Program (PKH) is one of the main social assistance schemes from the Ministry of Social Affairs for low-income and vulnerable families.

Mini LNG Plant Tuban May Cut Indonesia’s LPG Imports
PT Sumber Aneka Gas’ Mini LNG Plant in Tuban could help trim Indonesia’s LPG imports, support East Java industry, and ease pressure on foreign exchange as domestic energy supply expands.

How to Download the 2026 SMP OSN-K Certificate: Puspresnas Portal Link
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – The digital certificate for the 2026 district/city level Junior High School Science Olympiad (OSN-K SMP 2026) can be downloaded through the official Puspresnas portal, available no later than...

How to Register for BRI KUR 2026 Online Without Collateral: Requirements, 6% Interest
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can now apply for additional working capital at low interest through...

10 Best Games to Test 144Hz Phone Screens on 3 Million-Rupiah Phones in 2026
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – If you’ve spent around Rp3 million on a phone with a 144Hz display but games still feel ordinary and only run at 60FPS, don’t rush to feel disappointed.

Airlangga Pushes Digital Economy to Boost Indonesia’s Growth
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – The digital economy is emerging as a new pillar for the government as it seeks to lift Indonesia’s economic growth above 8 percent. Coordinating...

iQOO Z9 vs Infinix GT 30 Pro 2026: Which 3-Million-Rupiah Gaming Phone Is Best?
JAKARTA — The midrange smartphone market in Indonesia is heating up again as two phones aimed at mobile gamers go head-to-head.

Impact of Google’s Play Store Changes on Indonesian Game Developers
Google will overhaul Play Store payments in phases, with Indonesian developers set to feel the change on September 30, 2027. The shift could cut fees, open third-party billing options, and force studios to rethink pricing, taxes, and refunds.

How to Register for DTSEN 2026: Requirements, Online and Offline Links
JAKARTA — How to Register for DTSEN 2026: Requirements, Online and Offline Links matters for families seeking social aid, because only households in deciles 1 to 4 are eligible under the new rule.

Foreign Investors Record Rp61.36 Trillion Net Sell in 2026
Foreign investors recorded a Rp61.36 trillion net sell in Indonesia’s stock market by June 5, 2026, as the Jakarta Composite Index fell 8.69% in a week and market pressure widened across equities, bonds and the rupiah.

RANS initial public offering begins June 23-25, 2026 at Rp135-Rp170
PT Rans Entertainmen Indonesia Tbk opened its initial public offering from June 23-25, 2026, offering 2.525 billion shares at Rp135-Rp170 each and seeking up to Rp429.25 billion.