President Prabowo Subianto and experts pointed to level crossings as a key factor leading to the fatal collision between a Greater Jakarta commuter train and an intercity train that killed at least 15 passengers and left 88 others injured.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Bekasi deadly train crash renews railway safety concerns
Bekasi deadly train crash renews railway safety concerns
Monday, April 27, 2026
Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists
Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists
Activists and observers say a climate of repression is taking root under a government that baulks at criticism under the leadership of ex-general Prabowo—himself accused of human rights violations in the 1990s.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Iran war, domestic strains push rupiah to new historic low
Iran war, domestic strains push rupiah to new historic low
The rupiah was the worst-performing currency in the region, depreciating 0.61 percent by market close, followed by the Philippine peso and the Thai baht, which weakened by 0.6 percent and 0.55 percent, respectively.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Indonesia turns to paper, glass packaging as plastic prices climb
Indonesia turns to paper, glass packaging as plastic prices climb
Beyond conventional materials, the government is encouraging the development of bioplastics derived from natural resources such as cassava and seaweed.
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Nonsubsidized fuel prices hiked sharply as supply strains worsen
Nonsubsidized fuel prices hiked sharply as supply strains worsen
Pertamina has significantly raised the prices of several nonsubsidized fuel products effective Saturday as blockades in the Middle East and economic sanctions continue to roil the global oil market.
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