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Prabowo Pays Tribute at Lubang Buaya on Pancasila Sanctity Day
President Prabowo Subianto visited Lubang Buaya after leading Indonesia’s Pancasila Sanctity Day ceremony, commemorating the seven officers designated Heroes of the Revolution.
Prabowo Opens Renovated Pancasila Sanctity Museum in Jakarta
After the Pancasila Sanctity Day ceremony, President Prabowo inaugurated the revitalised museum, whose exhibits recall pivotal episodes in Indonesia’s political history.
Indonesia’s 100-GWp Solar Ambition Meets Its Grid Test
Indonesia’s 100-GWp solar target signals a major clean-energy direction, but coal dependence and grid capacity stand between ambition and delivery.
Indonesia’s B50 Push Tests the Promise of Greater Energy Security
Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel rollout is framed by an academic as a buffer against supply disruption. Distribution progress and affordability remain central to delivery.
Indonesia Plans Rehabilitation Policy for Drug Inmates Amid Prison Overcrowding
President Prabowo has asked the law minister to develop a rehabilitation policy for drug users in custody, as Indonesia’s prisons hold far more inmates than their stated capacity.
Prabowo Calls for University-Led Education and Drug Rehabilitation Model
Indonesia plans to draw on university expertise, research and technology to shape a drug rehabilitation model aimed at helping young people recover.
Indonesia Links University Research to Its Anti-Drug Campaign
A meeting at the Presidential Palace brought research, health, law and narcotics officials together to discuss how university expertise could support anti-drug work.
Prabowo Orders Forensic Audit of Hajj Finances as 2027 Costs Loom
Indonesia’s president has ordered a forensic audit of hajj financial management and proposed a 52:48 split between pilgrim payments and subsidies for 2027 costs.
Mandalika MotoGP’s Rp5 Trillion Impact Puts Lombok’s Tourism Bet in Focus
Indonesia’s sports minister says Mandalika MotoGP has generated nearly Rp5 trillion in economic impact. The figure sharpens the investment case for sports tourism, while leaving local returns unproven
Indonesia’s Widening Current Account Deficit Puts Rupiah Risk in Focus
Bank Indonesia and the government are coordinating to address a wider current account deficit. For Lombok investors, currency exposure deserves renewed attention.
Rupiah Pressure and the Investor’s Lombok Currency Question
A weaker rupiah, higher energy prices and fiscal concerns add uncertainty for investors assessing Lombok. The key is to separate currency exposure from property fundamentals.
Indonesia Joins Two Modest Fashion Events in Push for Global Reach
Bank Indonesia and the Trade Ministry are combining two fashion events to connect Indonesian brands with international buyers and build export capacity.
NTB and Romania Explore Wider Ties in Energy, Education and Culture
West Nusa Tenggara and Romania are discussing cooperation from renewable energy to academic exchange, alongside a proposed sister-province relationship.
Erdogan and Prabowo Discuss Trade, Defence and COP31
A call between Türkiye’s and Indonesia’s presidents focused on trade and defence-industry cooperation, with an invitation to the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya.
Prabowo Calls for Equal Hospital Treatment for BPJS Patients
Indonesia’s president has directed health officials to improve BPJS services and ensure patients receive equal treatment, as the government sets out additional funding for the programme.
Indonesia Unites Two Fashion Platforms in Global Hub Push
Bank Indonesia and the Trade Ministry are combining IN2MOTIONFEST and Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week to connect Indonesian modest fashion businesses with international buyers.
Rupiah Defence and Lombok Property: What Overseas Investors Should Watch
Bank Indonesia is preparing measures to support the rupiah amid dollar strength. For Lombok investors, the story is a reminder to assess currency exposure alongside property fundamentals.
Indonesia’s Steady Rate: What It Does, and Does Not, Tell Lombok Investors
Bank Indonesia has held its benchmark at 5.75%, citing contained inflation and room for growth. For Lombok investors, the decision is useful context, not a property-market forecast.
Rahmat Erwin Abdullah Wins Indonesia’s Second Asian Games Gold
Rahmat Erwin Abdullah won Indonesia’s second gold at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a world-record 366-kilogram total in the men’s 75-kilogram event.
Mataram Police Appoints New Narcotics Crime Chief
A handover ceremony at Mataram Police headquarters marked a change in leadership of its narcotics crime unit. The source provides few details beyond the appointment.
Mandalika MotoGP Security Simulation Puts Event Readiness in Focus
Ahead of the 2026 Indonesian Grand Prix, West Nusa Tenggara police held a security and contingency simulation at the Mandalika circuit.
Two Suspects Detained in Bima City Drug Investigation
Police in Bima City say they detained two suspected couriers and seized suspected narcotics at Amahami fuel station.
Daily Dispatch: Bank Indonesia Moves to Steady the Rupiah as the Dollar Strengthens
Bank Indonesia is tightening foreign-exchange monitoring and widening corporate-bond repo access as dollar strength and global inflation weigh on the rupiah.
Daily Dispatch: Bank Indonesia Holds Rate at 5.75%, Citing Inflation and Growth Room
Bank Indonesia keeps its benchmark rate at 5.75% as core inflation stays within target and the central bank sees room for growth. What Lombok investors should watch.