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Indonesia Weighs Corruption Law Reform to Clarify Commercial Risk
President Prabowo orders an in-depth review of Indonesia's statutory corruption definition, seeking to align with UNCAC while separating genuine business losses from criminal conduct.
Prabowo Disburses Rp200 Billion for South Sumatra Fire Mitigation
President Prabowo Subianto releases Rp200 billion in direct emergency funds to combat land and forest fires across South Sumatra.
Lombok Pushes Village Waste Management to Protect Tourism Value
West Nusa Tenggara tourism authorities are backing decentralised waste initiatives across tourist villages, addressing environmental infrastructure crucial to long-term hospitality asset values.
Lombok Creative Economy Gathers Momentum as Mataram Hosts Nusantara Creative Walk
Gekrafs NTB marked National Creative Economy Day with the Nusantara Creative Walk in Mataram, spotlighting regional enterprise alongside Lombok's expanding hospitality and tourism landscape.
Bank Indonesia to Base MSME Credit Scoring on QRIS Merchant Data
Bank Indonesia plans to turn QRIS merchant payment flows into credit scores for small enterprises, expanding formal lending across emerging tourism economies like Lombok.
Bank Indonesia Targets $55bn in Local Currency Deals: A Macro Anchor for Lombok
Bank Indonesia aims for $55bn in local currency transactions in 2026. We examine how de-dollarisation and bilateral payment rails provide macro stability for Lombok investors.
Rescuers Evacuate Injured Teenage Hiker From Pergasingan Hill on Lombok
A 14-year-old hiker was evacuated from Pergasingan Hill near Mount Rinjani after a fall. The joint SAR operation shows how trekking on the island is supported on the ground.
West Nusa Tenggara's DPRD Postpones 2027 Budget Plenary Over Signing Dispute
The DPRD of West Nusa Tenggara has postponed the plenary on the province's 2027 budget over a dispute about how the documents are signed. What the report confirms, and what it leaves open.
Community Policing in Mataram: Polda NTB Expands School Safety Initiative
Provincial police in West Nusa Tenggara conduct targeted school outreach in Mataram, reinforcing institutional stability and community security across Lombok.
Mataram Scout Assembly Highlights Civic Stability Across Lombok
Hundreds of students gathered in Mataram for the Level II Scout Competition, demonstrating the community cohesion and civic discipline underpinning Lombok's regional development.
Bank Indonesia Plans QRIS Credit Scoring to Boost MSME Lending
Bank Indonesia plans to turn QRIS payment data into formal credit scores, unlocking institutional capital for 49.4 million merchants across emerging hubs like Lombok.
Bank Indonesia Holds Firm on Rupiah: What Currency Swings Mean for Lombok Property
As Bank Indonesia intervenes to stabilise the rupiah at Rp 18,135 per dollar amid surging oil prices, foreign real estate investors in South Lombok face shifting currency mechanics.
Bank Indonesia Targets $55bn in Local Currency Deals as De-Dollarisation Accelerates
Bank Indonesia targets $55bn in local currency settlements in 2026. Discover how reduced dollar reliance and regional payment rails stabilise foreign property investment in Lombok.
Komodo dive master still missing as sonar and drone search is called off
Police in East Nusa Tenggara have called off the search for a dive master lost after the Feronia sank in Komodo National Park, with neither the victim nor the wreck found.
Tabalong receives Rp10 billion in presidential aid as South Kalimantan fires burn
Tabalong District in South Kalimantan has received Rp10 billion in presidential aid for forest and land fire response, as local agencies report 194 fire incidents and about 507 hectares burned.
Sumbawa Horse Racing Cup Highlights Regional Event Economy Across NTB
The 2026 Bupati Cup in Dompu underscores how traditional equestrian sports drive grassroots commerce and support broader tourism growth across West Nusa Tenggara.
Mataram Municipal Enforcement: Civil Police Target Coordinated Street Exploitation
Mataram municipal authorities have signalled decisive criminal enforcement against organized networks exploiting street performers, demonstrating stronger institutional oversight across Lombok.
Rupiah holds after MSCI shock: what the currency turmoil means for Lombok buyers
Bank Indonesia says the rupiah remains manageable after MSCI's proposal on Indonesian equities. Here is what the currency moves mean for Lombok investors.
Indonesia's Rp400 Trillion Lending Push: What South Lombok Investors Should Watch
Jakarta plans Rp400 trillion in lending in 2027 to lift household purchasing power. What it could mean for South Lombok buyers, and what to track before acting.
Prabowo's Rp400 Trillion Lending Target: What the 2027 Plan Does and Does Not Show
Indonesia targets Rp400 trillion in 2027 loans for 28 million families. What the announcement covers, what it leaves out, and how investors should read it.
Sasak Returns to Mataram's Classrooms, Once the Standard Is Settled
Mataram's education office is ready to bring Sasak back to classrooms from PAUD to senior high. The standard, the rules and the timing still depend on a congress in October 2026.
Ampenan's Dawn Visit: Community Policing and the Investor's Lens
West Nusa Tenggara's deputy police chief joined a pre-dawn community visit in Ampenan. For investors, the signal is institutional, not ceremonial.
Why One East Lombok Footballer's Big Dream Matters to Investors
A young footballer from East Lombok has reached a national tournament with a World Cup ambition. The story is his. The signal it sends about Lombok is worth reading carefully.
BRI Peduli Deploys 270 Water Pumps to West Kalimantan for Karhutla Response
BRI Peduli has distributed 270 water pumps to West Kalimantan to support the government's forest and land fire response. We read the announcement for what it says, and what it leaves out.