n unprecedented crowd of hopeful jobseekers have flocked to Jakarta City Hall in the past few weeks to apply for jobs as sanitation workers highlighting mounting concerns over unemployment and rising layoffs in the capital The Jakarta administration has allocated around 1,100 jobs in the Public Facility Maintenance Agency (PPSU) this year and around 7,000 people have applied in just two days after the recruitment began on April 22 Another 1,000 new applications were recorded last week popularly known as the “orange troops” are easy to recognize throughout every street park and anywhere near water channels in Jakarta They play major roles in cleaning and maintaining public services in the city The jobs require only a primary school education and basic reading and writing skills Only registered Jakarta residents aged from 18 to 58 are eligible for the jobs Despite the fact that the jobs do not require a lot of formal schooling the recruitment drive attracts university graduates including 37-year-old Atika Nurmalasari from Duren Sawit Delivered straight to your inbox three times weekly this curated briefing provides a concise overview of the day's most important issues covering a wide range of topics from politics to culture and society Please check your email for your newsletter subscription Atika and her husband submitted the required paperwork for the same janitorial position they will work one of three eight-hour shifts per day Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small or large—find what’s most comfortable for you A major power outage swept across the island of Bali on Friday afternoon local time and lasted for approximately two hours with lingering effects still felt in several areas According to state utility company PLN Bali the outage was triggered by a failure in the undersea power cable that connects Java and Bali The disruption caused all power plants on the island to shut down simultaneously resulting in a sudden and widespread blackout PLN said the system is still undergoing stabilization and recovery while some areas continue to report partial outages and equipment damage leaving tourists and staff in difficult situations who works at a beachfront restaurant in Peninsula Nusa Dua said operations halted completely due to the outage from cooking equipment to point-of-sale systems so it really disrupted our service," he explained He also noted that some appliances were damaged when the power returned where the lack of working traffic lights caused gridlock Many digital payment systems also went offline leaving tourists unable to pay with credit cards or mobile wallets Residents and visitors alike expressed frustration as the blackout made routine activities nearly impossible and the roads were jammed,” said Reza The blackout affected various aspects of Bali’s tourism infrastructure Tourists struggled to book transport via ride-hailing apps like Grab and Gojek due to the loss of mobile connectivity.  Cultural shows and nighttime attractions were postponed or canceled leaving visitors disappointed and confused PLN officials have yet to confirm when the Java-Bali cable issue will be permanently resolved.  Fachri Hamzah TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Another street brawl occurred on Jalan Tambak The clash between residents broke out last night at around 20:00 local time The South Jakarta Police put personnel on alert after the street brawl between residents broke out in the area on Sunday night Tebet Police Criminal Investigation Unit Head Adjunct Commissioner Suwarno said dozens of residents involved in the brawl were suspected of carrying sharp weapons "Members are already on standby there," said Suwarno when confirmed He said conditions in the Manggarai Tunnel area had returned to normal Residents involved in the brawl had dispersed before the police arrived at the location He ensured that traffic flow in the area was back to normal no residents were victims and no one had been arrested by the police Information about the street brawl between residents that occurred in the Manggarai Tunnel circulated on social media through video recordings a number of residents were carrying firearms and even fireworks vehicles were temporarily unable to pass through the area The South Jakarta City Government together with the police formed an anti-brawl team to address the increasing conflict between residents in Manggarai This team is on guard at two monitoring posts near the Manggarai Station tunnel The team consists of 10 representatives from 12 RWs under the guidance of the Village Development Officers (Babinsa) the Community Security and Order Development Officers (Bhabinkamtibmas) This team was inaugurated by the then Metro Jaya Police Chief He explained that this team plays a role in embracing the perpetrators of the brawls that often occur in Manggarai we don't want it (the formation of the anti-brawl team) to be ceremonial we want this to be a grassroots movement that is substantial," he said Fadil said that these officers will not focus on arresting the perpetrators of the street brawls but embracing the residents involved to be guided and motivated in handling the problem of brawls to the administrators of Neighborhood Associations (RT) and Citizens Associations (RW) Editor's Choice: Final Debate of Aceh Regional Election Ends in Chaos Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Prabowo Open to Meeting Retired Military Forum Urging Gibran's Impeachment Free Meal Poisoning Case, Prabowo Alludes to Students Eating Without Spoons Learn About the Outsourcing Practices Prabowo Intends to Scrap Prabowo: Bill Gates to Support Free Nutritious Meal Program in Indonesia Prabowo Rejects 'Puppet President' Label, Denies Jokowi's Control Manpower Minister Unveils Reasons Behind Over 24,000 Layoffs by April 2025 Prabowo Claims 99.99% Success Rate for Free 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Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung United Kingdom Ambassador to Indonesia Dominic Jermey and Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) Indonesia Director Gonggomtua Sitanggang on April 24 the Jakarta Urban Mobility Festival 2025 was a collaborative effort between ITDP Indonesia and the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) through the British Embassy in Jakarta as a platform for education advocacy and public involvement in sustainable transportation solutions workshops as well as panel discussions focused on inclusive mobility and pedestrian and cyclist centered urban design of which The Jakarta Post is a media partner was designed as a crucial element in public engagement to draw support for traffic demand management (TDM) strategies which have been proven to reduce traffic congestion improve air quality and create a more comfortable city for residents and visitors It was also created as a response to the metropolis’ mobility challenges As one of the most congested cities in the world Jakarta is still reliant on private vehicles lost productivity and worsening air pollution Studies have shown that Jakarta’s congestion is causing the city to experience up to Rp 65 trillion (US$3.89 billion) in economic losses annually while its transport-related emissions have impacted public health to the tune of Rp 41 trillion annually The Jakarta Urban Mobility Festival 2025 calls on Jakartans of all walks of life to explore and be involved in designing a cleaner and more comfortable urban transportation system in order to create faster Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that the surge in applicants for the Public Infrastructure and Facility Handling (PPSU) personnel is partly due to the increase in newcomers to Jakarta following the Eid al-Fitr homecoming period those newcomers are seeking greater job opportunities in the capital public interest in joining as PPSU personnel is very high the number of people returning to their hometown decreased And those who came here are now looking for job opportunities one of which is PPSU," he conveyed at Jakarta City Hall Pramono also ensured that the recruitment process for PPSU personnel will be conducted transparently and without any 'insider' practices he also monitored directly the recruitment process at sub-districts and city mayor offices He conveyed that the final decision regarding the acceptance of PPSU candidates will be based on criteria scores set by the city hall "The final decision will be based on the criteria score that will be set by the city hall," he mentioned © copyright 2001 - 2025 All Rights Reserved akarta Governor Pramono Anung’s plan to keep several parks open for 24 hours to provide affordable nighttime leisure as well as curbing teenage brawls has been met with caution by observers who warn that the parks could instead be misused by “irresponsible parties” if the security aspects are overlooked often involving students and sometimes resulting in serious injuries or even fatalities have become a growing concern in the capital ranging from social pressures to economic hardship experts suggest that such violence often serves as an outlet for pent-up stress among teenagers Governor Pramono acknowledged that the lack of accessible public spaces for youths to express their creativity may be contributing to the problem [expanding access to parks] will help reduce the troublingly high rate of brawls in Jakarta,” he said last month The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) politician further pledged to upgrade park facilities by adding sports areas and creative art spaces.  Initially, Pramono planned to extend the operating hours at six parks, two in Central Jakarta and four in South Jakarta. However, the plan for the recently renovated Tebet Eco Park in South Jakarta was later withdrawn following objections from local residents. The 7.3-hectare park revitalized by former governor Anies Baswedan will only open from 6 a.m Read also: Jakartans rush to join ‘orange troops’ amid job scarcity he sweeping re-election victories of Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in their respective parliamentary elections on Saturday should be a significant relief for President Prabowo Subianto He can continue collaborating with the two leaders he knows in person when facing worsening global uncertainties also experienced similar reassurance when President Prabowo replaced Joko "Jokowi" Widodo last October Prabowo has repeatedly assured that his government will continue Jokowi's policies President Prabowo should act quickly to reiterate bilateral collaborations with the two countries He should not hesitate to make bilateral visits soon because Singapore and Australia are among Indonesia's top trade and investment partners There is an impression that Australia is always more proactive in dealing with Indonesia This impression no longer applies amid the geopolitical and economic upheavals After the sweeping mandate that PM Wong received from voters on Saturday the Indonesian side is no longer hesitant to re-boost the bilateral approach with Singapore because the new leader has won a strong mandate from the people and he will no longer be dependent on his predecessor and mentor They can share joint efforts to confront the chaotic trade order because it is very clear that Trump will continue his "extortion" diplomacy to the United States’ major trading partners where it continues suffering significant trade deficits which many developing countries such as Indonesia have always exalted has died and is now replaced by unilateralism as Trump overconfidently believes he will fully control the world with his global trade war But Indonesia can still readjust itself by activating liberalism which will involve its closest trading partners and neighbors Whether you're looking to broaden your horizons or stay informed on the latest developments "Viewpoint" is the perfect source for anyone seeking to engage with the issues that matter most along with Australia's decision to make voting mandatory reflected that they prefer to retain the same leaders regardless of their dissatisfaction with their previous track record Wong and Albanese have been more prepared to confront the possible worst impacts of President Trump's tariff war than candidates from opposition parties won a strong mandate from the nation with the People's Action Party's (PAP) success winning 87 percent of the 97 parliamentary seats The city-state leader will continue his program to eliminate economic turbulence from the ongoing trade war Trump slapped Asia's financial hub with a 10 percent additional tariff the People’s Action Party  (PAP) had yet to be formally declared winner surpassing the 61.2 percent achieved in the 2020 contest Opposition parties complained about the government's restrictions on their movement The PAP has ruled since before Singapore's 1965 independence and for six decades the nation was ruled by Lee and his father PM Albanese's victory also demonstrated voters' decision to choose continuity rather than change Trump's decision shocked Australians because the two countries have strong military alliances Trump has indicated that he will cancel all agreements signed by his predecessor Albanese's victory makes him the first Australian Prime Minister to win re-election in two decades he will start his second term with at least 87 seats in the 150-seat lower house Indonesia and Australia have a broader opportunity to increase their bilateral trade relations as both will be affected by Trump's jingoistic acts Indonesia should be realistic that despite their often-fluctuating relationship the two middle-power nations are dependent on each other But the results of the elections in those two countries show that the people care more about domestic issues that have a direct impact on their daily life than extravagant foreign policies which can only be gained in the long term Congratulations to PM Wong and PM Albanese akarta Governor Pramono Anung launched on Monday a free preschool program for underprivileged children part of his campaign promise last year to address education inequality with a pilot project located in Kebon Bawang The politician from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) expressed hope that the initiative dubbed Prosperous Children’s Park (TAS) would alleviate the burden on parents whose children often spent their days unsupervised and lacked access to early childhood education due to financial constraints The TAS Arutala in Kebon Bawang features a playground providing ample space for its current enrollment of 25 preschoolers Pramono said the facility was open to children from families registered on the Social Affairs Ministry’s Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS) of poor and vulnerable families He told reporters that the program targeted “extremely poor families that truly cannot afford” early childhood education Pramono also expressed his hope that such children would have better access to their future education through other educational assistance programs The free preschool program is a collaboration between the city administration and the local branch of the National Zakat Agency and is supported by corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions from regionally owned enterprises (BUMD) Jakarta aims to establish 44 TAS units across all five municipalities Jakarta Social Agency head Premi Lasari said TAS was modeled after day care centers and that children enrolled in the program would be taught basic skills in reading and counting where children learn from morning until afternoon receive meals and have their daily needs met,” said Premi the emphasis is on creating a joyful and nurturing environment,” she added fully supports the organization of the Digiland 2025 running event Digiland serves as a promotional platform for Jakarta to introduce itself as an international sports destination "I am happy because this is a great opportunity for Jakarta to promote itself as a new destination for sports not just locally but also internationally," he expressed he revealed the presence of several representatives from the city hall who have been specifically assigned to provide maximum support He believes that this event will have a positive impact on Jakarta "Just close it if the road needs to be turned into a running track Digiland has the advantage of not only presenting running activities but also being enlivened with various events such as music and involving small and medium enterprises (SMEs) Their participation is able to boost economic growth in Jakarta He hoped that it could become a regular event in Jakarta as it can make a significant contribution to promoting tourism The Jakarta Government was committed to providing full support for various marathon activities in the capital "We will fully support and there will be many marathon activities in Jakarta," he added will feature various activities such as Digiland Music There are three categories: 21K (Half Marathon) The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has temporarily suspended the operations of Worldcoin and World ID services following public reports of suspicious activity related to biometric data collection the US-based company behind Worldcoin and World ID launched its digital ID verification project in Indonesia on Feb The initiative aims to distinguish between humans and AI-generated entities by scanning users' irises The ministry said it would summon two companies linked to the services Terang Bulan Abadi and Sandina Abadi Nusantara Preliminary findings revealed that Terang Bulan Abadi is not registered as an electronic system provider while Worldcoin’s services allegedly operated under a different legal entity “This suspension is a preventive measure to protect the public from potential risks,” said Alexander Sabar Director General of Digital Space Oversight at the ministry “We will soon summon Terang Bulan Abadi for an official explanation.” Sabar said operating under another entity’s registration constitutes a serious violation under Indonesian regulations 71/2019 and Communication Ministry Regulation No which require all digital platforms in Indonesia to register and be accountable for their operations “We urge the public to report suspicious digital services through official complaint channels,” he added The suspension follows viral videos showing long queues outside Worldcoin outlets across Greater Jakarta including locations on Jalan Raya Narogong in Bekasi and Jalan Raya Margonda in Depok Residents were reportedly offered Rp 800,000 ($50) worth of Worldcoin cryptocurrency in exchange for retina scans World has voluntarily suspended its services in Indonesia and is currently seeking clarity regarding the relevant permit and licensing requirements In a February interview with The Jakarta Globe at the State Secretariat Office in Central Jakarta TFH’s Chief Legal and Privacy Officer said the project uses iris-scanning technology to generate a unique digital identity stored on users’ smartphones He stressed that the data is anonymized and deleted immediately after processing “We use advanced security and privacy technologies to generate a unique anonymous code based on a person’s iris scan Users retain all personal data on their devices and we do not store any of it,” Kieran said TFH co-founder Alex Blania and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman envision Worldcoin as a solution to online identity fraud and bot proliferation on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) While TFH says it has engaged with Indonesian authorities since October 2024 the project has yet to receive formal approval The company is facing increasing scrutiny worldwide Brazil’s data protection agency recently banned TFH from compensating users for iris scans while South Korea’s privacy commission fined the company more than $830,000 for data protection violations Adinda Jasmine "First and foremost, we sincerely apologize to all DAY6 fans for the concerns raised," wrote JYP. They acknowledged shortcomings in handling the DAY6 concert especially regarding coordination with the local promoter and managing the situation during bad weather due to complications in coordinating with the local promoter and poor management in handling the situation inadequate response and lack of safety measures occurred during the bad weather," they wrote these factors caused delays in the soundcheck session and DAY6's main performance JYP then apologized for the discomfort experienced by the audience and affirmed its commitment to a thorough evaluation "We promise to do everything we can to ensure that our artists can focus on their performances under the best conditions and to ensure that fans enjoy future concerts comfortably and safely," they wrote This apology comes after various issues and protests dominated social media. Even before the concert took place, My Day (the name for DAY6 fans) had already expressed dissatisfaction following the announcement of a change in the concert venue from Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) to Madya Stadium Madya Stadium has a much smaller capacity than JIS but this change was not accompanied by an adjustment in ticket prices the audience's seating plan underwent changes in several categories without an option for refunds for those who felt disadvantaged The problems persisted until two days before the event admitted that it had not received seat numbers and queues from the promoter The chaos reached its peak on the concert day Heavy rain and strong winds lashed Jakarta in the late afternoon Audience members who arrived early for the soundcheck session were forced to wait for hours outside the stadium without adequate protection and most of the audience area had no proper shelter one large black tent used as a shelter collapsed under the weight of the rain In several videos circulated on social media the torn tent roof and water rushing to the ground were visible The concert was delayed and only started around 8:30 PM WIB Amid harsh criticism from fans, the promoter Mecimapro has yet to issue an apology or an official statement regarding the chaos. Furthermore, their Instagram comment section has been closed since Saturday night. The latest statement released was the announcement of the concert's postponement through X at 7:00 PM WIB We are currently doing final preparations and will soon start the show We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation We hope you enjoy the concert and always prioritize safety!" Although the show went on, fans continue to urge Mecimapro to provide an official response to this incident the chaos at the concert is not just about the weather Editor's Choice: Hwang In Youp's Fan Meeting in Jakarta: Excitement, Songs, and Dances Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Brazil Police Foil Bomb Plot Targeting Lady Gaga Concert Massive Power Outage Plunges Spain and Portugal into Chaos Nearly 100 Killed in Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse Jay Park Confirms Jakarta Concert for July 12 in 2025 World Tour Lineup Boyce Avenue Ready to Serenade Jakarta on April 27 G-Dragon to Bring 'Ubermensch' Tour to Jakarta on July 26 BABYMONSTER to Hold Concert in Jakarta on June 14 Lady Gaga to Hold 4-Day Concert in Singapore on May 2025 Orchestra Concert Commemorates 70 Years of Indonesia Kampung Bayam Madani Farmer Group (Poktan) at the Kampung Bayam Temporary Housing (Huntara) North Jakarta harvested 138 kilograms of agricultural and fishery commodities which also included a thanksgiving event and community discussion was attended by Special Staff to Jakarta Governor for Social Communication Cyril Raoul (Chico) Hakim; Head of Jakarta Food Security Suharini Eliawati; as well as officials from North Jakarta Government Chico Hakim mentioned that the event is one of the realization of collaboration between residents and the govenrment in an effort to build food resilience in Jakarta "I'm very happy to receive an invitation from Poktan Kampung Bayam Madani and fish that have been cultivated," he expressed He hopes this harvest can motivate Kampung Bayam Madani Farmer Group to be more innovative in developing agricultural and fishery products as it can also contribute to community welfare/ this urban farming can continue to be preserved in the future the rights they seek can be fulfilled so Jakarta residents can live prosperously," he conveyed also expressed high appreciation for Kampung Bayam Madani Farmer Group for successfully cultivating Pangasius catfish donated by Jakarta Govenor Pramono Anung we are harvesting Pangasius donated by the Governor It's extraordinary how they were able to cultivate so many they are also developing other types of fish," she said the farmers also harvested their urban farming commodities beligo squash is currently being developed by Jakarta KPKP Agency in all regions of Jakarta due to its high vitamin E content which is very beneficial for children's growth and can help prevent stunting "We are happy because the harvest is being utilized by the community itself This is very good for maintaining food security and their economy," she stated detailed that in a 4,000 square meter land his side harvested 40 kilograms of timun suri and 50 kilograms of pangasius catfish and catfish He expressed his gratitude to all Jakarta Government officials for supporting Kampung Bayam Madani Farmer Group's urban farming by providing seeds today's harvest can sustain our livelihoods the urban farming managed by the community can become an agritourism destination in the future," he said Then Head of Public Relations and Protocol who is projected as Jakarta City Council Secretary a total of 67 fire incidents occurred in North Jakarta and Thousand Islands North Jakarta and Thousand Islands Fire Handling and Rescue (Gulkarmat) Sub-agency Operation Section Head 40 were caused by electrical short circuits "There were also two cases due to fire reignition six due to carelessly discarded cigarette butts and 11 cases triggered by other factors," he mentioned he noted that 28 fires occurred in residential areas there were 10 fire cases at outdoor installations "Total losses due to fires from January to April reached around Rp 18.5 billion One fatality and 16 injuries were recorded," he explained March recorded the highest number of fire incidents with 25 cases "Fire incidents in the first four months in 2025 increased by five percent compared to the same period last year," he revealed He urged the public to remain vigilant and exercise more caution especially regarding the use of electrical installation to minimize fire risks "We routinely conduct socialization and education on fire prevention Residents must enhance their awareness of fire dangers people can report it by calling Jakarta Siaga 112," he asserted edia rights group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has ranked Indonesia at 127 in its 2025 edition of the Press Freedom Index as the group highlights a decline in journalists’ safety and deteriorating economic conditions where 0 represents the worst possible condition for press freedom and 100 stands for the best condition Indonesia sits in the bottom two-fifths of the index with a 44.13 score indicating a “difficult situation” for press freedom The figure was also lower than the global average The country recorded a major drop in the security indicator with the group putting Indonesia in 125th place in this aspect dropping 38 positions from the previous year Indonesian journalists reporting corruption cases and public protests often faced multiple forms of intimidation by the police and military personnel The RSF believed that this could result in a high level of self-censorship Another indicator that performed badly in the 2025 index was economic fragility The group noted that the financial instability faced by local media companies had led to layoffs and salary cuts amid insufficient economic protection for media workers One recent example was the recent termination of national television channel Kompas TV’s program Kompas Sport Pagi (Kompas Morning Sport) which was announced by its anchor on May 1 "We appeal the residents to report to our office or via JAKI application if there are prone to fall trees," he stated "Thanks to Jakarta Provincial Government for preparing health personnel for us," she admitted s nuclear risks surge and the credibility of global non-proliferation norms frays but to secure its own future leadership in peace and security Jakarta has demonstrated a willingness to engage difficult nuclear governance questions particularly around naval nuclear propulsion (NNP) safeguards Leadership now demands action that reshapes norms Indonesia’s side event on naval nuclear propulsion (NNP) safeguards in July 2024 supported by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and UNIDIR into open debate on the sensitive Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) fault line; how to verify naval nuclear materials used beyond standard civilian safeguards This follows Indonesia’s 2022 working paper warning against unchecked loopholes in Article 14 of the NPT and the dangerous precedent set by AUKUS nuclear submarine transfers Yet the NPT regime today teeters toward strategic irrelevance Nuclear-armed states are expanding arsenals with impunity doctrines are doubling down on nuclear threats and proposals for new nuclear sharing proliferate even among NATO states which is disarmament in exchange for non-proliferation Indonesia’s credibility will hinge not only on its willingness to raise concerns but also on its ability to translate these concerns into tangible multilateral progress Jakarta must pivot from convening to shaping: Actively driving outcomes that strengthen safeguards and revive disarmament credibility Indonesia could further reinforce its leadership by emphasizing the role of peaceful uses of nuclear energy in advancing sustainable development goals; an area where a broader consensus remains within reach Jakarta can champion this transition by advancing three urgent agendas at the Third Session of the Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Review Conference of the Treaty on the NPT  that is now underway until May 9 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York Temperature will be 24 to 31 degrees Celsius with humidity between 66 to 97 percent conomic growth in Prabowo Subianto’s first-full quarter as president has touched the slowest pace since the coronavirus pandemic as the Ramadan boost failed to significantly jack up consumer spending and investors fretted about global uncertainty while government spending contracted Statistics Indonesia (BPS) revealed in a press conference on Monday that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) from January through March was up 4.87 percent year-on-year (yoy) marking a slowdown from GDP growth of 5.02 percent yoy in the preceding quarter The Prabowo administration has a full-year GDP growth target of 5.2 percent for 2025 and the President hopes to achieve a rate of 8 percent by the end of his term Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto told reporters at his Jakarta office on Monday to wait for the GDP data for the second quarter when state budget spending “has started to roll so the growth momentum can be maintained.” Budget spending was constrained in the first quarter as the government conducted a massive reallocation to redirect funds to the President’s flagship free nutritious meal program The data presented by BPS head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti on Monday showed that government spending contracted 1.38 percent yoy in the first quarter a far cry from its 19.9 percent yoy rise in the same quarter of 2024 With exclusive interviews and in-depth coverage of the region's most pressing business issues "Prospects" is the go-to source for staying ahead of the curve in Indonesia's rapidly evolving business landscape She explained that the drop was attributable to last year’s spending for the general election Jakarta City Council Commission E Member Dina Masyusin supports the Jakarta Governor's initiative to increase the capacity of daycare centers in the Jakarta City Hall area Governor Pramono assessed that the current daycare capacity "I completely agree if the capacity is increased," she expressed She also supports efforts to adjust children's study hours to align with the working hours of civil servants in Jakarta It is important so children do not have to accompany their parents to work "This is the Jakarta Government's serious step in synergizing the workforce and their families," she explained She also urged that the measure be implemented across all government offices in Jakarta This policy could improve employee productivity as they would be more focused on conducting their tasks "Hope this will be realized soon in all districts/cities in Jakarta," she added the Governor directly reviewed the daycare facilities at the City Hall He directly observed the condition and operations of the child daycare center provided for employees' children He highlighted the limitations of daycare capacity and immediately instructed the Head of the Disdik to increase its capacity to make it more adequate He also emphasized the importance of adjusting children's learning hours to parents' working hours 22 are under the Jakarta Government and city government © copyright 2001 - 2024 All Rights Reserved he Communications and Digital Ministry has suspended the electronic system provider (PSE) registration certificates tied to cryptocurrency token Worldcoin and digital identity platform World ID Both services are operated by Tools for Humanity (TFH) a tech company cofounded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman The move follows public complaints over alleged “suspicious activities” involving the services in Bekasi had not registered as a PSE and lacked the required certification Worldcoin is reportedly using a registration certificate belonging to another entity “This suspension is a preventive measure to mitigate potential public risks We will also summon PT Terang Bulan Abadi for formal clarification soon,” Alexander Sabar the ministry’s digital monitoring director general He also urged the public to play an active role in maintaining a safe and trustworthy digital space by staying alert to unauthorized digital services and promptly reporting any suspected violations through official channels Read also: Government moving at snail's pace in forming data protection body In response to the government’s suspension TFH said it would temporarily halt its operations in Indonesia while seeking clarity on the necessary permits and licenses srael's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive It comes as the United Nations and aid organisations have repeatedly warned of the humanitarian catastrophe on the ground with famine again looming after more than two months of a total Israeli blockade includes the holding of territories in the besieged Gaza Strip and comes amid a push by Israel for Gaza's people to leave the territory Israel resumed major operations across Gaza on March 18 amid deadlock over how to proceed with a two-month ceasefire that had largely halted the war with Hamas which was sparked by the militants' October 2023 attack Israel has since carried out intensive aerial bombardments and expanded ground operations across the Palestinian territory with Gaza rescuers on Monday saying Israeli air strikes killed at least 19 people in the north The Israeli official said the plan for expanded operations "will include the conquest of the Gaza Strip and the holding of the territories moving the Gaza population south for their protection" The majority of Gaza's population had resided in the north of the territory and nearly all have been displaced at least once since the war began which includes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several ministers "unanimously approved" the plan aimed at defeating Gaza's rulers Hamas and securing the return of hostages held in the territory The official source said the plan included "powerful strikes against Hamas" and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post hrough the speech “To Build the World Anew” at the United Nations General Assembly in 1960 delivered a powerful message to the world about political independence emphasizing the importance of resisting imperialism not just through borders and flags it asserts that culture is at the heart of the struggle for independence Because it is what colonialism seeks to control first outlawing native tongues and appropriating symbols colonial powers systematically undermine the foundations of cultural sovereignty This idea resonates with American political scientist Samuel P Huntington’s infamous thesis in The Clash of Civilizations whereby he contends that cultural fault lines will become the dominant source of conflict in the post-Cold War era the Asia-Africa Conference of 1955 and the enduring Bandung Spirit were geopolitical assertions of sovereignty and profound cultural affirmations They signaled a unified refusal to allow the Global South’s civilizations to be dismissed Asian and African nations laid the groundwork for a new internationalism shared dignity and the support of the principle of self-determination of peoples and nations as outlined in the Charter of the United Nations Jakarta City Council Commission D Member Neneng Hasanah encourages the policy of expanding the frequency of public transportation use by civil servants in Jakarta the policy is outlined in Governor's Call Number 6/2025 which requires civil servants to use public transportation every Wednesday this policy could be implemented two to three times a week to support the reduction of traffic congestion and air pollution in the capital "I hope it can be implemented twice a week or even three times This will have a very positive impact on Jakarta," she expressed The Governor's Call Number 6/2025 provides exceptions for civil servants who are ill or are on field duty that requires special mobility She believes that the policy has taken into account various employee conditions and still allows for flexibility she emphasized that this policy must be implemented consistently by all regional device organizations (OPD) under the Jakarta Government "There must be uniform implementation from all heads of OPD This Governor's policy needs to be implemented consistently across all agencies," she asserted She pushed the Jakarta Government to consider imposing sanctions on civil servants who break the rules She believed that the mechanism for imposing sanctions could be formulated through internal discussions or directly established by the Governor "The sanctions can be discussed together or determined by the Governor thus this regulation is not only an appeal but discipline," she closed OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinVIDEO: Kejutan di Jakarta SDN Pulogebang 13 dan SDN Kalisari 01 Menang di MilkLife Soccer Challenge Sebanyak 96 siswa sekolah dasar dan madrasah ibtidaiyah dari Jakarta dan sekitarnya berpartisipasi dalam ajang MilkLife Soccer Challenge-Jakarta 2025 Kompetisi ini diikuti oleh 32 tim kelompok umur 10 tahun (U-10) dan 112 tim 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The Jakarta Government is set to hold a symbolic action titled 'One Hour for the Earth' by turning off lights and electricity for a full hour on April 26 The blackout will take one hour from 8.30 PM to 9.30 PM on protocol and artery roads in five regions Asep Kuswanto expressed this is part of an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Jakarta such as savings in electricity consumption and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change," he explained He invited Jakartans to participate from their homes by turning off the lights for 60 minutes This also serves as a moment of reflection to raise environmental awareness amid the rapid development of the city this small step can trigger greater awareness of the importance of taking care of the earth Here is the list of protocol and arterial roads that will be closed for one hour on April 26: - Jalan Sudirman (Dukuh Atas to Sampoerna Strategic Building) - Jalan Medan Merdeka (Except Medan Merdeka Utara in front of President Palace) - Jalan Gerbang Pemuda - Jalan Asia Afrika - North Jakarta Mayor's Office - Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jalan Kembangan Raya (in front of West Jakarta Mayor's Office) - Jalan Sudirman (Sampoerna Strategic Building - Patung Pemuda) An official website of the United States government A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website Share sensitive information only on official Emergency Information for American Citizens JAKARTA – Twenty-one women entrepreneurs celebrated their achievements at the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) graduation ceremony and entrepreneurship festival on April 29 in Jakarta The event marked the culmination of a five-month intensive training program aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs through knowledge  The women represented diverse backgrounds and business sectors such as culinary participants received intensive training through a blended learning model including online learning via the online DreamBuilder education platform and a final business pitching session during the AWE Festival the top three best business pitches were selected to receive a total of IDR 25 million in seed funding to further develop and scale their ventures “This program is about more than just business—it’s about opportunity and building a future where women-led enterprises can thrive,” said U.S Embassy Jakarta Public Diplomacy Officer Mary Trechock “We are proud to support the next generation of women entrepreneurs in Indonesia who are not only strengthening their communities but also contributing to the country’s economic resilience.” the AWE program supports women worldwide by equipping them with the skills and tools needed to build and scale their businesses AWE has been implemented in nearly 100 countries empowering over 25,000 women entrepreneurs globally AWE addresses the persistent gender gap in business and entrepreneurship as reflected in the Global Gender Gap Report 2022 which ranks Indonesia 92nd out of 146 countries particularly those engaged in entrepreneurship government-sponsored exchange programs served as mentors sharing their expertise and experiences to support the next generation of women entrepreneurs This collaborative approach fostered meaningful connections and reinforced a sustainable peer-driven ecosystem of women-led businesses With continued collaboration between the U.S AWE in Indonesia aims to expand its impact by fostering entrepreneurship ecosystems and equipping more women—regardless of background or ability—with the tools to lead and succeed in business We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes View preferences {title} {title} {title} it is used when the user is redirected after login const message = sessionStorage.getItem( 'tcb_toast_message' ); 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The implications for the movie industry -- or how exactly the tariffs would be enacted -- were not immediately clear There was also no mention in Trump's post of whether television series an increasingly popular and profitable sector of production for the screen Hollywood is a major sector of the United States' economy generating more than 2.3 million jobs and $279 billion in sales in 2022 according to the latest data from the Motion Picture Association But in the wake of the Hollywood strikes and the Covid pandemic impacts -- which changed how Americans consumed movies opting to watch at home instead of in theaters -- the industry is still struggling to regain its momentum According to a January report by production tracking service ProdPro the United States is a top filming hub with $14.5 billion in production spend -- though that amount is a 26 percent drop compared to two years earlier However a survey of studio executives revealed that their top five preferred production locations for 2025 and 2026 were all outside of the United States due to competitive tax incentive schemes on offer.  Trump appointed longstanding supporters Sylvester Stallone Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as special envoys to Hollywood He said they would make the entertainment industry "STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE" in a post on Truth Social.  Trump and the Republicans have traditionally received scant support from the entertainment industry and a galaxy of stars from Taylor Swift to George Clooney backed Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.  he press is facing mounting repression, with journalists reporting growing intimidation and attacks, sparking concerns over the state of media freedom as the country transitions into President Prabowo Subianto’s administration According to Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) secretary-general Bayu Wardhana press freedom and journalist safety in the country this year has reached a “concerning” level “The media are often obstructed when seeking information directed to cover only what those in power want banned from covering violent acts of law enforcement when dispersing protesters and pushed to act as a public relations tool for the government,” Bayu told The Jakarta Post on Friday National news magazine Tempo has emerged as one of the most targeted media outlets this year a Tempo journalist documenting a police crackdown on May Day demonstrators in Semarang Central Java, was grabbed by an officer who was attempting to seize his phone Tempo’s website suffered from a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in April following the publication of an investigative report on an online gambling network in Cambodia, allegedly linked to Indonesian political and business elites But clearer intimidation occurred earlier in March when the Tempo office in Jakarta received a pig’s head and decapitated rats in separate incidents both addressed to the magazine's political journalists These cases have been reported to the police but no visible progress has been made in the investigation Read also: Police investigate intimidation of ‘Tempo’ journalists This is a job normally reserved for the VP There was no explanation for why Prabowo gave the assignment to Jokowi Gibran’s father and the country’s president from 2014 to 2024 Further damaging Gibran’s public standing is a petition from a group of retired military officers demanding that Prabowo ditch his VP Prabowo’s office responded to the call from his former military peers Many other groups have made similar demands in the past but they were largely ignored by the presidential office He appears often with Prabowo in many official functions with the spotlight always on the President Gibran lives up to the Indonesian popular description of vice presidents as nothing more than a “spare tire” for the president The latest is a petition demanding his impeachment signed by more than 300 military officers who have retired from service with ranks of colonel and general they are senior officers and were influential during their active years who was dismissed from the military in 1998 for insubordination Prabowo could hardly afford to ignore their eight-point petition which includes the demand for the dismissal of Gibran on the grounds that his nomination was illegal in the first place did not meet the minimum legal age of 40 years to run for the high office bent electoral law at the last minute in 2023 to allow anyone who had held an elected office to run Gibran had served as the elected mayor of Surakarta he dollar was losing ground again on Monday as a meteoric surge in its Taiwanese counterpart spilled over elsewhere fueling speculation some Asian countries were prepared to engineer revaluations to win US trade concessions The Taiwan dollar climbed more than 3 percent to 29.618 per US dollar adding to a record 4.5 percent jump on Friday and taking it to two-year highs While Taiwan's central bank has denied the White House was pressing for a rise in some Asian currencies as part of a trade deal China's yuan duly hit its highest in almost six months at 7.1980 per dollar as investors wagered Beijing might let its currency strengthen as part of Sino-US trade talks While the Chinese Commerce Ministry has indicated Beijing was evaluating an offer from Washington to hold talks over Trump's 145 percent tariffs President Donald Trump reiterated that he believed China wanted to do a deal Trump did say he would not attempt to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell but also repeated calls for lower interest rates and called the Chair a "stiff" The Fed meets on Wednesday and is widely expected to leave rates steady following a solid March payrolls report "The labor report leaves little doubt that the FOMC will keep rates on hold this week and the bar for cutting is now even higher for June," said Michael Feroli the Fed Committee will prefer to remain patient until there is more clarity in the outlook." Markets now imply only a 37 percent chance of a Fed cut in June Goldman Sachs and Barclays both shifted their cut calls to July from June Yet it was notable the dollar had only got a limited lift from the jobs data and was struggling to keep the gains with turnover in Asia thinned by holidays in Japan and China and away from last week's low at $1.1266 while the dollar index dipped 0.2 percent to 99.717 The dollar eased 0.4 percent to 144.21 yen and away from Friday's top around 145.91 Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato walked back comments that seemed to suggest Japan might threaten to sell some of its Treasury holdings as part of trade negotiations with the White House The abrupt swings in US policy combined with pressure on the Fed's independence have shaken investor trust in the dollar which was still clearly evident in positioning Many investors are still wagering on further dollar weakness with speculative short positions rising further in the latest week though that also leaves the market vulnerable to a squeeze on any bullish news The next hurdle for the dollar will be the ISM survey of services due later on Monday with a risk a weak reading would revive worries about an economic downturn For sterling the major test this week will be a Bank of England meeting on Thursday where it is widely expected to cut rates a further 25 basis points to 4.25 percent "The reaction in UK gilts and GBP will come from the guidance and whether the door is sufficiently opened for a back-to-back cut at the June meeting and whether there is the appetite expressed in the statement to ease the bank rate to 3.50 percent by December," said Chris Weston Central banks in Norway and Sweden also meet this week and are expected to keep rates steady the Australian dollar held firm in the wake of Saturday's election which saw the Labor party's Anthony Albanese claim a historic second term as prime minister having hit a five-month high after the US jobs report boosted risk appetite globally f anyone wonders why eradicating corruption in Indonesia remains a formidable challenge the answer may lie in a culture nurtured from an early age within the education system where adults instead become the very architects of deception The latest survey by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on the education integrity assessment has unveiled concerning findings including widespread plagiarism among university lecturers in relation to journal publications and fraudulent practices by teachers to meet certification bonus requirements the survey reveals a troubling pattern of bribery with teachers and lecturers accepting money in exchange for grade manipulation and preferential treatment of students These actions may appear to be entirely indefensible and morally wrong at first glance a closer examination reveals a deeper and more complex issue: The neglect of teachers' welfare by the state This systemic issue eventually creates an environment in which unethical practices become not just an option As the cornerstone of education and the key drivers in shaping the nation's future generations, as President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized on multiple occasions teachers deserve far greater recognition and respect the teaching profession is among the most highly regarded standing on equal footing with other esteemed professions such as doctors and lawyers Teachers in the island state are generally well-compensated with the average salaries standing at US$4,000 or around Rp 50 million per month in addition to various benefits and access to professional development opportunities What makes the profession even more attractive is that teachers are considered civil servants from the moment they begin their training during which they will receive a monthly salary With job placement typically guaranteed after training teaching has become a highly competitive and highly regarded profession in Singapore The situation in Indonesia stands in stark contrast where it is common to hear stories of teachers working as contract staff for years Although the majority of civil servant teachers have seen their basic salaries doubled under certification programs some non-civil servant teachers reportedly get salaries as low as a few hundred thousand rupiah often paid in lump sums after months of delay This has made the profession less appealing hindering the attraction of qualified candidates While Singapore consistently ranks among the top-performing countries in reading according to the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Indonesia remains in the lower half of the global rankings Indonesia also lags in broader measures of governance In the 2024 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (TI-CPI) Singapore was ranked as the 3rd least corrupt country globally with a score of 84 while Indonesia ranked 99th out of 180 countries it is only fitting for the government to pause and reflect on whether its policies have genuinely addressed the fundamental issue of educators' welfare for the sake of a brighter future for Indonesia's education President Prabowo has a grand vision for Golden Indonesia 2045 and has repeatedly stated that teachers are the key to the nation’s rise The President even shed tears during the National Teachers’ Day celebration last November admitting that he has not yet done enough to improve their well-being there is certainly room to act should the President genuinely commit to fixing the problem If the government can implement sweeping austerity measures shouldn’t addressing the long-standing issue of teacher welfare be an immediate priority resident Prabowo Subianto has extended his congratulations to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his re-election following a decisive victory in the country's federal election last Saturday Prabowo and Albanese exchanged warm wishes in a jovial phone call on Sunday with the President saying that he was delighted at Albanese’s “big win.” very happy for you,” Prabowo told the PM to which the latter replied: “Thank you Albanese then asked for one wish from the President which is for Indonesia to host the PM’s first official visit “That would be a huge honor,” Prabowo said confirming that he would set up the schedule Albanese highlighted the importance of Australia and Indonesia’s bilateral relationship during the call noting that the two “have an unbreakable bond” Read also: Albanese basks in win, vows 'orderly' government resident Prabowo Subianto has conveyed his willingness to name Marsinah a labor activist who was murdered during the New Order era following suggestions from workers during the commemoration of International Labor Day on Thursday Speaking before thousands at the National Monument (Monas) complex in Central Jakarta Prabowo expressed his commitment to honoring workers including through the recognition of the historic labor figure “When I asked if they had a name in mind the workers suggested Marsinah,” the President said “As long as all labor representatives agree Marsinah was a vocal critic of labor practices under the late president Soeharto’s authoritarian regime She protested low wages and poor working conditions at her factory in Sidoarjo After a brief disappearance following a scuffle with the military the 24-year-old unionist was found murdered on May 8 discovered in a hut inside a forest in Nganjuk indicated she may have been raped and tortured before being killed Her death remains one of the country’s most high-profile unresolved human rights cases alongside the disappearance of poet Wiji Thukul in 1998 and the murder of activist Munir Said Thalib in 2004 president of the Indonesian Workers Union Association (Aspirasi) welcomed Prabowo’s pledge but emphasized the need for action beyond rhetoric ice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka went on Instagram on Sunday to congratulate Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the landslide election victory of his People's Action Party (PAP) who met Wong in November during the Singaporean Prime Minister's inaugural visit to Jakarta said that the election win was a stronger mandate for him to lead the city state into a new chapter of development "We would like to convey our best hope and prayer for you in leading Singapore into a new chapter of development and progress," Gibran wrote in the caption for the photo upload showing him and Wong chatting on their way to the November meeting Wong's PAP took all but 10 seats in the 97-seat unicameral legislature with a total of 65.57 percent of the more than 2.4 million votes cast in the wealthy island state in Saturday's polls "Singaporeans gave the PAP a strong mandate to govern," Wong told a news conference hours after the official results were announced "The results will put Singapore in a better position to face this turbulent world," he said adding they were a "clear signal of trust stability and confidence in your government" hile artificial intelligence may help in improving occupational safety and health (OSH) the tech’s adoption in Indonesia may be hindered as the country is lagging on infrastructure and training as well as the implementation of basic work safety standards The International Labor Organization (ILO) recently published a report that highlighted the potential of automation in enhancing workplace safety based on observation of the technology’s implementation in several countries automation may partially replace nearly 75 million jobs globally Among sectors reaping benefits from the technology was agriculture where drones and cameras were used to apply pesticide and detect pests and other potential contaminations by hazardous materials some countries already employed robots to assist in caring for patients a practice that started during the COVID-19 pandemic The United Nations body also highlighted the benefit of smart helmets worn by miners to detect hazardous gases and automatically supply oxygen for its wearers Read also: Prabowo pledges stronger worker protections, labor reform at May Day rally During the report launching event in Jakarta on April 24 ILO Indonesia program officer Abdul Hakim highlighted automation’s potential to improve OSH through smart monitoring in plantations that can help reduce exposure to hazardous conditions and  prevent injuries in dangerous jobs UIN News Online — UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta officially opens registration for the 2025 Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit (BIB) program offering seven Master's and Doctoral study programs through this fully funded government scholarship scheme via the official admission portal https://spmb.uinjkt.ac.id This was announced by the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs at the Rectorate Building on Friday (May 2 He explained that the Ministry of Religious Affairs through the Pusat Pembiayaan Pendidikan Agama dan Pendidikan Keagamaan (PUSPENMA) in collaboration with Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP) “UIN Jakarta is officially among the eligible host universities for this scholarship,” Prof “This program targets prospective Master's (S2) and Doctoral (S3) students at UIN Jakarta who wish to pursue advanced studies with full government funding.” Available ProgramsThe BIB scholarship covers at least seven graduate-level programs: Selection TimelineAll prospective applicants must follow the timeline and selection process as outlined below: Scholarship Registration on Ministry Website: May 26–31, 2025https://beasiswa.kemenag.go.id Letter of Acceptance (LoA) ProcessApplicants who pass the UIN Jakarta New Student Admission (PMB) selection will be issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) by their respective faculty or graduate school The official graduation decree (SK Kelulusan) must be submitted in hard copy to the Central Academic Division and the soft copy sent via email to:📧 akd@apps.uinjkt.ac.id,no later than May 23 For further information and updates, please visit https://spmb.uinjkt.ac.id or https://beasiswa.kemenag.go.id. 2023 © Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta Jakarta. Jakarta Metropolitan Police have arrested two suspects in an international cryptocurrency fraud case that caused losses totaling Rp 18.3 billion (around $1.1 million) allegedly operated an online scam involving fake crypto assets and stock sales “This was an international online fraud syndicate involving a suspect from Malaysia,” Police spokesperson Ade Ary Syam Indradi said during a press conference on Friday According to Jakarta Police Cybercrime Director Roberto GM Pasaribu the suspects ran a fictitious investment scheme using online platforms The fraudulent operation involved the creation and sale of fake digital assets “The suspects used an application to simulate fake crypto and stock transactions This is what we categorize as computer-assisted crime or online scamming,” Roberto explained Police said at least six victims were identified within the Jakarta Metropolitan jurisdiction with additional victims in East Java and Yogyakarta “The total financial loss suffered by the victims so far is Rp 18 billion,” Roberto added The criminal operation was reportedly carried out while the suspects were in Malaysia Jakarta Police are now working with the National Police’s International Relations Division (Hubinter) and Interpol to pursue further investigation and possible cross-border action UIN Online News — Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta commemorated International Labor Day as a tribute to the contributions of workers in national development on Thursday (May 1) The commemoration served as a moment of reflection on the struggle and role of laborers in Indonesia’s socio-economic dynamics International Labor Day (May Day) is observed on May 1 in many countries as a symbol of the working-class struggle The observance traces back to labor movements in the United States in the late 19th century that demanded an eight-hour workday The peak of these movements occurred on May 1 which became known as the Haymarket Affair the International Workers' Congress in Paris declared May 1 as International Labor Day in 1889 After being prohibited during the New Order era the Indonesian government officially recognized May 1 as a national holiday through Presidential Decree No 24 of 2013 to honor the contributions of workers an Urban Sociologist and Lecturer in the Islamic Community Development program at UIN Jakarta explained that laborers are individuals who work for institutions or employers without owning capital relying instead on their skills as part of the production system."Who are they anyone who works can be categorized as a laborer As long as one’s livelihood depends on an employing institution He added that within the urban social structure the majority of individuals can be classified as laborers due to their dependence on employers."If everyone became a capital owner Tantan also highlighted the challenges faced by workers in major cities like Jakarta He noted that the complexity of work and varied demands put laborers in a vulnerable position."The status of workers is indeed fragile in the context of employer-employee relations," he stated He emphasized that laborers experience tension and psychological pressure."A laborer cannot say ‘I feel safe and at peace.’ They just can’t In terms of public policy and urban planning Tantan noted that Indonesia's labor ecosystem is still far from ideal."In general the labor environment in Indonesia is not yet ideal The Faculty of Da’wah and Communication Sciences lecturer stressed the importance of state protection for workers including access to affordable healthcare and education He also reminded that the government has an obligation to ensure workers’ rights are upheld especially when companies go bankrupt."The state must ensure that when workers are laid off due to bankruptcy their rights as workers are still paid," he concluded UIN Jakarta’s observance of International Labor Day serves as a moment to reflect on workers’ contributions to development and to advocate for fairer (By Rizkiyah Gustiana N./Fauziah M./Noeni Indah S.) resident Prabowo Subianto has launched initiatives to generate major reforms of the country’s education system as he reaffirms his commitment to make education a foundation of his national development agenda The initiatives’ launch ceremony took place during the celebration of National Education Day on Friday at SDN Cimahpar 5 state elementary school in Bogor Indonesia commemorates National Education Day every May 2 the birthday of Indonesian educationalist Ki Hajar Dewantara officially called Program Hasil Terbaik Cepat (fast and best results) which he envisioned as part of the government’s effort to build a more equitable and effective education system Among the key initiatives is the renovation and upgrade of 10,440 educational facilities and school buildings this year which would cost the nation Rp 17.1 trillion (US$1.02 billion) which is expected to benefit both public and private schools aims to provide students with safe and conducive learning environments “It might take 30 years to repair all schools [but] we cannot give up,” Prabowo said “We must fix as many schools as possible Read also: KPK survey shows ‘integrity crisis’ in education sector interactive television screens to schools across the country to support digital learning and facilitate access to high-quality educational materials especially in regions lacking specialist teachers Ade Ridwan Yandwiputra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Civil groups from all walks of life commemorate May Day by staging a rally in front of the House of Representatives building in Senayan The rally was originally planned to take place in the Sudirman-Thamrin area with a long march starting from Dukuh Atas heading to the State Palace But it was relocated as President Prabowo Subianto was going to attend May Day at the National Monument (Monas) The rally was joined by the Indonesian Women's Alliance The Indonesian Media and Creative Industry Workers Union for Democracy (Sindikasi) and the Congress of the Indonesia Unions Alliance (Kasbi) They are part of the Labor Movement Together with the People (Gebrak) Protesters carry with them banners and posters to be distributed on the streets in front of the parliamentary complex gate.  The posters illustrate demands and protests from varied  perspectives One of the posters read: “May Day is not a holiday Gebrak criticized people who seek to get close to the governing powers The movement asserted that no reason is enough to justify cozying up to oppressive entities especially those who have experienced bad policies and repressive treatment from the state "The Gebrak Alliance stresses that the Indonesian Labor Movement cannot be claimed by anyone or any group whose ultimate goal is to get a piece of the ‘power’ pie,” they wrote in a statement on Thursday Indonesia under Prabowo and Gibran’s regime has yet to show any structural changes that prove beneficial toward citizen protection and welfare there are five demands brought by Gebrak in today's rally Revoke the Omnibus Law on Job Creation and enact a pro-labor Manpower Bill; Enact the Domestic Workers Protection Bill and recognize the status of informal sector workers such as online motorcycle taxi drivers and couriers; Stop national strategic projects that damage the environment and enact the Indigenous People Bill; Revoke the Military Law and reject military involvement in civilian affairs Editor’s Choice: May Day in Jakarta: Thousands of Workers Gather at Monas Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Apindo Responds to Prabowo's Outsourcing Elimination Pledge LBH Jakarta Reports Labor Day Protesters Still Detained by Police After Investigation AJI Calls for Investigation After Police Violence Against Tempo Journalist at May Day Rally How Police Repression Unfolded During Semarang May Day Rally Tempo Journalist Allegedly Assaulted by Police During May Day Rally in Semarang Chaos Erupts at Semarang May Day Rally: Police Arrest Suspected Provocateurs Jakarta May Day: Prabowo Addresses Challenges in Phasing Out Outsourcing Jakarta May Day: Prabowo Renews Call for Asset Forfeiture Bill Jakarta May Day: Prabowo Pledges Task Force to Tackle Layoffs resident Prabowo Subianto said in a speech delivered in front of thousands of workers celebrating Labor Day on Tuesday that his government is ready to take over state assets that are now under the control of private companies which naturally belong to all citizens of a nation should all be controlled by the government based on the 1945 State Constitution.  I know all of them and I will take them back for the sake of the people brothers and sisters," President Prabowo said to a cheering crowd of thousands of workers who joined the May Day parade at the National Monument (Monas) square on Thursday The President was quick to add that he would first consult judges at the Supreme Court before taking steps to take over state assets currently in the hands of private business "I will first ask judges at the Supreme Court about the legal foundation first water and all wealth contained within them should be controlled by the state [...] that's the order of the Constitution," Prabowo said quoting Article 33 of the 1945 State Constitution.  did not give details on which state asset would be the first targeted in a takeover campaign.  who ran on a nationalist platform in last year's presidential election has in the last three months rolled out policies that have significantly increased the role of the government in the country's economy Prabowo launched a sovereign wealth fund called Danantara Indonesia with a pledge to take the country's annual growth from 5 to 8 percent The funds allocated for Danantara have come from dividends contributed by state-owned enterprises and billions of dollars from government cuts under coordination from the Defense Ministry soldiers of the Indonesian Military (TNI) have moved to seize assets considered illegally occupied by palm oil companies Prabowo made another pledge to possibly give the title of national hero to some deceased labor activists who was brutally murdered by members of the military for his advocacy work "I will support the proposal to name Marsinah as our national hero," he said s Indonesia progresses toward upper-middle-income status one critical metric remains stuck in the past: Our poverty line Indonesia has relied on a threshold set by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) which calculates the minimum spending needed to meet basic calorie requirements and essential non-food needs provides consistency for statistical tracking But the question is no longer just how many calories a person consumes but whether our poverty line truly captures what it means to live a decent life BPS uses the cost of basic needs (CBN) method It estimates the minimum monthly expenditure to meet calorie needs and essential non-food goods the poverty line stood at Rp 595,242 (US$37) per capita comprising Rp 443,433 for food (74.5 percent) and Rp 151,809 (25.5 percent) for non-food items 8.57 percent of Indonesians are classified as poor edible oil and instant noodles could be deemed “non-poor,” despite lacking dietary diversity or essential nutrients While the CBN offers a consistent statistical benchmark access to healthcare and basic living standards It risks masking vulnerabilities and fails to reflect the daily hardship of millions who technically escape poverty but remain exposed to poor health limited opportunities and social exclusion The World Bank’s international poverty line of $2.15/day (in 2017 Purchasing Power Parity or PPP terms) is widely used for global comparisons Many mistakenly interpret it as reflecting local prices when it actually uses PPP which adjusts for price level differences across countries According to the World Bank’s 2024 estimates 1 percent of Indonesians live below the $2.15/day line Using a PPP conversion rate of Rp 5,400 per $1 translates to around Rp 11,600 per day When applying the lower-middle-income line ($3.65/day) under the upper-middle-income line ($6.85/day) 50.1 percent of Indonesians fall below the threshold This wide variation highlights how much poverty estimates depend on the standard used the global PPP basket is designed to reflect minimum living standards across countries But what counts as “basic” in Jakarta may differ significantly from Kampala or Kathmandu A staple food in one country may be a luxury in another This raises an important point: While international lines are useful for comparison they can be misleading if used as the basis for local poverty assessments needs a standard that reflects its realities There is growing recognition that poverty lines should reflect not just survival several scholars argue that our poverty measurement must evolve accordingly Arief Anshory Yusuf (2024) points out that Indonesia’s official poverty threshold remains comparable to that of low-income countries despite our classification as upper-middle income This signals a disconnect between our economic achievements and how we measure hardship. He suggests raising the threshold to align with the actual cost of living and social expectations Kristi Mahrt (2024) from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) offers a compelling alternative: A nutrition-sensitive poverty line Drawing from the Guidelines for Balanced Nutrition (Minister of Health Regulation No she proposes a line that ensures adequate intake across all major food groups This approach would raise the per capita daily poverty threshold from Rp 20,000 to about Rp 30,000–32,000 The cost increase reflects the reality that animal-source foods are twice as expensive and fruits can cost up to nine times more than basic staples Yet it also offers a more accurate picture of what it takes to avoid stunting all of which are persistent problems in Indonesia Some may argue that raising the poverty line would simply inflate poverty figures The goal of poverty measurement is not to produce flattering statistics but to reflect reality A higher line does not create more impoverished people rather it acknowledges the depth of hardship that current metrics overlook Updating the poverty line does not require discarding the existing CBN method It can still be used for continuity and historical comparison it should be complemented by more comprehensive measures that factor in nutrition Just as we track both gross domestic product (GDP) and gross national income (GNI) we can track calorie-based and nutrition-sensitive poverty rates in parallel updating our poverty line is not just a technical issue but a moral and policy imperative our measurement tools must reflect the real cost of living Indonesia has made significant progress in reducing poverty as well as to meet our goals for human development we must align our definitions and data with the daily realities Indonesians face Only then can we claim to be building a society where everyone has a chance not just to survive The writer is an assistant professor at the School of Economics and Business Gadjah Mada University and the leader of the Equitable Transformation for Alleviating Poverty and Inequality Working Group (EǪUITAS) usinesses are wary that President Prabowo Subianto’s plan to form a special task force on layoffs could lead to the criminalization of employers rather than preventing mass job cuts The Indonesian Textile Association (API) insists that the task force meant to resolve labor disputes and reduce terminations must not stray from its preventive mission “It’s a worrying idea for any labor-intensive industry player,” API executive director Danang Girindrawardana said on Thursday “If it turns into a tool for criminalizing employers it will scare businesses away from operating or expanding.” The task force could risk veering off from its original purpose as a conflict resolution tool and instead become a vehicle for financial audits that might punish businesses rather than assist them Rather than duplicating existing labor frameworks which were already governed by tripartite consultations involving the government he said the task force should complement what was in place recent report from rights group Amnesty International has noted declining press freedom and the rise of armed oppression by law enforcement in Indonesia amid a global increase in authoritarianism According to Amnesty International secretary-general Agnès Callamard the “creeping spread” of authoritarian practices is often marked by an abandonment of the rule of law “We must resist and fight back the authoritarian government and demand justice protection as it is never more important to demand international justice,” she said via videoconference on Tuesday during a discussion of the report in Jakarta Amnesty’s The State of the World’s Human Rights annual report covered several key themes related to human rights violations: violations of freedom of expression misuse of technology to violate personal rights discrimination based on ethnicity and religion and neglect of human rights in economic projects The report spotlighted that most of these had been found in Indonesia where Amnesty had recorded at least 56 homicides It also found that most of these incidents were allegedly committed by members of the National Police or the Indonesian Military (TNI) “When it’s done by individuals but repeated everywhere leading to impunity,” said Usman Hamid executive director of Amnesty International Indonesia Read also: Activists, Komnas HAM decry alleged torture of Papuan man © 2016 - 2025 PT. 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Then he continued by bus to the Blok M Bus Stop heading to Ragunan and got off at South Jakarta Mayor's Office Bus Stop. "I see all the bus stops and Transjakarta full of Jakarta civil servant uniformed staff," he explained. His trip using public transportation for almost 30 minutes is seen as a way to cultivate positive habits for civil servants. Besides reducing traffic congestion and air pollution, taking public transport can also improve physical health. He reminded civil servants not to circumvent this policy by using personal vehicles parked near the office. "I believe they might still be looking for the most convenient transportation route. Despite it seems troublesome at first, if it is done routinely every Wednesday, I think it would also be enjoyable because of the interaction with other public transport users," he stated. OverviewOne of the world’s greatest megalopolises, Jakarta is a dynamic and vibrant city. 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