Stories from Jakarta · Indonesia

Thailand and Indonesia have agreed to renew their partnership focused on the creative economy sector.

Indonesia's central bank announced on April 30 that the Indonesian QRIS payment system will achieve interconnectivity with China's QR code payment system. Indonesia's payment system association chairman, Santo Solim, noted the positive development. This initiative is expected to benefit Thai and Indonesian workers and travelers between the two countries. Thailand is considered a strong economic and digital partner for Indonesia. Indonesia's payment systems are making positive progress in cross-border transactions with Thailand, according to Santo Solim, chairman of the Indonesian Payment Systems Association. The implementation is seen as a step for cross-border financial transactions. Staff working in both Thailand and Indonesia will benefit from this cross-border payment implementation. Both countries have strong economies and tourism exchange.

Approximately 5,000 tons of imported rice have arrived at the Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta. The Indonesian National Police will be involved in the process, according to the report. The arrival is intended to assist with local supply needs. The shipment is part of a larger logistics operation involving 102,000 Polri personnel. The arrival follows recent discussions regarding government fiscal policies and construction quality.

President Prabowo Subianto joined approximately 200,000 workers at a May Day event in Jakarta. Thousands of additional workers are expected to rally across 38 provinces nationwide. The protesters are calling for new labor laws and stronger protections for workers. President Prabowo Subianto pledged to build daycare centers for workers' children and accelerate the construction of at least one million homes. He made these remarks during May Day celebrations at the National Monument in Jakarta. Indonesian lawmakers also met with labor groups who were protesting outside parliament earlier today. The President stated the plans reflect the needs of the current workforce. President Prabowo Subianto attended a Labor Day commemoration in Indonesia. Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to fighting for the interests of the common people, according to reporter Penta Maidita.

Police confirmed that a fire at the Mediterrania Apartment Tower C in the Tanjung Duren area of West Jakarta did not burn any residential units. The incident occurred on Thursday in the Gerogell Petamburan area.

China Zhongye Construction has designed a custom solution for steel structures in Indonesia to withstand up to level 15 typhoons. China Yejin Construction has completed a large-scale steel production facility in Indonesia.

The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported that the financial services sector grew by 7.92 percent.

Indonesian women's doubles pair Fabriana Sutliadi and Gloria Emanuelle Vincent defeated Amali Cecil Werge with a score of 21-19 and 21-11. In the women's singles final, Papua-born player Esther Nurumi Triwardojo defeated Amali Schools with a final score of 21-13 and 21-18.

President Prabowo arrived at the Monas area at 08:35 WIB. He traveled in a Maung MV3 vehicle while greeting thousands of workers lined up at the Monument Nasional entrance. The President waved to the workers waiting at the site. President Prabowo greeted workers at the National Monument (Monas) during International Workers' Day celebrations. He was accompanied by several officials including State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, Manpower Minister Yasarli, and Environment Minister Junuhur Hidayat. The group also included Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indrawati and Deputy Speaker of the DPR Sufmi Das Ahmad Kohar. President Prabowo addressed workers via a message on the presidency website. He promised to never remain indifferent to labor causes or silent while workers struggle to live with dignity. The statement comes amid discussions regarding labor interests in Jakarta.

Indonesia has become the first Southeast Asian nation to ban users under 16 from owning social media accounts or using popular online platforms. This follows a similar ban implemented by Australia on December 10, 2000.