Stories from Jakarta · Indonesia

Indonesia is planning to remove import duties on certain plastic products and liquid-fired petroleum used by the petrochemical industry. Currently, the country applies import duties ranging from 5% to 15% on plastic products and 5% on liquid-fired petroleum. The move comes as producers face shortages of NAFTA. These measures aim to address cost pressures faced by producers. The Middle East conflict is disrupting 60% to 70% of Indonesia's naphtha imports from the Middle East. Naphtha is a flammable liquid hydrocarbon produced during crude oil refining. The disruption is impacting the availability of this essential material in Indonesia. The disruption is linked to ongoing regional instability. The conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are causing fuel market instability and issues at gas stations in Poland.

Recovery of the railway track and signaling system following a train incident is expected to be completed between 16:00 and 17:00 local time. The KRL train stopped on the track after being struck from behind. Authorities are conducting an evaluation of the incident to improve future safety. Passengers are advised to remain patient while the system is being restored.

Jakarta achieved a performance score of 3.6762 in a national evaluation, according to Deputy Governor Rano Karno. Karno stated on Monday, April 27, that the achievement resulted from the collective work of all regional apparatus organizations within the Jakarta provincial government. He noted that performance consistency is key to maintaining such results. The announcement was made in Jakarta.

Fourteen people died following a collision between two tanks outside Jakarta. The death toll from the train collision near Bekasi Timur, 25 kilometers east of Jakarta, has reached 14 with dozens of injuries reported. Defense lawyers for the four defendants have been granted additional preparation time. The incident is described as a major development. A major enterprise is involved in the investigation 25 kilometers east of Jakarta. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. The state-owned railway company announced the updated figure following the accident that occurred on Monday night. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the collision. Two trains collided 25 km from Jakarta, Indonesia, resulting in at least 7 deaths and over 80 injuries. A long-distance train collided with the final carriage of another train, which was a carriage reserved for women.

Indonesia is implementing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Authorities in Indonesia reported that the death toll from a train crash near Jakarta has reached 14 people. The exact number of casualties has not been specified in this report. Witnesses stated that the environment became dark and the air became suffocating immediately following the impact. Public transport in Indonesia is characterized by aging infrastructure and poor maintenance, which contributes to the frequency of such accidents. The incident occurred on Monday, according to reports. A 21-year-old man named Azadar Kay is also on trial in an unrelated case involving an Islamic State cell. Rescue teams completed the evacuation of passengers from a severely damaged female-only carriage. President Prabowo Subianto visited the hospital where the passengers were being treated. Ministry officials are also attending the scene.

Gunmen targeted a gathering of young people on a football pitch outside Jakarta. The attack killed at least seven people and injured more than 80 others. The incident occurred near the city, according to reports. Armed men targeted young people at a gathering on a football pitch, killing at least 29 people in Adewama state, according to reports. Note: The transcript links the football pitch targeting to the Nigeria report. Authorities have characterized the attack as being linked to the country's most wanted criminal. Search and rescue operations are continuing at the East Bacassi station to evacuate survivors and recover bodies. The event was organized to promote development, according to the report. Seteo Agung provided coverage of the activity.

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

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

Economic circulation in Jakarta during the 2026 Lunar New Year reached 9 trillion rupiah.