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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.

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Directorate suspended mobile driver's license (SIM) services on Friday, May 1, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Yakun Resmi of the RTMC Polda Metro stated that officers will work in two shifts starting at 8:00 AM.

The Confederation of Congress of the Indonesian Labor Union Alliance (Kasbi) stated that May Day serves as a moment to reflect on welfare uncertainty for workers. Kasbi Chairman Sunarno highlighted that online transportation workers remain particularly threatened.

President Prabowo Subianto announced the formation of a layoff task force during the May Day Fiesta at Monas in Jakarta. KSP President Said Iqbal stated the task force aims to mitigate economic impacts caused by current global uncertainty. The initiative was presented as a gift to workers during the May Day celebrations. President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the Minister of Manpower and the Minister of Law to immediately finalize the draft labor law. The President aims for the completion of this legislation by 2026. The directive was issued as Indonesia observes Labor Day. Rising prices for various products are contributing to economic unrest in the country. While fuel remains subsidized, the cost of numerous other goods continues to increase. This move follows social unrest seen in previous years.

Economic turnover in Jakarta during the 2026 Lunar New Year reached 9 trillion Indonesian Rupiah.

The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported that the financial services sector grew by 7.92 percent. OJK Purwokerto is conducting financial education initiatives during Ramadan to increase financial literacy in the Banyumas Raya region. The sector has reached its highest performance level since 2021.