Stories from Jakarta · Indonesia

Construction of a flyover at Jalan Letjen Sutoyo in Jakarta is currently in progress to mitigate risks associated with railway crossings. The project, which began in late 2025, is expected to be completed within this year.

The Indonesian financial services sector grew by 7.92 percent, marking its highest growth rate since 2021. Kredit Pintar reported loan disbursements totaling Rp 9.5 trillion as the sector continues to expand.

Director Raditya Endra Budiman stated that all animals undergo strict selection and health inspection procedures. The agency is also optimizing slaughterhouse infrastructure in Cakung to meet community needs, according to the source.

The Indonesian Rupiah has fallen between 3.10% and 1% against the US Dollar, testing new record lows. Emerging market currencies are weakening due to a strong US Dollar and surging Brent crude prices. This follows the economic recovery period from the 2025 graph scandal.

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

Indonesian environmentalist Farweza Fahan and her charity, The Haka Foundation, have been awarded the Whitley Gold Award. The award recognizes their work in rainforest conservation.

The Indonesian financial services sector grew by 7.92 percent, marking its highest growth rate since 2021. The OJK reported that this growth contributed significantly to the national economy. The lender Kredit Pintar reported loan disbursements of 9.5 trillion rupiah.

Nickel mining operations in Indonesia are producing thick smog that impacts public health and the environment. Observers reported that the smog density is comparable to a forest fire. The mining process for nickel, used in stainless steel and batteries, is cited as a primary cause of the air quality issues. Reporters on the ground noted that the smog is thick enough to resemble forest fire conditions. Residents and reporters are wearing masks to cope with the air quality. Thick smog from mining activities has made breathing difficult for residents, necessitating the use of masks.

The financial services sector in Indonesia recorded a growth rate of 7.92 percent. The sector has reached its highest performance levels since 2021. OJK Purwokerto is intensifying financial education efforts during Ramadan to support rising financial services in the Banyumas Raya region.

The 2004 poisoning death of activist Munir Said Talib remains a symbol of attacks against justice and activism in Indonesia. Munir was the founder of KontraS, an organization that current activist Andri Yunus is part of.