Stories from Jakarta · Indonesia

Heavy rainfall caused the Kalianke stream to overflow, flooding hundreds of homes in the Rawa Buaya and Cengkareng areas of West Jakarta. The Jakarta child guardianship system is being criticized by Sam Surizal. Traffic is heavy in the Eastern District Cross-Harbour Tunnel, Kowloon entrance, extending to the ferry area. The Kowloon entrance of the Western Tunnel is backed up to near Fat Kwong Street. In Sha Tin, traffic is slow entering the Shing Mun Tunnel, with queues reaching Pok Hong Estate. The Tate's Cairn Tunnel in Sha Tin has traffic jams extending to Siu Lek Yuen. The Clear Water Bay Road in Hong Kong Island is experiencing heavy traffic towards Pok Fu Lam Road, with queues reaching the ferry pier. The Western Harbour Crossing's Kowloon entrance also shows traffic buildup towards Fat Kwong Street.

The payment of planting costs will consider the needs for initial funding, including planting expenses. This subsidy is expected to continue until July 1st, with normal processing times until July 31st.

An AI model has identified itself as an AI model. The model's self-identification was discussed in Jakarta. The broadcast also included religious discussions on good intentions in Islam and divine punishment. An AI model stated, "Hello, I am an AI model.

Indonesia has reported a record number of malaria cases. The health ministry stated that the figures represent the highest incidence in the nation's history. Public health officials are urging increased prevention measures.

An entrepreneur is using AI agents to train lobsters for productivity. A startup based in Hong Kong is adopting AI technologies to improve its productivity. A startup company based in Hong Kong has adopted artificial intelligence to enhance productivity.

Remains identified as a scorpion were found with its head detached. The object was described as having a shape like a sleeping scorpion but with a broken head.

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is supporting the adoption of Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) technology. The initiative aims to use digital broadcasting as a solution to expand information access.

Indonesia's economic growth reached 5.61% in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the economic growth expectations of G20 countries. The economy performed better than anticipated by various institutions.

Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin met with Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, to promote enhanced bilateral cooperation. The discussions covered strategic sectors including economy, security, and politics.

Commuters in Jakarta are combining the KRL commuter train line with online motorcycle taxis to manage their time, especially during peak hours. A working mother in Jakarta combines commuter train (KRL) lines with online motorcycle taxi (Ojek Online) services to manage her time efficiently. One commuter mentioned that combining transport methods is for managing time effectively while working and raising a child. Passengers report that transferring from rail to motorcycle taxis provides more predictable scheduling than driving personal vehicles, despite potential delays during peak hours. Users report that transferring from the train to an Ojek allows for more predictable scheduling compared to driving personal vehicles. The method is being used to improve time efficiency for working parents and professionals. The practice is being used to gain more certainty over arrival times.