Stories from Indonesia

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

Rural areas in Indonesia are transforming into industrial hubs due to the rapid expansion of nickel refineries. Much of this nickel is exported to electric vehicle producing nations including China and South Korea.

The Indonesian financial services sector recorded a growth rate of 7.92 percent, marking its highest expansion since 2021. Kredit Pintar reported loan disbursements reaching 9.5 trillion Rupiah during this period.

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

The Indonesian financial services sector grew by 7.92 percent, contributing to overall economic expansion. Kredit Pintar reported loan disbursements of 9.5 trillion rupiah. The OJK noted this represents the highest growth in the sector since 2021. The expansion contributed significantly to the national economy, supported by loan disbursements from Kredit Pintar totaling Rp 9.5 trillion.

Indonesia and Thailand have agreed to renew their partnership in the creative economy sector. The agreement aims to foster circular economy practices and strengthen regional cooperation.

Approximately 35,285 pilgrims are undergoing preparations for the Hajj pilgrimage. The group includes 360 pilgrims who entered the dormitory around 6:15 WITA to begin technical processes. Activities include registration, document distribution, living cost handover, identity card distribution, Nusuk activation, and health examinations. Identity card checks, activation processes, and health examinations are being conducted in an orderly and alternating manner for Hajj pilgrims. A group is scheduled to depart on Saturday, May 2, 2016, at 4:20 WITA via Garuda Indonesia flight GIA 8106. The flight is expected to arrive at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina at 12:15 Saudi Arabia time. Pilgrims already in Medina are advised to manage their stamina and avoid overexertion ahead of the peak pilgrimage period. Pilgrims are preparing for the upcoming Hajj season.

Perum Bulog is distributing 350,000 food packages to workers in Indonesia. According to Bulog President Director Ahmad Rizal Ramadhani, each package contains 2.5 kilograms of rice, sugar, coffee, and oil.

Indonesia is reducing the amount of ride-hitting firms can take, which is fueling a supply glut. This move is described as a response to energy shocks.

Demonstrators held a May Day protest in front of the DPR-MPR building in Jakarta on Friday. The protest included anti-war symbols such as a red-colored ballistic missile replica and a statue of US President Donald Trump.