JAKARTA, MEDIAJAKARTA.COM – A magnitude (M) 4.9 earthquake jolted Jakarta and surrounding areas on Wednesday (Aug 20) evening at around 7:54 p.m. local time. The tremors, which lasted 1–4 seconds, sent many residents rushing out of their homes and high-rise buildings in panic. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported the quake’s epicenter on […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The capital’s sky roared with pride on Sunday (August 17, 2025). The thunderous sound of fighter jets and Air Force helicopters filled the air above Merdeka Palace, delivering a spectacular aerial performance during the sacred Proclamation Ceremony of Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day. Representative of the aerial demonstration team, Lt. Col. Pnb Indra […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The courtyard of Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, witnessed a new historic moment on Sunday (August 17, 2025). For the first time, President Prabowo Subianto personally led the Proclamation Ceremony of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia to commemorate the nation’s 80th Independence Day. The ceremony began with a report from the Commander […]
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JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – In the month of the 80th Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence, the digital world welcomes a new Islamic news portal. It is called Kabar Muslim (muslim.kabar.id), a media platform with the mission to provide accurate, inspiring, and relevant Islamic information for the Muslim community. Kabar Muslim is part of Kabar Group (Kabar.id), previously […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung emphasized that this year’s increase in Property Tax (PBB) in the capital is relatively small, only around 5–10 percent. He urged residents not to panic or worry. “Don’t worry about PBB, the increase in Jakarta is very small. In fact, I even reduced it yesterday. So in Jakarta, […]
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JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Five Indonesian startups have officially been selected to join the Grab Ventures Velocity (GVV) Batch 8 accelerator program. They are CASION, Jejakin, Liberty Society, Rekosistem, and Sirsak. Out of a total of 180 applicants, these five made it to the finalist list and will undergo six months of intensive mentorship. Through GVV, […]
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JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Residents of the capital can breathe a sigh of relief today. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that sunny to partly cloudy weather will blanket Jakarta’s skies throughout Friday (Aug 15). This morning, sunshine is expected to greet all areas of Jakarta, from the Thousand Islands, Central Jakarta, North Jakarta, […]
Continue ReadingAl Jazeera journalist, Anas Al-Sharif, reported on the condition of Gaza before being killed by Israel. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have once again sparked a wave of global condemnation. This time, Greenpress Indonesia has spoken out forcefully, condemning the killing of two Al Jazeera journalists, Anas Al-Sharif and Mohammed Quraiqa, who were killed […]
Continue ReadingKUALA LUMPUR, JAKTIMES.COM – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung paid an official visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday (Aug 11) to attend the signing ceremony of a Letter of Intent for a sister city partnership between the Jakarta Provincial Government and Kuala Lumpur City Hall. “Strengthening friendship as sister cities,” Pramono said, marking the moment […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – More than 20 Indonesian influencers, activists, and public figures have signed a powerful petition urging the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take urgent and decisive steps to end what they call a “war of extermination” in Gaza and open unrestricted humanitarian access. Addressed to Foreign Minister Sugiono and Deputy Foreign Minister Anis […]
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