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Between Courtrooms and Transformation: Bank Jakarta’s Quiet Reinvention in the Heart of Indonesia’s Financial Capital

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM– Under Jakarta’s restless skyline—where the city never truly sleeps—one name is steadily reshaping its identity: Bank Jakarta. More than a simple rebranding from its former identity as Bank DKI, it represents a gradual but determined effort to step out of the shadow of the past and into a more competitive, transparent, and digitally […]

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Jakarta Remains Indonesia’s Capital, Governor Says After Court Ruling

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM– Pramono Anung has reaffirmed that Jakarta will continue to serve as Indonesia’s capital city until the central government officially issues a presidential decree to relocate the nation’s capital to Nusantara. Speaking at Jakarta City Hall on Wednesday, Pramono welcomed a recent ruling by Indonesia’s Constitutional Court, which confirmed that Jakarta still legally holds […]

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Jakarta Now Guarded by Two Three-Star Generals as Prabowo Tightens Security Grip on Capital

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM— Indonesian National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo confirmed that the promotion of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police chief to a three-star general was carried out under direct instructions from President Prabowo Subianto. The move officially makes Jakarta the only region in Indonesia protected by both a three-star police general and a three-star military commander […]

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Jakarta Draws Global Attention at Riyadh Forum on Future Cities

RIYADH, JAKTIMES.COM — Jakarta has emerged as an unexpected point of reference in global discussions on urban transformation, with the Indonesian capital highlighted during the Riyadh Competitiveness Forum (RCF) as an example of integrated public transportation development and city modernization. The acknowledgment was shared by Anies Baswedan following his participation in the forum held in […]

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From Istiqlal Mosque, 267 Merah Putih Cooperatives Agree to Establish FORKOM KKMP DKI Jakarta

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The spirit of grassroots economic revival echoed from the courtyard of Istiqlal Mosque on Saturday (April 11, 2026). A total of 267 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives (KKMP) from across the capital officially declared the formation of the Communication Forum of Merah Putih Village Cooperatives (FORKOM KKMP) DKI Jakarta in a momentum later dubbed […]

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Pramono Assures Jakarta’s Fuel Supply Is Secure Amid Middle East Tensions

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has assured the public that fuel supplies in the capital remain safe and sufficient despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Jakarta provincial government guarantees that fuel distribution across the city remains stable, so residents have no reason to worry. Pramono made the statement in response […]

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Israel & U.S. Strike Iran, Iran Retaliates Against Gulf States — What Should Our Response Be?

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM– Tensions in the Middle East are escalating once again. Strikes carried out by Israel alongside the United States against Iranian territory have triggered a strong response from Tehran. The situation has grown increasingly tense after Iran reportedly launched retaliatory attacks that affected parts of the Gulf region. The Chairman of Wahdah Islamiyah, Ustadz […]

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Financial Resolutions 2026: Diversification Strategies to Navigate Global Uncertainty

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — As the world enters 2026, the global economic landscape presents a mix of optimism and caution. Amid ongoing dynamics, Indonesia continues to demonstrate resilience, with economic growth projected at around 5.0–5.4 percent, supported by strong domestic consumption and relatively controlled inflation. However, this stability is still overshadowed by various global risks. These […]

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Prabowo Sends Condolence Letter over the Passing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono delivered a condolence letter to the Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, in Jakarta on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Photo: Presidential Secretariat / Jaktimes.com. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed deep condolences over the passing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in a […]

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Sarana Jaya Promotes Betawi Culture in Hotels, from Cuisine to Ondel-ondel

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta, in collaboration with Perumda Sarana Jaya, has officially signed a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) on the Preservation of Betawi Culture on Thursday (Feb 12, 2026). The initiative is part of a broader effort to create public spaces that are not only functional but also deeply rooted in local […]

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