KUALA 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 […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Accelerating green building certification for all government offices under the Jakarta Provincial Government is a strategic step to push the capital’s global city ranking from 74th into the top 50, according to Jakarta DPRD Commission A member Manuara Siahaan. He stressed that the certification is more than just a symbol of a […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The rapid growth of digital payment systems is giving a significant boost to Jakarta’s economic performance, particularly in household consumption. “The velocity of non-cash payments in Jakarta has reached 1.25,” said Yosamartha, Deputy Head of Bank Indonesia’s Jakarta Representative Office, on Monday (Aug 11). “This reflects the massive adoption of digital channels […]
Continue ReadingAnas Al-Sharif (28). GAZA, JAKTIMES.COM – Tragedy struck Gaza on Sunday night (Aug 10, 2025), as two Al Jazeera journalists — Anas Al-Sharif (28) and Mohammed Quraiqa — were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a press tent in front of Al-Shifa Hospital. Anas, widely regarded as one of Gaza’s bravest reporters, was known for his […]
Continue ReadingBOGOR, JAKTIMES.COM– President Prabowo Subianto led a limited cabinet meeting from his residence in Hambalang, Bogor, over the weekend. Although not physically present at the Palace, Prabowo remained vigilant in monitoring a crucial issue: forest and land fires (karhutla) that threaten during the dry season. The meeting was held virtually with ministers of the Red […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM– The Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub DKI Jakarta) is currently developing an electronic parking system based on a mobile app called JakParkir as part of efforts to better manage parking in the capital. “This app allows the public to plan their parking via smartphone.” The program is expected to improve the efficiency of parking […]
Continue ReadingThe Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD DKI) has officially passed the Regional Regulation Draft (Raperda) on the 2025 Revised Regional Budget (APBD-P) during a plenary session on Monday (August 4, 2025). Foto: Beritajakarta.id. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD DKI) has officially passed the Regional Regulation Draft (Raperda) on the […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – PT Jakarta Propertindo (Perseroda), also known as Jakpro, has officially announced a new composition of its Board of Commissioners. The reshuffle, formalized through a Resolution of Shareholders (KPPS), is part of an internal refresh aimed at strengthening corporate governance and addressing Jakarta’s future development challenges. “We believe the synergy between experience and […]
Continue ReadingStudents undergo health checkups during the second phase of the Free Health Check (CKG) program at MIN 8 Jakarta, Srengseng Sawah, South Jakarta, on Monday (August 4, 2025). Photo: ANTARA/Mario Sofia Nasution. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – A total of 232,349 students from 1,807 madrasah institutions across Jakarta are being targeted by the Free School Health Check […]
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