When the Sea Breaks Through the Wall: A Portrait of Jakarta’s Fragility on the Frontline of Climate Change

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM– On a scorching Thursday afternoon in Muara Baru, Penjaringan, the sound of seawater slamming against the concrete barrier felt heavier than usual—almost as if it carried a message from the future. Minutes before the Pelindo sea wall cracked and saltwater burst through, residents had sensed something was off: a sharp wind from the […]

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3 PSSI Delegates Interviewing National Team Coach Candidates Have Returned to Jakarta

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM— Three PSSI delegates assigned to interview candidates for the new Indonesia national team coach in Europe have now arrived back in Jakarta. The confirmation was delivered by PSSI Vice Chairman Zainudin Amali on Thursday afternoon (Dec 4). “I’ve been informed that they have returned to Jakarta, but I haven’t met them yet,” Amali […]

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Governor Pramono Warns of Peak Tidal Flooding in Jakarta Today

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has urged residents in the capital’s coastal areas to remain alert. Based on information from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), Jakarta is predicted to experience the peak of tidal flooding on Friday (Dec 5) at 9:00 AM WIB. Pramono said he received the data on […]

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Prabowo Meets Muslim World League Secretary-General, Discusses Global Peace and ‘Kampung Haji’

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Abdul Karim Al-Issa, at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday (Dec 4, 2025). The meeting was warm and dynamic, covering key issues concerning the Muslim world. President Prabowo was accompanied by Speaker of the People’s […]

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Indonesian Press Council Launches AI Training for Creative Media Production, Limited Seats Available

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM-As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global media landscape, the Indonesian Press Council is taking proactive steps to strengthen the digital capabilities of media professionals. In collaboration with the Indonesian Digital Association (IDA) and the Committee for Digital Platform Corporate Responsibility to Support Quality Journalism (KTP2JB), the council will host a full-day AI Training […]

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LRT Jakarta Continues to Strengthen Operations and Human Resource Competence

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — PT LRT Jakarta reported that it has served more than 1.1 million passengers throughout 2025, or an average of over 3,500 passengers per day. This number has surpassed the daily ridership target set by the Jakarta Provincial Transportation Agency. Customer satisfaction has also reached an impressive level, recording 93.85 percent as of […]

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PBNU’s Supreme Council Officially Removes Gus Yahya from Chairmanship

Yahya Cholil Staquf. Photo : PBNU. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — Internal tensions within Indonesia’s largest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), have reached a new peak as the Syuriyah (Supreme Council) of the central board officially removed Yahya Cholil Staquf, widely known as Gus Yahya, from his post as Chairman of PBNU effective early Wednesday, 26 November […]

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President Prabowo Receives Letters of Credence from 12 Ambassadors, Strengthening Indonesia’s Diplomatic Ties with Friendly Nations

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM– President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto officially received Letters of Credence from 12 Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of friendly nations at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Friday (November 7, 2025). The ceremony marked an important step in enhancing diplomatic relations and expanding strategic cooperation between Indonesia and its international partners. With […]

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Jakarta Welcomes the World: A New Stage for Artistic Gymnastics Glory

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — In just a few hours, Indonesia will make history. For the first time ever, the country will host the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, a global sporting spectacle set to unfold in Jakarta from October 19 to 25. It’s a moment that places Jakarta alongside Tokyo, Beijing, and Doha — the only […]

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Jakarta’s Sky Contaminated with Microplastics, City Strengthens Waste Control Efforts

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM — The rain falling over Jakarta no longer brings only freshness. Hidden within its droplets are microscopic plastic particles — a silent threat to the health of the city’s residents and its environment. This alarming finding comes from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), which recently discovered microplastics in Jakarta’s rainwater. These […]

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