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 – 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 – 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 […]
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