IJR News

Indonesia Court Rejects Challenge to Gibran’s Education Credentials — 2dIndonesia’s Constitutional Court rejected a petition to disqualify Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, saying it could not overturn his election after he had taken office. The court noted the case provided no convincing evidence that he held a senior-high-school-equivalent diploma and said other institutions must address his eligibility.

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Indonesia Ferry Toll Rises to 71, 64 MissingWorld — Sep 27, 2026

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Asian Companies Report Sharp Short-Interest DeclinesFinance — Sep 24, 2026September short interest rose 545.2% for Pacific Alliance Bank, while it fell 90.3% for Minor International, 100% for Indonesia’s Bank Rakyat Indonesia and 99.7% for Telkom Indonesia. Trading in the reported shares was largely flat, with BRI and Telkom’s figures appearing in two near-identical reports.

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Indonesia Ends Search for Journalists Missing Near Krakatau Eruption — Sep 17, 2026Indonesia ended a 10-day search for eight people, including five journalists, missing near Anak Krakatau; Basarnas found no signs and no objects.

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Bank Indonesia Holds Rate at 5.75% Amid Rupiah Risks — Sep 21, 2026Bank Indonesia kept the BI-Rate at 5.75% for a third straight meeting to shield the rupiah from external headwinds, with inflation near its target and growth prospects intact. Reports also note leadership transitions affecting policy emphasis as investors monitor rupiah stability amid oil-price moves and higher US yields.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Haze Affects Air Quality Across Southeast AsiaEnvironment — Sep 28, 2026Parts of Metro Manila recorded very unhealthy air on Sept. 30, with authorities citing high fine-particle pollution and possible haze from fires in Indonesia, alongside local sources. Other Manila monitoring sites reported air that was unhealthy for sensitive groups or fair; officials urged vulnerable residents to limit outdoor exposure and advised masks in hazy areas.

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Multiple Magnitude-6 Earthquakes Strike Indonesia — Sep 11, 2026Indonesia experienced multiple earthquakes around the Banda Sea and Maluku in September, including a 6.2-magnitude event off Maluku at about 140–143 km deep and a deep 6.2 quake near Java at 376 km, with no damage or tsunami alerts reported. The country previously faced a devastating 7.7-magnitude quake on August 15 that killed hundreds and caused widespread damage.

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Chris Dalton Indonesia needs better early warning systems given how often these hit.

US finalizes up to 249% duties on Indian solar cells — Sep 11, 2026The United States has finalized steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells and panels from India, Indonesia and Laos, with India facing AD 123.04% and CVD 126.09% (Indonesia and Laos rates vary up to 173.7% and 153.67% respectively). The USITC will issue a final injury determination on October 14, 2026; if it finds injury, duties would be formally ordered by early November, impacting Indian exporters and potentially prompting shifts to other markets as the investigation concludes.

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Elena Vasquez Protecting local industry makes sense, but 249% duties seem extreme and could slow overall clean energy growth.

Indonesia Ferry Carrying 240 Loses Contact, Search Underway — Sep 13, 2026Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea after a 2 a.m. distress call; at least 108 rescued, six dead, about 129 missing from a 243-person manifest.

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Jared Kim Authorities should check if older vessels like this one need better tracking equipment.

Deadly Southeast Asian Ferry Disasters Spur Safety ScrutinyWorld — Sep 12, 2026Southeast Asia is reeling from deadly ferry incidents in Indonesia and a ferry fire in the Philippines, renewing scrutiny of vessel inspections, seaworthiness checks, and overall maritime safety oversight. Meanwhile, Australia’s Matilda Bay ferry-terminal plan faces safety warnings from opponents and risk assessments, and Lagos is strengthening maritime safety through a targeted ferry safety training module for engineers.

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French Rafales Launch 40-Day, 40,000-Kilometre Global Mission — Sep 11, 2026France launched Pegase 26, a 40-day global fighter-jet mission involving four Rafales and support aircraft to project military power and bolster interoperability with partners including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and India. The voyage spans Arctic, tropics, and Middle East routes with nine stopovers to demonstrate France's ability to deploy and sustain air power abroad alongside international allies.

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Dana Whitfield The focus on working with India and Japan through these flights should help build real trust for future joint operations in the region.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Nvidia Plans 2GW Australian AI Expansion — Sep 10, 2026Nvidia is expanding Australia’s AI compute capacity to as much as 2 GW by 2027 through partnerships with local cloud and data-centre providers, leveraging its DSX platform to boost domestic innovation and support power-generation projects. Across Southeast Asia, Zankore plans an initial 100 MW of NVIDIA DSX AI infrastructure in Indonesia, with a longer-term goal of up to 1 GW, while Sharon AI in Australia scales to 68,000 GPUs under DSX to deliver sovereign, gigawatt-scale AI compute for startups, research and enterprises.

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Jared Kim Scaling Sharon AI to 68,000 GPUs under DSX looks like a solid step toward keeping our data and research sovereign.

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 4,000 Deaths — Oct 1, 2026New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to oversee a renewed investigation into alleged sexual assault at Cornell, citing concerns about the local prosecutor’s handling of the case. Elsewhere, health officials warned that declining Ebola reports in Congo may reflect weak surveillance, while G7 nations agreed to release oil reserves to ease energy prices; Indonesian officials also reported two new formations near Mount Anak Krakatau after its recent eruption.

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Rescue teams search for 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes — Sep 12, 2026Crews recovered the bodies of two missing crew members from the Nghi Quan 19 tugboat that sank off Nam Du Island after severe weather on September 10, while one crew member had already been rescued. The search and recovery operations involved Coast Guard Region 4, Naval Region 5, Ship 526 and other vessels, overcoming rough seas and limited visibility.

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Indonesia airports reopen after volcano eruption leaves 340,000 strandedWorld — Sep 8, 2026

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closureWorld — Sep 8, 2026

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Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau ash clears; new eruptions being monitoredWorld — Sep 8, 2026

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Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 100 — Aug 24, 2026The August 15 magnitude-7.7 earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, has killed 100 people on the 10th day of relief efforts, with more than 1,600 injured and about 180,000 displaced as thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed. Rescue and aid continue using helicopters, trucks, and motorcycles, and the disaster is Indonesia's deadliest quake since 2022.

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WHO Declares Indonesia’s Polio Outbreak Over After Massive Vaccination Push — Nov 21, 2025Indonesia’s polio outbreak has officially ended, the World Health Organization announced Friday, marking the close of a nearly three-year effort to stop the spread of the highly contagious disease. According to The…

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4,700 troops join Indonesia-US drills as Jakarta balances China ties — Aug 31, 2026Indonesia, the United States and a broad coalition launched the annual Super Garuda Shield with about 4,700 personnel from 13 countries, aiming to deter aggression and bolster Indo-Pacific security while Indonesia maintains a neutral, free-and-active stance amid balancing ties with Washington and Beijing. Separately, the UAE and South Korea conducted Rabdan Al Sharq/3 to strengthen military readiness, joint planning, and interoperability as part of ongoing defense cooperation in the region.

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Marcus Bell Good to see UAE and South Korea deepening ties too, shows this isn't just one region's concern but a wider push for readiness.

Indonesia Announces 8,000-Troop Commitment For Trump Project In Middle East — Feb 16, 2026Indonesia says it could deploy up to 8,000 troops to Gaza to support a U.S.-led peacekeeping effort, becoming the first country to commit forces under President Donald Trump’s newly established Board of Peace. Brig…

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Indonesia Suspends Nearly 2,000 Free-Meal KitchensHealth — Sep 8, 2026Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency has temporarily suspended 1,999 free-meal kitchens for failing to register with the health ministry for mandatory hygiene and sanitation certification, as part of a tightened safety push after multiple food-poisoning incidents. With 27,022 kitchens nationwide, the program has expanded rapidly since January 2025, and investigators will determine further action on non-compliant facilities while underscoring that sanitation compliance is non-negotiable.

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Indonesia targets 14-fold aluminum growth by 2030 with coal and Chinese funding — Sep 1, 2026Indonesia is racing to expand aluminum and alumina production, leveraging coal-fired smelting and heavy Chinese investment as Middle East disruptions from the Iran war tighten global supply and boost prices. While this accelerates output toward ambitious 2030 targets, critics warn coal-powered smelting undercuts climate aims and could worsen local air pollution, fueling debates over greener energy options.

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Marcus Bell Trading one environmental crisis for an economic win rarely ends well long-term, especially when coal's doing the heavy lifting.

Indonesia Expands Cloud-Seeding as Borneo Fires Rage — Aug 18, 2026Indonesia is intensifying cloud-seeding to quell El Niño–driven wildfires in Borneo, reporting hundreds of missions since 2021 as peatlands burn and regional haze worsens. The broader region faces similar drought-linked risks, with Malaysia warning of a potentially prolonged haze and authorities stressing that while cloud-seeding is being ramped up, its effectiveness remains limited and preventative peatland restoration and enforcement are also underway.

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