ANTARA News
January 2026
Indonesia's OJK weighs bank expansion, free float hike amid volatility
Indonesia's OJK reshuffles leadership after board resignations
The appointment of these interim members is effective as of January 31, 2026,
Death toll rises as SAR finds more landslide victims in Cisarua
In accordance with the direction of the Head of Basarnas, the search operation will continue, while adhering to the emergency response period set by the West Bandung District Head, until February 6, 2026,
We evacuated the first body in the body bag at 9:29 a.m. at Worksite B2, Sector B. Then, at 10:23 a.m., the team recovered a body bag from Worksite A1, and at 10:58 and 11:19 a.m., two more body bags were recovered from Worksite A2,
A total of 3,675 joint personnel were deployed in this operation, supported by 17 units of heavy equipment and 22 K9 search dogs spread across all search sectors,
Japanese firms eye investment in Indonesia's new capital IKN
Business players are exploring investment opportunities in the IKN,
It is hoped that this visit will lead to concrete investment in the future development of the IKN,
Indonesia tightens cruise ship oversight to protect coral reefs
We handle many cases of oil spills and transportation accidents, and they are covered by insurance,
Indef urges transparent, merit-based OJK appointments
From the market’s perspective, what matters most is not the name, but a transparent and merit-based selection process,
The market needs assurance that supervision, law enforcement, and investor protection continue to operate normally and independently,
UI, Zhejiang University run Asia-focused student exchange
Through campus life and shared activities, I not only learned about Indonesia but also built sincere friendships,
Indonesia's EV market jumps after 2023 incentive policy
From the end of 2023 through the end of 2025, the market increased from about 17,000 units to roughly 103,000 units,
Indonesia's creative economy emerges as new growth engine
Indonesia’s creative economy is not something that will become a growth engine. It already is one,
Indonesia targets 16,141 schools in national revitalization program
Initially, the program targeted 10,440 schools. Through self-management, the number increased to 16,141 schools,
Education Ministry inspects damaged SMPN 1 Sambong school in Blora
The SMPN 1 Sambong building is an old structure built in 1983, so several parts of the construction are starting to deteriorate and require immediate attention. This is an example of a long-standing school, I was in the second cohort here,
The collapsed roof and ceiling are very dangerous, so I’ve requested a thorough check of all classrooms,
Indonesia's lawmakers praise IDX, OJK resignations as ethical move
I think this is a positive signal to strengthen investor confidence,
Marine ecosystems key to sustainable tourism: Deputy Minister
Indonesia’s tourism now prioritizes real contributions to marine protection and local welfare, especially across 10 Priority Destinations and three Regenerative Destinations,
Since 2025, the Ministry of Environment has organized a series of marine debris clean-up initiatives, accompanied by public education and support for recycled products. This approach is expected to reduce waste-related problems from upstream to downstream,
Indonesia’s SAR continues search for 20 missing in Cisarua landslide
Based on the seventh-day evaluation, 20 victims are still reported missing, and the search will continue. The weather from morning to afternoon was very supportive for our operation, and we recovered five body bags,
The terrain and weather conditions are not yet fully ideal, but an emergency response has been declared for 14 days, and we hope all victims can be found before that period ends,
We will continue the search and rescue operation as long as there is hope of finding the victims. We ask for prayers so that the entire process runs safely and smoothly,
Initial reports stated that 113 people from 34 families were affected. However, the latest developments show that 158 residents from 35 families were reported missing. These data changes are part of the operational process in the field,
Indonesia forms Perminas to manage strategic rare earth minerals
We expect Perminas to focus on rare earth minerals. Moreover, each state-owned enterprise has its own distinct function,
UI explores strategic academic collaboration with Mexican universities
We welcome this collaboration with Mexico. UI is committed to continuing to expand collaboration to develop educational quality with international partners, enhancing global engagement to foster superior and impactful cooperation for Indonesia and the global community,
ASEAN aims to complete South China Sea CoC by 2026
We will endeavour to conclude the negotiation of an effective and substantive COC that is in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS, within 2026,
Military aids rebuilding of 8 bridges in disaster-hit North Sumatra
OJK board chair resigns as moral responsibility to support recovery
Govt deploys military to speed up school cleanup in West Sumatra
Several damaged parts of the Islamic boarding school are now ready to use. We are currently in the final stages of painting the fences and toilets,
Post-disaster public services improving: Deputy Home Minister
Generally, teaching and learning activities are running at 100 percent, with only around 3 percent still using emergency classrooms. Furthermore, electricity in West Sumatra is 100 percent connected, while in North Sumatra, one percent and one percent in Aceh are still without access,
State Secretary says reshuffles fall under president's authority
Hadi made this statement in response to the increasingly prominent rumors of a reshuffle of the Red and White Cabinet, after attending a press conference at Wisma Danantara Indonesia in Jakarta on Friday
If the President, for example, feels the need to make improvements or make changes, that is entirely up to him. Because he is the one who monitors the daily performance of all his aides in the cabinet,
We must understand that the cabinet is the president's prerogative, and President Prabowo conducts evaluations every day,
Indonesia targets 2026 groundbreaking for Huayou EV battery project
We hope to conduct the groundbreaking this year. Following the direction of President Prabowo Subianto, we can do it in the first semester,
The project will be developed in two locations. The electric vehicle battery plant will be located in West Java, while the smelter, precursor, cathode, and high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) facilities will be built in East Halmahera, North Maluku, because the mine is located in East Halmahera,
Indonesia repatriates 91 citizens rescued from Myanmar scam syndicates
The repatriation marks the fourth batch of evacuations from the Myawaddy region, following the third batch carried out on January 21–22, 2026,
Basarnas vaccinates SAR teams during deadly West Java landslide search
Given the potential risks in the field, the Health Office has stationed doctors or health workers at each search location to provide immediate assistance if needed,
Therefore, the SAR team are following the decision. There will be an evaluation of whether an extension is necessary. If all victims are found within seven days, the search can be stopped, depending on the results of the search,
We received assistance from the Ministry of Health and the Health Service to ensure the health of the joint SAR team, in the form of vitamins and vaccines during the search,