IN FRAME

Framed pictures of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as the President and Vice President are already being offered to the public in Pasar Baru market, Central Jakarta. The framed portraits are suitable for hanging in schools and offices. 

Members of the Coalition of Musicians for Gaza staged a demonstration in front of the US Embassy, ​​Jakarta, Friday (19/4). Themed "Stop Palestinian Genocide", it appeals for an immediate ceasefire and independence for Palestine. In addition, it serves as a platform for young people to express their support for Palestine.

Staff at PT Valuta Artha Mas money changer are serving customers who wish to exchange their money at one of its outlets in Jakarta (17/4). In the last few days, Rupiah has depreciated to Rp16,250 per US dollar following the trend of stronger dollar during the Eid holiday.

Persija Jakarta played Persis Solo in the League 1 match at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Wednesday (17/4) evening.

A Rolls Royce Ghost and a Mini Cooper were seen parked outside the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) headquarters in South Jakarta. Investigators from Kejagung's Special Crimes Directorate (Jampidsus) confiscated the two luxury cars from the residence of Harvey Moeis, who is alleged to be involved in a mega corruption case implicating state-run tin mining company PT Timah between 2015-2022. The confiscation was confirmed by the director of investigation Kuntadi. He said it was as part of the evidence gathering efforts.

Jakarta Provincial Government civil servants (ASN) went back to work at the City Hall but some are allowed to work from home on April 16-17. The WFH policy was based on Circular Letter (SE) 1/2024 issued by the Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Ministry (PAN-RB). 

Residents fired Kuluwung (carbide cannons) in the village of Jagaita in Jonggol, Bogor regency, West Java (14/4). This folk festival, which is held every year after Eid, serves to strengthen the friendship among villages bordered by the Cipamingkis River as well as to preserve authentic Sundanese culture and entertainment.

A large group of visitors throng Lagoon Beach at Ancol Dreamland Park, North Jakarta, Thursday (11/4). The management of the theme park, PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol, estimates that around 80,000 visitors have visited during the extended Eid holidays this time round.

Muslims perform Eid al-Fitr prayers 1445 H in the Sunda Kelapa Harbor courtyard, Jakarta, Wednesday (10/4).

Motorbike riders pass through Java northern coastal highway in Subang, West Java, Monday (8/4). The route has seen exponential growth of traffic volume as exodus travellers are making trips back to their hometown in Central Java and East Java.

Exodus travellers are stuck in long traffic jams to Merak Harbor, Banten, Sunday (8/4).