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Indonesia has previously opposed any suggestion of relocating Palestinians out of Gaza. But now, President Prabowo said the country is ready to take in up to 1,000 Gazans as the atrocities rage on — but with a few caveats.

Read more on Indonesia’s latest stance on the Gaza crisis below. In other news, Prabowo finally met up with Megawati, another Megawati is coming home for mom, and it looks like we could’ve avoided the whole iPhone 16 delay after all.

Cheers,

Andra

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• President Prabowo Subianto announced Indonesia's plan to evacuate up to 1,000 Gazans—focusing on the injured, traumatized, and orphans—in a first wave of humanitarian relief. Speaking ahead of a diplomatic tour to five Middle Eastern nations (UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan), Prabowo emphasized that the evacuation would proceed only with full approval from all relevant parties and would be temporary, with evacuees returning once conditions in Gaza stabilize.

• President Prabowo held a closed-door meeting with Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, which was welcomed by all parties in the government’s already bloated coalition. The 1.5-hour meeting, during which they reportedly discussed global affairs, was seen as a positive step by Prabowo’s political allies, particularly as PDI-P is a de facto opposition party to the government. Prabowo’s Gerindra party noted that Megawati’s support—as former president and head of the 2024 legislative election’s winning party—could help solidify Prabowo’s administration.

• In a case that has shocked the nation, a medical resident from Padjajaran University (Unpad), identified as PAP (31), has been arrested for allegedly raping a patient at Hasan Sadikin Hospital (RSHS) in Bandung, West Java. The anesthesiology resident, part of Unpad’s Specialist Doctor Education Program (PPDS), was detained on March 23 by West Java Police. The incident, which reportedly occurred at the hospital’s Mother and Child Health Care Center while the victim was accompanying her father, gained traction after allegations surfaced on Instagram, claiming the victim was drugged before the assault. Unpad and RSHS have condemned the act, with Unpad expelling PAP from the program and pledging full support for the police investigation. The university also affirmed its commitment to justice and victim protection, with support now being provided through the police’s Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA).

• Former President Joko Widodo’s legal team is weighing legal action over renewed accusations regarding his allegedly fake university diploma. After meeting with Jokowi in Solo, Central Java today, lawyer Yakub Hasibuan (son of Otto Hasibuan) stated that the diploma controversy—though legally resolved in Jokowi’s favor in 2023—continues to resurface despite clear confirmation from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) that Jokowi is a legitimate alumnus. Yakub emphasized that Jokowi has long chosen to stay silent, but persistent personal attacks, even post-presidency, have prompted his legal team to consider action against those spreading false claims and potentially defamatory content.

• One of seven inmates who escaped from Sorong Class II B Prison on April 1 has been recaptured by Sorong City Police. Akmal Ohorela (24) was arrested in the Kampung Baru area after officers received a tip-off. Police are working with regional forces across Southwest Papua to track the remaining six inmates down. The group had escaped by breaking through a prison wall using a spoon. One wonders if they covered up the hole with a poster of Raquel Welch, too.

• Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries—including Indonesia—until mid-June, coinciding with the end of the hajj season. The move aims to reduce overcrowding and enhance safety during hajj. Authorities say many from these countries entered on non-hajj visas and performed hajj unofficially, contributing to dangerous overcrowding and over 1,200 deaths in 2024 due to extreme heat and lack of access to basic facilities.

Business/Economy

• President Prabowo has called for a more flexible and realistic approach to Indonesia’s local content requirement policy (TKDN), which was introduced during his predecessor former President Jokowi’s reign, warning that rigid enforcement could undermine the country’s global competitiveness. Prabowo said the current TKDN rules may hurt Indonesia’s ability to compete (and delayed the arrival of the iPhone 16 by months), suggesting that incentives might be a better alternative.

• The rupiah opened at IDR 16,960 per US dollar today, marking a 0.41% drop and hitting its lowest level ever in the spot market. The decline is attributed to ongoing concerns over a trade war escalation, as China retaliates against US tariffs. While some Asian currencies showed gains—like the South Korean won and Japanese yen—others, including the Malaysian ringgit, slipped. Major global currencies also strengthened.

• The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) closed at 5,967 today, falling 28.15 points or 0.47% from the previous trading day. Investor activity reached IDR 11.91 trillion with 18.54 billion shares traded. Most sectors declined, led by basic materials (-2.49%), while infrastructure led the gainers (+0.7%). Globally, Asian markets showed mixed performance, with gains in China and Hong Kong but sharp losses in Japan and Singapore. European and US markets also largely closed in the red, reflecting broader investor caution.

• During the 2025 Lebaran holiday, Bank DKI faced an IT system disruption that affected services like ATM withdrawals and mobile banking. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung confirmed the incident caused a leak of the bank’s reserve or deposit funds—not public aid—and has been reported to police, while IT Director Amirul Wicaksono was dismissed. Pramono stressed that customer funds were unaffected, as the issue involved internal accounts at Bank BNI, and services have since been restored.

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• A black BMW sedan plunged off the unfinished end of the Krian-Gresik toll road and fell onto the road below on Saturday evening, with footage of the incident going viral. According to Gresik police, the drive was navigating the road using Google Maps, unaware the toll road was incomplete. He and a passenger, both from Surabaya, survived with injuries and were taken to Ibnu Sina Gresik Regional Hospital.

• Indonesian volleyball superstar Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi will not renew her contract with South Korea’s Red Sparks next season, choosing instead to return home to care for her ailing mother. After leading Red Sparks to a runner-up finish in the 2024/2025 Korean V-League, Megawati’s agent confirmed she had hoped to stay but prioritized family. Her next move is undecided, though possibilities include the Indonesian league or nearby ASEAN leagues like Thailand or Vietnam, which have shorter seasons. Red Sparks praised Megawati’s skill and character, expressing support for her future.