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Recent policy shifts in Indonesia have stirred significant public discourse, particularly regarding the distribution of the 3kg LPG (elpiji) cylinders. At the center of this discussion is Bahlil Lahadalia, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), who has been actively managing the implementation of these changes aimed at ensuring subsidies reach the intended recipients effectively. Background on LPG Distribution Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Indonesia, especially the 3kg cylinders, has long been subsidized to support lower-income households. However, issues like price manipulation and distribution inefficiencies have prompted a policy overhaul. The New Policy Centralized Distribution: Initially, from February 1, 2025, the sale of 3kg LPG was restricted to official Pertamina outlets to curb price gouging and ensure that the subsidies, amounting to IDR 87 trillion annually, are more targeted. Public Backlash and Adjustment: This move led to public outcry due to long queues...

In the face of global economic volatility, Indonesia has been proactive in establishing mechanisms to safeguard and stimulate its economy. One of the pivotal strategies involves the creation of Danantara, a superholding for state-owned enterprises (BUMN), which is anticipated to play a significant role in navigating through the complexities of global economic uncertainty. This article delves into the latest developments surrounding Danantara and how the Indonesian government is responding to global economic challenges. What is Danantara? Danantara is envisioned as Indonesia's answer to economic resilience, aiming to manage assets valued at IDR 9.4 trillion to propel the national economy towards an 8% growth rate .  However, the launch of Danantara has faced delays, sparking speculation about operational challenges or strategic reevaluations. Despite these setbacks, the establishment of Danantara is seen by many as a critical step towards consolidating state assets, encouraging effi...

The financial world was abuzz on February 1, 2025, when social media platforms lit up with posts claiming a dramatic plunge in the USD-IDR (US Dollar to Indonesian Rupiah) exchange rate.  Reports suggested an unprecedented drop to around 8,000 IDR per USD, causing widespread confusion and concern among investors and the general public. However, let's delve into the facts behind this viral phenomenon and separate reality from the social media storm. The Viral Misinformation: Social media, particularly X, was flooded with posts about the USD-IDR rate plummeting to levels not seen in recent history. Users expressed shock and advised caution, with some even questioning the reliability of major data providers like Google for displaying what appeared to be incorrect rates.  The rapid spread of this information led to a knee-jerk reaction among those managing finances or considering investments in Indonesia. The Actual Exchange Rate: Contrary to the social media frenzy, official fi...

Several countries are moving towards regulating AI to ensure its use is consistent with human rights, democracy, and the law. However, current agreements only set restrictions for public entities, and the activities of private companies related to national security and critical infrastructure sectors are not covered.

These attacks target suppliers to indirectly compromise their customers. The video mentions a recent discovery of a network of thousands of GitHub accounts distributing malware disguised as legitimate code.

KPK Deputy Chairman Alexander Marwata stated that the leaders of the anti-corruption agency have instructed the Director of Gratification Reporting and the Director of Reporting and Receipt of State Officials' Wealth Reports (LHKPN) to request clarification from Kaesang.

The BlackByte ransomware gang is using a newly discovered vulnerability to launch a new wave of attacks.  This vulnerability allows them to take control of systems without authentication and use VPNs to evade security monitoring systems.  Researchers are urging organizations to patch their systems and implement multi-factor authentication for all remote and cloud connections.

A Chinese cyber espionage group called Vol Typhoon is using a new zero-day exploit to break into the infrastructure of US ISPs and managed service providers. Their target is Versa Director, a type of server used to manage large-scale networks.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France for allegedly allowing cybercrime activity to take place on his encrypted messaging app.  He was released on $5 million bail but is not allowed to leave France while the investigation is ongoing.

The US State Department is offering a $2.5 million reward for information about a Belarusian cybercriminal named Valid Madaria.  Madaria is accused of distributing malware, including the Angr exploit kit, to millions of victims from 2013 to 2022.  He's said to have used scareware tactics to trick users into downloading the malware.

It turns out that there are still stories of high-achieving children coming from farming families.  This proves that life keeps moving and changing. There's one thing that really touched my heart - the message from this successful child: we can't choose the family we're born into.  Never give up, as long as you have the ability and put in the hard work, there will be plenty of opportunities and possibilities out there. Wishing you all the best, Johar Ma'mun .

The Konoha elite are currently at loggerheads due to a Constitutional Court ruling on candidacy requirements for regional heads.  Some elites find the decision absurd and believe it's misleading the public.  What are the key points of this decision?  * Political parties and their coalitions no longer need to meet the minimum vote threshold of 20-25%.  * The minimum age for candidacy for regional head positions has been lowered to 30. These two points are causing major controversy within the Konoha elite circles.

A hacker going by the name "US DOD" has been revealed to be a Brazilian music producer named Luen Goncalves.  US DOD is one of the most notorious leakers, having stolen and published information from various organizations including the FBI, NATO, Airbus, LinkedIn, and Crown Strike.  The leaked data includes personal details of nearly every US citizen.  Goncalves claims he didn't choose his targets based on politics but mostly targeted the US government.  Security researchers were able to unmask Goncalves' identity due to operational security mistakes he made, such as using the same email to register both his personal account and the account he used for US DOD activities.  Goncalves has admitted his identity and says he will cooperate with authorities.

Vim Racer is online game designed to test and improve your code navigation skills using Vim movements. Here are some key points about it:  * Goal : Put your Vim navigation skills to the test as you move through code.  * How to play : Navigate through the code to reach the target as quickly as possible.  * Benefits : Helps you learn new Vim movements and become more efficient at navigating code.  * Features :    * Different types of races with tips on how to navigate efficiently.    * Leaderboards showing the keys used by other players to achieve high scores. Vim Racer could be a great tool for anyone who wants to level up their Vim skills in a fun and interactive way

The NSA has released a free lecture from 1982 given by Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, a pioneer in computer science.  In this talk, she covers the fundamentals of technology, leadership, and overcoming challenges in the fields of computer science and math.  If you're interested, check out the lecture video below. Lecture 1 . Lecture 2 .

BMW's electric car sales are topping the charts in Europe, leaving rival Tesla in the dust. The Dacia Sandero is leading the charge for BMW.  This comes from sales data comparing 2023 to 2024.

Jessica Kumala Wongso , the convict in the Wayan Mirna Salihin death case, has been granted parole. The cyanide coffee case convict will be released on Sunday (18/8/2024).

A total of 684 inmates in Banyumas Regency, originating from Class IIA Purwokerto Penitentiary, Class IIB Purwokerto Narcotics Penitentiary and Class IIB Banyumas Detention Center received remissions for the 79th Indonesian Independence Day from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia.

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Saturday (17/8) local time. According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), quoted by Reuters, the earthquake was at a depth of 51 kilometres (32 miles). The US National Tsunami Warning Centre issued a tsunami warning following the earthquake in Russia.

The Jakarta KPU will hold a plenary meeting on August 19 to decide on the status of independent gubernatorial candidate Dharma Pongrekun . It discusses the allegations of KTP manipulation in support of his candidacy. The KPU will wait for Bawaslu’s recommendation and consider all regulations before making a decision. Dharma Pongrekun-Kun Wardana previously met the requirements to run.