Screening results from the Free Health Check (CKG) program for the 2025-2026 period indicate that around 10 percent of 7 million children in Indonesia are experiencing mental health problems, highlighting a growing concern about youth well-being. In response, the Ministry of Health plans to expand screening coverage to reach 25 million children while accelerating efforts to address the country’s limited number of clinical psychologists.

Composite index of Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) opened substantially lower than regional peers Monday (Mar 16) morning as market participants are bracing for more pressures before seeing possible recovery in the economy. 

The closure of marketplace at bukalapak.com (BUKA) in the first quarter of 2025 led to dismissal of 594 employees or 58% of the company’s total workforce last year. This one didn’t go unnoticed. But, there are so many companies quietly dismissed employees last year.

PT Airasia Indonesia Tbk (CMPP) reported net loss of Rp1.3 trillion last year, down 15.1% from 2024. Weak air travel demand led to 0.9% decline in sales revenues, while operating expenses eased off 2.5% to cut the airline’s operating losses by 18.4% to Rp645 billion.

A few weeks ago, as I sat basking in the beauty of a public garden in a neighboring country, a question came to mind. Indonesia’s nature is no less beautiful–arguably even more so in many places–but why does it rarely feel as inviting? Yesterday, the media reported that President Prabowo is planning to form a task force to seek new funding for Indonesia’s national parks, potentially opening the door to their commercialization. And, suddenly, that small question no longer felt so small.

Shares of digital bank Jago (ARTO) ended significantly lower by 6.51% to Rp1,435 on Thursday (Mar 12)  even when it reported 114% jump in net profit to Rp276 billion last year, while total assets expanded by 28% to Rp36.5 trillion.