#Transportation
Prabowo plans to extend high-speed rail line to Banyuwangi
President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his intention to extend Indonesia’s high-speed rail network beyond Surabaya to Banyuwangi, at the eastern tip of Java.
PLN-KAI join forces to electrify Indonesia’s railway network
State electricity company PT PLN has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting low-emission public transportation and energy efficiency in Indonesia through a partnership with state-owned railway operator, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) to electrify railway lines across the country.
Jakarta–Bandung high speed rail’s soaring debt risks becoming a “time bomb”
Indonesia’s flagship Jakarta–Bandung High-Speed Rail (KCJB) project − known as Whoosh − faces mounting financial pressure after cost overruns pushed total project debt to Rp116 trillion (US$7.2 billion), sparking concern among government and state-owned enterprise (SOE) officials.
Indonesia pushes low-emission infrastructure with EV, public transport development
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, said one of the government’s current priorities is to build low-emission connectivity infrastructure, through expansion of public transportation and acceleration on electric vehicle (EV) industry development.
Three regions, 22 investors show interest in building urban cable car systems
The Ministry of Transportation has recorded growing interest in developing urban cable car systems across the country, with three regional governments and at least 22 investors expressing their commitment to explore the projects.
President Prabowo pushes for more international airports to boost regional growth
President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his desire to expand the number of international airports across Indonesia to accelerate regional economic activity and tourism.
Thousands of “Ojol” drivers rally at Presidential Palace, seek lower commission fees
Tens of thousands of online motorcycle taxi (ojek online or ojol) drivers rallied in front of the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta on Monday, July 21, 2025, demanding the government reduce commission fees charged by app-based ride-hailing companies and enact stronger regulations to protect drivers' rights.
Three dead, two missing after KM Barcelona V caught fire in North Sulawesi
At least three people were confirmed dead and two others still missing after the KM Barcelona V, a passenger ferry, caught fire in the waters off Talisei Island, North Minahasa, North Sulawesi, on Sunday afternoon, July 20, 2025.
PT Trimitra Trans Persada launches IPO to raise up to Rp152 billion
PT Trimitra Trans Persada (B-LOG), an integrated logistics and transportation services provider, has announced plans for an initial public offering (IPO), releasing up to 563 million shares to the public.
Tugboats, barges bearing “JKW” and “Iriana” no links to Jokowi family found
A recent wave of viral videos featuring tugboats and barges allegedly transporting nickel ore has stirred controversy on social media due to their distinct names, JKW Mahakam and Dewi Iriana, which bear a striking resemblance to the names of Indonesia’s 7th President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Iriana.
Indonesia eyes urban cable car network, investors show strong interest
Minister of Transportation, Dudy Purwagandhi, reveals that the government has received offers and designs for the construction of a cable car for domestic transportation.
Budi Karya Sumadi
Budi Karya Sumadi was born in 1956 in Palembang to a husband and wife, Abdul Somad Sumadi and Kusmiati. He is the current Minister of Transport. Since childhood he has been helping his parents, at the age of 10 he helped his parents in selling candles, dry food and banana jam. He sells through two methods, namely: leaving it at the shop and selling it himself to potential buyers. His father, Abdul Somad Sumadi worked at the Regional Office of the South Sumatra Ministry of Education (1962), previously working as a teacher who was sent by Soekarno. While his mother was a kindergarten teacher who was a member of the South Sumatra DPRD in 1956-1959, his mother had also been the editor of the People's Torch published in 1962.