KPK Crackdown: KPK arrested Langkat regent Syah “Ondim” Afandin over alleged bribes tied to procurement at the education and housing agencies, adding to a growing list of regional heads targeted this year. Demographic Dividend Push: Indonesia is setting up a cross-ministerial K3P committee to align education and jobs, aiming to maximize the demographic dividend and support President Prabowo’s 8% growth target. Forced Labor Tariffs Watch: The U.S. begins forced-labor tariff hearings next week, with proposed duties of 10%–12.5% on goods from 60 partners—an issue that could ripple into Indonesia-linked supply chains. El Niño Preparedness: The agriculture ministry is tightening animal disease control—vaccination, biosecurity, and vector control—as El Niño risks intensify. Drug Eradication Cooperation: Indonesia and Russia agreed to boost cross-border drug enforcement, focusing on Bali and sharing intelligence, including on new psychoactive substances. Investor Confidence: Fitch warns Indonesia’s credit outlook could face pressure if foreign reserves fall sharply amid weaker investor confidence and FX conditions. Bali Tourism Levy: Foreign visitors must pay a one-time IDR 150,000 tourist levy via the Love Bali portal before arrival. Tech & Business: GoTo says Tokopedia layoffs reports should have limited impact on its finances, while Xiaomi ends software support for select Xiaomi/POCO/Redmi models. Sports & Culture: Indonesia’s World Cup Round of 16 schedule is set, and Batam is promoting Malay arts through the Kenduri Seni Melayu festival.