Indodax, as one of the largest and most trusted crypto exchange platforms in Indonesia, recorded an extraordinary achievement in 2024 with a transaction volume that increased fourfold, reaching Rp133 trillion. This figure is the highest in the company’s operational history.

This increase in transactions was influenced by the high interest of the Indonesian people in crypto investment, which is also in line with a similar trend that is developing globally. According to Indodax CEO Oscar Darmawan, Indodax’s contribution to national crypto transactions were recorded at 20.5%, as reported by Antara News, where the total national crypto transactions reached Rp650.61 trillion.

Oscar also often conveys the importance of eliminating VAT on crypto transactions, with the hope that this policy can make domestic crypto exchanges more competitive compared to global exchanges. Oscar believes that this policy will not only encourage an increase in transaction volume but also have the potential to double the country’s tax revenues. In addition, the entry of more companies and institutions into the crypto market further strengthens the acceptance of this sector in the digital economy ecosystem.

The Indonesian government, through policies that provide legal certainty, plays an important role in creating stability in the crypto market. With the increasingly positive development trend of the crypto and blockchain industry, Oscar Darmawan remains optimistic that crypto will not only be a short-term investment instrument but also an integral part of the national digital transformation.

Indodax has served more than 7 million members since 2014, continuing to grow rapidly as a trusted crypto exchange in Indonesia. With safe and innovative services, Indodax is further strengthening its position as a leading platform, supporting the growth of the digital ecosystem and crypto investment in the country.

From January 31 to February 1, 2025, from 08.00 to 14.00 WIB, Farmaku Peduli Sehat offers a free health check service. Located at the Farmaku Tanjung Duren Pharmacy, this activity is open to all levels of society. However, the participant quota is limited, so it’s advisable to arrive early.

This health check service includes consultations with doctors, health checks with quantum devices, and blood sugar and blood pressure checks. Farmaku Pharmacy designed this program to demonstrate its commitment to assisting the community in maintaining their health.

The community responded positively to the previous successful Farmaku Peduli service, which took place from November 30 to December 1, 2024. Farmaku’s commitment to continue providing quality services and maintaining consumer safety and comfort remains a top priority in every activity.

Additionally, each Farmaku Pharmacy Store has an official WhatsApp account that is prepared to offer consultation services. The expert team at Farmaku is also ready to provide product recommendations that suit consumers’ health needs. With the tagline “Fast, Complete, and Close,” Farmaku Pharmacy is here as an effortless and trusted solution for people’s health needs.

NOBI has officially obtained a license as a Physical Crypto Asset Trader (PFAK) from the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (Bappebti). Having obtained the PFAK license, NOBI now possesses full authorization to adhere to the regulations outlined in Bappebti Regulation Number 13 of 2022. This is an update to Bappebti Regulation Number 8 of 2021 and is about how to organize trading in physical crypto assets on futures exchanges.

This achievement is clear evidence of NOBI’s commitment to regulatory compliance, transparency, and investor protection. According to Lawrence Samantha, CEO & Co-founder of NOBI, as quoted from NOBI’s official website, “This PFAK license shows our dedication to building trust through transparency and full compliance with regulations. We are committed to protecting investors by implementing strict Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) standards, as well as ensuring security in storing funds and crypto assets.”

Meanwhile, Dionisius Evan Grady, Co-founder of NOBI, added, “This achievement further encourages us to continue innovating and providing the best for users. NOBI is here to empower every investor with a simple, safe, and profitable crypto investment experience.”

With this new license, NOBI is ready to resume its full operations with several services, such as new user registration, which has been opened starting today. In addition, Rupiah deposits and crypto asset trading will be active again on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 13:00 WIB.

Indonesia faces a major waste problem: millions of tons of waste every year. Poor management has an impact on the environment and health. Amidst these challenges, Jangjo is here as an innovative solution to transform waste into valuable products.

One of Jangjo’s waste management approaches is using an integrated system called Jangjo Zero Waste Integrated (JOWI).

In addition, Jangjo also introduced Jangjo Element. Jangjo dedicates this unit to research and development (R&D) in waste material engineering to transform waste into products with utility value. With this approach, Jangjo hopes to accelerate the realization of more environmentally friendly and sustainable waste management solutions.

Siam Cement Group (SCG) organized Jangjo Element’s first project for the 2024 ESG Symposium, demonstrating its success. Jangjo processed 40 kg of cement sack rope waste into unique tables and totems and used other waste materials for additional components, prioritizing the principles of a sustainable circular economy.

This initiative is in line with the main objectives of the ESG Symposium 2024, which highlights three core themes: Inclusive Green Growth Initiative, Inclusive Green Business, and Inclusive Society—Growing Together. Jangjo is proud to be part of an event that highlights how collaboration between various parties and innovation can drive progress toward a more sustainable future. Jangjo expressed this sentiment in a statement on their official website.

Through projects like this, Jangjo not only provides examples of how waste can be transformed into valuable products but also shows the enormous potential of waste management into valuable products.

Farmaku officially opened its second pharmacy in Semarang on October 30, 2024, at Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No. 272, Salamanmloyo, Kec. West Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java. The opening of this new branch confirms Farmaku’s commitment to continue providing affordable and quality health services to the community.

Previously, Farmaku had opened pharmacies in Banyumanik, Semarang, and several branches in Jakarta. The first branch in Semarang, located at Jl. Tirto Agung No. 10 D, makes it easier for the public to access quality health products.

Various attractive discounts and free health check services enlivened this grand opening. Farmaku, under PT Solusi Sarana Sehat, has been serving the Indonesian people since 2017 through online services at Farmaku.com and various leading marketplaces.

Farmaku.com offers the most complete e-commerce that sells pharmaceutical, beauty, and health products. With the best service, Farmaku provides complete products, the best prices, and rapid delivery.

The modern pharmacy concept that Farmaku Pharmacy exemplifies has not been widely adopted by other pharmacies. This concept provides a more comfortable and sophisticated shopping experience. Farmaku allows consumers to buy products both online and offline and choose to take products as desired, using an integrated O2O (online-to-offline) system. Farmaku also provides consultation services with doctors through special telemedicine devices, making it easier for customers to get health services without having to go to a health facility.

The business of managing rental accommodations such as boarding houses and apartments is growing rapidly, especially with digital-based residential management that offers flexible rental periods ranging from daily to yearly. One company that focuses on digital boarding house management is ManajemenKos, which has collaborated with many boarding houses in Jakarta and is now expanding its services to Semarang.

ManajemenKos is here as a solution for boarding house managers with various benefits, such as allowing boarding house owners to enjoy passive income without having to be directly involved in property management. This service also offers full transparency through an integrated management system that can be monitored at any time, providing a sense of security and control to the owner.

In addition, ManajemenKos handles regulatory and tax aspects, reducing the risks faced by boarding house managers. This company also provides complete services, from property marketing to finding boarding house guards to maintain the safety and comfort of residents. Professionals handle property financial management, including rent and tax payments, to ensure the smooth operation of boarding houses.

Wisnu, the manager of ManajemenKos in Semarang, said, “With a strategic location, this boarding house in Semarang is quickly filled in a short time.” With these various services, ManajemenKos.com is the right choice for boarding house managers who want efficiency and security in the property business.

Hoshizora Foundation held the first “Archerity” archery class through the Sociatrip Ayobantu program, inviting Tissa Biani and the public to learn and donate for education. This class will take place in Jakarta and Yogyakarta on September 22, 2024.

This activity is part of the “Young Champions, Ready to Win!” campaign to commemorate National Sports Day. With the concept of “Learn to Donate,” Hoshizora invites the public to share in a fun way while learning archery directly with professional instructors.

“The activity is very positive because apart from exercising, we can also take part in social activities that can later be donated and provide benefits to many people,” said Tissa Biani regarding this activity.

The archery class in Jakarta took place successfully at Plaza Ar-Razzaq, Istiqlal Mosque, Central Jakarta. In addition to Tissa, Archerity Jakarta participants, from children to adults, learned archery with instructors and members of the Istiqlal Mosque Archery (Amastiq), showing support that sports can be a means of sharing for the education of Indonesian children.

Yogyakarta also hosted lively archery activities, collaborating with the UGM Archery UKM at the UGM Softball Field. The athletes from UGM Archery UKM guided the participants from warming up to practicing archery.

The CEO of the INDODAX crypto exchange platform, Oscar Darmawan, stated that he has developed the Indodax Academy, a free crypto education platform designed to improve digital and financial literacy.

“Quoted from Kompas, Oscar said, ‘This step is encouraged as an effort to support the targets of Technology Innovation in the Financial Sector (ITSK) and crypto assets by the Financial Services Authority (OJK).'”

Indodax Academy offers a variety of crypto learning materials, from the basics of crypto assets and blockchain to investment and trading strategies, which can be accessed by users of various levels of understanding, from beginners to advanced. Oscar stated that you can easily access this program through the Indodax website, YouTube, or official social media.

Oscar added, “Digital and financial literacy are key to supporting the achievement of the OJK target, which projects an increase in ITSK users to 5 million people by 2028, as stated in the OJK roadmap.”

On the other hand, OJK predicts that the transaction value of this sector will experience a rapid increase, reaching IDR 1,000 trillion in 2028—more than three times the transaction value at the beginning of 2024, which was IDR 301.75 trillion.

Oscar emphasized INDODAX’s commitment to continue developing technology and solutions according to the OJK roadmap.

“We believe that through solid collaboration and support from various parties, we can achieve significant progress in developing this sector and strengthen Indonesia’s position at the global level,” he concluded.

Waste accumulation is an issue that needs a sustainable solution, particularly in urban areas. Despite various efforts, the issue of waste piling at Waste Management Sites (TPS) remains unoptimized.

Founded in 2019, Jangjo is a startup that provides an integrated waste management solution, aiming to transform waste into valuable items. The company created the JOWI Integrated System technology, which promotes a circular economy by transforming waste into valuable products. Jangjo employs a decentralized system for waste management, preventing the process from centralizing at a single point. Waste will be weighed, sorted, and processed into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF), or BSF maggot feed.

Joe Hansen, CEO of Jangjo, explained, “We process plastic waste into RDF for cement factories or SRF that can be turned into wooden boards.” By implementing this system, Jangjo guarantees the removal of all residue, thereby preventing the build-up of waste that could potentially lead to disease.

Additionally, Jangjo has introduced “Jang to Material” as one of the steps to combat plastic waste. This step aims to change plastic waste into useful materials. On one occasion, Oscar Darmawan visited the Jangjo waste management site and witnessed the results, namely decking from plastic waste.

Oscar stated, “Plastic waste is the biggest problem in Indonesia and is the most widely used. This is Jangjo’s solution so that there will be no more mountains of garbage in Indonesia.”

Joe added, “This technology is safer because we have conducted extensive research and developed it based on the characteristics of waste in Indonesia.” Jangjo uses local labor in developing their technology, only importing certain spare parts.

Indodax collaborated with Ayobantu to distribute 18 animals to welcome the Feast of Sacrifice Eid al-Adha 1445 Hijriah on June 17, 2024. This feast is a means to deepen piety and provide benefits to those in need.

Sensitive to this concern, the crypto asset trading platform Indodax is again distributing a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program entitled Indodax for Indonesia: “Sacrificial Animal Alms for All Corners of the Country.”. In collaboration with the online donation platform Ayobantu, Indodax has become a #BrandPeduli that donates in the form of sacrificial animals to people in need.

“As a company that has been established since 2014, I feel that we have a responsibility to society to set aside our income to carry out Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),” said CEO of Indodax, Oscar Darmawan.

“As a brand that always cares about providing benefits to the wider community, INDODAX contributes to sharing animals with people in need to take advantage of the momentum of Eid al-Adha,” he added.

Oscar said that on Eid al-Adha 1445 H, INDODAX again distributed six (6) cows and twelve (12) goats/sheep to several areas with a limited amount of Feast of Sacrifice, including Jalan Pesing Poglar in West Jakarta and Kp Cineam in Tasikmalaya, the benefits of which were felt by around 950 residents.

Ayobantu CEO, Agnes Yuliavitriani, stated that Eid al-Adha is a holy moment full of happiness and provides benefits for everyone.

“We are thrilled to welcome the #BrandPeduli initiative from Indodax, which decided to celebrate Eid al-Adha by sharing kindness with the community in two areas. Hopefully what Indodax has done can inspire other companies to carry out similar movements to spread more kindness and wider benefits,” he concluded.