Arnoldus Kristanus, Jakarta – The State Asset Management Agency (LMAN) has spent Rp 2.8 trillion ($178.73 million) for land acquisition related to the construction of Indonesia's future capital, Nusantara (IKN).

"In total, from mid-2023 to October 4, 2024, we have spent Rp 2.8 trillion for IKN," LMAN President Director Basuki Purwadi said on Monday.

Nabiila Azzahra, Antara, Han Revanda Putra, Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Petir Garda B, Jakarta – The Ministry of Cooperatives and Small, Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is trying to remove Temu, a marketplace owned by a Chinese company, from online application stores in Indonesia. The Temu application is available at Android and iOS application stores in the country.

Tempo.Co, Petir Garda B, Jakarta – Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (PAN-RB) Abdullah Azwar Anas said President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) had ordered state civil servants (ASN) to move to the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) by January 2025.

Jakarta – An Indonesian celebrity with a "questionable" university degree is under online scrutiny in Indonesia over his new role.

Mr Raffi Ahmad has been appointed as the deputy chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) from 2024 until 2029.

Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo addressed the shortfall in private investment for Indonesia's future capital, Nusantara (IKN), which has yet to reach the targeted Rp 100 trillion ($6.38 billion) by the end of 2024. Currently, investments have only reached Rp 58 trillion.

Jakarta – Jokowi passed a number of strategic policies at the end of his administration. Making the president-elect a hostage to fortune.

Han Revanda Putra, Petir Garda B, Jakarta – The Vice Chair of the Gerindra Party Advisory Council, Hashim Djojohadikusuma, claims the World Bank is ready to help Indonesia boost its tax ratio. Last year, Indonesia's tax ratio only reached 10.31 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, has unveiled the investment-related obstacle hindering the entry of the iPhone 16 mobile phone into the Indonesian market.

Jakarta – Judicial Commission spokesman Mukti Fajar Nur Dewata has said president-elect Prabowo Subianto supports efforts to improve the welfare of Indonesian judges.

Mukti noted that Judicial Commission member Amzulian Rifai had met with Prabowo recently.

Jakarta – Indonesia will open thousands of kitchens across the country next year as the incoming government led by president-elect Prabowo Subianto kicks off his multibillion dollar free meals program, the head of the agency running the initiative said on Tuesday.

Tory Shepherd – The $74bn Greater Sunrise gas project – which has been decades in the making – could be under way by the end of the year, the Timor-Leste president, Jose Ramos-Horta, said.

But he also said the pipeline and the accompanying processing work must go to his nation, not Darwin.

Jakarta – In the lexicon of every parent, school is deemed as a safe haven for their offspring to grow into responsible and decent human beings. No parent expects educators, who are supposed to act as guardians of their children, to set a bad example, let alone destroy their children's futures and lives.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia's outgoing leader Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said Tuesday that Indonesia's resource nationalism will extend outside of the mining sector as the country mulls banning exports of unprocessed agricultural products like coffee and cocoa.

Resource nationalism has been at the core of Jokowi's economic policies over the past years.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Members of the Indonesian Judges Solidarity (SHI) organization have appealed to the House of Representatives (DPR) for a salary increase, citing their current monthly pay of Rp 12 million ($765) as insufficient to support their families.

Duncan Graham – "Religion is being used as an instrument of power in Indonesia, manipulated by the State and big business. Politicians are continuing to use religion for their own ends and consequently risking harmony."

Daniel A Fajri, Eka Yudha, Petir Garda B, Jakarta – The Treasurer of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Olly Dondokambey, said the party chair, Megawati Soekarnoputri, already instructed its members to support the Prabowo-led government.

M. Faiz Zaki, Jakarta – The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has expressed concerns that the 2024 regional elections (Pilkada) may become a platform for transactional politics, particularly in areas rich in natural resources.

Jakarta – A wild Sumatran elephant has been found dead in the forest of Way Kambas National Park (TNWK) in East Lampung regency, Lampung.

The adult elephant was discovered at the Toto Projo Resort, Bungur Region II Section, around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Jakarta – The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) and the Central Board of the Islamic mass organisation Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) support the actions of the Indonesian people in condemning Israel's aggression against Palestine, especially in Gaza. One of the actions people have taken is to boycott products originating from or affiliated with Israel.

Fito Akhmad Erlangga, Jakarta – Indonesia's new capital project of Nusantara has recorded Rp 58.4 trillion ($3.7 billion) worth of private investments so far.

Rino Fajar Setiawan, Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – Thousands of judges across Indonesia began a week-long strike on Monday, demanding higher wages. They argue that their salaries have remained stagnant for the past 12 years despite rising inflation.

Stefanno Sulaiman – President-elect Prabowo Subianto will increase the country's debt-to-GDP ratio level gradually, alongside efforts to boost tax revenues, his top adviser and brother Hashim Djojohadikusumo told a seminar on Monday.

Fito Akhmad Erlangga, Penajam Paser Utara – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asked the public not to rush to request that the capital be immediately moved from Jakarta to Nusantara in East Kalimantan. Jokowi argued the haste in relocating the capital will bring more problems in the future.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 16 July 2024, the Indonesian military shot dead Mr Tonda Wanimbo, Mr Yotenus Wonda, and Mr Dominus Wonda in the Mulia District, Puncak Jaya Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – The Jakarta Police have identified a total of nine suspects in connection with the vandalism and assault on a political discussion at the Grand Kemang Hotel in South Jakarta late last month.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 15 July 2024, Mr Herik Gombo died under suspicious circumstances during custody at the Merauke Police. Mr Gombo and his colleague had been detained following a motorcycle accident earlier that day. His family and legal representatives demand clarity and accountability from the police regarding his death inside the detention cell.

Jakarta – Wolbachia has made headlines again recently, following the health authorities' plan to step up their fight against dengue fever using mosquito eggs infected with the bacteria.

Vinnilya, Jakarta – NH Korindo Sekuritas warns that the ongoing deflation trend poses urgent concerns for the Indonesian economy, suggesting that the working class has limited disposable income for spending.

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – The South Papua Student Concern Front held a free speech forum on Monday October 7 in Jayapura city, Papua, rejecting investment and the deforestation of customary forests the Animha region of South Papua that the government want to transform into sugar cane and rice plantations.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a sting operation in South Kalimantan on Sunday, October 6, 2024, as confirmed by Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata.

Jakarta – Every member of the House of Representatives (DPR) can be entitled to Rp 70 million ($4,451) in house allowance per month as the official residential complex will be fully vacated by the end of this month, DPR Secretary-General Indra Iskandar said on Monday.

Hanin Marwah, Petir Garda B, Jakarta – Victor Gustaaf Manoppo, the Director General of Marine Space Management of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, said that 66 companies have applied for concession permits to manage sea sand.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) who reside in the official state housing complexes have been given until the end of this month to vacate their residences, DPR Secretary-General Indra Iskandar said on Monday.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – A recent climate march in Jakarta was forcibly disbanded by an unidentified group of people, which highlights the growing challenges to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Indonesia.

Ahmad Syamsudin, Jakarta – Indonesia's booming nickel industry, which is fuelled by massive Chinese investments, is marred by widespread corruption and illegal mining activities, both of which are closely linked to environmental damage, a new report launched Monday said.

Indah Handayani, Jakarta – Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves has gone down slightly to $149.9 billion as of end-September, according to the country's central bank.

Han Revanda Putra, Jakarta – Indonesia's Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) noted that batik exports in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 8.39 percent on an annual basis (yoy).

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Jakarta governor hopeful Pramono Anung has proposed job fairs as one of his key strategies to bring down unemployment rate as the ex-cabinet secretary confronted his election rivals in their first head-to-head debate on Sunday evening.

Pramono is facing Former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil and independent candidate Dharma Pongrekun.

Antara, West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara – Climate change, which triggers sea level rise, puts threats on small islands in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Indonesia, the provincial government stated.

Heru Andriyanto, Teguh Adi Prasetyo, Jakarta – Jakarta gubernatorial candidate Dharma Pongrekun sparked controversy on Sunday by claiming that the Covid-19 pandemic was part of a "covert agenda by foreign nations" aimed at undermining Indonesia's sovereignty.

Mulia Budi, Jakarta – Protesters from the Defend Palestine Indonesian People's Alliance (ARI-BP) held a defend Palestine action at the US Embassy in Central Jakarta on Sunday October 6 after holding a long-march from the nearby National Monument (Monas).

Jakarta – Gubernatorial candidate Ridwan Kamil pledged on Sunday to offer financial assistance to workers who lose their jobs, should he win the upcoming election in November.

Maria Gabrielle Putrinda, Iman Rahman Cahyadi, Jakarta – Pramono Anung announced on Sunday that he plans to introduce a flexible work environment for Jakarta government employees if elected governor in the upcoming election.

Antara, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo praised Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto's efforts to modernize Indonesia's defense systems.

Juan Ardya Guardiola, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo led the 79th anniversary celebration of the Indonesian Military (TNI) at Silang Monas in Central Jakarta on Saturday, featuring a military parade and performances by popular Indonesian musicians.

Antara, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo instructed the Indonesian Military (TNI) to uphold national security and remain neutral ahead of two significant events: the inauguration of President-elect Prabowo Subianto on Oct. 20 and the 2024 regional elections on Nov. 27.

Wayne Palmer – Indonesia's ambitious nickel downstreaming program has sparked considerable interest due to its economic significance and strategic implications. But despite its touted benefits, the program overlooks critical aspects of occupational safety and health.

Antara, Jakarta – The Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) is considering revising its vehicle sales target for 2024 due to a decline in consumer purchasing power. The initial target of 1.1 million vehicle sales for the year now appears increasingly difficult to achieve.

Vinnilya, Jakarta – The number of companies going public through initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024 has dropped sharply compared to last year, with just 34 IPOs by the end of September, less than half of the 79 in 2023. The total capital raised also plummeted to just Rp 5.15 trillion ($330.94 million), compared to Rp 54 trillion in 2023.

Hendro Dahlan Situmorang, Jakarta – Indikator Politik Indonesia recorded that 83.4 percent of the public is confident that President-elect Prabowo Subianto will lead Indonesia toward a better future during his five-year term