Beni, Jakarta – Hundreds of protesters from the Labour Movement with the People (GEBRAK) held a demonstration in front of the United States Embassy in Central Jakarta on Tuesday January 6.

They came from various backgrounds including students, workers, women's groups and civil society organisations, to express their solidarity with Venezuela.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed his desire to understand the limits of being too authoritarian in leadership. This was in response to various criticisms suggesting that he aimed to revive militarism in Indonesia.

Jaya Takaliuang Bawole, Jakarta, Authorities in Siau Tagulandang Biaro (Sitaro) Islands Regency in North Sulawesi have declared a hydrometeorological disaster emergency following flash floods on Monday that killed at least 14 people, with six others still missing.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has claimed that Indonesia achieved rice self-sufficiency by the end of 2025, reaching the milestone earlier than planned and marking what he described as a major achievement in national food security.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has confirmed that private downstream oil companies and operators of non-state fuel stations are once again allowed to import fuel, easing supply pressures that triggered shortages late last year.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has described his time as defense minister under former president Joko Widodo as an "internship," saying the experience helped prepare him for his current role as head of state.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto revealed that he is not hesitant to correct himself and reevaluate his policies, especially when facing criticism from certain circles who see him as wanting to resurrect militarism in Indonesia.

Prabowo believes that criticism and correction are something that saves him.

Jamal Abdun Nashr, Jakarta – Central Java is planning to label Muslim-friendly hotels to bolster the growth of halal tourism, supported by worship facilities, and halal food products, among others.

"The provincial government is projecting hotels to fulfill the basic requirements for the Muslim-friendly tourism," said Deputy Governor Taj Yasin on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discussed his defeat in Aceh and West Sumatra in the 2024 Presidential Election or Pilpres. Prabowo stated that he is still working for the citizens of both provinces despite not receiving the majority of votes there.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded Indonesia's export value at US$22.52 billion in November 2025. This figure decreased by 6.60 percent compared to November 2024.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto said that the people of Indonesia are the happiest nation in the world. He referred to the Global Flourishing Study survey conducted by researchers from Harvard University, Baylor University, and the global research institution Gallup.

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – With a budget nearing one-tenth of this year's state spending, President Prabowo Subianto 's flagship free nutritious meal program faces mounting pressure to justify its cost, amid criticism over food safety incidents, weak oversight and competing policy priorities.

Yogi Eka Sahputra, Jakarta – Caritas Indonesia, a Catholic humanitarian organization and the official social service arm of the Indonesian Bishops' Conference, has issued an early warning over the heightened risk of human trafficking and unsafe migration in disaster-affected areas of Sumatra, citing the growing vulnerability of communities that have lost homes, livelihoods, family m

Reza Deni, Jakarta – The presence of Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel at the corruption trial of former Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Nadiem Makarim at the Jakarta Corruption Court has drawn strong criticism from Amnesty International Indonesia.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto gave a stern warning to cabinet members during a retreat in Hambalang, Bogor, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He delivered this message during a closed session and an evaluation meeting of the Red and White Cabinet.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Best known as the home of the world's rarest great ape, the mountainous Batang Toru forest landscape on the island of Sumatra has become a test case for whether Indonesia can enforce environmental law in a region where mining, energy and plantation projects overlap with fragile ecosystems.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto claimed that Indonesia could become the fourth richest country in the world. However, he stated that for this to happen, Indonesia must be united.

According to Prabowo, this opinion is not only his own. He mentioned that world geopolitics experts share the same view, although he did not disclose their names.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia has condemned the presence of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) at the trial of former Minister of Education, Nadiem Makarim. The human rights organization deemed the presence of military personnel in the courtroom as intimidating to participants.

Ricki Putra Harahap, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto on Monday urged Indonesians to remain grateful for the country's peace and unity, saying Indonesia has managed to stay relatively stable despite a world increasingly marked by war, conflict and uncertainty.

Maudey Khalisha, Jakarta – The government has officially extended income tax relief for workers in selected labor-intensive sectors by continuing the government-borne income tax (PPh 21 DTP) scheme throughout 2026, as part of a broader economic stimulus package aimed at supporting household purchasing power.

Ahmad Baihaqi, Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Bogor – The Indonesian government is set to begin rolling out waste-to-energy projects across 34 cities and regencies grappling with severe waste emergencies, a senior presidential aide said on Tuesday.

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the projects will prioritize areas where daily waste volumes exceed 1,000 tons.

Theresia Silalahi, Ricki Putra Harahap, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto is gathering his ministers for another cabinet retreat on Tuesday that will focus on food self-sufficiency, among others, as Indonesia no longer relies on foreign rice supplies.

Joshua Walker – Commentators have warned that President Prabowo Subianto's national car program is at risk of repeating the failure of Tommy Soeharto's national car brand, Timor, in the 1990s. They are right to remind us of Tommy's Timor debacle. But when considering Indonesia's national car ambitions, we should also remember another of Soeharto's sons: Bambang Trihatmodjo.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia's coal export fell by double digits in 2025, as the government drafts the regulation to start collecting duties on overseas shipments of the black combustible sedimentary rock.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday declared the first year of Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program a major success, saying the nationwide initiative achieved a 99.99 percent success rate in its inaugural year despite missing its coverage target and facing vast logistical challenges.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesia's Minister of Law, Supratman Andi Agtas, has defended Article 188 of the country's new Criminal Code, which prohibits the dissemination of communist and Marxist-Leninist ideologies, saying these beliefs are incompatible with the nation's foundational philosophy, Pancasila.

Leonardus Jegho, Jakarta – As China's demand for coconut products keeps rising, the entry of Chinese investors into Indonesia's coconut processing industry and plantations has injected new hope for the Southeast Asian nation to optimize the use of its abundant coconut crops for higher revenue growth.

Jakarta – Indonesian prosecutors on Monday formally charged former education minister Nadiem Anwar Makarim in a corruption case linked to the procurement of Chromebook laptops that allegedly caused state losses of Rp 2.18 trillion ($119 million).

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – A member of Commission I of Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR), TB Hasanuddin, has urged the Foreign Affairs Ministry to take a firm stance against the United States' actions toward Venezuela, which he described as a violation of national sovereignty.

Jakarta – The disaster in Sumatra toward the end of last year exposed the weaknesses of President Prabowo Subianto's administration. The government appeared to fumble its response to the floods that claimed thousands of lives across several regions. When this sluggishness drew criticism, several officials responded with mere apologies and excuses.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia has urged everyone to pursue dialogue to prevent further escalation after US forces captured the now-ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's 2025 National Online Shopping Day (Harbolnas) booked transactions worth Rp 36.4 trillion ($2.17 billion), surpassing the government's initial Rp 33 trillion-Rp 34 trillion target, the Ministry of Trade said on Monday.

Ruth Dea Juwita, Jakarta – Indonesia's start-up ecosystem spent 2025 in a crisis of trust, shaken by high-profile frauds and their aftershocks that chilled investor appetite and deepened the country's private funding slump.

Nabil Ihsan, Jakarta – Indonesia has voiced concern over the United States' strike on Venezuela, warning that such action could set a dangerous precedent in international relations.

In a statement released by the Foreign Ministry on social media platform X on Monday, Jakarta said it was closely monitoring developments in Venezuela.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia saw a double-digit growth in its palm oil exports last year, as shipments continue to flood Indian markets, according to latest data shown by Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Several economists have warned that the government's decision to temporarily exempt income tax for workers earning up to Rp 10 million ($598) per month could create longer-term problems, as the incentive is not permanent.

Alfin Febrian Basundoro, Trystanto Sanjaya – The power dynamic between Indonesia and China is more complex than the one-way economic dependence that some experts assume, since China depends on Indonesian waters for ships carrying its exports and imports between the South China Sea and Indian Ocean.

Jakarta – Indonesia's trade surplus widened in November to $2.66 billion, official data showed on Monday, but was less than expectations after exports of commodities such as coal, nickel and copper dropped, while inflation in December climbed to a 20-month high.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has urged the Indonesian government to avoid a passive response to the United States military attack on Venezuela. According to Anies, the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sets a bad precedent for Global South nations, including Indonesia.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The international arm of the Indonesian oil giant Pertamina has said that its oil assets in Venezuela remained unaffected after the US launched a large-scale strike against the country and captured its leader, Nicolas Maduro.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – The Ministry of Finance will provide income tax relief for workers in labor-intensive industries throughout the 2026 fiscal year, as part of efforts to safeguard household purchasing power and maintain national economic stability.

Saturday, 3 January 2026, US imperialists carried out military aggression and 'arrested' Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. These brutal and criminal acts are unjustifiable under any international law. However, the US was able to carry them out, proving that the US is the number one imperialist and number one terrorist.

Sita Planasari, Jakarta – Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Indonesia, Dino Patti Djalal, said that the United States (US)' attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro is a sign that international law has been replaced by the law of the jungle.

Sita Planasari, Jakarta – Indonesia is urging all parties to prioritize peaceful measures amid the large-scale attack by the United States (US) on Venezuela, claiming that President Nicolas Maduro has been abducted by the US in the aggression.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reshuffled the cabinet four times throughout 2025, targeting strategic posts such as the Ministry of Finance and the Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs.

Jakarta – Nickel miner PT Vale Indonesia said on Friday it was suspending mining activities in Southeast Asia's largest economy due to delays in the approval of its annual production plan.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai has addressed the recent wave of terror targeting influencers. The intimidation is suspected to be linked to public criticism regarding the government's handling of the Sumatra disaster last November.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has officially signed the Law on the Adjustment of Criminal Sanctions. The Law Number 1 of 2026 concerning the Adjustment of Criminal Sanctions was signed and ratified by Prabowo in Jakarta on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The National Police's Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) has cracked down on an international-scale online gambling network operating in multiple regions across Indonesia, following several police reports filed between August and December 2025.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Law Number 20 of 2025 concerning the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) officially took effect on Friday, January 2, 2026. However, the government has yet to ratify any of the necessary implementing regulations.