Rahmat Hidayat – Public debate has intensified in Indonesia following allegations that former University of Gadjah Mada (UGM) Student Executive Board chairman Tiyo Ardianto has connections to figures associated with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), claims that the party has firmly rejected.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Several student executive boards (BEM) from various campuses have hit back at the sudden emergence of an alliance calling itself "BEM Bersatu" (BEM United). The alliance recently went public, alleging political strings behind the actions of the former chairperson of the Gadjah Mada University Student Executive Board, Tiyo Ardianto.

Adji G Rinepta, Jogja – Hundreds of students from the Yogyakarta Muhammadiyah University Alliance (UMY) held a protest action at the Zero Kilometre Point in the Central Java city of Yogyakarta this afternoon. The majority of them wore red jackets and crowded into the Zero Kilometre intersection until road access was closed off by police.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – The chairperson of the Muhammadiyah Central Leadership, Busyro Muqoddas, has proposed that the free nutritious meal program (MBG) be temporarily suspended for a thorough evaluation.

Defara Dhanya, Jakarta – The Chairperson of the Indonesia Cyber Security Forum (ICSF), Ardi Sutedja, has exposed the rampant practice of paid hackers, involving professional cyber syndicates operating strictly on commission. According to him, this phenomenon is not only a global menace but has penetrated the local political and governmental spheres.

Budiman, Lebak, Banten – Rising food prices are increasingly being felt by households across Indonesia, particularly by mothers responsible for managing family budgets and preparing daily meals.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Several student journalists from Pers Suara Mahasiswa (SUMA) at the University of Indonesia (UI) were reportedly being harassed by unidentified individuals after covering student protests on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Usman Hamid and Haeril Halim – The lenient treatment by the courts of the four soldiers involved in the March acid attack on human rights defender Andrie Yunus is a blatant whitewash that delivers neither justice nor truth for the victim.

Yerica Lai, Jakarta – From fuel price hikes to multibillion-dollar government programs, a growing list of grievances has fueled recurring protests during President Prabowo Subianto's first year and a half in office, highlighting widening public dissatisfaction with the administration's policy direction.

Antara, Jakarta – A senior official said Wednesday that the government would raise the coal production quota to exceed 600 million tons.

Indonesia had previously capped the annual production of the pitch-black combustible rock at 600 million tons, a huge drop from the previous year's output of 790 million tons.

Medan – Dozens of students from the Medan branch of the Indonesian National Student Movement (GMNI) in North Sumatra held a demonstration in front of the Medan city Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) building on Wednesday June 17.

Sepang – Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta departed for Dili early today after concluding a five-day special visit to Malaysia aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

Ramos-Horta and his delegation proceeded to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 to board a Batik Air flight scheduled to depart at 2.15 am.

Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – The Human Rights Ministry on Wednesday defended the government's free nutritious meals program, arguing that it represents a concrete effort to fulfill fundamental human rights rather than a violation of them.

Makassar – The Student Executive Council (BEM) from the Makassar State University (UNM) in South Sulawesi believes the Republic of Indonesia is currently in a state of decline due to President Prabowo Subianto's numerous policies that are not pro-people.

Antara, Jakarta – The free nutritious meals program cannot be discontinued because it constitutes a political commitment made by President Prabowo Subianto during his successful presidential campaign, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – The Women's Alliance of Indonesia will stage a demonstration in front of the State Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, June 18, 2026, with dozens of women's organizations expected to join the protest.

Silpester Kasipka, Sentani, Jubi – The Jayapura Regency Clergy Forum has been established as a platform to strengthen cooperation among church leaders from various denominations in religious ministry and community empowerment initiatives.

Iqbal Tawakal Lazuardi, Jakarta – Students from various universities across West Java staged another demonstration in front of the West Java Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) building on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

On 15 June 2026, an 18-year-old student named Yustinus Yalak reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to his right thigh (see photo on top, source: independent HRD) during an alleged military operation in Dekai Town, Yahukimo Regency.

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – A public discussion featuring senior members of President Prabowo Subianto's administration at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, ended in confrontation on Monday night, June 15.

Aida Ulim, Jayapura, Jubi – Students from Lanny Jaya Regency in Highlands Papua Province submitted a written complaint to the Papua office of Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM).

Fannesa Adisty Laksmita – One of the mandates of Indonesia's Reformasi (reform) was to reform the military by establishing civilian supremacy over a professional armed force.

Arjuna Pademme, Jayapura, Jubi – Residents of Kuyawage District in Lanny Jaya Regency, Highlands Papua Province, have declared their opposition to the presence of non-organic Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel in their area and across Papua in general.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – Chinese automakers are rapidly strengthening their presence in Indonesia's automotive market, with wholesale vehicle sales surging 72% year-on-year during the first five months of 2026, industry data showed.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka did not reach any agreement with student representatives from the University of Bung Karno (UBK) Student Executive Board (BEM) during a meeting at the Vice President's Palace on Monday, June 15, 2026, according to Vice Presidential Special Staff member Nico Harjono.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – The Coalition of Concerned Citizens for Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) staged a protest in front of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Building in Jakarta today, Monday, June 15, 2026. They urged President Prabowo Subianto to dismiss Nanik Sudaryati Deyang from her position as the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).

Indonesia – On 10 June 2026, the Jakarta Military Court II-08 delivered its verdict against four members of the Headquarters Detachment of the Strategic Intelligence Agency (Denma BAIS) of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) for their involvement in the acid attack against KontraS activist and human rights defender Mr Andrie Yunus.

Surabaya – Protesters calling themselves the Surabaya People's Challenge Alliance held a demonstration in front of the Grahadi State building in Surabaya, East Java, on Monday June 15. The action was held as a form of protest against a number of government policies that are considered detrimental to society.

Petaling Jaya – Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta described the diplomatic ties with Malaysia as exceptionally good and praised the country's ranking globally in security, freedom and democracy.

The Nobel Prize Laureate and former journalist said Malaysia has been supporting Timor-Leste since before its independence in 2002 through the peacekeeping force in 1999.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free nutritious meals program to combat stunting and malnutrition has faced intense public scrutiny since its launch early last year, owing to what many view as an overly ambitious target of reaching nearly 83 million students and pregnant women nationwide, as well as its massive budget allocation.

Jakarta – Students in Greater Bandung held a demonstration in front of the West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) building on Monday afternoon June 15. The protesters conveyed a number of demands related to current social conditions and government policies.

Roy Adriansyah, Jakarta – Three decades after businessman Eddy Tansil became synonymous with one of Indonesia's biggest corruption scandals and his dramatic prison escape shocked the nation, authorities say they are still tracing and recovering his assets.

Endang Mulyani, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has revised its import policy through Trade Minister Regulation (Permendag) No. 18 of 2026, refining procedures for surveyor reports, import approval validation, reporting obligations, and the resolution of import bottlenecks.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Personnel from the Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police intercepted the Bung Karno University Student Executive Board (BEM UBK) who were planning to hold a protest in the Tugu Tani area, Central Jakarta.

Makassar – Students from the Alauddin Makassar State Islamic University (UIN) in South Sulawesi have demonstrated demanding that the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka carry out restructuring for cabinet efficiency and cut unproductive bureaucratic spending items in order to save the posture of the state budget (APBN) for the benef

Yogyakarta – A discussion held at the University of Yogyakarta (UGM) Joglo Innovation and Creative Hub (GIK) in the Central Java city of Yogyakarta featuring several state officials, ended in chaos after it was besieged by hundreds of students on Monday evening June 16.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police explained the reasons for restricting student protest at the Tugu Tani area and the Patung Kuda (Horse Statue) Arjuna Wijaya area in Central Jakarta on Monday, June 15.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Indonesia should redirect part of its fuel subsidy budget toward accelerating public transportation development across the country, as most subsidized fuel is currently consumed by private vehicle owners rather than public transport users, according to transportation analyst Djoko Setijowarno.

Antara, Jakarta – State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi outlined a number of government strategies to build and restore public trust amidst economic turmoil in Indonesia.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ratified Law Number 3 of 2026 concerning Witness and Victim Protection (UU PSDK). The law replaces Law Number 13 of 2006, which was previously amended by Law Number 31 of 2014 concerning Witness and Victim Protection.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Student Executive Board of Bung Karno University (BEM UBK) has accepted an invitation to mediate with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Today, on June 15, 2026, BEM UBK and student alliances from Jakarta and its surrounding areas staged a "Reshape Indonesia" protest on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – A number of students from various campuses in several Indonesian regions will hold a protest on June 15, 2026. This protest is part of the series of students' dissatisfaction with the economic policies including the free nutritious meal program and the red and white village cooperatives of President Prabowo Subianto.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Students from various universities and organizations in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, staged coordinated protests against the government of President Prabowo Subianto on June 15, 2026. Demonstrators gathered at two locations: the West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) and the Bank Indonesia office in West Java.

Yuni Rohmawati, Jakarta – Hundreds of students from various student organizations in South Sumatra swarmed the regional representatives' office (DPRD) to protest what they referred to as unfavorable policies. The students raised a symbolic "red card" against the government during the protest on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Protests were once again held by several groups of students from various universities at several points in Jakarta. The Central Jakarta Metro Police recorded four locations as the sites of student demonstrations today.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Monday that it had found "strong indications" of human rights violations in the implementation of the government's free nutritious meals program, including food-poisoning incidents that have affected tens of thousands of beneficiaries nationwide.

Medan – A demonstration by hundreds of students from the University of North Sumatra (Sumut) in front of the North Sumatra Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) took up a number of demands directed at the government ranging from reevaluating the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, budget transparency, to job creation.

Taufiq Syarifudin, Jakarta – Student representatives from Bung Karno University (UBK) and MH Thamrin University who were demonstrating at the Horse Statue in Central Jakarta, have been able to meet with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. They conveyed their demands for action directly to Gibran.

Rahmat Hidayat – Indonesia's financial markets staged a sharp recovery during the week of June 8-12, 2026, after enduring nearly six months of heavy pressure, but investors have yet to fully restore confidence in Southeast Asia's largest economy, according to political economy analyst Kusfiardi.

Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has announced that Indonesia has been included in the list of countries permitted to export aquaculture products to the European Union.