Jim Della-Giacoma – On 12 November 1994, a group of 29 young Timorese men gathered to protest outside the US embassy in Jakarta. They were there to make sure the world did not forget what happened at the Santa Cruz cemetery in Dili on the same day three years earlier: a massacre of more than 250 Timorese civilians by Indonesian troops.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The House of Representatives has started playing the national anthem Indonesia Raya daily at 10 a.m., beginning on Friday. According to the House secretariat, the anthem will be played at the same time every working day moving forward.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has urged his ministers to focus on getting the job done instead of seeking political revenge as the newly installed leader embarks on his first state trip abroad.

Risti Permani, Jakarta – Among President Prabowo Subianto's campaign programs, the free nutritious meal program has garnered the most attention. Set to begin on Jan. 2, 2025, this program will not be the first of its kind.

Jakarta – This could be a time of reckoning. The bitter truth of weakening spending power among Indonesians has been reflected in the country's slowing economic growth in the third quarter.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – The Institute for Justice Reform (ICJR) proposes the House of Representatives (DPR) include revising the Narcotics Law in the National Legislation Program (Prolegnas). ICJR's executive director, Erasmus Napitupulu, says amending the Narcotics Law is necessary to tackle prison overcapacity.

Yohanes Paskalis, Jakarta – IQAir application recorded the air quality in Jakarta deteriorating again today, Friday, November 8, 2024, compared to the previous days. When monitored until 06.45 WIB this morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for DKI was recorded at 164 or categorized as 'Unhealthy'.

Carolyn Cowan – Protected areas are intended to protect the species and habitats they contain. When well-managed, they can result in clean water, healthy soils, and reduced poaching pressure, all of which can spill over to nourish and replenish surrounding areas.

Yovanda Noni, Jakarta – The state-owned port operator Pelabuhan Indonesia, or Pelindo, recorded a revenue of Rp 23.5 trillion ($1.5 billion) by the end of Q3 2024, reflecting a 4 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The government announced Friday that it had made investments worth hundreds of millions of American dollars on its education endowment fund LPDP this year amidst plans of not requiring the scholarship awardees to come back to Indonesia.

Prisma Ardianto, Jakarta – Eight state-owned enterprises (BUMN) have been tasked by State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir to support the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, with each company contributing according to its area of expertise to ensure the program's success.

Antara, Jakarta – The Environment Ministry is stepping up efforts to close illegal landfill sites and stop open burning practices contributing to severe air pollution in Jakarta and its surrounding areas.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Deputy Chair of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Alexander Marwata, files a judicial review application against two arcticles of KPK Law to Indonesia's Constitutional Court.

Yudono Yanuar, Jakarta – The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has raised concerns about the potential negative impact on Indonesia, particularly in the realm of international trade.

Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Bali – Eddy Martono, chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI/IPOA), said there has been a According to Eddy's records, as of August 2024, the national palm oil production volume was 34.7 million tons, down from 36.2 million tons in the same period last year.

Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – Director General of Housing of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Iwan Suprijanto, claimed that foreign investors have signaled interest in President Prabowo Subianto's 3 million housing program. These investors come from China, Dubai, and Qatar, he said.

Indah Handayani, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia reported Thursday that the country's foreign exchange reserves had gone up to $151.2 billion as of end-October.

Wahyu Sahala Tua, Jakarta – The Indonesian automotive industry is facing significant challenges as rising car prices and stagnant household incomes strain consumer purchasing power, leading to a decline in new car sales.

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Ilham Oktafian, Rizal Ramli, Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Indonesian police have ramped up their crackdown on online gambling following President Prabowo Subianto's directive to eradicate the illegal activity. The recent arrests include influencers, artists, and students accused of promoting gambling sites on social media.

Tri Listiyarini, Bali – The Indonesian palm oil industry welcomes the European Union's decision to postpone its deforestation regulation by a year, now set for enforcement on Dec. 31, 2025. The delay offers time for industry adaptation, allowing palm oil businesses to comply with new rules, and address transparency in supply chains.

Singapore – The Jakarta Post won two prizes for feature articles at the Asian Media Awards, organized by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) on Wednesday night in Singapore.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump for his sweeping victory in the United States presidential election on Wednesday, hoping for a closer partnership in the future especially in ensuring global peace and stability.

Intan Setiawanty, Jakarta – Former investigator of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Novel Baswedan, highlighted the ongoing public discourse surrounding the alleged gratification case involving Kaesang Pangarep and his use of a private jet.

Sharisya Kusuma Rahmanda, Jakarta – Indonesia is known for its abundance of natural resources, especially in the agricultural sector. But despite this enormous potential, the country still relies on imports to meet its domestic demand for nine staple foods, also known as sembako.

Jakarta – Indonesia ranks 77th out of 127 countries with a Global Hunger Index (GHI) score of 16.9 percent, and 7.2 percent of Indonesia's population faces undernourishment, the findings of the latest study by Bright Institute found.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto did not give specific instructions regarding the Nov. 27 regional elections during his speech to hundreds of local administration heads who gathered on Thursday for a coordination meeting in Bogor, West Java.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – The Jakarta Police announced on Thursday the confiscation of Rp 73.7 billion ($4.7 million) in cash, 16 cars, 11 luxury watches, and various other valuable items from an online gambling syndicate, which includes 11 officials from the Communication and Digitalization Ministry.

Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has signed a decree establishing a specialized intelligence unit under the direct authority of the finance minister. This decree also includes the creation of two new directorates within the Finance Ministry, which is currently led by Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

Nabila Ramadhanty – Hundreds of workers from the Indonesian Metal Trade Workers Federation (FSPMI) and the Confederation of the All-Indonesian Workers Unions (KSPSI) inundated the Ministry of Labour offices in Jakarta on Thursday November 7.

Yudono Yanuar, Jakarta – The decision of the Constitutional Court (MK) to approve the judicial review of the Job Creation Law resulted in the Government Regulation Number 51 of 2023 regarding provincial minimum wage or UMP becoming invalid.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia remains positive about expanding at around 5 percent this year despite a slower economic growth in the third quarter of 2024.

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recently reported that Indonesia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth had slowed from 5.05 percent year-on-year in Q2-2024 to 4.95 percent the following quarter.

Alfida Rizky Febriana, Jakarta – Chief Human Development Minister Pratikno announced the key policy priorities set by President Prabowo Subianto for the ministries under his coordination, focusing on school and hospital renovations, tackling stunting and tuberculosis (TB), and providing free medical check-ups for the entire population.

Alfida Rizky Febrianna, Jakarta – The government does not plan on importing food to fulfill President Prabowo Subianto's campaign promise of feeding all Indonesian school kids free lunches, according to Cooperative Minister Budi Arie Setiadi.

Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has officially assembled a team of economic advisers known as the National Economic Council (DEN), with his former military colleague Luhut Pandjaitan as its head.

Jakarta – We have about three weeks to go before Indonesians across the country vote for their governors, regents and mayors in one of the world's biggest single-day elections. And as the races heat up, some candidates are trying to win votes with mind-boggling statements and questionable promises.

Jakarta – Authorities in East Nusa Tenggara will permanently relocate thousands of residents from around a volcano that erupted in recent days, killing nine people after spewing fireballs and ash on homes, officials said Wednesday.

Jakarta – Muhammadiyah, Indonesia's second largest Muslim organization, has issued a fatwa (edict) against vote buying for the upcoming 2024 regional elections, declaring the practice as haram.

Hilman Palaon – The iPhone 16 has been banned from sale in Indonesia. For a rapidly growing, tech-savvy nation, this is a setback for Apple. But the Indonesian government seems determined to send a message to the big tech firm.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, confirmed that Government Regulation (PP) No. 51 of 2023, which governed minimum wage determinations, is no longer valid. This follows a decision by the Constitutional Court (MK) that annulled several provisions of the Omnibus Law on Job Creation.

M. Raihan Muzzaki, Jakarta – Bright Institute presented the results of its study on the consumption expenditure patterns of the Indonesian population. An economist from Bright Institute, Awalil Rizky, said 50.10 percent of Indonesians' spending is on food. The data is obtained from Statistics Indonesia, or BPS, on per capita expenditure in a month in 2024.

Pribadi Wicaksono (Kontributor), Yogyakarta – As the rainy season starts in early November, Yogyakarta once again faces a waste emergency as garbage piles up on roadsides, emitting an unpleasant odor that disrupts residents' daily activities.

Vedro Imanuel G, Jakarta – The Ministry of Manpower held a closed meeting over the past few days. Based on the information obtained by Tempo, the meeting discussed the 2025 minimum wage after the Constitutional Court revoked and revised 21 articles in the Job Creation Law (Omnibus Law).

Pribadi Wicaksono (Kontributor), Yogyakarta – The trend of online busking or making money through digital devices in order to get social media users' contributions on the Internet has recently become the highlight in Yogyakarta.

Amelia Devina Putri – The UN Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary emphasise the important role of the judiciary in balancing the executive and legislative powers, and its essential role in protecting human rights. This means other branches of power should respect and guarantee the independence of the courts.

M Ambari, Jakarta, Indonesia – Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, who will remain as Indonesia's fisheries minister in the administration of new President Prabowo Subianto, has unveiled an ambitious target to revitalize 78,000 hectares (about 200,000 acres) of unproductive shrimp ponds along Java's northern coast.

Oscar Coleman with wires – Indonesia has begun its first-ever joint naval drills with Russia while simultaneously conducting military exercises with Australian forces.

Analysts say the exercises are part of Indonesia's efforts to maintain a balanced foreign policy.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Immigration Minister Agus Andrianto announced plans to require Indonesians applying for travel documents to submit a one-year bank statement, aiming to prevent human trafficking and smuggling.

Helen Packer – Academic freedom in Indonesia looks set to continue to decline under the leadership of a new president known for his authoritarian stance, scholars have warned.

Critics of former president Joko Widodo accused him of undermining democracy, and the country's new leader, Prabowo Subianto, is expected to follow in his predecessor's footsteps.

Norman Harsono – Indonesia may cancel as much as $550 million of small businesses' bad debt in a bid to boost lending and growth in Southeast Asia's largest economy, according to a top official.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto on Monday held a meeting with former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, during which the two former generals discussed a plan to set up a state investment firm.