Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The coalition of lecturers who are members of several civil society organizations claim not to be surprised that the revision of the TNI Law, currently being discussed by the DPR and the Indonesian government, will soon be passed. The revision of this law has garnered public criticism.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – The Institute for Economic and Social Research of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI) has released a survey report on the effectiveness of President Prabowo Subianto's economic policies during the first 100 days.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The Central Coordinator of the Executive Board of the All-Indonesia Student Executive Bodies or BEM SI, Herianto, has urged students and the public to strongly reject the plan to reintroduce the dual function of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) through the revision of the TNI Law.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – The Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI) surveyed economists to assess the first 100 days of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka's administration.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – Palace through State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi relayed President Prabowo Subianto's position on the public debate surrounding the TNI bill revisions. He emphasized that while democracy is encouraged, it should be exercised within reasonable limits.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto landed at Juanda International Airport, Sidoarjo, East Java, on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 12:40 PM WIB (Western Indonesia Time). His visit includes inaugurating an integrated precious metal refinery (PMR).

Jakarta – The groundbreaking of the Indonesian Women and Children's Hospital in the Gaza Strip is scheduled to take place sometime next month, Foreign Ministry officials and Palestinian civil society groups announced in a press conference in Jakarta on Friday.

More than 30 organizations are ready to support the Rp 402 billion (US$24.6 million) project, they said.

Associated Press, Budong-Budong, West Sulawesi – Nearly seven months after a crocodile attack almost took her life, Munirpa walked to the estuary outside her home with her husband and her children, ready to brave a reenactment.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The Trade Ministry has imposed sanctions on 66 businesses for various violations related to the sale and distribution of Minyakita, the government-subsidized cooking oil, Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced on Monday.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – World's largest palm oil producer Indonesia announced Monday that exports of its top agricultural commodity had witnessed a double-digit increase in February.

Vinnilya, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has announced the government's ambitious plans to boost industrial and investment sectors, with nearly 30 strategic projects set to launch this year.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – The Indonesian government and private sector owed foreign creditors $427.5 billion as of the end of January, up from $424.8 billion in the previous month, Bank Indonesia announced on Monday.

The latest foreign debt figures increased 5.1 percent compared to the same month last year.

Jakarta – Civil society organizations strongly reject the proposed amendments to Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI Law), which pose a serious threat to democracy, civilian supremacy over the military, and human rights in Indonesia.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Gresik – President Prabowo Subianto on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art precious metal refinery operated by mining giant Freeport Indonesia in Gresik, East Java. With an annual production capacity of up to 50 tons of fine gold, Prabowo declared the facility to be the largest of its kind in the world.

Salman Mardira, Jakarta – Businesses across Indonesia continue to face intimidation and extortion by criminal groups posing as civic organizations, discouraging investors and disrupting industries, business leaders say.

Chairman of House of Representatives Commission I overseeing defense and security Utut Adianto claimed on Monday that the planned revision of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law would in fact further limit the role of the military in civilian affairs.

Stania Puspawardhani, Jakarta – Five months after stepping down as Indonesia's president, Mr Joko Widodo has been kept busy by the queue of people keen to meet him at his house in Solo in Central Java, seeking his advice, bringing petitions or just to thank him for his contributions to the country.

Indonesia, West Papua – The Pacific state of Vanuatu, in cooperation with the Federated State of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Samoa, delivered a joint statement on the situation of human rights defenders in West Papua during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders on 6 March 2025 at the 18th Meeting of the 58th Session of the Hu

President Prabowo Subianto's goal of establishing between 70,000 and 80,000 new cooperatives using loans from state-run lenders is problematic and could pose a serious financial risk.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Meta has been approving advertisements posing as news articles of legitimate local and international media outlets, which cybersecurity experts say could lead to cybercrime.

Jakarta – The Institute for Economic and Social Research at the University of Indonesia Faculty of Economics and Business (LPEM FEB UI) released its Economic Experts Survey on Monday March 17.

Maulani Mulianingsih, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition has launched a petition "Reject the Return of Dwi-Fungsi through Revisions to the TNI Law" in which it expressed its opposition to revisions to the Indonesian Military Law (UU TNI) that will allow active military officers to occupy civilian positions and will weaken the fight against militarism.

Vinnilya, Jakarta – Indonesia's tax revenue fell by 30 percent in February 2025, indicating a broader economic slowdown, according to the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Shopping Center Management Association (APPBI).

Najla Nur Fauziyah, Jakarta – Civil society groups have rejected the government's push for the amendment of the Law on Indonesian Armed Forces, or TNI Law, citing its rushed process and flawed implementation. The groups include the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS), Amensty International Indonesia, and the Indonesia Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI).

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad suggested the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS) report the alleged intimidation experienced by several of its members after disrupting a closed parliament meeting discussing the revision of Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Law.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The House Defense Commission claims the three articles being discussed during the revision of the Law concerning the Indonesian Armed Forces or TNI Law, namely Articles 3, 47, and 53. Deputy Speaker of DPR Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said there are additional civilian posts that can be taken by active soldiers under Article 47.

Mei Leandha, Medan – The prosecutors in the case of the murder of journalist Rico Sempurna Pasaribu and his family are seeking the death penalty for the alleged killers, namely Bebas Ginting alias Bulang, Yunus Tarigan and Rudi Sembiring. They were found to have violated Article 340 of the Criminal Code concerning premeditated murder.

Antara, Jakarta – Eight individuals arrested during recent raids in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra, arrived at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) headquarters in Jakarta for questioning on Sunday morning.

The detainees include three members of the local legislative council, four officials from the regency's Public Works Department, and a businessman.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The decision to hold closed-door discussions on amendments to the military law at a luxury hotel in Jakarta has further fueled controversy amid public concerns about expanding military influence over civilian positions.

Irfan Kamil, Robertus Belarminus, Jakarta – Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) Chairperson Muhammad Isnur says that a police report on an alleged commotion during a House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I Working Committee (Panja) meeting discussing the Draft Law on the Indonesian Military Law (RUU TNI) on Saturday March 15 is wrong.

Novianti Setuningsih, Jakarta – Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) Coordinator Dimas Bagus Arya Saputra has revealed that as of Sunday afternoon, March 16, the Kontras office located on Jalan Kramat II in Kwitang, Central Jakarta is still being monitored by unknown people (OTK).

The government submitted a problem inventory list (DIM) on the revisions to the Indonesian Military Law (UU TNI) to the House of Representatives (DPR) on March 11. There are articles in the revisions that will restore militarism (the TNI's dwi-fungsi or dual function) in Indonesia.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The executives of KontraS reported that their office on Jalan Kramat II, Kwitang, Central Jakarta, was terrorized by three unknown individuals in the early hours of Sunday, around 00:16 WIB (Western Indonesian Time).

Tenggara Strategics – Nearly three weeks have passed since the much-anticipated launch of Danantara, Indonesia's latest and most ambitious investment entity, on Feb. 24, 2025.

The National Police has named Adj. Sr. Comr. Fajar Widyadharma Lukman, former chief of Ngada Police in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), a suspect in the alleged sexual abuse of minors and of drugs misuse.

The suspect status was announced on Thursday following an investigation by the police's internal affairs division.

We Indonesians hear the national anthem "Indonesia Raya" (Great Indonesia) a lot as we go about our days.

At schools, it is routinely sung – typically on Monday mornings during a regular flag-raising ceremony.

Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – The Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform's (PAN-RB) decision to postpone the start date for the 2024 newly recruited civil servants (CASN) has drawn widespread criticism.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – Economist Awalil Rizky from Bright Institute assessed that the Finance Ministry is refusing to acknowledge the weakening dynamics of the national economy, as evidenced by declining tax revenue.

Jakarta – For 64 years, USAID has played a role in Indonesia. According to its official website, the agency was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 as a central aid body responsible for managing donor funds to other countries, particularly those related to social and economic development.

Hidayat Azriel, Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – At least three democracy activists stormed into a hotel room in Jakarta on Friday, disrupting a closed-door meeting where lawmakers and government officials were discussing proposed amendments to the military law.

Salman Mardira, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has pledged to take firm action against civic organizations, locally known as ormas, engaged in extortion and intimidation that disrupt the country's investment climate. The move aims to protect businesses from illegal levies and security threats.

Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform has criticised the move by the Indonesian Military Law Revisions Working Committee (Panja RUU) and the government to discuss revisions to Law Number 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (UU TNI) at the Fairmont Hotel in Jakarta over the weekend.

Akhdi Martin Pratama, Jakarta – Activists from the Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform stormed the Ruby 1 and 2 meeting rooms at the Fairmont Hotel in Jakarta on Saturday February 15.

An Indonesian cardinal has called for the release of a transsexual who was jailed for blasphemy after making a joke about Jesus.

Jakarta – Indonesia's trade surplus in February likely narrowed to $2.45 billion, despite a larger increase in exports and a small import growth, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, indicating that imports may have become costlier due to a weaker rupiah.

Jakarta – Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has no plans to resign from the Red and White Cabinet, a close confidant of President Prabowo Subianto said on Friday, adding that a cabinet reshuffle was not in the pipeline.

House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said he had confirmed with Prabowo himself that no cabinet shake-up was imminent.

Raden Putri Alpadillah Ginanjar, Jakarta – The General Crime Investigation Directorate of the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Regional Police has revealed new evidence in the case of former Ngada Police Chief AKBP Fajar Widyadharma Lukman Sumaatmaja, who is accused of sexually abusing minors.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – The budget for the Smart Indonesia Program (PIP), which provides financial aid for education to underprivileged families, has been reduced by nearly Rp4 trillion this year. According to Sofia Nurjanah, Head of the PIP Working Team, the total funds allocated for PIP this year are approximately Rp9.6 trillion.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Nahdlatul Ulama Central Board (PBNU) chairperson Yahya Cholil Staquf, or Gus Yahya, stated that the proposed Religious Freedom Law would serve as the state's effort to address interfaith conflicts at the grassroots level.

Antara, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto is working towards increasing research funding for higher education institutions in Indonesia to 1 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). This is expected to help drive national economic and industrial growth.