Theressia Silalahi, Jakarta – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman is committed to achieving food self-sufficiency, a key goal of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's administration. One of his strategies is to attract millennial farmers by offering modern technology and a salary of Rp 10 million ($640), five times the average farmer's wage.

Priyo Budi Santoso, Magelang – A total of 4,138 personnel from the Indonesian military (TNI) and police have been deployed to secure President Prabowo Subianto's first official event with his Red and White Cabinet at the Military Academy (Akmil) complex in Magelang, Central Java.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has outlined several critical human rights agendas for the Prabowo-Gibran government to address.

Indonesia, West Papua – This comprehensive 11-page document lists cases and developments including human rights violations and their patterns; escalation of armed conflict and its impact on civilians; significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting West Papua; and international responses and initiatives. It covers the period from 1 July to 30 September 2024.

Ali Mirin – In the lead up to the October 20 inauguration of President Probowo Subianto, Indonesia established five Vulnerable Area Buffer Infantry Battalions in key regions across West Papua – in a move described by Indonesian Army Chief of Staff Maruli Simanjuntak as a "strategic initiative" by the former defence minister and now president.

Nadirsyah Hosen – On the evening of October 20, President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia revealed his first cabinet after officially taking office that day, succeeding Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. It is the largest cabinet Indonesia has had since 1966.

Sekarsari Sugihartono – Indonesia's decision to block the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu reflects a significant shift in its economic and political stance toward protecting local businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Mericio Juvinal dos Reis "Akara", Rheinhard Sirait – Timor-Leste is on the brink of a digital revolution with the anticipated arrival of a submarine cable promising faster and more affordable internet access.

Stefanno Sulaiman, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto wants to establish a new investment agency that would become a holding company for state investments, similar to Singapore's Temasek, the official named to head the proposed firm said on Tuesday.

Jakarta – Transparency International Indonesia recently held the 2024 Indonesia Integrity Forum (IIF), highlighting challenges to the country's democracy as well as efforts to protect it.

Jakarta – Former president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo significantly increased judges' basic salaries by nearly double before leaving office, following a mass protest by Indonesian judges.

Jakarta – The United Nations refugee agency has appealed to Indonesia's government to rescue a boat languishing off its western coast packed with more than 100 Rohingya refugees including women and children.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated Monday members of his Red-and-White Cabinet, who will implement his vision and policies to realize his ambitious 8-percent economic growth target to turn Indonesia into a high-income country by its centenary celebration in 2045.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – The newly established government under President Prabowo Subianto should focus on bolstering the national manufacturing sector in their 100 days in office, according to an economist.

Yustinus Patris Paat, Jakarta – Said Abdullah, a senior official to the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), said Tuesday that the public should not be too quick to judge President Prabowo Subianto's giant cabinet.

Daniel A. Fajri, Jakarta – Newly-inaugurated Coordinating Minister for Legal Affairs and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra clarified his previous statement regarding the 1998 tragedy that it was not a serious human rights violation. He claimed that his statement had been misunderstood and attributed it to a communication issue as he did not clearly hear the reporter's question.

Jakarta – For some time now, being a member of cabinet has no longer been a matter of pride. As long as they have connections, or run a political party, or have worked hard for the victory of the presidential candidate in the last election, anyone can become a minister or a deputy minister in this country.

Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick – In a classic Shakespeare play – or any number of prestige programs from the "peak TV" era – a flaw brings down a tragic hero despite their initial promise. It could be indecision, as in the case of Hamlet. Or immense and unfiltered ambition, like MacBeth. Or over-the-top egocentrism, like Don Draper.

Muhammad Aulia, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Tuesday seized 15 assets linked to a corruption case involving the partnership and acquisition of Jembatan Nusantara by state-owned ferry operator ASDP Indonesia Ferry from 2019 to 2022.

Tria Dianti and Arie Firdaus, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's newly sworn-in and mammoth cabinet is worrying analysts who fear it may wreak havoc on the national budget.

Sharisya Kusuma Rahmanda, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cabinet is dominated by entrepreneurs. Although it is not the first time that entrepreneurs have joined the executive ranks, their presence still raises various perspectives from political observers and academics.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesia's newly inaugurated Minister of Human Rights, Natalius Pigai, said there is no overlap of duties and authorities between his ministry and the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM). According to Pigai, the Ministry of Human Rights has different functions and roles than Komnas HAM.

Ni Made Sukmasari, Jakarta – After the inauguration on Monday, October 21, 2024, President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cabinet is official with 48 ministers, 5 key officials not under coordinating ministries, and 56 deputy ministers.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Transmigration Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara said President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the ministry to run a transmigration program to Eastern Indonesia, especially Papua. The program is intended to realize welfare equality across Indonesian regions, he said.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia, Usman Hamid, criticized the statement of Coordinating Minister for Legal Affairs, Human Rights, Immigration, and Law, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, regarding the 1998 case.

Yoes C Kenawas – On 20 October 2024, Indonesia's State Palace witnessed its first ever direct dynastic succession. Outgoing president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, became the youngest person ever to be sworn in as Vice President.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Philip Jacobson, Laban Nyarit, Indonesia – Ipu Angit's close relationship with the forest here in the interior of Borneo is evident as he identifies the plants and trees he uses to meet his daily needs, venturing deeper in despite the hot, humid weather and his advanced age.

Linda Yulisman, Jakarta – Business executive Kariyanto Hardjosoemarto helps his company to sell Mercedes Benz vehicles that can cost 12 billion rupiah (S$1.02 million) each in Jakarta, a far cry from his childhood on a farm in rural Magetan regency, some 600km to the east.

Jakarta – Indonesia's newly minted leader, President Prabowo Subianto, officially swore in his Cabinet on Oct 21, a team which analysts said reflected continuity of his predecessor's main policies.

Mr Prabowo took office on Oct 20 as the eighth Indonesian president, taking the mantle from Mr Joko Widodo.

Eddie Osifelo, Honiara – The Solomon Islands' stance on West Papua is rooted in dialogue and consultation rather than confrontation Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele told media before departing for Indonesia on Thursday.

Jakarta – Muhammadiyah chairman Haedar Nashir has urged President Prabowo Subianto to address problems of plagiarism and the sale of academic degrees at the nation's universities.

He said plagiarism and academic fraud in higher education reflected a troubling trend of unscrupulous opportunism in the pursuit of advancement.

Jakarta (Agencies) – President Prabowo Subianto will take his cabinet members on a three-day retreat at a military academy nestled in a Central Java mountain range, where they will sleep in tents, an unusual start for a government in the country.

Jakarta – Newly installed acting Jakarta governor Teguh Setyabudi says he will oversee the city's leadership until the installation of the new administration in early 2025 and focus on mitigating flooding issues in the capital city.

Jakarta – After three presidential campaigns spanning more than a decade, Prabowo Subianto has finally reached the pinnacle of power.

For many Indonesians, his ascension to the presidency is a significant political moment, one that caps a long and dramatic journey.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto officially appointed former investment czar Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan to lead the national economic council.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – US President Joe Biden congratulated his newly installed Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto on his inauguration as Washington seeks closer ties with Jakarta.

Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – Deputy Minister of Public Works Diana Kusumastuti has assured that the development project of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) will continue under the administration of President Prabowo Subianto. She stated that the head of state has directed the continuation of the new capital project.

Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia doubts the human rights commitment of the new administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Prabowo Subianto vowed to be the leader of all Indonesians, regardless of political differences, and to fight for the protection and welfare of the nation's most vulnerable groups after he was sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president on Sunday.

Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president on Sunday, achieving a long-sought personal milestone after multiple attempts to secure the country's highest office since direct presidential elections were introduced in 2004.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Leaders from neighboring countries gathered at the national legislature complex in Jakarta on Sunday morning to attend the inauguration of Prabowo Subianto as Indonesia's eighth president.

Tim Lindsey – Former General Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president today. Twenty-five years ago he was a pariah, and for good reason.

Zach Hope, Jakarta – For a time, Prabowo Subianto was not welcome in Australia. Gnarly allegations of human rights abuses coursed from his murky years as a Suharto-era general. Most of these he rejects as concoctions of his enemies, "part of the games of politics". But Australia thought them serious enough.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto declared his support for Palestinian independence when delivering his inaugural speech after being sworn in at the Plenary Session of the People's Consultative Assembly at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Kiki Safitri, Dani Prabowo, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto appointed Agus Jabo Priyono as the Deputy Social Affairs Minister on Sunday evening, October 20.

"[I appoint] Agus Jabo Priyono as Deputy Social Affairs Minister", Prabowo said. Priyono will be attached to the Ministry of Social Affairs and assist the Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf.

Jayapura – Anti-Terrorism Solidarity (Solat) action coordinator Mesak Dogomo says that the terror attack on the Jubi media offices in Jayapura that occurred on October 16 cannot be treated lightly.

Catherine Delahunty – A few weeks ago, the West Papua Liberation Army released Phillip Mehrtens, the New Zealand pilot they'd held captive for 19 months.

The release was a huge relief for his family and friends and was celebrated in parliament with a government motion to the House.

Victor Mambor, Jayapura, Indonesia – With Prabowo Subianto, a controversial former general installed as Indonesia's new president, residents in the restive Papua region were responding to this reality with anxiety and, for some, cautious optimism.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Newly-installed President Prabowo Subianto wants to make Indonesia everybody's friend, but Jakarta's friendliness does not mean it will ignore colonialism that is taking place on the planet.

Yustinus Paat, Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Former President Megawati Soekarnoputri was absent from Prabowo Subianto's presidential inauguration on Sunday, as were the losing presidential candidate pair nominated by her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) despite VVIP invitations from the organizer.