Ellen Phiddian – A study has found that nearly half of land cleared in Indonesia is left idle for more than 5 years.
Indonesia has lost 25% of its old-growth forest since 1990, and while much of it has been converted to other use like palm oil, US and Indonesian researchers have found that 44% of cleared lands stay unused for at least half a decade.
Jakarta – Indonesian police are investigating an accusation by a journalists' group that arson was behind a fire that killed a reporter and three of his family, an official said on Tuesday, a rare incident that has prompted concern over media freedom.
Mochamad Azhar – Users' carelessness provided hackers the loophole to cripple the Temporary National Data Centre-2 where only two per cent of the data was backed up.
Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has proposed incentives such as pay raises and accelerated promotion for civil servants (ASN) who relocate to the country's future capital of Nusantara in East Kalimantan ahead of their peers.
Syafiq Hasyim – The Indonesian government's decision to grant mining concessions to religious mass organisations has resulted in some creative theological justifications. It begs the question whether the recipients have the requisite skill not to damage the environment or their own autonomy.
Jakarta – Prosecutors of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) plan to appeal the court's sentence for Karen Galaila Agustiawan, the former president director of state energy company Pertamina who has been convicted of graft in relation to liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from 2001 to 2021.
Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – German chemical giant BASF and French miner Eramet have pulled out of a multibillion-dollar "green energy" project in Indonesia because of its impact on one of the last Indigenous tribes on Earth living in voluntary isolation.
Jakarta – Without rice, most Indonesians would agree, a meal feels incomplete. Even though we now eat less rice per capita than we used to, it remains the unrivaled carbohydrate staple.
Aditya Hadi, Jakarta – Indonesia saw its manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) drop to a 13-month low in June as companies recorded a slower growth rate for both new orders and output.
Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Indonesia on Monday "strongly condemned" Israel's recent plans to legalise five Jewish settlement outposts in the West Bank, reasserting that the two-state solution must be implemented and that Jakarta would "demand" Tel Aviv's accountability through its diplomacy.
Alfida Rizky Febrianna, Jakarta – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said that President-elect Prabowo Subianto's flagship program, free nutritious meals for students, has the potential to boost the rural economy.
According to Amran, the larger the budget allocated for this program, the more traders, farmers, and livestock breeders in villages will be involved.
Bella Evanglista, Jakarta – Indonesia is considering a 200 percent import duty on goods from China, including clothing, steel, and textiles, as a response to domestic industries struggling to compete with cheaper imported products.
Alfida Rizky Febrianna, Jakarta – The populous Indonesia will likely be self-sufficient in food within the next three years, according to Agricultural Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman.
Bella Evanglista, Jakarta – Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin met with President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to address concerns over drug and medical equipment prices in Indonesia, which are reportedly five times higher than in neighboring Malaysia.
Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The longstanding problem of corruption can take a toll on the domestic tin supply chain, and if neglected, Indonesia will struggle to maintain its competitiveness in the global market, according to a think-tank's report.
Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia is blessed with abundant critical minerals, but the nickel-rich country needs to look beyond this natural wealth when trying to enter the global supply chain as countries become increasingly aware of sustainability standards, according to a think-tank.
Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Concerns linger about Indonesia's true commitment to the energy transition, albeit the government has allocated a significant amount of money toward climate change policies.
Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Thousands of Indonesian workers are gearing up to protest tomorrow, July 3, 2024. The demonstration, organized by the Labor Party and the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI), aims to address the recent wave of layoffs in the textile, courier, and logistics industries.
Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – The Geological Agency lowered the status of Mount Marapi in West Sumatra from Level III (Siaga) to Level II (Waspada) on Monday afternoon, July 1. This decision reflects the fluctuating eruption patterns observed by the agency over the past week.
Tempo.Co, Jakarta – Papua is a province known as the land of gold with its natural riches containing beautiful fauna. The word Papua comes from Malay, this word represents the original native physique where people have curly hair.
Melynda Dwi Puspita, Jakarta – Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has recently released the latest data on the country's poverty rate as of March 2024, revealing a decrease of 0.33 percent to 9.03 percent, which amounts to 25.22 million people compared to the previous year.
Yohanes Seo, Jakarta – Sanci Davis First Secretariat Development Cooperation Australian Embassy in Jakarta working visit to East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on June 25-28 to see first-hand the implementation of four cooperation programs between Australia and Indonesia, which will be implemented in East Nusa Tenggara since 2020.
Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said that Indonesia still has some problems in pursuing sustainable trade and investment. The latest CSIS report said the government's commitment to a green economy is still lacking.
Medikantyo Adhikresna, Jakarta – Chinese automaker BYD recently said that the company was upbeat about the prospects for the Indonesian electric vehicle (EV) market.
Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – With four months left in office, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has already consolidated his political influence for the next five years.
Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja, Jakarta – Indonesia's start-ups are struggling to compete against their cash-rich foreign rivals, with the nation's two largest unicorns GoTo and Bukalapak seeing their valuations slide substantially in 2024.
Aditya Hadi, Jakarta – Indonesia has a bigger revenue gap between small and big firms than other emerging markets, such as India, Mexico, the Philippines and Turkey, according to a World Bank report, with repercussions for the domestic economy.
Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) estimates state losses of around Rp 125 billion (US$7.6 million) from a new corruption case it is investigating that centers around the distribution of food aid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia's annual inflation rate slows to 2.51 percent in June 2024, driven mainly by decreases in food, beverages, and tobacco prices, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Monday.
Indonesia's consumer price index (CPI) declined to 106.28 in June 2024 from 106.37 in May 2024, marking the second deflation of the year.
Novianti Setuningsih, Jakarta – Commemorating the 78th anniversary of the National Police or Bhayangkara Day, Institute for Security and Strategic Studies (ISESS) police observer Bambang Rukminto has highlighted the huge amount of authority held by the Indonesian National Police (Polri).
Jakarta – President-elect Prabowo Subianto and vice president-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka are to be sworn in at the Senayan legislative complex in Jakarta, rather than in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan as previously announced.
Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo ordered on Friday an audit of government data centres after officials said the bulk of data affected by a recent ransomware cyberattack was not backed up, exposing the country's vulnerability to such attacks.
Max Lane – The successful registration of the Workers Party (Partai Buruh, PB) for Indonesia's 2024 parliamentary (DPR) elections attracted considerable attention among commentators and especially among Indonesia's civil society community.
Jakarta – For people who are keen to nurture wisdom, birthdays serve as a moment to reflect rather than an excuse to party. This is especially true for the 436,000-strong National Police, which celebrates its 78th anniversary today.
Jakarta – West Sumatra's Padang Police have closed their investigation into the death of a 13-year-old boy, identified as AM, who was allegedly beaten to death by police officers, saying that they found no evidence of abuse.
On June 9, local residents discovered the bruised body of the junior high school student in a river near a village in Padang.
Amy Sood – Indonesia's president-elect Prabowo Subianto recently underwent a major medical procedure, reigniting rumours about his health that analysts say "reflect anxieties" about his fitness for office and a scenario in which his 36-year-old vice-president has to take over.
David Fogarty, Singapore – The use of coal in electricity generation in Indonesia and the Philippines reached a record nearly 62 per cent share in 2023, with no sign of slowing down – despite both countries having abundant solar and wind power potential.
Chris Jewers – Three men have been brutally caned 42 times today for consuming alcohol and breaking Sharia law on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Pictures showed an intimidating executor, or 'algojo', gripping a rattan before carrying out the public caning against four men in front of Islamic court officials.
Jakarta – Indonesia's Communications and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi is facing growing calls to resign following an ongoing ransomware attack on the country's national data centres that has affected 239 institutions, including 30 government ministries and agencies.
Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that the number of people living in poverty in March 2024 fell to 25.22 million, a decrease of 680,000 (0.33 percent) compared to March 2023 and 1.14 million (0.54 percent) compared to September 2022.
Thomas Rizal, Jakarta – The government recently tried to dispel investors' concerns over the small population size in Indonesia's future capital of Nusantara.
Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia announced Monday that it had welcomed over 5 million international travelers in the first five months of 2024, although this means that the country still has a long way to go before it reaches the halfway mark for the full-year target of foreign tourist arrivals.
Singgih Wiryono, Krisiandi, Jakarta – The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) has issued recommendations for improvements to the National Police on the institution's 78th anniversary or Bhayangkara Day commemorations on Monday July 1.
Djibril Muhammad, Hendro Dahlan Situmorang, Jakarta – The House of Representatives' Ethics Council (MKD) is under pressure to promptly disclose the full names of lawmakers involved in online gambling without using initials. The publication is deemed crucial to uphold the nation's moral standards.
Roy Adriansyah, Jakarta – Hasto Kristiyanto, Secretary-General of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), filed a civil lawsuit on Monday against Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators who confiscated his cellphone in connection with the ongoing manhunt for a fellow party member who fled a graft probe.
Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo expressed satisfaction with recent surveys showing improved public perception of the Indonesian National Police (Polri).
Alfida Rizky Febrianna, Jakarta – The World Bank has raised concerns about the potential ineffectiveness of Prabowo Subianto's flagship program, Free Nutritious Meals (MBG), in combating stunting.
Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of Commission III of Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Ahmad Sahroni responded to the recent hacking experienced by the temporary National Data Center (PDN). Sahroni said that he was surprised that the Rp700 billion maintenance fund did not make PDN safe from hacking.
Antara, Jakarta – Acting Regent of Bogor Asmawa Tosepu affirmed that illegal villas in the Puncak area will be evicted following the eviction of street vendors.
"We will definitely put them in order. The Governor's orders are clear, and as the acting regent, I'll see them through," he said in Cibinong on Sunday, June 30.
Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The interim chairperson of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Nawawi Pomolango, said his agency has named at least 100 corruption suspects so far in 2024.