Jakarta – The collapse in the domestic textile industry resulting in a wave of layoffs is the result of disarray in government regulations. Without comprehensive improvements, other industry sectors could suffer the same fate.

Basten Gokkon, Jakarta – A new study on Javan leopards has found that areas with higher numbers of the endangered subspecies have richer wildlife diversity than those from where the elusive big cats are absent.

Bella Evanglista Mikaputri, Jakarta – The government recently defended its decision to have two deputy finance ministers following the inauguration of Thomas Djiwandono, the nephew to President-Elect Prabowo Subianto.

Tria Dianti, Jakarta – A government plan to alleviate a critical doctor shortage by hiring foreign ones is facing a backlash from critics who say it will undermine local expertise, cause communication issues and drain funds that could be used to enhance education and training at home.

The government has said the shortage needs an immediate solution.

On the night of 16 July 2024, the Indonesian military tragically shot dead Mr Tonda Wanimbo, head of Kalome Village in Mepogolok District, Mr Pemerintah Murib, head of Dokkome Village, and Mr Dominus Enumbi, a recent graduate from Cenderawasih University, in the Mulia District, Puncak Jaya Regency.

Jakarta – A number of organisations that make up the Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform have condemned the shooting of senior Papuan advocate and human rights activists Yan Christian Warinussy.

Bella Evanglista, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is confident that Indonesia can dominate up to 85 percent of the global nickel market through a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

President Jokowi held a bilateral meeting with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – Hasto Kristiyanto, Secretary General of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), did not attend a scheduled summons from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Friday.

Hasto was set to provide testimony in a corruption investigation involving the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) at the Ministry of Transportation.

Thomas Rizal, Jakarta – The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is considering nominating Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini, popularly known as Risma, for the upcoming gubernatorial election in East Java, where former Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa is seeking reelection with the support of all but two incumbent political parties.

Nina A. Loasana, Jakarta – Civil groups have raised concerns over violence against press workers and growing restrictions on press freedom following the alleged arson attack that left a reporter in North Sumatra dead, as well as assaults against several journalists in Jakarta.

Alifia Sekar, Jakarta – As the world's second-largest plastic polluter, Indonesia has topped the global per capita intake of microplastics that are found mostly in seafood, studies suggest, with fishermen and coastal communities being the most affected.

Anita Wahid – At dawn on June 27, a journalist for Indonesia's Tribrata TV, Rico Sempurna Pasaribu, was killed in a suspected arson attack at his home, along with his wife, son and grandchild.

Nick Kuipers & Eve Warburton – Ask the average Indonesian voter what they believe it takes to be a winning legislative candidate and you're likely get the response: "harus punya duit" – "[they] must have money."

Jakarta – Here is a truth-or-dare challenge for President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. Truth, that the fuel subsidy is a gross waste of state financial resources. Dare for the President to end the subsidy once and for all, in the name of fairness. Somehow, however, we doubt he will.

Anisa Fauziah, Jakarta – Calls are mounting for the government to make drugs cheaper.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo did not return from his recent Abu Dhabi trip empty-handed as Indonesia had just secured a deal to get a Dubai financial hub to participate in the new capital project Nusantara.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has mandated that all motor vehicles, including motorcycles and cars, must carry third-party liability (TPL) insurance.

Rizka Ardina Nugraheni, Solo – Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka has denied rumors that the budget for the free nutritious meal program (MBG) will be cut from Rp 15,000 (around $1) to Rp 7,500 per child.

"Who said that? No. Wait for the confirmation. Let's wait for everything," Gibran told reporters at Solo City Hall on Thursday.

Delfi Neski, Jakarta – The Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) for Fatwa, Muhammad Asrorun Niam Sholeh, announced the suspension of two MUI members suspected of involvement with an organization affiliated with Jewish interests. This action follows a controversial meeting between Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) members and Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Israel.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Monday met with visiting Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape to emphasize the importance of cooperation in security and development, amid simmering tensions in the region and Jakarta's increased emphasis on maintaining ties with its Pacific island neighbors.

Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja, Jakarta – Indonesia has intercepted a Singapore-flagged vessel carrying 106kg of crystal methamphetamine in the waters off the Riau Islands that was probably en route to Brisbane, Australia, said the authorities on July 17.

Jakarta – The Agriculture Ministry ensures the free school lunch program under president-elect Prabowo Subianto will utilize locally sourced produce.

Mulyono, head of the ministry's food crop processing group, said on Tuesday that it aimed to increase food production next year to accommodate the increased consumption from the flagship program.

Jakarta – President Joko Widodo was right when he decided to spend his retirement years at his home in Karanganyar, Central Java.

Stefanno Sulaiman and Gayatri Suroyo, Jakarta – Outgoing President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo will appoint Thomas Djiwandono, the nephew of president-elect Prabowo Subianto and his adviser for fiscal issues, as a deputy finance minister later on Thursday, a senior politician said.

Jakarta – Outgoing President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo insisted recently that he would retire and return to his hometown of Surakarta in Central Java upon ending his second term in October. The statement comes amid overwhelming support for him to play a role in the incoming administration.

Jude Conway – The hardships endured by the East Timorese are detailed in a memoir by Dr Vacy Vlazna, both a story of courage and a political analysis. Dr Jude Conway reviews "East Timor Reveille for Courage: Recollections of an Australian Human Rights Activist, 1998-2001".

Dioceses bordering Timor-Leste and the Indonesian government are collaborating to help Catholics attend the papal visit to the Catholic-majority Asian nation in September.

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan revealed plans to establish a Task Force on Illegal Imports, which will include police officers and representatives from the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung).

Effendi Rusli, Siak, Riau – A plantation worker was mauled to death by a Sumatran tiger when he left his company shelter in Siak Regency, Riau Province, on Tuesday night, police reported on Wednesday.

The victim, identified as Yasonia Zega, 43, was a local employee of the palm plantation company Sunli Acronia Sukses.

The "Permanent Peoples' Tribunal on State and Environmental Violence in West Papua" took place last month at Queen Mary University of London.

A panel of tribunal experts heard evidence from numerous international NGOs and local civil society organisations as well as testimonies from individuals who have witnessed human rights violations and environmental destruction.

A National Strategic Project (PSN) Teluk Bintuni Regency, Papua Barat Province, has sparked concerns over the potential violation of indigenous land rights. The project, handled by Genting Oil Kasuri Pte. Ltd, is accused of failing to implement Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles with the affected Sumuri indigenous community.

Responding to the shooting of Yan Christian Warinussy, a senior lawyer and human rights defender in the province of West Papua, Amnesty International Indonesia's executive director Usman Hamid said:

Jamal Abdun Nashr, Semarang – The Corruption Eradication Commission or KPK once again conducted searches at Semarang City Hall on Thursday, July 18, 2024. This time, the focus shifted to various service rooms and departments within the building complex.

Bps.Go.Id, Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia saw a concerning rise in rape cases throughout 2022. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) released a report titled "Criminal Statistics 2023", showing 1,443 reported cases of immoral crimes of rape, which increased by 23.9% compared to the previous year's 1,164 cases.

Pribadi Wicaksono, Yogyakarta – The Yogyakarta Regional Government (DIY) has recently ramped up efforts to combat illegal mining activities across various districts and cities in the province, following public complaints and concerns raised on social media.

Antara, Jakarta – The elimination of majors at high schools is a part of the Merdeka Curriculum implementation in Indonesia, according to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Kusumasari Ayuningtyas, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia – Gibran Rakabuming Raka's rise to vice president-elect of Indonesia has been swift and contentious.

As the eldest son of outgoing President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, his political journey was both aided by and scrutinized over his familial connections.

Rizka Ardina Nugraheni, Jakarta – Vice President-Elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka recently revealed that the upcoming ministerial cabinet was still in discussions despite his inauguration drawing nearer.

Roy Adriansyah, Jakarta – Former East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa and her running mate Emil Dardak have secured support from eight political parties for their bid in the upcoming gubernatorial election.

The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) was the latest to endorse the pair, who visited the party's headquarters in South Jakarta on Thursday.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office announced on Thursday that it has charged seven additional individuals in connection with the illegal production of gold bars at the state-owned mining company Antam. This brings the total number of suspects in the case to 13.

Aditya Hadi, Jakarta – The government has sent mixed signals over a plan to restrict sales of subsidized fuel starting on Aug. 17, as it grapples with fighting air pollution in Jakarta while hoping to save trillions of rupiah in subsidy spending.

Jakarta – A number of organisations that are part of the Papua Human Rights and Law Enforcement Coalition have condemned the shooting of senior advocate and human rights activist Yan Christian Warinussy in Manokwari, West Papua, on Wednesday afternoon, July 17.

Nicholas Ryan Aditya, Ihsanuddin, Jakarta – Forum of Concerned Citizens for Indonesia's Parliament (Formappi) researcher Lucius Karus suspects that the House of Representatives (DPR) is addicted to deliberating and pushing through controversial draft laws (RUU) because it has "successfully" and repeatedly done so in the past.

The Australia West Papua Association (AWPA) congratulations the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders for calling on France to allow a joint United Nations-MSG mission to its colony of Kanaky (New Caledonia) to assess the political situation and propose solutions for the ongoing crisis.

Eduard Gismatullin – The Indonesian exchange's watchlist for volatile and troubled companies is likely to accelerate an exodus of foreign capital from Southeast Asia's largest equity market, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.

Singapore – Two people have died and some 50 people in Indonesia's South Kalimantan province have been hospitalised due to suspected intoxication from eating the fruit of the Angel's Trumpet plant, health authorities said.

Those affected displayed behaviour ranging from violent outbursts to delusion, with some claiming they were divine beings, local media reported.

Amy Sood – President Joko Widodo has delayed relocating his office to Indonesia's new 500 trillion rupiah (US$32 billion) planned capital city, citing missed deadlines for critical infrastructure, in a move observers say signals that development on his legacy project is significantly behind schedule.

Nina A. Loasana, Jakarta – The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority has earned an unqualified opinion from the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) for its first financial statement, indicating the authority's financial accountability and transparency regarding the ongoing projects in the nation's future capital in East Kalimantan.

Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – Vice president-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka has been touring Jakarta amid his busy agenda as mayor of Surakarta, Central Java, stopping by Central Jakarta's Tanah Tinggi subdistrict and Nangka Market as well as South Jakarta's Manggis Market on July 3, accompanied by popular celebrity and TV host Raffi Ahmad.

Jakarta – Despite the chaos during the online vote count for the Feb. 14 general election, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided to continue using the troubled Tabulation Information System (Sirekap) for the upcoming regional head elections on Nov. 27.