Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – Constitutional law expert Feri Amsari from Andalas University believes that the principles of democracy in the state were quite sidelined during the administration of the 7th President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo and the beginning of Prabowo Subianto's administration.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Organization (TPNPB-OPM) has condemned constructing a military post in Yuguru village, Mebarok District, Nduga Regency, Highland Papua.

Jakarta – The Forestry Ministry's plan to hand out concessions on conservation areas confirms the false orientation of environmental policies. Business and economic interests seem to be prioritized over real commitment to forest restoration.

Jakarta – As the world enters the 21st century's first period of potentially prolonged political, economic and military turmoil, United States President Donald Trump is likely to go down in history as the leader who played a major role in provoking the man-made crisis, or even the third world war.

On February 19, journalist Sasmito Madrim of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI), filed a lawsuit against the Voice of America (VOA) Indonesia for his termination at the Industrial Relations Court of the Central Jakarta District Court.

Agnes Valentina Christa, Jakarta – Governor Pramono Anung announced that the water level at the Manggarai water gate has significantly dropped from 850 centimeters to 600 centimeters, indicating that Jakarta is now at Level 4 alert status, meaning no immediate flood threat remains.

Jauhari Mahardhika, Jakarta – SEG Solar is set to begin photovoltaic (PV) panel production at its new facility in the Batang Integrated Industrial Zone (KITB), Central Java, this April, the company announced on Wednesday.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Musician and politician Ahmad Dhani has suggested that Indonesia could naturalize football players by arranging marriages between retired foreign footballers and Indonesian women.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 19 October 2024, the Indonesian military (509/BY TNI), in collaboration with the Indonesian National Police launched an operation in Bilogai Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province.

Rizky Sasono – In mid-February 2025, a song titled Bayar, Bayar, Bayar (Pay, Pay, Pay) by post-punk band Sukatani sparked a nationwide call for greater freedom of expression under President Prabowo's increasingly authoritarian administration. The song, which highlights the entrenched culture of bribery in the police, reportedly ruffled the feathers of the force's top brass.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – The Indonesian Supreme Court has upheld a government decision to curb the expansion of a multibillion-dollar oil palm plantation project in the country's easternmost region of Papua.

Jeff Hutton – Last November, Jakarta-based Muhamad Heychael, program director at nonprofit media organization Remotivi, began offering small grants to local journalists to report on the nickel mines and smelters proliferating in remote corners of Indonesia's far east.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal responded to the possibility of a second Dark Indonesia (Indonesia Gelap) rally in the near future. He asserted that President Prabowo's government is actively addressing the concerns and demands raised by the public.

Melynda Dwi Puspita, Jakarta – A number of netizens on social media platforms are asking Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka to keep his promise of creating 19 million jobs. This surge in demand came after news of widespread layoffs at several companies, including textile firm PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk (Sritex).

A final decision on Timor-Leste's full membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is expected in May, reports the Portuguese news agency Lusa.

Muhammad Iqbal, Jakarta – A South Tangerang Police officer's alleged arrogant behavior, including being drunk and extorting street vendors, has gone viral on social media platforms. The incident reportedly took place in the Setu District, South Tangerang.

Wahroni, Tangerang – Indonesian police have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 127 illegal migrant workers disguised as Umrah pilgrims at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, officials announced on Thursday.

During the operation, authorities arrested seven suspects – four men and three women, aged between 19 and 53 – on human trafficking charges.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia could stand up on its own feet as it tried to remain unfazed by the USAID freeze fiasco, a government spokesman said on Thursday.

Harumbi Prastya Hidayahningrum, Jakarta – The government plans to open 4,500 outlets nationwide to sell essential food commodities at regulated price caps, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced on Thursday.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI), General Agus Subiyanto, is suspected of promoting Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya from Major to Lieutenant Colonel without the required attendance at the Indonesian Army Staff and Command School (Sesko TNI AD).

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The National Mandate Party (PAN) has confirmed its support for President Prabowo Subianto's proposal to form a permanent coalition, a concept the latter introduced last month.

Shinta Maharani, Jakarta – The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) has condemned remarks made by Ahmad Dhani, a member of the House of Representatives (DPR) from the Gerindra faction, calling them sexist, racist, and degrading to Indonesia's dignity.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Floods struck several regions across Indonesia, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The agency's emergency control and operation center noted that nine regions were flooded across six provinces.

The House of Representatives (DPR) soon plans to deliberate revisions to Law Number 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (UU TNI). This move was taken after President Prabowo Subianto sent a presidential letter (Surpres) to the DPR giving the go ahead for the deliberations.

Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin visited the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) headquarters in Jakarta on Thursday, requesting oversight of the government's major healthcare projects, which are valued at trillions of rupiah.

Serang Rasyid Ridho – Two footwear companies that produce shoes for the Nike brand in Tangerang regency, Banten, are in the process of laying off (PHK) thousands of employees.

Indonesia, West Papua – The Indonesian military (TNI) deployed new troops and intensified operations in the regencies Pegunungan Bintang and Puncak in January and February 2025. The military operations were reportedly carried out in indigenous communities, causing new internal displacements.

Novianti Setuningsih, Jakarta – Indonesian Human Rights Watch (Imparsial) Deputy Director Hussein Ahmad says that the revisions of the Indonesian Military Law (UU TNI) on the removal of prohibitions on business activities is just a pretext for a handful of elite officers to be able to conduct business again as it was during the New Order era of former president Suharto.

Yohanes Sulaiman – In his 2025 Annual Press Statement, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono provided justifications for President Prabowo Subianto's decision for Indonesia to formally join BRICS.

Herman, Bogor – West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi ordered the Hibisc Fantasy amusement park in Bogor to dismantle facilities built outside its permitted concession area, following an inspection on Thursday.

His unannounced visit led to the immediate removal of several unauthorized attractions.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – The Public Works Ministry plans to relocate homes in flood-prone areas, particularly in West Java, Jakarta, and other vulnerable regions. The floods have not only disrupted daily life but also made Ramadan observances more difficult for affected communities.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The central banks of Indonesia and Australia recently renewed their bilateral currency swap arrangement by another five years.

Jakarta – Indonesia is debating expanding the role of the country's vast military under President Prabowo Subianto, including by allowing active armed forces personnel to take up civilian posts in ways not seen since the dismantling of strongman Suharto's authoritarian systems decades ago.

Jakarta – Given the plethora of corruption cases that have tainted Pertamina, it came as no surprise when the Attorney General's Office (AGO) unveiled scandalous fuel imports involving top executives of the state oil and gas company's subsidiary PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, which is believed to have inflicted Rp 193.7 trillion (US$11 billion) in losses on the state.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 4 March 2025, Mr Aguni Sondegau, a 25-year-old motorcycle taxi driver was arbitrarily arrested and tortured by members of the Yonif 509 military unit at the Holomama Military Post, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province. The TNI members arrested Mr Sondegau at approximately 08:00 am without a warrant.

Jakarta – The Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry launched a nationwide campaign on Wednesday to encourage parents to cut back on their time spent online and to engage in more direct interaction with their loved ones.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Indonesian Mineral and Coal Suppliers Association (Aspebindo) has urged the government to grant a six-month transition period before implementing a new regulation requiring coal exports to use the government-set benchmark price (HBA).

Fuad Iqbal Abdullah, Balikpapan – The East Kalimantan Police have arrested four men accused of hacking more than 300 Instagram accounts using email phishing attacks and extorting victims for money.

The cybercrime syndicate operated for seven months in Balikpapan, accumulating at least Rp 500 million ($30,479) from its victims, an officer said on Tuesday.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – Research by a London-based institution, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), said that Indonesia's democracy scored 6.44 in 2024, placing the country in a "flawed democracy" category.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi broke his silence on the research results of the Indonesia's Democracy Index released by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – In the early stages of President Prabowo Subianto's administration, Indonesia's Democracy Index has declined once again. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a London-based research and analysis organization, recorded Indonesia's democracy score at 6.44 in 2024, placing the country Indonesia in the "flawed democracy" category.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 30 December 2024, a shooting occurred at a cockfighting arena in Prafi, Manokwari Regency, Papua Barat Province. A police officer's warning shot killed a civilian named Amir Hidayat Sianturi. The officer involved, identified as Brigadier A, was reportedly breaking up a disturbance at the cockfighting venue when the projectile ricocheted, hitting Sianturi.

Indonesia, West Papua – The sexual assault of two underaged females during police custody in the Kaimana Regency, Papua Barat Province, on 16 February 2025 has again drawn public attention to the lack of professionalism among the police in West Papua.

Yanita Petriella, Yanita Petriella, Jakarta – Throughout Tuesday March 4, the Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek) area was paralysed by flooding. Some areas of Bogor and Bekasi regencies that are crossed by the Cikeas, Cileungsi and Bekasi rivers were even flooded with waters to a height of up to five meters.

Jakarta – Newly inaugurated Bekasi Mayor Tri Adhianto confirmed on Wednesday that he had left his residence for a four-star hotel in the city amid severe flooding that forced thousands of other residents to take shelter at makeshift evacuation centers.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – The Indonesian government raised Rp30 trillion from the auction of State Debt Securities (SUN) held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The total bids received during this auction amounted to Rp75.7 trillion.

Muhammad Firman, Jakarta – The year 2025 has brought significant challenges to Indonesia's industrial sector, with several major companies shutting down operations and carrying out mass layoffs.

Jakarta – Efforts to bring Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) General Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri and President Prabowo Subianto together will not benefit the public. Their relationship, akin to soap opera, is personal and has nothing to do with how to repair democracy.

Yovanda Noni, North Penajam Paser – All staff members of the Nusantara Authority have been fully relocated to the future national capital in North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan.

The relocation was announced Tuesday on the authority's social media posts, effectively ending the frequent back-and-forth trips between Nusantara and Jakarta.

Rino Fajar Setiawan, Andi Maulana, Jakarta – Heavy flooding across Jakarta and its surrounding cities brought Bekasi City to a standstill on Tuesday, forcing the cancellation of a major football match and displacing thousands of residents after torrential rains pounded the region overnight.