Jakarta – Police found the remnants of 50 tanks suspected to be used for hoarding fuel in a used oil warehouse that exploded in Bandar Lampung, Lampung province, on Tuesday.

Jakarta – Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Hadi Tjahjanto has met with three prominent figures from Nduga regency, Papua Highlands, to discuss the release of the New Zealand hostage and Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens.

Antara, Jakarta – Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan, the Director-General of Information Applications at the Communication and Informatics Ministry, has revealed that representatives from social media platform X (formerly Twitter) were summoned to address concerns regarding online gambling advertisements on their platform.

Yuni Rohmawati, Jakarta – The Indonesian survey agency Indikator Politik Indonesia reported a 2 percent decline in the level of public satisfaction rate with President Joko Widodo or Jokowi's performance. What caused it?

Rizki Dewi Ayu, Antara, Jakarta – The World Bank warned Indonesia to be careful about the budget deficit threshold if the free lunch program initiated by Prabowo-Gibran is implemented.

The government of Timor-Leste signed the accession protocol to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the culmination of nearly eight years of work, at the 13th WTO ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi this week.

Jakarta – Golkar Party Deputy Chairperson Melchias Markus Mekeng says he supports Indonesia's second president Suharto being made a national hero.

Mekeng made the statement after President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo awarded Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto with the honorary rank of four-star general on Wednesday February 28.

Jakarta – The 807th Kamisan (Thursday) action, which was held in front of the Merdeka Palace on Thursday February 29, also touched on the issue of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo giving an honorary rank of four-star general to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto yesterday, Wednesday February 28.

Stefani Wijaya, Jakarta – The National Police said Thursday they have brought criminal charges against seven election officials who are alleged to have tampered with voters' data when organizing the poll for Indonesian nationals in Kuala Lumpur.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – In a landmark decision on Thursday, the Constitutional Court ruled against the appointment of executives from any political party to the position of the attorney general.

The court argued that this prohibition is essential to safeguard the independence of the attorney general's office from political influence.

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Amelia Rahima Sari, Antara, Jakarta – President Joko Widodo or Jokowi inaugurated the PT Kaltim Ammonium Nitrat (KAN) factory in Bontang City, East Kalimantan today, February 29. The factory produces ammonium nitrate, the raw material for explosives and NPK fertilizer, with a capacity of about 75,000 tons per year.

Muawwan Daelami, Jakarta – Electric vehicle manufacturer VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas (VKTR) officially started the construction of Indonesia's first completely knock-down (CKD) electric commercial vehicle assembly plant in Magelang, Central Java, on Tuesday.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Unlike Germany and the US, it is very unlikely for Indonesia to slip into a recession, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said on Wednesday.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The campaign team of the projected presidential election winner, Prabowo Subianto, provided a sneak peek into his potential cabinet composition, signaling an inclination toward the "accommodating approach" embraced by President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.

Sella Rizky, Jakarta – Former Agriculture Minister, Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL) is accused of extortion and receiving gratifications totaling Rp 44.5 billion ($3.2 million) on his opening trial at the Jakarta Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday.

Jakarta – Social security agency BPJS Ketenagakerjaan recently handed compensation money to the families of 44 poll workers who died during their course of duty.

The state insurer also compensated poll workers who got into accidents while on duty.

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas announced on Friday a plan to expand marriage registration services at local religious affairs offices (KUAs) to accommodate people of all faiths, not just Islam.

Jakarta – The Indonesia Ulema Council (MUI) has issued a fatwa urging the House of Representatives to fast-track legislation to mitigate the ongoing climate crisis.

Ruth Dea Juwita, Jakarta – The government had increased this year's rice import quota by 1.6 million tonnes to bolster the nation's reserves, the National Food Agency (Bapanas) announced on Monday.

Daisuke Kawakami, Tokyo – Chinese ships continue to appear in Indonesia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around the Natuna Islands in the northern part of the country in the South China Sea, where China is continuing its maritime expansion.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Government projections point to a sharp increase in the budget deficit this year amid massive spending on social aid and subsidies.

Jakarta – Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka ran an electoral campaign that focused heavily on a single issue, and so it is only fair that now, as preliminary results point to their victory, the public scrutinizes their proposals.

Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – As the electoral dust settles and Prabowo Subianto looks certain to win the presidency, the focus has now shifted to the intricate process of coalition-building. The public is anticipating Prabowo's next move to consolidate power before he takes over from President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo in October.

Dewi Kurniawati and Heru Asprihanto, Jakarta – In the afternoon sun, dozens of Indonesians, mostly women, gather in a snaking queue to buy bags of subsidized rice, their arms poking through a metal gate to grab tickets assuring them a spot to make a purchase.

Jakarta – Landslides hit a section of road connecting Luwu regency and Palopo city in South Sulawesi on Monday, trapping at least 23 people with five victims found dead.

Amson Pandolo, the head of the South Sulawesi Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), said the cause of the landslide was heavy rain and unstable soil conditions.

Jayapura, Jubi – Sr. Comr. Faizal Ramadhani, the Head of Cartenz Peace Operation, has revealed that the negotiation process for the release of Susi Air pilot Phillip Mark Mehrtens, who has been held captive by the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) since February 7, 2023, has been hindered by customary issues, as well as interference of other parties.

Jayapura, Jubi – Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Mathius Fakhiri stated that several requests from Susi Air pilot Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a New Zealand national who has been held captive by the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) since February 7, 2023, have been fulfilled and delivered. These requests included asthma medication, aromatherapy candles, and disinfectants.

Merauke, Jubi – Sukardi Gau, the Head of the Papua Provincial Language Center has expressed concern over the trend among young speakers shifting to using Indonesian or Papua Malay, which poses a threat to the existence of indigenous languages in Papua towards the brink of extinction.

Harry Hadley – Since 2016 Selamat Datang has fostered safe environments for LGBTQIA+ Indonesians to meet in Sydney as well as providing them visibility through its entries in the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade.

One of the most enticing aspects of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is the bridges that it builds within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Merauke, Jubi – Reports indicate that 68 residents in Asmat Regency, South Papua Province, were poisoned after consuming hundreds of bottles of adulterated alcoholic beverages on Friday (23/2/2024). Four people have died, seven are being treated at the Agats Regional General Hospital, and 57 others are undergoing outpatient treatment.

Jakarta – TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto formed the Habema Operations Command (Koops) to synergize operational patterns of the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) and National Police (Polri) in handling conflicts in several areas in Papua.

Pranjal Pandey – As preliminary results hint at Prabowo Subianto's victory in Indonesia's presidential race, political tension rises with Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan seeking an inquiry into alleged irregularities. Beyond the election drama, Indonesia grapples with persistent issues from economic struggles to foreign relations.

Rebecca Ratcliffe, Bangkok – Human rights experts have condemned a decision by Indonesia's outgoing president to award the rank of honorary four-star general to his presumed successor, Prabowo Subianto, a controversial figure accused of human rights violations.

Jayapura, Jubi – The Ndugama Derakma Command of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has confirmed the death of one of its members in a shooting between TPNPB and security forces at Kali Brasa, Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Mountainous Papua Province, last Thursday (22/2/2024).

Jayapura, Jubi – The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has stated that two teenagers detained by the Indonesian Military(TNI) and Police in Yahukimo Regency on February 22, 2024, are not members of the TPNPB. They declared that the two teenagers, MH (15) and BGE (15), are ordinary civilians who were apprehended while coincidentally crossing Kali Brasa.

Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo awarded a special promotion to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto as an Honorary Army General during the leadership meeting of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and National Police at the TNI Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Wednesday.

Whisnu Bagus Prasetyo, Jakarta – Economists are urging the government to pay more attention to the middle class, not just the poor, to prevent social unrest.

Jakarta – A Prabowo-Gibran campaign team member recently revealed that Erick Thohir and Bahlil Lahadalia, among others, would likely return to the next cabinet.

Fuad Iqbal Abdullah, Nusantara, East Kalimantan – Democratic Party Chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono confirmed on Wednesday that he no longer opposes the ongoing construction of the new national capital, Nusantara, after recently joining President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's cabinet.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – A recent poll by Indikator Politik Indonesia found that nearly 60 percent of respondents believe that there was no government interference in the Feb. 14 presidential and legislative elections.

However, the research firm expressed concern about the 34.8 percent of respondents who held the contrary opinion.

Jakarta – The moment Prabowo Subianto was dismissed from the Indonesian Armed Forces (then called ABRI) has again been in the public spotlight after President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo awarded the Defense Minister and presumptive president the rank of honorary four-star general.

Resty Woro Yuniar – Indonesia's President Joko Widodo on Wednesday awarded the country's defence minister and presumptive president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, the honorary rank of four-star general, a move critics blasted as "vulgar political manoeuvring" and a betrayal of the victims of human rights abuses.

Harlyne Joku, Port Moresby – Indonesia and Papua New Guinea will boost defense cooperation, officials from the two countries said Tuesday, including border patrols in a region where indigenous Papuans have waged a decades-long insurgency against Indonesian rule.

Jakarta – Scores of civil society organisations have expressed their opposition to President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's decision to award Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto with an honorary rank of four-star general.

Jakarta – The Indonesian government should better enforce a revised state school uniform regulation to protect girls and women from being required to wear the hijab, Human Rights Watch said today.

Antara, Jakarta – The Ministry of Environment and Forestry collaborated with Indonesian SINTAS Foundation to conduct a population survey of the Javan leopard (Phantera pardus melas) on Java Island to determine the exact number of the endangered animal.

Daniel A. Fajri, Jakarta – President Joko Widodo or Jokowi denied reports that the honorary title of TNI General given to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto was a political transaction. Jokowi stated that similar titles have been given to many figures.

Antara, Jakarta – Vice President Ma'ruf Amin said that attempts to free the Susi Air pilot who was being held hostage by the Free Papua Organization (OPM) is a sensitive issue, and that foreign involvement must be reconsidered.

Jakarta – Jokowi appoints Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning. He is sowing the seeds of influence in the next administration.