Agencies, Jakarta – AUnited States warship passed through the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, the Indonesian Navy said on Monday, adding that the transit through the major sea route was in accordance with international law.

Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Jakarta – The East Java Police Special Crimes Investigation Directorate (Reskrimsus) has dismantled a smuggling syndicate trading in protected endemic Indonesian species, including Komodo dragons, which fetch high prices in Thailand.

Agencies, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights said Sunday it was investigating the killings of 12 civilians, including women and children, in a military operation in the restive Papua region.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Nutrition Body (BGN) has come under public scrutiny over its procurement of goods and services, which many consider wasteful. The spending has also been seen as contradicting the core vision of the free nutritious meal program (MBG).

Judging from the handling of recent floods and landslides, here is what we can expect to happen when forest and land fires spread across several provinces following the effects of El Nino this year. Initially, the President will be late in visiting the affected areas – due to information not being passed on to those close to him.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – Indonesia's banking credit growth remained firmly above 10% in the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong lending to corporate and consumer segments, even as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continued to face pressure.

Between 13 and 15 April 2026, Indonesian security forces allegedly carried out ground and aerial military operations in Guamo Village, Pogoma District, and in IDP sites and multiple villages across Kembru District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua Province, resulting in the deaths of at least nine indigenous civilians, injuries to at least six others (see tables below, source: independ

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says it has identified recurring "inner circle" networks that help facilitate and conceal corruption, ranging from family members to political associates and trusted aides.

Suci Lestari Yuana (The Conversation) – Artificial intelligence is often celebrated as the future of work. It is efficient, innovative and neutral. Yet, for many women in Indonesia's gig economy, AI feels like a source of mounting pressure.

Divya Karyza, Jakarta – Pertamina has significantly raised the prices of several nonsubsidized fuel products effective Saturday as blockades in the Middle East and economic sanctions continue to roil the global oil market.

The price of RON-98 Pertamax Turbo gasoline in Jakarta was upped to Rp 19,400 (US$1.13) per liter, a steep increase from Rp 13,100.

Jayapura – A teenage shooting victim in Puncak Regency, Central Papua, has alleged she was shot by personnel of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, according to the Papua representative office of the National Human Rights Commission.

Reiner Brabar, Sorong – The 8th National Leadership Meeting (Rapimnas) of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) has declared Papua a "military and humanitarian emergency zone".

Basudiwa Supraja, Jakarta – Indonesians have been urged to use fuel more wisely, with around 60% of the country's fuel supply still dependent on imports to meet domestic demand.

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – The Chair of the NasDem Party, Surya Paloh, dispels rumors about the merger of NasDem with the Gerindra Party, as reported by Tempo Magazine on April 12, 2026. Surya made this statement in response to the media after the editors' gathering at the Nasdem Tower in Jakarta on Thursday, April 16.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – A number of practitioners and academics have recently been reported to the Jakarta Metro Jaya Police. Among those targeted are Saiful Mujani, founder of Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC); Ubedilah Badrun, a lecturer at the State University of Jakarta (UNJ); and Feri Amsari, a legal scholar from Andalas University.

Medikantyo Adhikresna, Jakarta – The Jakarta provincial government is drafting new regulations that will impose taxes on electric vehicles after the central government issued guidelines for regional administrations on EV taxation.

The government's commitment to preventing a climate crisis is questionable. Instead of reducing emissions to curb global warming through reforestation and restoration, the government appears to be turning a blind eye to massive deforestation and land degradation.

Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has issued Presidential Decree Number 4 of 2026, establishing a Task Force (Satgas) to accelerate government programs aimed at boosting economic growth.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Magelang – President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday ordered a closed-door session with regional legislative council (DPRD) leaders during a national retreat in Magelang, asking journalists to leave the venue so he could speak candidly "from the heart" about pressing issues facing the country.

Arjuna Pademme, Jayapura – The Papua Law Enforcement and Human Rights Coalition has called on all parties involved in the armed conflict in Puncak Regency, Central Papua, to ensure the protection of civilians.

The appeal follows reports that at least nine civilians were killed and others injured by gunfire in recent days.

Olena Wibisana, Zulkiflie, Dede Adhitama, Jakarta – For many Indonesians, the journey to Mecca is not just a religious obligation – it is the culmination of a lifetime of discipline, sacrifice, and quiet hope.

Rabin Yarangga, Jakarta – The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) said it is investigating reports that at least 12 civilians were killed during a military operation targeting separatist fighters in Papua, raising concerns over the protection of non-combatants in a long-running conflict.

Priyo Budi Santoso, Magelang, C – Java. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia defends Pertamina's decision to raise non-subsidized fuel prices, saying the adjustments follow market mechanisms tied to global oil prices and currency movements.

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura – At least nine civilians, including a five-year-old child, have reportedly been killed and dozens more injured in a shooting incident during a military operation in Puncak Regency, Central Papua.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – International rating agency S&P Global Ratings has raised concerns over Indonesia's government debt interest payments relative to revenue, which have exceeded 15 percent.

The warning was delivered to Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa during a meeting in Washington DC, United States, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The Chairperson of the Central Leadership Board of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Megawati Soekarnoputri, proposed the implementation of the second edition of the Asia-Africa Conference (KAA).

Agito Yacobson Sitepu, Yogya – The Social Movement Institute (SMI) held a screening and discussion of the documentary film "Pesta Babi: Colonialism in Our Time" at the Papuan student dormitory in Yogyakarta, Central Java, on Friday evening April 17.

Martin Bagya Kertiyasa, Jakarta – Indonesia's manufacturing sector maintained expansion in the first quarter of 2026, with stronger output, orders, and inventories signaling sustained industrial momentum, Bank Indonesia reported.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Analysts say France has emerged as the safest partner for Indonesia's military modernization drive, offering fewer political constraints than the United States or Russia as Jakarta continues to become its largest arms buyer in ASEAN.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Indonesia is still in the process of securing permits for its oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the Foreign Ministry has said, denouncing threats against commercial vessels and their crews amid the fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran.

The Attorney General's Office was putting on a show of power, rather than law enforcement, when arresting Samin Tan. The coal tycoon was detained just after leaving the office of the Forest Areas Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH), which was established by the Prabowo Subianto administration with the involvement of the AGO, which now prioritizes pressure over legal certainty.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The National Nutrition Body (BGN) is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that it spent its 2025 budget on the procurement of shoe polish and brushes.

This expenditure was disclosed in realization data from Inaproc, the government's goods and services procurement portal managed by the Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Agency.

Natasha Khairunisa, Jakarta – Rupiah extended its decline on Friday as stronger-than-expected US labor data and firm signals from the Federal Reserve reinforced the dollar, outweighing easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia targets the realization of crude oil imports from Russia will take place this month. The government is currently finalizing the technical details, including the purchase volume.

Septia Ryanthie, Jakarta – The civil society groups have filed a petition for a constitutional review at the Constitutional Court regarding President Prabowo Subianto's decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP).

Indah Ayu Pujiastuti, Jakarta – Indonesia holds one of the world's largest strategic advantages in the global electric vehicle supply chain through its abundant nickel reserves, yet it has so far failed to convert that edge into a leading position in battery-cell manufacturing, according to an industry analyst.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – A series of sexual harassment and violence cases have recently emerged on Indonesian university campuses. The Indonesian Education Monitoring Network (JPPI) recorded 233 cases of violence, including sexual violence, in educational environments from January to March 2026.

Adhyasta Dirgantara, Ardito Ramadhan, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition held a protest action at the entrance to the Presidential Palace Complex in Central Jakarta on Friday April 17.

Antara, Jakarta – Deputy Coordinator of KontraS, Andrie Yunus, has sent a letter to President Prabowo Subianto urging that his acid attack case be tried in civilian court and calling for the formation of an independent Joint Fact-Finding Team (TGPF).

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has issued a final warning to the Wikimedia Foundation to promptly complete the registration process as a private Electronic System Provider (PSE) in Indonesia. The same warning applies to all subsidiaries of the Wikimedia Foundation operating in Indonesia.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The new Indonesia-US military co-development partnership could come with limitations, as one analyst sees very low odds of Washington being willing to transfer its technologies.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The Military Court II-08 Jakarta has received the case dossier on the acid attack against Andrie Yunus, which was transferred by the Military Prosecutor's Office II-07 Jakarta.

The head of the court, Colonel Fredy Ferdian Isnartanto, said the institution has both absolute and relative jurisdiction to try the case.

Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – Indonesia's Ministry of Finance will bear the Income Tax (PPh) Article 21 for workers in five labour-intensive sectors throughout 2026, under Minister of Finance Regulation No. 105/2025 as part of the government's economic stimulus package for the 2026 fiscal year.

Karina Tehusijarana, Jakarta – Recently leaked screenshots of a lewd group chat among law students at the University of Indonesia (UI) have brought renewed attention to the prevalence of sexual violence in Indonesian universities.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Several European timber firms have cut ties with suppliers linked to deforestation in Indonesia following a 2025 investigation, suggesting that an upcoming European Union regulation is already influencing behavior ahead of its implementation at the end of 2026.

Lusa – The Timor-Leste Anti-Corruption Commission (CAC) analysed 86 state-funded projects and found that 25 presented problems or vulnerabilities to corruption, according to an institutional report obtained by Lusa on Tuesday.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's recent investor roadshow in the United States may support short-term market sentiment, but stronger policy credibility will be needed to drive lasting structural impact, an economist said.

AFP – The police of Timor-Leste have seized US$4 million in counterfeit currency from a warehouse belonging to a Chinese shop in Dili and detained four foreigners, the force announced on Wednesday.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The Military Prosecutor II-07 Jakarta on Thursday transferred the case file of Andrie Yunus to the Military Court II-08 Jakarta for trial proceedings. The handover follows the submission of case files involving four Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers from the Military Police investigation.

Endang Mulyani, Jakarta – Indonesia's battle against tobacco use is showing little progress, with around 70 million people – based on the 2023 National Health Survey – still actively smoking despite years of excise hikes.