Yuni and Daniel A. Fajri, Jakarta – The Imparsial (Indonesian Human Rights Monitor) Director Gufron Mabruri said that President Joko Widodo or Jokowi's move to award Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto the title of honorary general was a misstep.

Melynda Dwi Puspita and Daniel A Fajri, Antara, Jakarta – Minister for Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform (Menpan RB) Abdullah Azwar Anas postponed the schedule for transferring the State Civil Apparatus or the Civil Servants (ASN) to the Capital City Nusantara (IKN), North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan until September 2024.

Sevianto Pakiding, Mimika – New Zealand Police Attache, Paul Laurence Borell, visited Mimika Regency in Central Papua, to oversee the progress of the ongoing efforts to secure the release of Susi Air pilot, Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens.

Joniansyah, Jakarta – As many as 20,000 warteg (Indonesian food stalls that sell rice and ready-to-eat side dishes) merchants, members of the Indonesian Warteg Merchants Association (Hipwin), hope to be involved in the free lunch program proposed by running pair Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabumi Raka or Prabowo-Gibran.

Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – The Finance Ministry reported that as of January 31, 2024, the Indonesian government's debt had reached Rp8,253.09 trillion. According to the February 2024 edition of the APBN Kita book, this outstanding amount corresponds to a debt-to-GDP ratio of 38.75 percent.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – The World Bank has advised that the upcoming president's free lunch program should carefully consider the health of the 2025 State Budget.

According to the World Bank, meticulous preparation is needed by the government to ensure the implementation of the program does not burden fiscal performance.

Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) along with the Samarinda Legal Aid Foundation (LBH Samarinda) condemned the action of East Kalimantan regional police members for allegedly arbitrarily arresting nine palm oil farmers in the Nusantara Capital City or IKN area.

S. Dian Andriyanto, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission or KPK has executed the ethical decision of its Supervisory Council against 78 staff that were found applying illegal levy in KPK's prison. The guilty staff were ethically sanctioned with a public apology on Monday.

Annisa Febiola, Antara, Jakarta – Head of the Indonesian Food and Beverage Entrepreneurs Association (GAPMMI) Adhi Lukman claimed that the implementation of excise on packaged sweetened drinks (MBDK) will erode the industry's competitiveness. Excise is said to be a burden because the increased costs are passed on to consumers.

Jayanty Nada Shofa & Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – Indonesia recently held the world's largest single-day election. However, the country's decision to have its citizens elect not only its president but also parliamentary representatives on the same day has caused the media to mainly focus on the presidential race, according to an election watchdog.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – A total of eight people have undergone questioning concerning the alleged sexual harassment case involving Edie Toet Hendratno, the chancellor of Pancasila University (UP) in Jakarta, against two of his employees, RZ and DF.

Ihsanuddin, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid believes that the plan to award the rank of honorary four-star general on Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto will be a problematic decision.

Mahmud Ichi, Halmahera, Indonesia – Most days, Jamal Adam watches over the 10 aviaries in Ake Tajawe Lolobata National Park with veterinarians and support staff. But during the holidays this past December, the 60-year-old farmer was in charge of the ambitious conservation work.

Ihsanuddin, Jakarta – It is believed that the misuse of social aid (bansos) from the government during the 2024 elections can be categorised as corruption.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – The harvest in several rice centers is overshadowed by extreme weather during the transition period from rainy to dry season.

Han Revanda Putra and Daniel A. Fajri, Jakarta – PDIP (The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle) Politician Chico Hakim responded to PPP's (The United Development Party) head of election agency Sandiaga Uno which welcomed the opportunity to join Prabowo-Gibran's administration.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – A massive nickel mining and processing project on the Indonesian island of Halmahera has cleared thousands of hectares of forest, forcefully displaced local people, and polluted the rivers and sea, devastating the lives of many Indigenous people in the process, a new report says.

Pradana Boy Zulian – The aftermath of the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel and ensuing violence has had repercussions in Indonesia, Southeast Asia's most populous Muslim-majority nation-state. Has the Palestinian issue galvanised Indonesians as one?

Vonia Vieira in Oecusse, Timor-Leste and the Pacific Local Journalism Network's Nick Sas – Noviana Tome leads a simple life.

The farmer from Timor-Leste's far-west Oecusse region attends her rice fields every day, leaving early in the morning and coming home late in the afternoon.

Ary Hermawan – The day before Indonesia's general election on February 14, former journalist and Indonesian political observer Ben Bland argued front-runner former army general Prabowo Subianto would not turn Indonesia into an autocracy if he was elected to succeed President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.

Hamish McDonald – After what appears to have been a decisive win by Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto in Indonesia's presidential election, many observers have been speculating about what kind of leader will emerge when he takes over from incumbent Joko "Jokowi" Widodo in October.

Jakarta – It seems President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's work is not yet done, even though his preferred successor Prabowo Subianto has all but won the Feb. 14 race, ending a 15-year wait.

Jakarta – The Health Ministry will require companies to put sugar content on the labels of any beverage products sold in the country. The ministry said it was looking to implement similar systems to those in other countries, but it has yet to specify the details.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – The former head of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Firli Bahuri, did not appear for police questioning related to the alleged extortion case involving a former minister.

His current whereabouts are unknown, and his legal representative, Fahri Bachmid, said he has lost contact with him.

Jayanty Nada Shofa & Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – The press needs to cover both sides when it comes to reporting the presidential race, and fair reporting can help pave the way for a peaceful election, according to German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) journalists.

Bella Evanglista, Whisnu Bagus Prasetyo, Jakarta – The government plans to relocate 6,000 civil servants to the future national capital, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan starting in July, a minister said on Monday.

Elan Suherlan, Subang – A councilor in the West Java town of Subang admitted on Monday to ordering the demolition of a paved road in a village where he underperformed in the Feb. 14 election.

Ahmad Rizal also confirmed earlier reports that he ignited firecrackers in the village but denied the action was intended to terrorize residents.

Hendro Situmorang, Jakarta – Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Monday the current administration of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo doesn't need to establish a special team for the transfer of presidential power, presuming that Prabowo Subianto wins the election.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – As of January 2024, the Finance Ministry has recorded the Indonesian government's debt at Rp 8,253.09 trillion ($528 billion), constituting 38.75 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), below the stipulated safe limit.

Aisyah Amira Wakang, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has implemented the supervisory board's ethical decision to penalize 78 employees who accepted bribes from inmates of the KPK detention center. They were given the ethical sanctions of making a direct and public apology on Monday, February 26 at the KPK Juang Building.

Sentani, Jubi – Sentani is not only renowned for the beauty of its lakes but also for the Khombouw wood skin painting art from Asei Besar Village in East Sentani. These paintings are available at the Fansoway Art Gallery on KhalKote Street, East Sentani District, Jayapura Regency.

Muhammad Fakhruddin & Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Former Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, Jimly Asshiddiqie, has advised lawmakers considering an inquiry into the recent elections to exercise caution, as their actions could be construed as participating in a treasonous conspiracy.

Stefani Wijaya & Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – Pancasila University's Head of Public Relations, Putri Langka, has affirmed that the university is aware of reports regarding accusations of sexual harassment against its rector, 72-year-old ETH.

The Pancasila University Foundation is preparing to hold a meeting to discuss matters about the allegation.

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo conducted a full cabinet meeting at the State Palace on Monday, where an interesting interaction unfolded between newly-appointed Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, affectionately known as AHY, and Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko.

Antara, Jakarta – Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto, revealed that the proposed free school lunch budget by presidential candidate, Prabowo Subianto, is set at Rp 15,000 ($1) per child each day. This budget excludes the provision of milk.

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – The General Elections Commission (KPU) has insisted on continuing with its vote tabulating platform despite strong resistance against its perceived shortcomings, which losing camps in the presidential race say are to blame for making the vote-tallying process prone to fraud.

Alifia Sekar, Jakarta – The 2024 general election was marred by dozens of incidences of intimidation and persecution, especially those targeting people criticizing the election process, human rights group Amnesty International Indonesia said.

Divya Karyza, Jakarta – Delayed harvests and dwindling supply have sent premium rice prices skyrocketing to a record high, the Indonesia Market Traders Association (IKAPPI) has said.

Nina A. Loasana, Jakarta – Amid a rise in deaths among poll workers over the past few days despite efforts to prevent fatalities during the 2024 election, questions have emerged on if the country should hold the presidential and legislative elections on a single day.

Jakarta – Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) knowledge management division coordinator Wana Alamsyah said that his agency had never committed acts of racism in any form.

Alamsyah conveyed this to counter accusations made by dozens of people protesting in the name of the Student and Youth Social Forum for the Love of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.

Sabrina Asril, Jakarta – The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has condemned the arrest of nine palm oil farmers in the area of the new capital city Nusantara (IKN) who were opposing the construction of the VVIP Airport in North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan, on Monday February 26.

Jayapura, Jubi – The Papua Legal Aid Institute (LBH Papua) has urged the judge of the Manado State Administrative High Court to overturn the decision of the Jayapura State Administrative Court, which dismissed the lawsuit of the Awyu Tribe community.

Jakarta – The 2024 general election has drawn to a close, but the nation continues to pulse with anticipation as we await the final tabulation of the election returns.

This year's election has been hailed as one of the largest single-day electoral events globally, and rightfully so.

Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – With less than eight months left in office, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo changed his cabinet team once again to welcome Democratic Party leader Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono on board as agrarian and spatial planning minister, replacing Hadi Tjahjanto, a long-time Jokowi ally who was promoted to the coordinating political, legal and security affairs minist

Jakarta – The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), the country's biggest party, is seeking a legislative investigation into alleged violations around February's presidential election and plans also to file a case with a top court, a senior party official said on Feb 26.

PDIP backed former Central Java province governor Ganjar Pranowo for the presidency.

David Uren – Indonesia's success in deploying Chinese capital and innovation to become the dominant force in the global nickel industry has been achieved in the face of concerted opposition from the European Union through the World Trade Organisation.

Jakarta – Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy said it would be unrealistic to expect Indonesia's poverty rate to fall to 7.5 percent this year to meet the target set in the 2020-2024 National Mid-Term Development Plan (RPJMN).

An Australian-based West Papua advocacy group has condemned the arrest and "humiliation" of two teenagers by Indonesian security forces last week.

Bella Evanglista, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has decided to double the subsidized fertilizer allocation, raising it from 4.7 million tons to 9.55 million tons. This measure is targeted at alleviating the fertilizer shortage, which has resulted in heightened production costs for rice farmers.

Aisyah Amira Wakang, Jakarta – The spokesperson of The National Liberation Army of West Papua – Free Papua Movement (TPNPB – OPM) Sebby Sambom claimed that the two people apprehended by joint state apparatus on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, are civilians. Both of them are 15-year-old teenagers, MH and BGE.