Muhammad Aulia, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Thursday detained two suspects in a graft scandal at the Manpower Ministry, a case that could implicate Muhaimin Iskandar, the current vice-presidential candidate.

Ghandy Armansyah, Jakarta – Police on Thursday arrested a man suspected of attempting to set fire to a mosque in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, based on information provided by residents who had reviewed security camera footage.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – The brief appointment of Communications and Information Minister Budi Arie Setiadi as interim foreign minister has raised eyebrows amid reports of a cabinet split, even though the Foreign Ministry has waved off the issue and President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has insisted that his government remains united.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – Social media personality Fransiska Candra Novitasari, popularly known as Siskaeee, was arrested at an apartment in Yogyakarta on Wednesday. She is one of nine women recently named as suspects in an ongoing police investigation into the production of pornographic videos.

Yohana Belinda, Jakarta – Indonesia needs to increase its sugar production by almost 300 percent from the current amount by 2030 if the country wants to achieve self-sufficiency, including feeding its bioethanol ambition.

Jakarta – Food and energy, two resources crucial to our national stability, were rightly included on the list of topics for the second vice presidential debate on Sunday.

But on the issue of food, the debate was unenlightening, devoid of meaningful discussion on the fundamental problems of national food security.

Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has major work ahead for its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions as fewer than 1,000 units of fuel-based motorcycles were converted to electric ones in 2023, falling far short of the 50,000-unit target.

Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has sent a floral arrangement to Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri as a birthday gift for the party matriarch, who celebrated her 77th birthday on Tuesday.

Adi Renaldi – Land grabbing, loss of traditional livelihoods, as well as rising health and environmental concerns are controversies hounding Indonesia's grand global ambitions for its nickel industry.

Moh. Tamimi, Pekalongan, Indonesia – For decades, Sobirin provided for his family by picking flowers here on the north coast of Indonesia's Java Island. Now in his 70s, much of the farmer's income used to grow near the beach on a large plot of jasmine, Jasminum sambac, the so-called "queen of flowers" cherished by royal dynasties from Ancient Egypt to China's Sung Dynasty.

Amy Sood – Indonesia's most famous rock band, Slank, has thrown its star power behind presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo in a high-profile snub to President Joko Widodo, marking a departure from its staunch support for the leader over the past decade.

Lusa – The Chinese non-governmental organisation GX Foundation launched a pilot project to prevent and combat dengue fever in Timor-Leste on Tuesday with a donation to the Timorese ministry of health.

Jayapura, Jubi – The Head of Cartenz Peace Operation, Sr. Comr. Faizal Ramadhani, stated that on Sunday (1/21/2024), the joint military/police forces shot three suspected members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) in Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua Province.

Jayapura, Jubi – The second environmental impact analysis (AMDAL) process by PT Freeport Indonesia is currently in progress, with the company expressing optimism that everything will proceed as planned.

Jayapura, Jubi – In response to the armed clash between the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) and the Indonesian Military (TNI) and Police in Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua Province, Frits Ramandey, the Head of the Papua Representative Office of the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM Papua), stated that Yusak Sondegau (40), who lost his life during the inciden

Malvyandie Haryadi, Jakarta – On Wednesday January 24, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo stated that public officials from the president to ministers are allowed to take sides in the elections as long as they do not use state facilities.

Panji Satrio, Medan – Sorik lies weakened, emaciated, and struggling to breathe – a mirror of three other Sumatran tigers battling severe illnesses in Medan Zoo, North Sumatera. Sorik and two other tigers suffer from an incurable disease, while another one is still treatable.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia wants to secure a trade deal with the European Union (EU) in hopes that Jakarta can compete with fellow ASEAN member Vietnam, particularly on footwear exports, according to a senior minister on Wednesday.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – President Joko Widodo asserted on Wednesday that he possesses the right to take sides in elections and participate in campaign events, despite his responsibilities as the head of state.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Nickel-based batteries are still not losing popularity to lithium ferro-phosphate (LFP) in the electric vehicle (EV) market, according to Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.

Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – The Indonesian Air Force on Wednesday commissioned four brand new Super Hercules C-130J-30 aircraft in a ceremony attended by President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto.

Thomas Rizal, Jakarta – Political analyst Ujang Komarudin from Al Azhar University Indonesia views vice presidential candidate Mohammad Mahfud MD's decision to resign from his position as the Chief Security Minister as an attempt to evade accountability for unresolved legal issues in Indonesia.

Ikhsan Reliubun, Jakarta – Director of the Association for Elections and Democracy (Perludem), Khoirunnisa Agustyati, urged President Joko Widodo or Jokowi to withdraw his statement that the president and ministers could endorse any presidential candidate in the elections.

Jayapura, Jubi – In an armed confrontation with combined Indonesian Military (TNI) and Police forces on Sunday (21/1/2024) and Tuesday (23/1/2024), five members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) in the Intan Jaya region were reported dead.

The individuals identified are Oni Kobagau, Jaringan Belau, Agustia, Ones, and Melkias Maisani.

Antara, Jakarta – Throughout 2023, the State Asset Management Institute (LMAN) has spent Rp1.426 trillion for the development of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan. The amount consists of Rp1.01 trillion to acquire land for road access, and Rp415.88 billion for developing the Central Government Core Area (KIPP).

Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said on Wednesday that holding a public office does not restrict him from endorsing specific candidates or participating in campaign events.

He made these statements while attending an event alongside presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, who has chosen the president's son as his running mate.

Faisal Maliki Baskoro, Jakarta – The Environment and Forestry Minister, Siti Nurbaya, has denied the statement made by vice-presidential candidate Mohammad Mahfud MD, who claimed that deforestation in Indonesia had reached 12.5 million hectares since 2013.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia has attracted a total of Rp 1,418 trillion (around $90.2 billion) in investment throughout 2023, surpassing what the government has targeted for that year.

Mohammad Said, Jakarta – Indonesia's state-owned shipbuilding company, PAL, has secured a monumental $900 million project to repair and refurbish 41 naval warships, marking the largest such initiative in the country's history, the company announced on Monday.

Alfida Rizky Febrianna, Jakarta – Leisure service providers won't obey the recent tax hikes until the Constitutional Court issues a ruling over a legal motion challenging the government's decision, prominent industry players said on Monday.

Priyo Budi Santoso, Wonosobo – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo shared an interesting insight into a conversation he had with the Prime Minister of Australia. The President disclosed that the Australian Prime Minister admitted feeling "incapable" of managing Indonesia, emphasizing the complexity of the task.

Muhammad Aulia, Jakarta – Former Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Chairman Firli Bahuri has once again filed a pretrial motion at the South Jakarta District Court in response to his designation as a suspect by the Jakarta Police. This marks the second attempt at pretrial proceedings by Firli after the initial effort ended in a dismissal.

Novie Fauziah, Jakarta – Indonesian celebrity and presenter, Ivan Gunawan, known as Igun, has announced his decision to leave Indonesia after being reprimanded by the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) for being "too feminine".

Vinnilya, Jakarta – Indonesian miners are grappling with the decreasing nickel prices, approaching their lowest level since 2021.

According to Stockbit data, as of Jan. 22, 2024, nickel prices have dropped by 44.64 percent year on year, reaching $15,799 (Rp 247.52 million) per ton.

Jayapura, Jubi – Menuel John Magal, the Director of the Amungme Indigenous Peoples Community Institution (LEMASA), has stated that in June 2023, they wrote a letter to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Directorate General of Forestry and Environmental Planning, and the Directorate of Prevention of Environmental Impact from Business and Activities in Jakarta.

Apriadi Gunawan, Jakarta – Ahead of the February general election, the General Elections Commission (KPU) regional offices have recruited workers to sort and fold millions of ballots, creating a new source of income for many.

Jakarta – After experiencing slow times during the pandemic, which resulted in a revenue surplus, the Healthcare and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) slipped back into financial distress again last year.

Jakarta – Gerindra Party presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto told a public event on Monday night that violence would tear the country apart and that no one should resort to violent means to attain political power.

Indonesia's coal production hit a record high of 775.2 million mt in 2023, exceeding the target of 694 million mt set earlier by the government, according to MINERBA One Data (MODI) made public Jan. 19, amid an increase in demand for global seaborne coal.

Asma Khalid – On January 21, Indonesia held its fourth presidential election debate. The vice-presidential hopefuls, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Muhaimin Iskandar and Mahfud MD, focused on policy issues related to Indonesia's green energy transition, sustainable development and strict environmental regulations.

Andreas Harsono – In a step forward for freedom of religion and belief in Indonesia, citizens from smaller religious groups are now permitted to change the religious identity on their identity cards, with the introduction of a new category, kepercayaan (belief), alongside the six recognized religions.

Christopher Knaus – The Indonesian fisher who led the challenge against Australia's unlawful detention of hundreds of children found on people-smuggling boats has urged the government to help quash all remaining convictions linked to the scandal.

Vonia Vieira, Dili – Joaquim Fonseca's daily life depends on the internet. So the IT professional, based in Timor-Leste's capital Dili, has a problem.

"Every day, somehow, the internet fails," he told the ABC. "Downloading small files is difficult. Even downloading a page to read the news [is hard]."

Pope Francis met on Monday with East Timorese president Jose Manuel Ramos-Horta in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.

Following the papal audience, President Ramos-Horta met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.'Cordial discussions'

Leonard AL Cahyoputra, Karawang – Despite an increase in the number of producers and production capacity, Indonesia's annual auto sales have remained stagnant at around 1 million over the past decade, trailing behind Thailand. Industry insiders attribute the sluggish sales to an unfavorable tax regime.

Rebecca Ratcliffe – Ali Imron, who was given a life sentence for his role in the 2002 Bali bombing, is seeking a presidential pardon, saying he wants to be released so he can work on deradicalisation projects across Indonesia.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for Malaysia Hermono responded to the allegation of intelligence involvement during the 2024 general elections in Kuala Lumpur.

Ikhsan Reliubun, Jakarta – Presidential candidate number 2 Prabowo Subianto will be reported to the General Elections Supervisory Agency or Bawaslu today. Coalition for Clean General Elections will report Prabowo on grounds of election violations today at around 02:00 p.m. local time.

Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – A researcher from the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) Dhenny Yuartha said green inflation is yet to become a relevant issue in Indonesia. According to him, the yellow vest protest brought up by Gibran Rakabuming Raka during the vice presidential debate was irrelevant.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The permit for Anies Baswedan's Desak Anies event slated this afternoon at Museum Diponegoro Sasana Wiratama in Yogyakarta has been unilaterally revoked. The venue management asked event organizers to empty the building a day before the event.