Sukarjito, Jakarta – A series of child deaths across Indonesia in recent weeks has triggered growing concern among child protection advocates, with the country's watchdog warning of a "national emergency" in safeguarding children's mental health and well-being.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto said on Friday that certain groups are deliberately criticizing his administration, claiming he is aware of who is funding what he described as efforts to discredit the government.

Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, Wishnu Try Utomo – Despite claiming firm solidarity with Palestine, Indonesia has again awarded a major energy concession to a company deeply embedded in Israel's economic system – The signal is unmistakable. Commercial gain outweighs political conviction.

Theressia Sunday Silalahi, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has unveiled plans to build 10 new universities, including a dedicated institution for public administration aimed at training a new generation of elite civil servants, as part of a broader push to overhaul Indonesia's bureaucracy and strengthen its human capital base.

Jakarta – The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH Jakarta) says that the panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court have granted a request for a transfer of detention for three defendants in the alleged incitement case surrounding last year's August protests that ended in riots.

Endang Mulyani, Jakarta – Indonesia is entering a critical decade that will determine whether it can fully capitalize on its demographic bonus or risk aging before achieving broad prosperity. Marketing consultant and retail association Hippindo Board Expert Yongky Susilo described the next ten years as a "non-negotiable turning point" for the nation's economic trajectory.

Alex Kwok – Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday condemned the Indonesian police for the reported unlawful dispersal, physical assault, and detention of 11 Papuan protesters in Merauke on January 25.

Meenakshi Ganguly, the deputy Asia director at HRW, reiterated Indigenous Papuan communities' right to protest without fear of reprisal.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto jokingly remarked that he fears Indonesian bureaucrats more than the mythical Kuntilanak ghost. He shared this sentiment during his keynote speech at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 event.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto clarified that he does not intend to influence Indonesians to harbor hatred or hostility toward foreign parties. According to him, Indonesia should instead learn from them.

Pribadi Wicaksono (Kontributor), Jakarta – Higher Education, Research, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto has raised concerns over the growing number of Indonesians seeking medical treatment overseas, warning that the trend is costing the country billions of dollars each year.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto has explained why Indonesia's military and police are involved in the government's food security programs, saying both institutions are inseparable from the people and share responsibility for national welfare.

Faisal Maliki Baskoro, Jakarta – Indonesia's benchmark stock index rebounded sharply last week, even as foreign investors continued to pull funds and global index providers kept the market under scrutiny.

Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has delivered a message to those he believes don't want Indonesia to become a great nation.

He stated that the Indonesian people are not stupid. According to Prabowo, they have always known that there are parties out there who frequently disrupt things.

BeritaSatu, Maiko Tokuda, Jakarta – As of February 2026, holders of Indonesian passports can travel to 88 countries and territories without needing a conventional visa, according to the latest Passport Index rankings and official confirmation from Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Satellite imagery recorded more than 5,000 fire hotspots on peatlands across Indonesia in January, despite the fact that much of the country remains firmly in the grip of the rainy season.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto said that the free nutritious meal program (MBG) comes from the funds resulting from the budget reduction policies of ministries and state institutions. He denied that the MBG project had squandered the state's finances.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia plans to mandate a 20% ethanol blend in gasoline, known as E20, by 2028 as part of efforts to curb the country's heavy reliance on fuel imports, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Friday.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto once again warned people to watch out for foreign intervention that tries to derail the country's achievements, even saying that Indonesians will not fall into their traps.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has stated that he will confer the Mahaputera Star (Bintang Mahaputera) honor on National Police (Polri) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto spoke on the state of Indonesian democracy during his address at the Indonesia Economy Outlook 2026. According to him, the nation he leads remains committed to democratic principles.

John Ahni Schertow – New raids and aerial strikes by Indonesian security forces in the central highlands of West Papua have once again forced Indigenous civilians to flee their homes and makeshift refugee camps into surrounding forests.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto awarded the Order of Distinguished Stars (Bintang Jasa Utama) to the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana.

Adhyasta Dirgantara, Danu Damarjati – President Prabowo Subianto says that top generals from the Indonesian Military (TNI) have been accused by the West of human rights violations, even though this is not the case.

Tokyo – Indonesian police unlawfully dispersed, beat, and detained 11 Papuan protesters in Merauke City, South Papua, on January 25, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto addressed groups of people who often call him an authoritarian leader, claiming this came from those who frequently complain about the government's performance.

Sita Planasari, Jakarta – Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan reiterated on Wednesday that Palestine rejects any form of foreign guardianship over Gaza. He stated that any international peacekeeping forces deployed to the region should be restricted to border duties and preventing Israeli attacks, without interfering in internal governance.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto dismisses what he called a long-term accusation that the country's police and military force are human rights violators.

Jakarta – A blaze at a pesticide warehouse in Tangerang, Banten, has triggered toxic runoff into the Jalantreng and Cisadane rivers, causing a mass fish die-off and disrupting clean water supplies for nearby resident

Haryanti Puspa Sari, Ardito Ramadhan, Jakarta – Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) believes the government is always promising to impoverish corruptors through the Draft Law on Asset Forfeiture (RUU Perampasan Aset) but this is never accompanied by concrete steps.

Apriadi Gunawan, Jakarta – More than 200 students from two schools in Sidikalang district, Dairi regency, North Sumatra, have fallen ill after consuming food provided under the government's free nutritious meal program, the latest in a series of food poisoning incidents linked to the initiativ

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto on Friday criticized business figures who exploit regulatory loopholes to boost profits through collusion with bureaucrats, warning that such practices are holding back Indonesia's economic growth.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – University of Paramadina economist Wijayanto Samirin believes the government needs to listen to domestic economic analysts' criticisms. This is especially true after Moody's downgraded Indonesia's debt rating outlook from stable to negative.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his Presidential Chief of Staff, Muhammad Qodari, to gather video clips of individuals criticizing the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.

Indonesia, West Papua – This 10-page document outlines cases and developments, including human rights violations and their patterns, the escalation of armed conflict and its impact on civilians, significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting West Papua, and international responses and initiatives. It covers the period from 1 October to 31 December 2025.

Heru Febrianto, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's flagship Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is helping stabilize household spending and improve children's eating habits but has yet to significantly alter family economic structures, according to early findings from a new study released on Friday.

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Faisal Maliki Baskoro, Jakarta – Indonesia is not in crisis, but warning lights are flashing as fiscal pressures rise, investor confidence dampens, and the economy's much-touted resilience appears less secure.

Nuevaterra Mambor, Jayapura – The shooting at Mile 50, the mining area of PT. Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) was confirmed by the XVII Cenderawasih Military Command.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – A January survey by public policy and political consulting firm Indekstat Indonesia shows President Prabowo Subianto leading in early electability ratings for the 2029 presidential election.

The survey asked respondents: "If the presidential election were held today, who would you choose as president?" and listed 10 potential candidates.

Isabel Esterman, Jakarta – When old mattresses and broken chairs are dumped by the roadside in his neighborhood, Erwinsyah faces a choice: leave them there and risk accidents, or set them on fire.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia recently reported a slight increase in its dual citizenship alternative program, as it amassed 11 applicants so far.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that he will coordinate with the Department of Education to ensure that the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) is not misused by its recipients. He made this statement in response to questions regarding the practice of pawning KJP cards ahead of Ramadan.

Mahfuzulloh Al Murtadho, Jakarta – Floods have struck Cijayanti Road in Babakan Madang, Bogor Regency. Heavy rain from Wednesday afternoon, February 11, 2026, until evening caused the road frequently used by President Prabowo Subianto's VIP convoy to be submerged in water ranging from 60 to 200 centimeters.

Emma Palmer (The Conversation) – Just four months ago, Timor-Leste formally became a member of ASEAN.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesia's current vice president, is the leading candidate for vice president in early polls ahead of Indonesia's 2029 presidential election, according to a survey by public policy and political consulting firm Indekstat.

He outperformed several prominent figures listed in the nationwide survey.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has responded to the alleged leak of 58 million educational data points that has been widely discussed on social media.

Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – The Jakarta administration has committed to finalizing a 20-year air quality control and protection road map this year, aimed at establishing a regulatory framework to curb pollution and support the city's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

To: Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia
Dr. (H.C.) Puan Maharani
DPR RI Building
Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto, Senayan, Tanah Abang,
Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta

With respect,

Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – Indonesian security forces have secured the Korowai Batu Airport area in Boven Digoel, South Papua, and completed the evacuation of victims following a shooting incident involving a Smart Air aircraft, police said on Thursday.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudia, Jakarta – The International NGO Forum on Indonesian Development (INFID) assesses that Indonesia's economy, which is expected to grow by 5.11 percent annually by 2025, faces structural vulnerabilities. In its analysis, INFID stated that Indonesia's economic growth remains overly dependent on domestic demand.

Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is urging the public not to continuously debate the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program or various other priority government initiatives.