Elan Suherlan, Subang – Prosecutors in Subang Regency on Thursday detained five suspects accused of illegally selling state-owned land to Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast Automobile Indonesia.

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

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia has made progress in managing its mounting waste problem, but officials acknowledge the country remains far from its long-term targets as garbage volumes continue to rise and strain local infrastructure.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia said Thursday that being in the same Gaza peace board as Israel does not mean normalization of ties.

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.

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.

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.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Thursday that several global rating agencies had misjudged Indonesia's economic trajectory, after earlier forecasts of a sharp slowdown proved inaccurate.

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.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Indonesia's steel industry is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions, even as it receives far less public attention than other carbon-intensive sectors.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto met with several of Indonesia's wealthiest business leaders on Tuesday evening, urging them to prioritize investments that generate large-scale employment and deliver tangible benefits to the national economy.

Anwar Siswadi (Kontributor), Jakarta – A landslide in Lembang District, West Bandung Regency, reportedly claimed the lives of two residents in Sukadami Village. Additionally, two houses were affected, displacing 60 residents. A 60-meter village road is at risk of being severed.

Politicians have never allowed the Constitutional Court to function as a truly independent institution. They consider the institution established after the 1998 Reformasi to be an obstacle if it is allowed to carry out its original mandate. Today, the operation to weaken the Court comes from the House of Representatives (DPR).

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – The Health Ministry on Wednesday announced it has reactivated health insurance accounts for 120,000 patients with catastrophic illnesses who were previously removed from the country's subsidized universal healthcare program.

Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named 11 suspects in an alleged corruption case involving crude palm oil (CPO) exports, which the perpetrators claimed were palm oil mill effluent (POME) during the 2022-2024 period.

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – The Association of Madrasah Teachers in Indonesia (PGM Indonesia) is calling on the House of Representatives (DPR) to advocate for private Madrasah teachers who are currently excluded from competing in the government employee selection under work agreements (PPPK).

Maretha Uli, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has raised a plan to repurpose a building formerly used as the British Embassy in Jakarta for the headquarters for Muslim organizations, but the move has been met with concerns over the preservation of the city's cultural heritage.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government has not yet formally revoked the mining license of the Martabe gold mine in North Sumatra, which is operated by PT Agincourt Resources.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – A new survey by the Indonesian Political Indicator Institute shows that 72.8% of respondents are satisfied with President Prabowo Subianto's flagship Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.

Hotma Radja Siregar, Jakarta – The COMICOS & APPRREN International Joint Conference 2026, themed "Enhancing Social Cohesion in Networked Societies through Communication, Media, PR, and Sociology Perspectives," kicked off on February 9, 2026. Participants from 15 countries worldwide, including Asia and Europe, attended the event.

Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – Indonesia now has a Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score on par with countries plagued by conflict and political instability. According to a report by Transparency International Indonesia (TII), Indonesia's 2025 CPI score was 34, the same as Algeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Nepal.

Muhammad Ghafur Fadillah, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto was "furious" after Indonesia's stock market plunged following a warning from MSCI over transparency and potential trading manipulation, his brother Hashim Djojohadikusumo said on Wednesday.

Jakarta – Residents have complained of foul odors and air pollution as the waste crisis at the Putri Cempo landfill in Surakarta, Central Java, worsens, marking the latest in a growing number of regions facing waste emergencies nationwide.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf stated that the government will allocate more than Rp17 trillion for social assistance (bansos) leading up to Eid al-Fitr 2026. The distribution will consist of two categories: regular and adaptive social assistance.

Antara, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto is preparing a sweeping shake-up of Indonesia's bureaucracy and tighter enforcement against corporate misconduct to purge what his administration calls "rotten eggs" undermining economic growth and investor confidence, according to his special envoy for energy and the environment.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – The Alliance of Indonesian Economists (AEI) on Wednesday urged the government to treat Moody's Ratings' decision to revise Indonesia's sovereign outlook from stable to negative as a serious warning, particularly over concerns about governance and policy consistency.

Ade Ridwan Yandwiputra, Jakarta – Indonesia's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score dropped three points from the previous year. In 2024, Indonesia scored 37, while in 2025, its score dropped to 34 out of 100. Indonesia's ranking also dropped from 99th to 109th out of 182 countries. Transparency International released the scores on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Haryanti Puspa Sari, Robertus Belarminus, Jakarta – Indonesia's Corruption Perception Index (CPI) dropped to 34 in 2025. This is a 3-point decrease from last year's score of 37.

Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – Indonesia recorded a decline in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). According to a report by Transparency International Indonesia (TII), Indonesia's score dropped to 34, placing it in 109th place out of 180 countries. This is a 10-point drop compared to the previous year.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with five national business leaders in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, on late Tuesday, February 10, 2026. For about four hours, they discussed a wide range of topics, including the spirit of Indonesia Incorporated.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – Indonesia's Ministry of Environment has taken firm action against two companies accused of operating without proper environmental permits and contributing to pollution in the Mahakam River, threatening the habitat of the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris).

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Jakarta – Restoring investor confidence in Indonesia will require credible and predictable policymaking rather than defensive responses to criticism, economists from the Indonesian Economists Alliance (AEI) said during a talk show hosted by B-Universe Media Holdings in Jakarta on Wednesday, as scrutiny rises following Moody's negative outlook and MSCI's review fr

Nur Janti, Jakarta – Political humor has long had a place in Indonesia, functioning as both entertainment and a subtle form of social commentary. In recent months, it has found renewed visibility through Mens Rea, a stand-up comedy special by Pandji Pragiwaksono that pokes fun at those in power while drawing a large and engaged audience on a global streaming platform

Jakarta – Indonesian authorities said on Feb 11 that three people were killed and several injured in shootings in two different areas of the country's easternmost region of Papua, including near the operations of gold and copper miner Freeport Indonesia.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – A Smart Air caravan aircraft with registration number PKS-NR was reportedly shot at today, Wednesday, January 11, 2026. The shooting occurred during the aircraft landing at Korowai Batu Airport from Tanah Merah, Boven Digoel Regency, South Papua.

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – A Draft Presidential Regulation (Ranperpres) on the involvement of the Indonesian Military (TNI) in combating terrorism is seen as further strengthening suspicions by various groups that the state is adopting a military approach to various problems in the country.

Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Jakarta – The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have arrested a gang responsible for stealing grounding cables at multiple gas stations owned by PT Shell Indonesia across Jakarta and its surrounding areas. The group successfully stole lightning grounding cables from 46 separate Shell gas stations.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – A latest consumer survey by Bank Indonesia (BI) indicates growing public optimism over job availability in the country. The Index of Job Availability (IKLK) reached 109.9 in January 2026, up from 106.5 in the previous month.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) and the government have agreed to temporarily reactivate BPJS Kesehatan coverage for 11.53 million low-income beneficiaries whose memberships were recently suspended, following public backlash over patients being denied medical care.

A series of blows from "foreign" forces over the last nine days has exposed the weakness of the Indonesian economy. Without changes to governance and policy, it seems that one or two more "blows" will be enough to bring our economy to its knees.

Julian Borger – Indonesia has said it is preparing to send up to 8,000 troops to Gaza to be part of a peacekeeping force under Donald Trump's Middle East plan.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The 5th Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri received an honorary doctorate from Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, February 9, 2026. The honorary doctorate was conferred on Megawati by Acting Rector of PNU, Fawziyah bin Suliman Al Amro.

Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia have formalised their first bilateral framework to combat drug abuse and trafficking, with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Prime Minister's Office, and Indonesia's National Narcotics Board (BNN) signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday.

Sita Planasari, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sugiono, strongly condemns Israel's decision to impose unlawful Israeli sovereignty in the occupied West Bank, Palestine, calling it an "accelerating attemps" at illegal annexation.

Jakarta – Indonesia has signed two separate Letters of Intent (LoIs) during the recently concluded Singapore Airshow to acquire Italian-made M-346 Master trainer jets and Russian-made Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum jet fighters.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The Presidential Palace ensures that the debt payment for the Whoosh high-speed rail will use the state budget. President Prabowo Subianto had previously committed to paying Rp1.2 trillion for the debt of the project built during former President Joko Widodo's government.

Muhammad Iqbal, Jakarta – The pollution of the Cisadane River has sparked widespread concern among local residents. The contamination is suspected to have originated from a pesticide warehouse that caught fire in South Tangerang City on Monday, February 9, 2026.

Julia Payne, Brussels – The European Union has proposed extending its sanctions against Russia to include ports in Georgia and Indonesia that handle Russian oil, the first time the bloc would target ports in third countries, a proposal document showed on Monday.

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Indonesia will roll out a Rp 911.16 billion ($54.26 million) transport discount program during the Ramadan – Eid al-Fitr holiday period this year as part of an economic stimulus to manage peak travel demand and support domestic consumption, Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said on Tuesday.

Tirtawening – At the beginning of 2026, the Indonesian public was drawn to the memoir Broken String, by Indonesian actress Aurelie Moeremans. Now 32, the book recounts her experiences of being groomed and sexually abused as a teenager while dating an older partner.