Basten Gokkon – Indonesian authorities have detained five people in connection with the alleged illegal hunting and shooting of an endangered Javan leopard in the Gunung Sanggabuana conservation forest in West Java, a case that has intensified scrutiny of wildlife protection failures and the limits of enforcement on the ground.

Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – The Food Processing Journal from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alkhairaat University, Palu, published a study three years ago on the nutritional content of shredded Suckermouth Catfish (Common Pleco) from the Ciliwung River, Jakarta.

On 24 January 2026, Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) tortured and intimidated 20-year-old Nonis Bahabol in the Tomon 2 area of Dekai Town, Yahukimo Regency.

Jakarta – The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) had its funding cut during a hearing with the House of Representatives on Wednesday as part of a plan to divert government expenditure to other programs, despite concerns over the number of disasters the agency has to deal with.

Philip Jacobson, Loeha Raya, Indonesia – The road to the headquarters of the Loeha Raya Farmers' Cooperative is inundated from the monsoon, and a baby cayman splashes around in a puddle formed in a natural crater by the side of the road.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Sovereign wealth fund Danantara wants the state-run vaccine manufacturer Bio Farma to let go of its pharmaceutical subsidiary Kimia Farma amid ambitious business overhauls.

On 22 January 2026, Prabowo signed the Board of Peace (BoP) Charter that was initiated by the United States in Davos, Switzerland. This shows a misguided commitment of the Indonesian Government towards all the efforts that the civil society has done to show support and solidarity for Palestine.

Debate within the Commission for the Acceleration of National Police (Polri) Reforms is still about institutional matters rather than more fundamental problems. The issue discussed is whether Polri should be placed under a particular ministry, come under the authority of a new ministry like a National Security Ministry, or remain as it is.

Faisal Maliki Baskoro, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming on Thursday dismissed claims that Nusantara, Indonesia's future capital in East Kalimantan, is turning into a "ghost town," insisting that construction and the phased relocation of civil servants are progressing according to plan.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – A member of the Presidential Security Detail (Paspampres) received a reprimand from a journalist during President Prabowo Subianto's visit to the United Kingdom. Responding to the incident that later circulated on social media, Paspampres stated that their member's action was in accordance with procedures.

Burhanuddin Muhtadi – While the Prabowo Subianto government and its coalition partners in parliament have temporarily shelved their plans to abolish direct local elections due to public discontent, this years-long initiative is not dead.

Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – The Jakarta provincial administration has widened its weather modification efforts to the skies over the capital's satellite cities until next week, with an aim to curb intense rainfall that recently triggered flooding in the city.

Robert Dougherty – Australia has announced a joint declaration on establishing Parseria Foun ba Era Foun (New partnership for a new era) with the government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.

Jayapura – The People's Earth Heritage Foundation (Pusaka) says there are four patterns used by the government to "rob" Papua of its natural resources.

Indah Handayani, Jakarta – Rupiah closed weaker against the US dollar on Thursday, sliding despite a softer greenback, as domestic concerns overshadowed relatively limited external pressures.

Bloomberg spot exchange data showed the rupiah fell 33 points, or 0.2%, to Rp 16,755 per dollar. In contrast, the US dollar index slipped 0.27% to 96.18.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Indigenous rights activists have condemned the Indonesian government's decision to grant 328,000 hectares (810,505 acres) of cultivation rights for a massive rice plantation project in Papua, warning that the final land permit was issued at unusually rapid speed, compared with the years-long process typically required for large-scale plantation permits.

Jamal Abdun Nashr, Jakarta – Hundreds of students from State High School 2 Kudus suffered food poisoning after consuming free nutritious meals (MBG) on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The food distribution program was part of President Prabowo Subianto's campaign promises.

Reiner Brabar, Jayapura – The timber industry in Sorong regency, Southwest Papua, generates billions of rupiah in profits from merbau wood, but indigenous communities who own customary land only receive around 0.6 percent of the export value.

Apriadi Gunawan, Medan – Two months after devastating floods struck Sumatra, many children in North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh provinces are still studying in tents under difficult conditions as clean-up and repair work at damaged schools drag o

Monique Handa Shafira, Jakarta – Indonesia's financial regulator said it will raise the minimum public shareholding requirement for listed companies to 15%, up from 7.5%, as authorities move to address investor concerns flagged by MSCI over market transparency and investability.

Antara, Badung, Bali – Indonesia's alcoholic beverage industry contributed about Rp 9.3 trillion ($554 million) to state revenue in 2025, the Industry Ministry said on Thursday.

Endang Mulyani, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Thursday reiterated the government's commitment to accelerating development in Papua, one of Indonesia's poorest regions, citing plans to expand healthcare, improve transport infrastructure, and widen access to education.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The Convergence Digital Indonesia Innovative Synergy Association (Kondisi) has criticized the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) for promoting job vacancies without providing adequate protection for applicants' personal data.

Ary Hermawan – Eyeing the 2029 legislative elections, Indonesia's National Mandate Party has rebranded itself as the "party of the youth" and looks set to jettison its image as the "Muhammadiyah party".

Sita Planasari, Jakarta – Indonesia has rejected demands from the United States to buy U.S. drones as part of their trade deal, as reported by The Straits Times citing relevant sources, as quoted from Antara.

Singapore – Indonesian stocks on Thursday were plunging toward their largest two-day fall on record as the risk of a downgrade to frontier market status triggered a headlong rush for the exits.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Wednesday that the sharp sell-off on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) following a report by MSCI Inc reflected an excessive market reaction to what he described as a preliminary assessment.

Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – The government has halted the operations at major emitting facilities run by eight companies in Greater Jakarta for violating emission standards, a move critics say may offer limited relief in tackling pollution from the region long choked by coal-fired power plants.

Deden Abdul Aziz (Kontributor), Jakarta – A total of 205 early childhood, elementary, and junior high school students, as well as toddlers, in Cikalongkulon District, Cianjur Regency, West Java, are suspected of experiencing food poisoning after consuming foods from the free nutritious meal (MBG) program on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Jakarta – The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia has risen to 34 with dozens still missing, authorities said on Wednesday, days after the torrent of debris crashed through a mountain village.

Heavy rain triggered the landslide that barreled through Pasirlangu on Saturday, severely damaging dozens of homes and displacing hundreds.

There is no need to continue with the anti-disinformation and foreign propaganda bill. Existing legislation is sufficient.

Indonesia, West Papua – The indigenous Byak community of Papua Province is facing an unprecedented crisis. State agencies, particularly the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), have launched a systematic land-grabbing campaign across the regencies of Biak Numfor, Supiori, and Waropen.

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – Chair of the Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR), Habiburokhman, said he will look into the alleged assault of 50-year-old Sudrajat, an es gabus (a traditional Indonesian ice treat) seller from Depok, by a police and a military officer.

Endang Mulyani, Jakarta – Indonesia's diaspora groups have criticized the newly launched Global Citizen of Indonesia (GCI) program, saying its fees and financial requirements risk treating former citizens and their descendants as sources of revenue rather than recognizing their historical and familial ties to the country.

Theressia Sunday Silalahi, Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated the members of Indonesia's National Energy Council (DEN) at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, amid speculation of a possible cabinet reshuffle.

Jayapura – Journalists in Indonesia continue to face challenges in carrying out their journalistic duties. The Indonesian Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has released its preliminary 2026 report, revealing some alarming facts.

Pribadi Wicaksono (Kontributor), Jakarta – Shadow economy is a growing threat to fiscal stability in Indonesia, said fiscal policy researcher from the Faculty of Economics and Business at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Yogyakarta, Rijadh Djatu Winardi. He warns the Indonesian government that intentional "hidden" economic activities could lead to significant state losses.

Fuat Edi Kurniawan, Sadar Ginting, Anna Christi Suwardi – In the upper reaches of the Mahakam River, inside one of the last intact rainforest corridors of Borneo, the Dayak Bahau community of Long Isun has been fighting a long, layered battle for justice.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – The House of Representatives has officially picked Thomas "Tommy" Djiwandono to become a senior official at Bank Indonesia (BI) following his confirmation hearing on Monday in which he addressed market sentiment and guaranteed the central bank's independence during his tenure

Jakarta – Governance is in short supply in Indonesia. In the administration of Prabowo Subianto, transparency and accountability – the fundamental principles of public management – have been eroded by increasingly apparent conflicts of interest. The food estate project in South Papua is one example of this.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Former Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Dino Patti Djalal has raised a series of concerns over Indonesia's decision to join the Board of Peace, an initiative launched by the United States.

Dino outlined what he described as four "yellow lights" or warning signs in a video posted on his Instagram account on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Laurens Ikinia, Jakarta – The logbook of presidential flights in Indonesia reveals an unusual pattern – from the Merdeka Palace to the Land of the Bird of Paradise.

By 2023, then President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo had set foot in Papua at least 17 times – a record in the republic's history, surpassing the total visits of all previous presidents combined.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer – Terrorism and violent extremism are top of mind as Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke heads to Indonesia for high-level security talks.

Mr Burke on Tuesday left for Jakarta where he will sit down with Indonesian counterparts for the 11th Ministerial Council Meeting on Law and Security.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia has expressed concern over Indonesia "surrendering" to United States President Donald Trump regarding its participation in the Board of Peace. The Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia, Usman Hamid, stated that the Board of Peace is part of Trump's escalating attacks on the United Nations.

Kanako Mita, Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker – Spare more than a passing thought for the Indigenous Papuans, who for over six decades have endured systematic persecution in their own homeland under Indonesian rule.

Jakarta – Sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia will take over the management of land seized from 28 firms linked to floods and landslides in Sumatra, a spokesperson from the country's forestry task force told reporters on Tuesday.

Jakarta – Efforts to decarbonise Indonesia's power sector have been put at risk by a faster than expected increase in the number of off-grid coal power plants and a lack of transparency when it comes to cutting their emissions, researchers said on Tuesday.

Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia regrets Indonesia's decision to join the Board of Peace initiated by United States President Donald Trump.

Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid believes this move to be counterproductive to Indonesia's position as chair of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Andrew Tito, Jakarta – The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned that significant weather events are likely to continue across the country in the coming days, following heavy to extreme rainfall that hit regions including Jakarta, Banten, West Java, and South Sumatra in the last four days.

Indonesia, West Papua – Southwest Papua Senator Paul Finsen Mayor interrupted a Regional Representatives Council (DPD) plenary meeting in Jakarta on 14 January 2026 to deliver a pointed message from the Papuan people (see photo on top).