The World Council of Churches and Franciscans International, on 22 September, co-coordinated a side event at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Titled "Human Rights in Indonesia – One Year into the New Administration," the event featured a panel of speakers.

Maudey Khalisha, Jakarta – Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced that the government will take strict action against the circulation of illegal cigarettes, which has affected state revenue due to a significant decline in excise duties.

Jakarta – If he does not want to stumble into economic catastrophe, President Prabowo Subianto needs to start listening carefully. A number of economists have sounded the alarm because the policies he has implemented are misdirected and have caused many problems.

Associated Press, Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Jakarta – The Jakarta Composite Index closed sharply lower on Thursday, tracking concerns over the widening fiscal deficit after lawmakers approved the 2026 state budget.

Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – Commissioner General Syahardiantono, Head of the Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim), has announced the legal actions taken against individuals involved in the nationwide riots that occurred from August 25 to August 31, 2025.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, New York – President Prabowo Subianto said Wednesday it was a great honor for him and for Indonesia to deliver his speech as the third speaker at the United Nations General Assembly, marking the earliest speaking slot ever given to an Indonesian leader in the forum's history.

Iqbal Tawakal Lazuardi, Jakarta – With a trembling voice, Iyen Rumaningsih describes the condition of her 24-year-old son, Very Kurnia Kusumah, who is currently detained at the Indonesia's West Java Regional Police headquarters.

Sahrudin Nurdin, North Maluku – The Raja Ampat Regency Government and the North Maluku Provincial Government are in dispute over three islands: Sain Island, Piay Island, and Kiyas Island.

Jakarta – Nickel mining threatens one of the world's most important marine biodiversity and coral hotspots in Indonesia, despite the government revoking several permits, a report warned Thursday.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – The Indonesian government said it will continue its Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program despite a surge in food poisoning cases that have sickened thousands of schoolchildren across the country.

Nirarta Samadhi and Ananda Putri Permatasari, Jakarta – "Let alone safe drinking water, any kind of water is hard to come by," the United Nations secretary-general's special envoy for water, Retno LP Marsudi, said when quoting a witness from an international community during Bali Climate Week in August. Likewise, Indonesia's water is "too little, too much and too polluted".

Yogyakarta – The Gajah Mada University (UGM) Student Executive Council Community of Students (BEM KM) is urging the government to totally re-evaluate the free nutritional meal (MBG) program which is a flagship project of President Prabowo Subianto.

Hanaa Septiana, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, responded to the police's seizure of books as evidence from students and activists who were arrested during a protest that resulted in riots at the end of last August. Brian hopes that students will read books in accordance with the regulations.

Defara Dhanya, Jakarta – Civil society groups are calling on the Indonesian government to adopt bolder and more consistent energy transition targets following President Prabowo Subianto's speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Suara Kalbar, Ketapang – Dozens of children and one adult were reported to have suffered food poisoning after consuming the Free Nutritious Meal program in Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan. As of Wednesday afternoon, the total number of patients reached 25 people, consisting of 24 children and one adult who is a teacher.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's speech at the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday September 23 in New York has attracted the attention of several civil society organisations. They believe that Prabowo's statements about the food crisis and climate are not in line with the conditions domestically.

Jakarta – After six years in limbo, the Kayan hydropower plant (PLTA) in North Kalimantan has been revived. The project, which almost lost its permit in the era of President Joko Widodo, was restarted after Hashim Djojohadikusumo, President Prabowo Subianto's younger brother, joined the Kayan Hydro Energy construction consortium.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian Deputy State Secretary Minister Juri Ardiantoro responded to information circulating on social media suggesting that the American diaspora interviewed by the government about President Prabowo Subianto's presence in the United States was staged.

Daniel Ahmad Fajri, Jakarta – Agrarian conflicts have expanded significantly over the past decade, with millions of Indonesians losing land and livelihoods despite repeated government pledges to resolve the issue.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – US President Donald Trump recently praised his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto's UN debut speech, even commenting on the latter's habit of pounding the podium.

Sita Planasari, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, along with leaders of Arab countries, is claimed to have asked United States President Donald Trump to lead the resolution of the conflict in Gaza.

United Nations, United States – President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday offered to send at least 20,000 troops as peacekeepers to Gaza to safeguard any future peace deal.

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Prabowo said that the world's most populous Muslim-majority country wanted a peace that shows that "might cannot make right."

Hanif Musyaffa, Jakarta – Vid Adrison, an economist at the Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI), has warned of potential budget misallocations in the 2026 state budget (APBN) that could weigh on regional economic growth.

Faisal Maliki Baskoro, New York – President Prabowo Subianto has bestowed the Order of Distinguished Stars on Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, recognizing his long-standing contributions to Indonesia in health, research, and humanitarian work.

Responding to a speech by the President of Indonesia at the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in New York, Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid said:

Jakarta – A group of farmers who are members of the Indonesian Farmers Union (SPI) held a demonstration near the Horse Statue in Central Jakarta on Wednesday September 24 to mark National Farmers Day (HTN).

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) compels new free nutritious meal kitchens to use locally-produced food trays as a requirement to register in the program. "We require the use of domestically produced food trays and proof of purchase," said Deputy Head of BGN Nanik S. Deyan on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – Thousands of members of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) took to the streets to hold a peaceful demonstration to commemorate National Farmers' Day (HTN) on Wednesday September 24.

Ilham Octafian, Jakarta – The government will distribute two liters of cooking oil each month to social aid recipients starting October, with Rp 6.5 trillion ($390 million) allocated to expand the food aid program.

Anwar Siswadi (Kontributor), Jakarta – The Unit for Handling Radiation Hazard Vulnerability of Cs-137 (Cesium-137) is currently working on decontaminating radioactive materials in six locations spread across Cikande, Serang, and Banten in West Java. This cleanup is still related to the discovery of Cs-137-contaminated shrimp exported to the United States last August.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) suspects two causes of recent food poisoning cases in the free nutritious meal program (MBG). "There is a suspected allergy, and there is suspected food poisoning," said Deputy Head of BGN Nanik Sudaryati Deyang on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Antara, Jakarta – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung on Wednesday reaffirmed that Jakarta remains Indonesia's capital city even as President Prabowo Subianto pushes ahead with relocating the nation's political center to Nusantara in East Kalimantan by 2028.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has suspended 190 coal and mineral mining permits after companies were found to have failed in meeting reclamation and budget obligations, Deputy Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Yuliot Tanjung said Tuesday.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's debut speech at the UN General Assembly has shown global leaders how much Indonesia craves becoming the world's granary as the country seeks to become a rice supplier for countries in need.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Nutrition Body (BGN) stated that they will involve civil society in the investigation team for the free nutritious meal (MBG) poisoning case, which will be formed in the near future. BGN Vice Head Nanik S.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the 2026 State Budget Law in a plenary session attended by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa.

Dhaka – Since late August, Indonesia has been gripped by demonstrations rooted in long-standing structural pressures faced by its people. The outrage is fuelled by economic hardship, a faltering economy, and a government largely turning a blind eye to people's struggles.

Denpasar, Bali – Indonesia and the European Union finalized negotiations on a trade agreement Tuesday after nearly a decade of talks, a senior minister said.

The Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is the third deal Brussels has signed with Southeast Asian countries, after Singapore and Vietnam.

Dili, Timor-Leste (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim commenced his official engagements with a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace this evening.

The historic two-day visit began with a formal ceremony led by President Dr Jose Ramos-Horta at 4.10 pm local time.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The Indonesian government refutes concerns that Law Number 27 of 2022 concerning Personal Data Protection (PDP Law) could restricts civil society spaces, especially journalists, academics, and artists, to unveil personal data.

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Jakarta – Indonesian economists have called on the government to optimize state spending, strengthen governance, and safeguard the independence of key institutions, saying these steps are crucial to secure sustainable growth.

Jakarta – The government's promise to equip more than 330,000 schools with smart screens may sound like a bold leap forward in education reform, but it also feels like a chilling case of deja vu.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – The House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday approved the 2026 state budget (APBN) in its fifth plenary session, marking the first budget under President Prabowo Subianto's administration.

The approval was led by House of Representatives Chairperson Puan Maharani after lawmakers voiced unanimous support.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta -The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) have extended the detention of activist Delpedro Marhaen and several other suspects in an alleged incitement case connected to recent demonstrations. The extension was made after their initial 20-day detention period expired.

Louis Plottel – "They treated us like animals! Even when you move a chicken or a dog, you set up a temporary cage first," exclaimed Hasan as he watched his home, along with the homes and workspaces of dozens of others, be razed to the ground in North Jakarta's Sunter Agung neighbourhood in 2019.

Wahroni, Tangerang, Banten – Heavy rain and strong winds inundated Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Monday night, causing minor disruptions at Terminal 3, where water seeped into the international arrivals area

Jakarta – Like a doctor performing clinical trials of a drug, President Prabowo Subianto is giving a placebo to his patients. Trying to address a number of serious problems in the first year of his administration, he is only providing snake oil that does not address the issues.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia is working on non-fiscal incentives to offset the impact of the global minimum tax or GMT so the country remains attractive to foreign investors.

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Jakarta – The Indonesian Economists Alliance on Tuesday welcomed the government's openness to dialogue but stressed that stronger action is needed to address its "Seven Urgent Economic Demands."

Andrew Tito, Jakarta – Indonesia's wealthiest minister, Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has dismissed viral social media claims that she bathes with bottled water during field visits, calling the story misleading and false.