The Labour Movement with the People (GEBRAK) strongly condemns the acid attack on Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) Deputy Coordinator Andrie Yunus that occurred in Jakarta on March 13.

Heru Andriyanto, Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's annual Eid homecoming travel is gaining momentum nine days ahead of Idul Fitri, with passenger traffic rising across trains, buses, ferries, and flights as millions of Muslims return to their hometowns for the country's largest religious celebration.

Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition condemns and strongly criticises the acid attack on Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) Deputy Coordinator Andrie Yunus in the early hours of Friday, March 13 in the Salemba area of Central Jakarta.

Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition strongly condemns and calls for a thorough investigation into the acid attack on Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) Deputy Coordinator Andrie Yunus.

The Corruption Court's ruling to acquit JakTV News Director Tian Bahtiar of obstruction of justice charges in three corruption cases is a win for freedom of expression. This ruling proves that dissenting perspectives that spark opposing opinions fall outside the scope of criminalization.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The US has just launched another probe into Indonesia, but this time the investigation targets Jakarta's alleged failure to curb imports of goods associated with forced labor.

Muhammad Aulia, Jakarta – Police are investigating an acid attack on Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence, or KontraS, and are reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence to identify the perpetrator.

Responding to an acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus in Jakarta, Amnesty International Indonesia's executive director Usman Hamid said:

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Deputy External Affairs Coordinator of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS) Andrie Yunus was attacked with acid by unidentified assailants. Andrie was attacked on Jalan Talang, Central Jakarta, on Thursday night, March 12, 2026, at around 11:37 PM local time.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reveals that he receives routine intelligence reports about observers who dislike his administration, claiming they are funded by anti-government entities.

Martin Bagya Kertiyasa, Jakarta – Ride-hailing users in Jakarta may find it harder to secure a driver during Ramadan as demand spikes earlier in the day while some drivers temporarily leave the capital for the Eid al Fitr homecoming period, according to Gojek.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Gina Sabrina, a researcher from Raksha Initiatives, stated that the draft Presidential Regulation concerning the Indonesian National Armed Forces' (TNI) role in combating terrorism is open to broad interpretation. She suspected that demonstrations could be interpreted as acts of terrorism that threaten the state's ideology or sovereignty.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – The Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), General Agus Subiyanto, has revoked the Siaga 1 high-alert status for his soldiers. Brigadier General Donny Pramono, Head of the TNI Army Information Service, stated that the military is now implementing Siaga 3 to secure regions during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr season.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has condemned the acid attack against Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator for External Affairs of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS).

Karina Tehusijarana, Singapore – A steep rise in measles cases in Indonesia has highlighted the country's ongoing struggle to boost immunisation rates amid growing vaccine hesitancy that has persisted since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Maretha Uli, Jakarta – The Elementary and Secondary Education Ministry has begun introducing guidelines on the use of electronic devices at schools to support the implementation of a social media ban for minors under 16 which will come into force in less than three weeks.

Agencies, Jakarta – Indonesia's deployments for the international security force in Gaza would depend on the current dynamic of the Board of Peace, Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said on Thursday.

On 18 February 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) reportedly detained twelve Papuans, consisting of civil servants and other civilians, in the Holomama area, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah province.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Russia's Rosatom has said that its offer to help Indonesia tap into nuclear energy still stands as Jakarta awaits the establishment of a watchdog before fully exploring the idea.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Indonesia's defense minister, said the military's decision to place Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) troops on Alert Status One does not carry geopolitical or economic implications.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The Donald Trump 2.0 administration has launched an unfair trade probe into Indonesia and dozens of other countries as Washington seeks to revive its tariff assault.

The US is basing the investigation on Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act.

Jakarta – A total of 55 long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) became stranded in the waters off Mbadokai Beach in Rote Ndao regency, East Nusa Tenggara, with nearly half of the animals later dying as rescuers struggled to return them to the sea.

Johnny Blades – For a country with a record of large deforestation projects, Indonesia's current activities in the far south eastern corner of the republic, South Papua province, surpass all.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has expressed concerns over the high prices of domestic flight tickets during the Eid homecoming season. The Chair of Commission V, Lasarus, has observed an anomaly in the ticket prices, noting that the prices for international routes are relatively lower.

Andrew Tito, Jakarta – Indonesia plans to build an international military training facility on Morotai Island in North Maluku that could be used jointly with partner countries, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said on Thursday.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia has the resources and resilience to withstand potential global crises, pledging to accelerate food and energy self-sufficiency programs to strengthen the country's economic independence.

Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – The government is accelerating post-disaster recovery across northern Sumatra after months of slow progress, prioritizing the construction of temporary housing to relocate thousands of evacuees ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday.

Jakarta – The Health Ministry has reported a high prevalence of depression and anxiety among Indonesian children, affecting around 10 percent, about five times the rate recorded among adults and elderly, with bullying and academic pressure among the key risk factors.

Jakarta – Indonesia's democracy and its heralded civilian supremacy have taken a troubling turn following two recent, interconnected events. On March 1, Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen. Agus Subiyanto placed the armed forces on high alert for an indefinite period, citing the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto described the current global crisis amid a turbulent and uncertain world as a hidden blessing, expressing confidence that the country will emerge stronger.

Antara, Endang Mulyani, Jakarta – The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has temporarily suspended operations at 1,043 community kitchens involved in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program across Java after an evaluation found many facilities had yet to meet sanitation and operational requirements.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Australia, Richard Marles on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The friendly meeting took place at Prabowo's private residence on Jalan Kertanegara IV, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – An official decision has not yet been made regarding which Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) officer will be assigned as Deputy Commander of the International Stabilization Force (ISF). Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin stated that the highest leadership of the TNI headquarters is responsible for the appointment.

Jakarta – The Setara Institute for Peace and Democracy has released a report on the state of freedom of religion and belief (KBB) in Indonesia throughout 2025. In general, the state of KBB in 2025 did not show any significant improvement. The same types of violations were found as in previous years.

Jakarta – Indonesia's parliamentary financial commission will on Wednesday assess candidates for top jobs at the Financial Services Authority (OJK) after an equity market rout in January triggered a spate of resignations.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The Iran war has caused a surge in logistics costs for Indonesian palm oil exports, according to an industry association, although the current shipments mainly come from orders made prior to the conflict.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Indonesian constitutional law expert Mahfud Md has suggested that Indonesia reconsider its membership in the Board of Peace, an international body initiated by Donald Trump, following recent attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia does not want to interfere in the internal affairs of other nations. According to Prabowo, he will maintain this stance throughout his term. Prabowo conveyed this stance during his speech at the Nuzulul Quran commemoration at the State Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday evening, March 10, 2026.

Rizky Ihsan – The unilateral attack by the United States and Israel on Iran that risks a costly regional war in the Middle East has raised scrutiny over Jakarta's move to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace (BoP), which critics saw as aligning too closely with Washington.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said leadership is a matter of destiny and that political power ultimately comes from God, remarks he delivered during a national commemoration of Nuzulul Quran at the State Palace in Jakarta.

On 6 March 2026, a Police officer attacked 24-year-old Mrs Ardhalina Lanuhu multiple times at the Jaya Permai housing complex, East Sorong District, Sorong City, Papua Barat province. The victim reportedly sustained eight stab wounds to her chest, arms, and legs and was admitted to Sele Be Solu Hospital in Sorong City, where she remains under intensive medical care.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesian police will deploy more than 89,000 personnel nationwide to secure one of the world's largest annual holiday travel movements as millions of people return to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto warned his aides against providing him with what he called "bogus reports," while attending the first anniversary of the sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia.

Nina A. Loasana, Jakarta – Indonesia has intensified surveillance and vaccination efforts following a surge in measles cases nationwide, with outbreaks spreading beyond its borders to neighboring Australia.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – A worker at PT Freeport Indonesia was fatally shot by an unknown assailant in the open-pit mining area of Grasberg Mining, Mimika, Central Papua, on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026. Vice President Corporate Communications of Freeport Indonesia, Katri Krisnati, stated that the incident occurred around 08:30 WIT (UTC+9) in the operational mining area.

Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – Indonesia's current economy is strong enough to withstand pressure from the global economic turmoil, said Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi, while urging the public not to worry about the impact of the US-Israel war against Iran.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – Police in Indonesia's Lampung Province have uncovered large-scale illegal gold mining on land belonging to state-owned plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara VII (PTPN VII) in Way Kanan Regency, arresting 24 people and naming 14 of them as suspects.

Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – At least five people died and four went missing when a massive landslide tore through Bantar Gebang, Indonesia's largest landfill, following hours of heavy rain on Sunday, exposing the deadly consequences of Jakarta's chronic waste mismanagement.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has given a warning about the difficult times that the people will face. According to Prabowo, the Indonesian nation must be prepared to pass through difficult times due to the war in the Middle East.

Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – The Mining Advocacy Network (JATAM) in East Kalimantan has won a public information dispute regarding the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) infrastructure project. This victory follows the Supreme Court's decision to reject an appeal filed by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR).