Vidya Pinandhita, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Monday it had strong suspicions that soldiers might have been responsible for the deaths of 12 civilians, including women and children, during a military operation against a separatist group in Kembru village, Central Papua, last week. The Indonesian Military (TNI) has denied the claims.

Zhulfakar, Achmat Ikhsan, Sopian Hadi, Jakarta – From surfing in traditional dress on Bali's waves to wearing kebaya uniforms on city buses, Indonesian women marked Kartini Day this week with a mix of cultural pride and modern expressions of empowerment.

Ahmad Syarif Syechbubakr – Advisers play a crucial role in foreign affairs, shaping the decisions leaders ultimately make. But the relationship between a leader and his advisers is rarely straightforward. It is shaped by the adviser's capacity to navigate the leader's ego and temperament, and, equally, by the leader's psychological disposition toward accepting advice.

2025 was the most dangerous year for human rights at the global and national level due to the increase in predatory attacks in 144 countries around the world, including Indonesia, said Amnesty International today when launching its global report on the human rights situation.

Prisma Ardianto, Jakarta – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday to express appreciation for the start of Indonesia's urea fertilizer exports to Australia, according to a senior presidential aide.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia has declared that the human rights situation nationally is showing alarming signs. The institution refers to 2025 as a year of human rights catastrophe, both in civil and political freedoms and in economic and social justice.

Jakarta – Despite President Prabowo Subianto's repeated assurances that his frequent overseas trips have brought major contributions to serve the national interests, the people's skepticism remains high. This sentiment can be easily found in public discourse on social media.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – Indonesia's parliament has passed a long-awaited law to protect domestic workers, marking a historic breakthrough after more than two decades of advocacy for stronger legal safeguards.

The House of Representatives (DPR) approved the Domestic Workers Protection Bill into law during a plenary session on Tuesday, coinciding with Kartini Day.

Adi Warsono, Jakarta – Former Head of the Jakarta Provincial Environmental Agency, Asep Kuswanto, has been named a suspect in the case of the trash landslide at the Bantargebang Landfill, which resulted in the deaths of seven people.

Antara, Jakarta – Minister of National Development Planning and Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, stated that Indonesia's population growth rate currently outpaces the global average.

Jayapura – Various components of society in Puncak conveyed their aspirations at the Puncak regency People's Representative Council (DPRK) offices on Monday April 20 in response to the worsening security situation over the last few days due to military operations in Kembru and Pogoma districts in Puncak early last week.

Cantika.com, Jakarta – Refreshing our memory together, April 21, 1879, is the birth date of Raden Ajeng Kartini which is commemorated every year as/Kartini Day' in Indonesia. This commemoration is a form of tribute to her struggle in advocating for gender equality, starting from the right to speak up, education, to the opportunity to create.

Denpasar, Indonesia – Renewable energy uptake has yet to gather momentum across Indonesia's more than 84,000 villages, a new report concludes, as the government of the world's fourth-largest country pledges to achieve a radical energy transformation over the next decade.

Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa mentioned that the World Bank has apologized for the low projection of Indonesia's economic growth. The apology was conveyed during their recent meeting in the United States last week.

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology views the rising number of reported sexual violence cases on campuses as a sign of growing public awareness.

Agencies, Jakarta – AUnited States warship passed through the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, the Indonesian Navy said on Monday, adding that the transit through the major sea route was in accordance with international law.

Endang Mulyani, Jakarta – Bali is grappling with a growing waste problem, with waste sorting and composting emerging as key solutions, experts say. As the face of Indonesian tourism, the island's mounting waste challenge is becoming increasingly critical, with direct implications for both the industry and environmental sustainability.

Maretha Uli, Jakarta – Indonesia's haj departures remain on track despite the ongoing United States-Israeli war against Iran, with preparations entering the final stage and the first group of pilgrims set to leave on April 22 as authorities press ahead with safety measures.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Nutrition Body (BGN) has come under public scrutiny over its procurement of goods and services, which many consider wasteful. The spending has also been seen as contradicting the core vision of the free nutritious meal program (MBG).

Between 13 and 15 April 2026, Indonesian security forces allegedly carried out ground and aerial military operations in Guamo Village, Pogoma District, and in IDP sites and multiple villages across Kembru District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua Province, resulting in the deaths of at least nine indigenous civilians, injuries to at least six others (see tables below, source: independ

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – Indonesia's banking credit growth remained firmly above 10% in the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong lending to corporate and consumer segments, even as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continued to face pressure.

Suci Lestari Yuana (The Conversation) – Artificial intelligence is often celebrated as the future of work. It is efficient, innovative and neutral. Yet, for many women in Indonesia's gig economy, AI feels like a source of mounting pressure.

Divya Karyza, Jakarta – Pertamina has significantly raised the prices of several nonsubsidized fuel products effective Saturday as blockades in the Middle East and economic sanctions continue to roil the global oil market.

The price of RON-98 Pertamax Turbo gasoline in Jakarta was upped to Rp 19,400 (US$1.13) per liter, a steep increase from Rp 13,100.

Agencies, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights said Sunday it was investigating the killings of 12 civilians, including women and children, in a military operation in the restive Papua region.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says it has identified recurring "inner circle" networks that help facilitate and conceal corruption, ranging from family members to political associates and trusted aides.

Judging from the handling of recent floods and landslides, here is what we can expect to happen when forest and land fires spread across several provinces following the effects of El Nino this year. Initially, the President will be late in visiting the affected areas – due to information not being passed on to those close to him.

Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Jakarta – The East Java Police Special Crimes Investigation Directorate (Reskrimsus) has dismantled a smuggling syndicate trading in protected endemic Indonesian species, including Komodo dragons, which fetch high prices in Thailand.

The government's commitment to preventing a climate crisis is questionable. Instead of reducing emissions to curb global warming through reforestation and restoration, the government appears to be turning a blind eye to massive deforestation and land degradation.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – A number of practitioners and academics have recently been reported to the Jakarta Metro Jaya Police. Among those targeted are Saiful Mujani, founder of Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC); Ubedilah Badrun, a lecturer at the State University of Jakarta (UNJ); and Feri Amsari, a legal scholar from Andalas University.

Jayapura – A teenage shooting victim in Puncak Regency, Central Papua, has alleged she was shot by personnel of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, according to the Papua representative office of the National Human Rights Commission.

Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has issued Presidential Decree Number 4 of 2026, establishing a Task Force (Satgas) to accelerate government programs aimed at boosting economic growth.

Basudiwa Supraja, Jakarta – Indonesians have been urged to use fuel more wisely, with around 60% of the country's fuel supply still dependent on imports to meet domestic demand.

Reiner Brabar, Sorong – The 8th National Leadership Meeting (Rapimnas) of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) has declared Papua a "military and humanitarian emergency zone".

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – The Chair of the NasDem Party, Surya Paloh, dispels rumors about the merger of NasDem with the Gerindra Party, as reported by Tempo Magazine on April 12, 2026. Surya made this statement in response to the media after the editors' gathering at the Nasdem Tower in Jakarta on Thursday, April 16.

Medikantyo Adhikresna, Jakarta – The Jakarta provincial government is drafting new regulations that will impose taxes on electric vehicles after the central government issued guidelines for regional administrations on EV taxation.

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura – At least nine civilians, including a five-year-old child, have reportedly been killed and dozens more injured in a shooting incident during a military operation in Puncak Regency, Central Papua.

Arjuna Pademme, Jayapura – The Papua Law Enforcement and Human Rights Coalition has called on all parties involved in the armed conflict in Puncak Regency, Central Papua, to ensure the protection of civilians.

The appeal follows reports that at least nine civilians were killed and others injured by gunfire in recent days.

Agito Yacobson Sitepu, Yogya – The Social Movement Institute (SMI) held a screening and discussion of the documentary film "Pesta Babi: Colonialism in Our Time" at the Papuan student dormitory in Yogyakarta, Central Java, on Friday evening April 17.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – International rating agency S&P Global Ratings has raised concerns over Indonesia's government debt interest payments relative to revenue, which have exceeded 15 percent.

The warning was delivered to Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa during a meeting in Washington DC, United States, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Priyo Budi Santoso, Magelang, C – Java. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia defends Pertamina's decision to raise non-subsidized fuel prices, saying the adjustments follow market mechanisms tied to global oil prices and currency movements.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Magelang – President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday ordered a closed-door session with regional legislative council (DPRD) leaders during a national retreat in Magelang, asking journalists to leave the venue so he could speak candidly "from the heart" about pressing issues facing the country.

Rabin Yarangga, Jakarta – The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) said it is investigating reports that at least 12 civilians were killed during a military operation targeting separatist fighters in Papua, raising concerns over the protection of non-combatants in a long-running conflict.

Olena Wibisana, Zulkiflie, Dede Adhitama, Jakarta – For many Indonesians, the journey to Mecca is not just a religious obligation – it is the culmination of a lifetime of discipline, sacrifice, and quiet hope.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The Chairperson of the Central Leadership Board of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Megawati Soekarnoputri, proposed the implementation of the second edition of the Asia-Africa Conference (KAA).

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The new Indonesia-US military co-development partnership could come with limitations, as one analyst sees very low odds of Washington being willing to transfer its technologies.

Natasha Khairunisa, Jakarta – Rupiah extended its decline on Friday as stronger-than-expected US labor data and firm signals from the Federal Reserve reinforced the dollar, outweighing easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Martin Bagya Kertiyasa, Jakarta – Indonesia's manufacturing sector maintained expansion in the first quarter of 2026, with stronger output, orders, and inventories signaling sustained industrial momentum, Bank Indonesia reported.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – A series of sexual harassment and violence cases have recently emerged on Indonesian university campuses. The Indonesian Education Monitoring Network (JPPI) recorded 233 cases of violence, including sexual violence, in educational environments from January to March 2026.

Adhyasta Dirgantara, Ardito Ramadhan, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition held a protest action at the entrance to the Presidential Palace Complex in Central Jakarta on Friday April 17.

Septia Ryanthie, Jakarta – The civil society groups have filed a petition for a constitutional review at the Constitutional Court regarding President Prabowo Subianto's decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP).