Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – State spending surged sharply in the first two months of 2026, raising concerns among economists about Indonesia's fiscal trajectory as the government accelerates expenditures early in the year.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated hundreds of bridges in various regions of Indonesia. These bridges are located in disaster-prone and remote regions.

Jakarta – Despite growing conservatism globally, significant progress has been made in women's rights. More women have been appointed national leaders, lawmakers and top business executives. Even monarchies have begun opening pathways for female heirs to ascend to the throne.

Antara, Jakarta – Rupiah weakened past the psychological Rp17,000 per dollar level at Monday's opening as surging global oil prices fueled a broad risk-off mood, triggering pressure on emerging market currencies.

Central Aceh, Indonesia – A Sumatran elephant found dead in Indonesia's Central Aceh district in late February was the latest case of electrocution to kill one of Indonesia's remaining critically endangered elephants, officials in the semiautonomous region of Aceh province say.

Agus Pambagio & Sidik Pramono – In discussions about trade balances, national independence and economic sovereignty are often simplified as reducing – or even eliminating – imports.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) recorded that 148 neighborhood units (RT) and 20 roads were flooded after heavy rains fell from Saturday night, March 7, 2026, to Sunday morning, March 8, 2026. The number of flooded neighborhood units and roads increased from the previous 75 RTs and 19 roads.

President Prabowo Subianto has been remarkably busy abroad. After signing a trade deal with United States President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., he flew to Jordan. In the land where he lived in exile following the 1998 Reformasi, Prabowo met with King Abdullah, an old friend. His aides in Jakarta are reportedly reluctant to disturb the President's "retreat."

Agencies, Jakarta – Indonesia will file for a suspension of concessions against the European Union at the World Trade Organization's (WTO) dispute settlement body over a palm oil case, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said Saturday.

Melvina Tionardus, Mahar Prastiwi – The University of Indonesia (UI) Student Community Association (IKM) held an action titled "Weekend of Resistance" on Saturday March 7 as a form of rejection of Indonesia's participation in the Board of Peace (BoP) formed by the United States.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – The Indonesian Industrial Estates Association (HKI) views Fitch Ratings' decision to downgrade Indonesia's debt outlook from stable to negative as a serious signal that the government must not ignore. HKI General Chairperson Ahmad Ma'ruf Maulana stated that the negative outlook is not merely a technical assessment by the rating agency.

Andrew Tito, Wahroni, Tangerang – A housing complex in Tangerang City was submerged almost to rooftop level on Sunday after heavy overnight rain triggered severe flooding, forcing 860 residents to evacuate.

West Papuan diaspora, academics, students and community activists warmly applauded the screening of the new investigative documentary, Pesta Badi (Pig Feast): Colonialism in our Time, in its pre-launch international premiere in New Zealand last night.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Armed Forces (TNI) Commander General Agus Subiyanto has placed all defense units on the military's highest alert level as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

The move was confirmed by Lieutenant General Yudi Abdimantyo, head of the TNI Strategic Intelligence Agency.

Jakarta – International Women's Day (IWD) 2026 was marked by a protest in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) building in Jakarta on Saturday March 7.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara has picked Chinese partners to set up waste-to-energy facilities in the trash-infested Bekasi and Denpasar.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – A coalition of university students and civil society groups voiced their opposition to Indonesia's involvement in the Board of Peace (BoP), the potential deployment of TNI troops to Gaza, and the country's trade relations with the United States during a demonstration at the National Monument on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Berita Satu Team, Jakarta – The Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday are once again accelerating Indonesia's economic activity, driving a surge in consumer spending, retail transactions, and travel demand across Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – The All-Indonesia Student Executive Body (BEM SI) is urging the Indonesian government to withdraw from its membership in the Board of Peace (BoP).

Karina Utami Dewi (The Conversation) – The Indonesian public has grown increasingly uneasy with President Prabowo Subianto's foreign policy pivot toward the United States. From Indonesia's decision to join the Board of Peace initiated by US President Donald Trump to the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) on Feb.

Khalia Strong – Indigenous communities in West Papua are losing land, food systems, and cultural heritage as armed conflict forces tens of thousands from their homes.

The Melanesian nation has faced decades of militarisation and exploitation since being annexed by Indonesia in the 1960s, following the controversial transfer of the region by the United Nations.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Islamic Brotherhood Front (FPI) has requested Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to convey condolences openly for the passing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, who died in a U.S. and Israel airstrike. According to FPI, expressing condolences only through a letter is not enough.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – The government has doubled down on its offer to mediate conflicting parties in the United States-Israel war against Iran, emphasizing the need for negotiations to solve the conflict in the region.

Maudey Khalisha, Jakarta – The government has asserted its regulatory authority over social media platforms with an unannounced visit to the Jakarta office of the United States social media giant Meta.

Indonesia – The rising popularity of songbird singing competitions in Indonesia has led to the dramatic decline of the white-rumped shama, a bird known locally as murai batu.

Case after case involving personnel of the National Police increasingly distances them from their motto to "protect and nurture." Nothing has come of promises to make internal institutional reforms following previous scandals.

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Akmalal Hamdhi, Addin Anugrah Siwi, Jakarta – Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following US military strikes on Iran have sent global oil prices higher, exposing Indonesia's limited energy reserves and raising concerns over fiscal stability, energy security, and trade balances.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – A number of students from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) interrupted the book launch and seminar discussing Prabowonomics at the ITB campus on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The event was attended by several members of the House of Representatives (DPR) as well as several ministers of Presdient Prabowo.

Jakarta – Protesters from the "Weekend of Resistance" movement held a demonstration in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) complex in Central Jakarta on Friday March 6, 2026.

During the action, the protesters strongly criticised President Prabowo Subianto over the Indonesian government's stance on the United States and Israel's attack on Iranian territory.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Jimly Asshiddiqie, chairperson of the advisory board of the Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals Association (ICMI), has suggested that Indonesia temporarily suspend its obligations in the Board of Peace (BoP), an international body initiated by Donald Trump.

Tonggo Simangunsong, Medan, Indonesia – Sahala Pasaribu, 35, walks on customary land his family has not been able to manage for more than three decades since PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL), a pulpwood company, took control of it. Now, after the government decided to revoke the company's permit in January, he hopes it's possible.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto invited hundreds of Islamic organization figures to the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The event took place from late afternoon until midnight, starting with a collective breaking of the fast, followed by discussions on the government's stance on various current issues.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Chants calling Indonesian Prabowo Subianto 'cowardly' echo during the 'Weekend Melawan' (Weekend of Struggle) protest in front of the parliamentary complex in Jakarta.

Ade Ridwan Yandwiputra, Jakarta – Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) appreciates the decision of the Central Jakarta District Court judges to acquit Delpedro Marhaen and three other activists in the case of incitement regarding the August 2025 demonstrations.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Indonesia's financial regulator sought to reassure markets after Fitch Ratings revised the country's sovereign outlook to negative while maintaining the investment-grade rating at BBB, saying the domestic financial services sector remains fundamentally resilient.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Escalating tensions between Iran and US-Israel risk disrupting global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint that carries about one-fifth of the world's oil supply. The situation could strain Indonesia's fiscal position as crude prices climb well above the assumptions set in the 2026 state budget.

Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, its communication and digital affairs minister said on Friday.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has decided that Indonesia will remain a member of the Board of Peace (BoP) initiated by US President Donald Trump, despite domestic calls for Jakarta to withdraw following the recent escalation of conflict involving Iran.

Pribadi Wicaksono (Kontributor), Jakarta – Jusuf Kalla, Indonesia's former Vice President, conveyed the results of his meeting with President Prabowo Subianto and several other figures at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, March 3.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – A civil society coalition urges the government to unblock the login access to Wikipedia. Coalition member and chair of the Access to Information Division at SAFEnet, Unggul Sagena, said the blockage to the auth.wikimedia.org domain obstructs login access for thousands of Wikipedia contributors in Indonesia.

Herman, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has issued a new regulation restricting children under the age of 16 from accessing high-risk digital platforms, including social media, as part of efforts to strengthen online child protection.

Jakarta – Lokataru Foundation Director Delpedro Marhaen is asking the state to restore the honour and dignity of himself and his three colleagues after a panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court handed down a sentence of not guilty.

On 2 March 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) shot dead Mr Eanus Mom, a civilian gold miner, during a security operation conducted by near Mile 69 in the PT Freeport Indonesia mining concession area, Tembagapura District, Mimika Regency, Central Papua Province.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves declined by $2.7 billion to $151.9 billion at the end of February 2026, compared with the previous month, according to data released by Bank Indonesia on Friday.

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – A coalition of civil society organizations plans to hold a rally outside the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) complex in Jakarta on Friday afternoon to protest Indonesia's participation in the Board of Peace (BoP), an international initiative launched by United States President Donald Trump.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Jakarta is scrambling to bring home thousands of umrah (minor haj) pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia after sweeping airspace closures linked to the United States – Israel war against Iran disrupted travel across the Middle East, though limited flights are still operating.

Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will intensify oversight and map potential corruption risks in the government's flagship free nutritious meal program, following mounting protests over inadequate portions and poor-quality food during Ramadan.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has invited several Islamic community organizations to break the fast together. The iftar event will be held at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Jakarta – What do scholarship awardees owe to their benefactors? What does contributing to your country look like? Should a country where only two-thirds of the population have high school education be sending students overseas?

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The University of Indonesia (UI) Student Alliance urged President Prabowo Subianto to resign from the Board of Peace (BoP). This demand was expressed in a letter sent to the Office of the Ministry of State Secretariat on March 4, 2026.