Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – Manpower Minister Yassierli announced that Indonesia's 2026 minimum wage is still being reviewed, with the government preparing a new regulation to govern the increase.

Under Government Regulation No. 36/2021, the annual minimum wage should be announced no later than November 21.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal claimed that nutritionists in Indonesia are scarce and insufficient to meet the needs of the free nutritious meals program (MBG). His statement went viral on social media and has sparked debate.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Indonesia has never facilitated the transfer of any Palestinians, including those from Gaza, to the country, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday, responding to allegations from international sources that hundreds of Palestinians have traveled by air to destinations such as South Africa, Indonesia and Malaysia through dubious Israeli-linked nongovernmental o

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – The Ministry of Manpower is still finalizing the government regulation (PP) regarding Indonesia's 2026 minimum wage. Manpower Minister Yassierli revealed that the calculation of the 2026 minimum wage in the draft government regulation does not lead to a single figure.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Indonesia will require an estimated Rp 3,000 trillion ($179 billion) in investment to achieve full reliance on electricity sourced from renewable energy, according to the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry.

Burhanuddin Muhtadi – The honeymoon is clearly over for Indonesia's president as he begins his second year in office, even if a majority of the public still supports him.

Brent Patterson – On Tuesday November 18, PBI-Canada hosted a webinar that featured Indigenous West Papuan environmental defenders Dina Danomira and Teddy Wakum along with Global Witness policy advisor Javier Garate.

Jakarta – With much of the country suffering from the impacts of global heating, verging on boiling, citizens are rightly expecting the government to deliver a genuinely ambitious pledge to mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil, dubbed COP30, now underway until the weekend.

Agencies, Jakarta – Semeru volcano erupted on Wednesday and the country's volcanology agency increased the alert level of Java Island's tallest mountain to the highest.

The volcano spewed ash clouds as high as 2 km (1 mile) above the mountain's peak, the agency said, adding residents should keep to a 2.5 km distance away due to risks.

Fadli, Jakarta – The Batam Customs and Excise Office uncovered two new methods to smuggle drugs from Malaysia, with combined evidence of about 1.5 kilograms of drugs, in two separate cases.

Recent operations revealed that drug syndicates have started using body cavities to smuggle drugs.

Jakarta – Upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas recently highlighted the need for a collaboration with the Indonesian Armed Forces or TNI to meet the country's energy targets.

Salman Mardira, Jakarta – House Commission VII Deputy Chair Evita Nursanty on Thursday called on the government to rethink its visa policy for foreign visitors, warning that Indonesia risks losing ground to ASEAN neighbors that have aggressively expanded visa-free entry.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta - Indonesia's Ministry of Law and Human Rights has called for an immediate end to armed violence in Papua, following reports of civilian casualties linked to a recent Indonesian military operation in Lanny Jaya Regency, PapuaPegunungan Province.

Muhammad Firman/Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia has launched a long-awaited "people's internet" program that promises faster broadband at a fraction of current prices, as the archipelago seeks to close its digital divide and reduce its reliance on costly fiber-optic infrastructure.

Petaling Jaya – The durian, the king of fruits, is synonymous with Malaysia, right? While every Malaysian will agree, the Indonesians are saying no.

They insist that they have a stronger claim to the durian, creating a thorny issue in Malaysia's bid to make it the country's national fruit.

Indonesia's Mount Semeru, the highest peak on Java island, has erupted, blanketing several villages with falling ash, prompting evacuations and leading authorities to raise the alert to the highest level.

Jakarta – The improving financial statements of Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) have yet to ease the management's worries. Even with an upward trend in operational performance, the cash flow of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project, known as Whoosh, remains far from healthy.

Jeff Hutton – The Indonesian administration of President Prabowo Subianto is pushing ahead with a multibillion-dollar plan to build a vast string of plantations in South Papua province that it hopes will secure domestic supplies of rice as well as sugarcane, as the government seeks to ramp up production of biofuel as a means of weaning itself off foreign sources of oil.

Pes Yanengga, Sentani – The commemoration of the 17th anniversary of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) on November 19 is a moment to reflect on the history of the organisation's founding.

Jakarta – Right from the beginning, it is difficult to expect much from the Indonesian National Police Reform Acceleration Commission. Its composition shows that President Prabowo Subianto still has complete faith in the institution he claims to want to reform.

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Jakarta – Indonesia's English proficiency remains in the low-proficiency band, placing 80th out of 123 countries in the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI). The report shows Indonesia scoring 471 in 2025 higher 3 points comparing to last year's EF EPI Edition, trailing most of its Asian peers and far below leading European countries.

Riyad Dafhi Rizki, Rendy Tisna, Banjarmasin, Indonesia – A growing coalition of Indigenous communities, students and civil society organizations from Borneo is rallying against fast-moving plans to establish a new national park in the remote Meratus mountain range.

Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia has urged the government and the House of Representatives (DPR) to repeal the newly enacted revision of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). The organization states that the approval of the revision signals a regression in the country's commitment to respecting, protecting, and fulfilling human rights.

Silpester Kasipka, Jayapura – Students from the group Papuan Student Solidarity held a peaceful demonstration in the Lingkaran area of Abepura district in Jayapura city, Papua, on Wednesday November 19.

Responding to the verdict by the Makassar District Court which found four Papuan political activists from Sorong guilty of treason, Amnesty International Indonesia Deputy Director Wirya Adiwena said:

Prisma Ardianto, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia (BI) kept the benchmark BI Rate unchanged at 4.75 percent during its November 18-19 policy meeting, maintaining the Deposit Facility at 3.75 percent and the Lending Facility at 5.5 percent.

Tokyo – Japan and Indonesia agreed to strengthen maritime security as well as expand personnel exchanges between defense officials and joint training sessions, at a two-plus-two meeting between the countries' foreign and defense chiefs in Tokyo on Monday.

Intan Setiawanty, Jakarta – The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has detained a high-profile fugitive from China and deported 27 foreign nationals suspected of operating a cybercrime syndicate. Acting Director General of Immigration Yuldi Yusman declared that there is no safe haven in Indonesia for international criminals.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed regents and mayors against mobilizing schoolchildren to greet him during his working visits to the regions. He ordered the Cabinet Secretary, Teddy Indra Wijaya, to issue a relevant circular.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – The International Monetary Fund has praised Indonesia for maintaining economic growth and containing inflation amid mounting pressure from external factors but emphasizes that the country needs the right "policy mix" to secure the future.

Abdi Purmono (Contributor), Jakarta – Law Faculty at Brawijaya University (UB) in Indonesia awarded prominent honors to 20 alumni and 9 FHUB employees. The award ceremony took place in Jakarta on the evening of Friday, November 7, 2025.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – A number of organizations involved in the Civil Society Coalition for KUHAP Reform are calling for a rejection of the draft Criminal Procedure Code Bill (RUU KUHAP), which is scheduled to be brought to a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) today, Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Shinta Maharani, Jakarta – Indonesian diaspora in Germany protests the planned enactment of the Criminal Procedure Code Bill or KUHAP Bill, as it will legalize the criminalization of activists and restrict the space for civil society democracy.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq reported strong progress in carbon credit transactions at the Indonesia Pavilion during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil.

As of Monday, November 17, 2025, one week after the pavilion opened on November 10, carbon trades recorded by Indonesia reached almost Rp7 trillion.

Muhammad Aulia, Jakarta – Counterterrorism unit Densus 88 has identified 110 children, aged 10 to 18, allegedly recruited by terrorist networks across 23 provinces, authorities said Tuesday. The recruitment is now under investigation by law enforcement.

Basten Gokkon – A new study has mapped whale shark stranding hotspots in Indonesian waters over the past decade and linked their occurrence to oceanographic dynamics, providing a scientific basis for targeted, preventative conservation strategies.

Erta Darwati, Jakarta – Polychem Indonesia said it has permanently closed its polyester division after years of operational suspension and sustained losses, marking the end of one of its core business segments.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesia's House of Representatives has passed the Draft Law on Amendment on Law Number 8 of 1991 on Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). House Speaker Puan Maharani approved the KUHAP Bill in a House plenary meeting today, Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Chair of the House of Representatives' (DPR) Commission III, Habiburokhman, denied claims that the revision of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) would pave the way for police overreach or arbitrariness.

Feri Amsari – The bombshell revelation that Indonesia's General Elections Commission (KPU) members have chartered a private jet for official trips has further eroded public confidence in the electoral body.

In a move that has ignited a fierce national debate on historical memory and justice, President Prabowo Subianto officially bestowed the title of National Hero upon Indonesia's second president, General Suharto, during a ceremony at the State Palace on 10 November 2025.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesia's Law and Human Rights Minister Supratman Andi Agtas said the upcoming revision of the Indonesian National Police Law (RUU Polri) will set clear boundaries on which ministries and state institutions may be headed by active police officers.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo outlined the steps needed to redenominate the rupiah – simplifying the currency from Rp1,000 to Rp1 – emphasizing that the process would be lengthy.

Responding to the ratification of the revised Criminal Procedure Code (RKUHAP) at the House of Representatives (DPR) today, Amnesty International Indonesia Deputy Director Wirya Adiwena, said:

President Prabowo Subianto has recently been reported to pursue a major agenda in his administration to improve Indonesia's law-enforcement system, including through police reform.

Ricky Juliansyah, Jakarta – The Student Executive Board of the University of Indonesia (BEM UI) is planning to stage a protest Tuesday afternoon as the parliament is set to ratify the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) Bill today.

According to Tempo's observation, UI students started assembling at 08:30 a.m. on campus grounds, preparing their protest attributes.

Sukarjito, Jakarta – The House of Representatives (DPR) is scheduled to hold a plenary session on Tuesday that could see the passage of a major overhaul of the country's Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), despite mounting criticism from civil society groups who warn the revisions threaten due process and expand police authority.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – The newly revised Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) is set to take effect on Jan. 2, 2026, following its approval in a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday.

Saifulbahri Ismail, Marcel Pereira, Dili – At the 12 November High School in Dili, students listen attentively to a lesson about their country's journey to independence.

None of them were alive when Timor-Leste gained sovereignty in 2002 after 24 years of Indonesian occupation.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Belem, Brazil – For the Indonesian delegation at COP30, the summit was meant to be a showcase for its climate diplomacy and growing carbon market ambitions.