Sita Planasari, Jakarta – Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan reiterated on Wednesday that Palestine rejects any form of foreign guardianship over Gaza. He stated that any international peacekeeping forces deployed to the region should be restricted to border duties and preventing Israeli attacks, without interfering in internal governance.

BeritaSatu, Maiko Tokuda, Jakarta – As of February 2026, holders of Indonesian passports can travel to 88 countries and territories without needing a conventional visa, according to the latest Passport Index rankings and official confirmation from Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto said that the free nutritious meal program (MBG) comes from the funds resulting from the budget reduction policies of ministries and state institutions. He denied that the MBG project had squandered the state's finances.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – A January survey by public policy and political consulting firm Indekstat Indonesia shows President Prabowo Subianto leading in early electability ratings for the 2029 presidential election.

The survey asked respondents: "If the presidential election were held today, who would you choose as president?" and listed 10 potential candidates.

Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is urging the public not to continuously debate the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program or various other priority government initiatives.

Nuevaterra Mambor, Jayapura – The shooting at Mile 50, the mining area of PT. Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) was confirmed by the XVII Cenderawasih Military Command.

Isabel Esterman, Jakarta – When old mattresses and broken chairs are dumped by the roadside in his neighborhood, Erwinsyah faces a choice: leave them there and risk accidents, or set them on fire.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Thursday that several global rating agencies had misjudged Indonesia's economic trajectory, after earlier forecasts of a sharp slowdown proved inaccurate.

Emma Palmer (The Conversation) – Just four months ago, Timor-Leste formally became a member of ASEAN.

Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – Transparency International Indonesia (TII) has issued three key recommendations to the Indonesian government following the decline in its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). One of these recommendations is restoring the independence of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia has made progress in managing its mounting waste problem, but officials acknowledge the country remains far from its long-term targets as garbage volumes continue to rise and strain local infrastructure.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesia's current vice president, is the leading candidate for vice president in early polls ahead of Indonesia's 2029 presidential election, according to a survey by public policy and political consulting firm Indekstat.

He outperformed several prominent figures listed in the nationwide survey.

Addin Anugrah Siwi, Antara, Jakarta – Indonesian customs authorities have sealed three Jakarta outlets operated by luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. over suspected illegal imports of high-value goods, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Thursday.

Elan Suherlan, Subang – Prosecutors in Subang Regency on Thursday detained five suspects accused of illegally selling state-owned land to Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast Automobile Indonesia.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia said Thursday that being in the same Gaza peace board as Israel does not mean normalization of ties.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudia, Jakarta – The International NGO Forum on Indonesian Development (INFID) assesses that Indonesia's economy, which is expected to grow by 5.11 percent annually by 2025, faces structural vulnerabilities. In its analysis, INFID stated that Indonesia's economic growth remains overly dependent on domestic demand.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto is expected to travel to the United States next week, with the inaugural Board of Peace meeting and the tariff deal set to take center stage on his stateside agenda.

To: Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia
Dr. (H.C.) Puan Maharani
DPR RI Building
Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto, Senayan, Tanah Abang,
Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta

With respect,

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia recently reported a slight increase in its dual citizenship alternative program, as it amassed 11 applicants so far.

Nina A. Loasana, Jakarta – The Forestry Ministry has officially revoked the operating permit of Bandung Zoo following a prolonged internal and legal dispute within the zoo's management which threatened the welfare of more than 700 animals housed in the facility.

Antara, Jakarta – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is following up on reports that Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) sent four separate letters to Indonesian authorities.

Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – The Jakarta administration has committed to finalizing a 20-year air quality control and protection road map this year, aimed at establishing a regulatory framework to curb pollution and support the city's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has responded to the alleged leak of 58 million educational data points that has been widely discussed on social media.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that he will coordinate with the Department of Education to ensure that the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) is not misused by its recipients. He made this statement in response to questions regarding the practice of pawning KJP cards ahead of Ramadan.

Mahfuzulloh Al Murtadho, Jakarta – Floods have struck Cijayanti Road in Babakan Madang, Bogor Regency. Heavy rain from Wednesday afternoon, February 11, 2026, until evening caused the road frequently used by President Prabowo Subianto's VIP convoy to be submerged in water ranging from 60 to 200 centimeters.

Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – Indonesian security forces have secured the Korowai Batu Airport area in Boven Digoel, South Papua, and completed the evacuation of victims following a shooting incident involving a Smart Air aircraft, police said on Thursday.

Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – Indonesia now has a Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score on par with countries plagued by conflict and political instability. According to a report by Transparency International Indonesia (TII), Indonesia's 2025 CPI score was 34, the same as Algeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Nepal.

Haryanti Puspa Sari, Robertus Belarminus, Jakarta – Indonesia's Corruption Perception Index (CPI) dropped to 34 in 2025. This is a 3-point decrease from last year's score of 37.

Ade Ridwan Yandwiputra, Jakarta – Indonesia's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score dropped three points from the previous year. In 2024, Indonesia scored 37, while in 2025, its score dropped to 34 out of 100. Indonesia's ranking also dropped from 99th to 109th out of 182 countries. Transparency International released the scores on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto met with several of Indonesia's wealthiest business leaders on Tuesday evening, urging them to prioritize investments that generate large-scale employment and deliver tangible benefits to the national economy.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – Indonesia's Ministry of Environment has taken firm action against two companies accused of operating without proper environmental permits and contributing to pollution in the Mahakam River, threatening the habitat of the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris).

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf stated that the government will allocate more than Rp17 trillion for social assistance (bansos) leading up to Eid al-Fitr 2026. The distribution will consist of two categories: regular and adaptive social assistance.

Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – Indonesia recorded a decline in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). According to a report by Transparency International Indonesia (TII), Indonesia's score dropped to 34, placing it in 109th place out of 180 countries. This is a 10-point drop compared to the previous year.

Anwar Siswadi (Kontributor), Jakarta – A landslide in Lembang District, West Bandung Regency, reportedly claimed the lives of two residents in Sukadami Village. Additionally, two houses were affected, displacing 60 residents. A 60-meter village road is at risk of being severed.

Antara, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto is preparing a sweeping shake-up of Indonesia's bureaucracy and tighter enforcement against corporate misconduct to purge what his administration calls "rotten eggs" undermining economic growth and investor confidence, according to his special envoy for energy and the environment.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – The Alliance of Indonesian Economists (AEI) on Wednesday urged the government to treat Moody's Ratings' decision to revise Indonesia's sovereign outlook from stable to negative as a serious warning, particularly over concerns about governance and policy consistency.

Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named 11 suspects in an alleged corruption case involving crude palm oil (CPO) exports, which the perpetrators claimed were palm oil mill effluent (POME) during the 2022-2024 period.

Maretha Uli, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has raised a plan to repurpose a building formerly used as the British Embassy in Jakarta for the headquarters for Muslim organizations, but the move has been met with concerns over the preservation of the city's cultural heritage.

Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Jakarta – The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have arrested a gang responsible for stealing grounding cables at multiple gas stations owned by PT Shell Indonesia across Jakarta and its surrounding areas. The group successfully stole lightning grounding cables from 46 separate Shell gas stations.

Muhammad Ghafur Fadillah, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto was "furious" after Indonesia's stock market plunged following a warning from MSCI over transparency and potential trading manipulation, his brother Hashim Djojohadikusumo said on Wednesday.

Jakarta – Residents have complained of foul odors and air pollution as the waste crisis at the Putri Cempo landfill in Surakarta, Central Java, worsens, marking the latest in a growing number of regions facing waste emergencies nationwide.

Hotma Radja Siregar, Jakarta – The COMICOS & APPRREN International Joint Conference 2026, themed "Enhancing Social Cohesion in Networked Societies through Communication, Media, PR, and Sociology Perspectives," kicked off on February 9, 2026. Participants from 15 countries worldwide, including Asia and Europe, attended the event.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Indonesia's steel industry is becoming one of the country's fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions, even as it receives far less public attention than other carbon-intensive sectors.

Jakarta – Indonesian authorities said on Feb 11 that three people were killed and several injured in shootings in two different areas of the country's easternmost region of Papua, including near the operations of gold and copper miner Freeport Indonesia.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government has not yet formally revoked the mining license of the Martabe gold mine in North Sumatra, which is operated by PT Agincourt Resources.

Politicians have never allowed the Constitutional Court to function as a truly independent institution. They consider the institution established after the 1998 Reformasi to be an obstacle if it is allowed to carry out its original mandate. Today, the operation to weaken the Court comes from the House of Representatives (DPR).

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – The Association of Madrasah Teachers in Indonesia (PGM Indonesia) is calling on the House of Representatives (DPR) to advocate for private Madrasah teachers who are currently excluded from competing in the government employee selection under work agreements (PPPK).

Nur Janti, Jakarta – Political humor has long had a place in Indonesia, functioning as both entertainment and a subtle form of social commentary. In recent months, it has found renewed visibility through Mens Rea, a stand-up comedy special by Pandji Pragiwaksono that pokes fun at those in power while drawing a large and engaged audience on a global streaming platform

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – A new survey by the Indonesian Political Indicator Institute shows that 72.8% of respondents are satisfied with President Prabowo Subianto's flagship Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – A Smart Air caravan aircraft with registration number PKS-NR was reportedly shot at today, Wednesday, January 11, 2026. The shooting occurred during the aircraft landing at Korowai Batu Airport from Tanah Merah, Boven Digoel Regency, South Papua.