Jayapura – Papua Justice and Human Integrity Foundation (YKKMP) Director Theo Hesegem has acknowledged the increasing number of victims of human rights violations in Papua over the past few years.

Bambang Ismoyo, Washington – Indonesia is among the first countries officially accepted by the United States to enter formal negotiations over tariffs imposed during former President Donald Trump's administration. The two countries have agreed to a 60-day timeline to finalize a cooperation framework.

Stephen Dziedzic, Andrew Greene – One of Australia's closest neighbours has declared it is willing to join Chinese-led military exercises but insists it would only do so if the activity is "not directed at any perceived hostile entity".

A Korean consortium led by LG has decided to withdraw from a project worth around 11 trillion won ($7.7 billion) to establish an EV battery supply chain in Indonesia, industry sources said Friday.

Jakarta – Indonesia will increase imports of US food and commodities, and reduce orders from countries the South-east Asian nation currently buys the products from, chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto told reporters in Washington.

Sinan Serhadli – Siamangs are the largest of the 20 gibbon species, and belong to their own genus, Symphalangus. Distributed across Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and the southernmost part of Thailand, their unforgettable and emblematic call defines the soundscape of the hill forests in the region.

Danu Damarjati, Jakarta – The phenomenon of the military entering campuses has become of public concern lately. Now it is the turn of the University of Indonesia (UI) campus to be visited by "soldiers". Previously however, there were other campuses that had already felt the development of the Indonesian Military's (TNI) presence on campus.

The Civil Society Movement to Bring Suharto to Justice (Gemas) held a Kamisan (Thursday) action in front of the State Palace building in Central Jakarta on Thursday April 17.

Jakarta – After arriving home from his six-day trip to the Middle East and Turkey to rally support for his bid to evacuate war victims from Gaza, President Prabowo Subianto should shift his focus to ASEAN's pressing issues, especially the regional bloc's united response to United States President Donald Trump's tariff war and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Myanmar following th

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Retail sales in March barely saw any growth despite the boon from Ramadan and Idul Fitri holidays, which normally spike consumption.

Maretha Uli, Jakarta – The newly issued government regulation (PP) on child digital protection, which includes a minimum age limit for using social media platforms, has met with criticism for lacking clarity as well as necessary and effective safeguards.

Washington and Jakarta – United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed tariffs and ways to deepen defense and security cooperation with Indonesia in a meeting with the Indonesian foreign minister on Wednesday, the US State Department said.

Jakarta – Indonesia's trade surplus is expected to have narrowed month-on-month in March due to a likely contraction in exports and higher imports amid the Eid-al Fitr festival when typically consumption rises, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.

Jakarta – The United Nations cultural body has recognized two geoparks in Central Java and South Kalimantan, namely Kebumen and Meratus, as UNESCO global geoparks, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

Jakarta – The Indonesian government held a meeting on Wednesday with key figures from workers' unions to discuss President Prabowo Subianto's plan to establish a special task force aimed at addressing issues related to layoffs.

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi and Cabinet Secretary Teddi Indra Wijaya represented the government at the meeting.

Timor-Leste has awarded its first offshore gambling license, calling the move a milestone in the broader push for economic diversification and digital sector development.

Jakarta – Police in Garut, West Java, have arrested an obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn) over suspicions of sexual misconduct after he appeared to touch a pregnant patient inappropriately during an ultrasound examination in a video clip that went viral on social media.

The alleged sexual assault reportedly took place on June 20, 2024.

Dede Adhitama, Cirebon, West Java – Hotels in Cirebon, West Java, could face mass layoffs within months as plummeting occupancy rates, driven by government budget cuts, continue to batter the hospitality sector, local industry leaders warned Thursday.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia's foreign debt has slightly declined to $427.8 billion in February from $427.9 billion in the previous month, according to the country's central bank.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi dismissed rumors of an imminent cabinet reshuffle within the Red and White coalition. He clarified that the restructuring underway pertains to the Golkar Party's internal leadership, led by Chair Bahlil Lahadalia.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has officially signed the revised Law Number 34 of 2004 concerning the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI Law).

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the law, which was approved by the DPR on Thursday, March 20, 2025, was signed by Prabowo on either March 27 or 28, just before the Eid holiday.

Jakarta – Instead of bringing new hope, the establishment of the Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortas Tipikor) in the National Police (Polri) has given rise to skepticism.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has raised serious concerns over the European Union Deforestation Regulation, or EUDR, saying it imposes a heavy administrative burden on smallholders while lacking clarity and consistency in its enforcement.

Ayos Carlos, Yohannes Tohap, Jakarta – Severe traffic congestion brought North Jakarta to a standstill on Thursday, trapping thousands of vehicles, including ambulances and container trucks, on roads leading to Tanjung Priok Port. The North Jakarta Traffic Nightmare, sparked by a post-holiday surge in container deliveries, stretched from morning into the night.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to reform Indonesia's judicial system following a series of high-profile corruption cases involving judges and law enforcement officials, including the arrest of South Jakarta District Court Chief Judge Muhammad Arif Nuryanta.

Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has revealed that dozens of judges have received bribes totaling billions of rupiah, based on monitoring conducted from 2011 to 2024. Over that period, 29 judges were named corruption suspects.

Jakarta – The communication problems within President Prabowo Subianto's administration are not yet resolved almost half a year after his cabinet started working. The 'retreat' at the Military Academy campus in Magelang, Central Java, which was claimed to harmonize the new government, does not seem to have produced any results.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – The issue regarding the authenticity of former President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) diploma continues to surface. Most recently, hundreds of people from TPUA (The Defender Team of Ulama and Activists) visited the Faculty of Forestry at Gadjah Mada University or UGM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

M. Syaifullah, Yogyakarta – A group identifying themselves as the Defenders of Ulama and Activists (TPUA) visited the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) campus, Yogyakarta, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Their visit was intended to address the rumors surrounding the alleged fake diploma of former Indonesian president Jokowi.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesian palm oil producers are hoping that the government will slash the duty on US-bound exports, saying that such cuts would be necessary if Jakarta does not want to lose its customers following the recent tariff blitz.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – The Indonesian government plans to formally recognize ride-hailing drivers (ojol) as part of the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector, offering them access to legal protection and economic support typically reserved for small businesses.

Joko Laksono, Klaten, Central Java – As many as 137 residents of Karangturi Village in Central Java's Klaten Regency fell ill in a case of mass food poisoning following a community gathering and traditional wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performance over the weekend.

Muhammad Firman, Dayat, Jakarta – Prominent lawyer Hotma Sitompoel passed away on Wednesday at the age of 68 at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) in Central Jakarta after several days of intensive care for complications from multiple illnesses.

Jakarta – The country's law making process has been showing a disturbing trend, namely its lack of transparency, as evident in the deliberation of controversial bills. Instead of learning from past flaws, policymakers are set to revise the 24-year-old Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) without meaningful public consultation.

Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto and Chinese President Xi Jinping have exchanged congratulations and warm wishes on the 75th anniversary of Indonesia and China's diplomatic relations, vowing to deepen the two countries' bilateral ties.

Irfan Maulana, Demak, Indonesia – The Java Sea has pursued Sunarti for years, first submerging her birthplace in Timbulsloko village, before forcing the mother of two to flee inland on the northern coast of Demak district in Indonesia's Central Java province.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – A petition opposing the awarding of the national hero title to Soeharto, launched by the Civil Society Movement to Try Soeharto (Gemas) on April 8, has garnered 3,479 signatures as of noon on Wednesday, April 16.

Danu Damarjati, Jakarta – The government is planning to provide subsidised housing for journalists. Three journalist organisations however have rejected the program for fear that journalists will not be critical anymore.

Antara, Jakarta – The number of dengue fever (DBD) cases in West Jakarta has been continuously increasing since the beginning of this year. The West Jakarta Health Office (Sudinkes) has reported 186 cases of dengue fever in January 2025. In cumulative terms, the number increased to 211 cases in February and 254 cases in March.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – The kitchen partner of Prabowo's Free Meal program (MBG) at the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) in Kalibata, South Jakarta, plans to pursue legal action after incurring a loss of nearly Rp1 billion, precisely Rp975,375,000.

Dedy Priatmojo, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid says that the arrival and intimidation by an Indonesian Military (TNI) officer at a student discussion at the Walisongo Islamic State University (UIN) in Semarang, Central Java, was a serious violation and threatens freedom of assembly, association and opinion as guaranteed by law.

Nawir Arsyad Akbar, Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named three judges as suspects in a bribery case involving the handling of crude palm oil (CPO) exports, showing that there is still a judicial mafia in Indonesia.

Park Han-na, Seoul – Korean commercial banks are under pressure from Indonesian financial authorities to establish local holding companies, adding to the regulatory challenges that have hampered their efforts to expand in the market.

Ruth Dea Juwita, Jakarta – Indonesian consumers have continued to grow more anxious as job prospects dim and rising living costs strain household budgets, dragging confidence to its lowest level since October last year.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – The commander of the West Papua Army, Mathias L. Wenda, passed away on April 12, 2025, as confirmed by the spokesperson of the West Papua National Liberation Army – Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM), Sebby Sambom.

Abdul Manan, Jakarta – The Indonesian Environment and Forestry Ministry has announced that it will no longer issue permits for timber extraction in mangrove ecosystems. Permits will now be prioritized for environmental services.

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Prosecutors have seized seven luxury cars and 21 high-end motorcycles from lawyer Ariyanto Bakri, who stands accused of funneling Rp 60 billion ($3.6 million) in bribes to judges overseeing a high-profile case involving illegal crude palm oil (CPO) exports.

Wijayanti Putri, Solo – Former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Wednesday invited a group of journalists to a private gathering at his residence in Solo, where he showed them his school diplomas – from elementary school through university – in a move aimed at countering long-standing allegations about the authenticity of his academic credentials.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) on Wednesday blamed the government's ongoing austerity measures for the declining occupancy rates that have plagued the hospitality sector since the beginning of the year.

Jakarta – The general chairperson of the United Indonesian People's Movement (GRIB) Greater Jakarta Central Leadership Board (DPP), Rosario de Marshal alias Hercules, has visited the home of the 7th president of the Republic of Indonesia Joko "Jokowi" Widodo in the Central Java (Jateng) city of Solo.