Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Indonesia's adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) surged 47 percent in 2024, but most companies are still using the technology for basic operational tasks rath

Jamaah, Pati, Central Java – The regent of Pati, Sudewo, has revoked a 250 percent increase in property taxes following mounting public protests and pledged to refund residents who had

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry has stepped up inspections of mining operations, with a particular focus on the safety, efficiency, and enviro

Ilona Estherina – The Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has formally requested that the United Nations (UN) Statistics Division audit Indonesia's second-quarter 2025 economic

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has ruled out the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle in the near future, citing satisfaction with the performance of his m

Residents of Kebayoran, South Jakarta, including Riki Hidayat, expressed their refusal to display the Indonesian national flag in celebration of the 80th Independence Day on August 17,

The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) regrets the government's move to ban the raising of the One Piece flag.

A truck driver in Indonesia named Rahmat (30 years old), who works in the Kranji area of West Bekasi, chose to install a pirate flag from the One Piece manga at the back of his vehicle'

Aliy Arivin, Jakarta – The Ministry of Transportation has officially designated five new international airports as of early 2025.

Melynda Dwi Puspita, Jakarta – The release of Indonesia's economic growth data by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), showing a year-on-year increase of 5.12 percent in the second quar

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has set a target of reaching 20 million beneficiaries of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program by August 2025.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to deepen their defense cooperation through more joint exercises and military exchange programs, reaffirming on Tuesday the

Jakarta – Indonesia must stop hedging its position on the prolonged war in Gaza and speak with greater moral clarity in support of the Palestinian cause.

Toronata Tambun, Jakarta – Indonesia is pushing hard on vehicle electrification.

Ananda Teresia and Yuddy Cahya Budiman, Pandeglang, Banten – At a shrimp farm in Indonesia, more than 16,000 km from Washington, DC, US President Donald Trump's import tariffs have left

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Indonesia's Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) has unblocked 122 million dormant bank accounts that were previously frozen over suspecte

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesian immigration officials are investigating two Israeli nationals, reportedly former members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), for allegedly managing a series

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – US President Donald Trump's 19 percent tariffs on Indonesian goods officially kicked in on Thursday, just after the clock struck midnight in Washington.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Indonesia's anti-corruption watchdog has arrested East Kolaka Regent Abdul Azis in a sting operation (OTT) in Southeast Sulawesi, the Corruption Eradication Com

Bella Evanglista Mikaputri, Jakarta – Indonesia is prepared to send peacekeeping troops and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, as part of its commitment to supporting global peace effort

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia is planning to temporarily shelter thousands of wounded Gazans in Galang Island for medical treatment.

On 4 August 2025, 17-year-old Naris Kalakmabin, a motorcycle taxi driver from Alutbakon Village, Oksop District, Pegunungan Bintang Regency, Highland Papua Province, was shot in the rig

Jeff Bachman and Esther Brito Ruiz – Since World War II, the United States has repeatedly supported governments that have been committing mass atrocities, which are defined by genocide

Harumbi Prastya Hidayahningrum, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has removed 228,000 individuals from its social assistance program after a joint investigation found they were either

Jakarta – The Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) confirmed on Thursday that Mayer Wenda alias Kuloi Wonda, a rebel leader of the Free Papua Movement (OPM), was slain while resisting arrest

Riandy Laksono – President Prabowo might have breathed a little easier after 15 July 2025.

Nabiila Azzahra, Linda Trianita – Protesters who took part in International Labour Day or May Day rallies earlier this year are now being intimidated by unknown individuals.

Jakarta – The Indonesian government will release 1.3 million tons of rice from national reserves into the market to curb rising prices and maintain supply stability, presidential spokes

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has assured that Indonesia's food production is currently secure and robust.

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced that the launch of Indonesia's new history book might be postponed. The initial launch was scheduled for August 2025.

Singapore – Indonesia has become the first country in Southeast Asia to deploy a tactical ballistic missile system that will enhance its short-range battlefield capabilities, based on s

Hendrik Yaputra, Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto warned that Indonesia is being exploited by economic actors who prioritize profit over public welfare.

The Secretary General of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Amirsyah Sanusi Tambunan, stated that the use of "sound horeg," an excessively loud music system, could be considered haram,

Amnesty International criticized the Indonesian government's stance on the display of the One Piece flag as a potentially divisive act.

The raising of the One Piece manga series flag ahead of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day on August 17 has caught public attention.

The phenomenon of raising the One Piece flag with the iconic skull and straw hat emblem from the widely popular anime series is increasingly widespread in Indonesia leading up to the 80

Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has reported three alleged violations in the procurement of catering for the 2025 hajj pilgrims to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Antara, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has no objection to communities hoisting the One Piece flag as a form of creative expression, according to State Secretary Minister Prasetyo

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's decision to pardon Thomas Lembong and Hasto Kristiyanto in their high-profile graft cases has sounded alarms over political interfere

Sylviana Hamdani, Jakarta – At a glance, kebaya may appear delicate, with its sheer fabric adorned with intricate lacework.

Chappy Hakim, Jakarta – As Indonesia nears its 80th year of independence, the nation should reflect on its maturity as a sovereign and democratic state.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The practice of returning political favors is becoming more apparent through the appointment of dozens of deputy ministers as commissioners of state-owned ent

Jakarta – The drop in Indonesia's poverty rate to yet another historic low should be cause for celebration, but nobody feels in the mood.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto recently engaged in back-to-back talks with the military top brass of the world's biggest economic superpowers: China and the US

Addin Anugrah Siwi, Jakarta – The Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) has raised doubts over the credibility of Indonesia's second-quarter economic growth figure,

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The former CEO of state-owned construction firm Hutama Karya, Bintang Perbowo, was detained on Wednesday as a suspect in a corruption case linked to the Trans-S

Cut Mery, Jakarta – An employee of the Banda Aceh City Government has been arrested by the Indonesian National Police's Special Detachment 88 (Densus 88) Anti-Terror Unit for alleged li

Didik Fibrianto, Julianus Palermo, Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – Indonesians continue to hoist One Piece's Jolly Roger flag during public celebrations ahead of the country's 80th

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto has rejected suggestions that Indonesians' purchasing power is in decline, following the country's stronger-

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – One of the activists behind the One Piece flag installations, Kharik Anhar, said several specific locations had been targeted for displaying the pirate anime f