Jakarta – Lawyers of Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama filed a motion to reject Muhammad Amin Suma as an expert witness for the…

The names of four political activists charged by Indonesia with treason in West Papua have been released by the human rights advocacy group…

Nurul Fitri Ramadhani and Callistasia Anggun Wijaya, Jakarta – The first day of the regional election cooling-off period on Sunday saw the battle…

Nurul Fitri Ramadhani and Ivany Atina Arbi, Jakarta – After initially proceeding peacefully, the massive street protest on Saturday organized by…

Haeril Halim, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has instructed Law and Human Rights Minister Yasonna Laoly to meet with House of…

Ni Komang Erviani, Denpasar, Bali – After failing to answer the police's summons on Friday, the spokesman for the hardline Islam Defenders Front (…

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has information regarding the last two years of President Joko Widodo's administration. It appears that…

The ongoing trial against Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama for alleged blasphemy is not just a matter of religion and politics –…

Nathanael Gratias Sumaktoyo – How much will religion influence the choice of voters in the Jakarta gubernatorial election scheduled for 15…

Indonesian democracy remains susceptible to illiberal tendencies, particularly when politicians use ethno-religious issues as a cudgel in…

Agnes Anya, Tangerang – Dangdut groups in Tangerang, Banten, have chosen to comply with a recent ban on the use of revealing outfits by female…

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – In a bid to eradicate unfair business practices in the health sector, which drives up health costs, and to provide…

Jakarta – Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) chairman Syarkawi Rauf has seen a trend of unhealthy competition in the pharmacy…

Jakarta – Around 400 residents attacked and vandalized an Air Force post in Ujung Genteng, a village in Ciracap, part of the Sukabumi district in…

Suherdjoko, Semarang – Dozens of people allegedly destroyed and burned the "Struggle Tent," which was erected by Mount Kendeng farmers in protest…

John McBeth – Jakarta this week will vote for its next governor in an election that will be a crucial test of Indonesia's secular credentials as…

Jakarta – University students from all over North Sulawesi protested in front of the Democratic Party headquarters in the provincial capital…

Arya Dipa, Bandung – The West Java administration has issued a circular banning students in the conservative province from celebrating Valentine's…

Jakarta – Journalists from two local media outlets were allegedly intimidated and assaulted by protesters while covering the mass prayer gathering…

Jakarta – Two journalists of private TV station Metro TV, Desi Fitriani and cameraman Ucha Fernandez, have filed a report to the Central Jakarta…

Callistasia Anggun Wijaya, Jakarta – To safeguard the secrecy principle in Wednesday's election, the Jakarta chapter of the General Elections…

Francis Chan Indonesia Bureau Chief and Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja Indonesia Correspondent In Jakarta – Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama spent…

Suherdjoko, Semarang, Central Java – About 250 farmers who are against the construction of a cement factory operated by PT Semen Indonesia in…

Viriya P. Singgih and Grace D. Amianti, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has approved the conversion of the contracts of gold and copper miner…

While plans to build a major cement project in Timor-Leste have brought the welcome promise of jobs for local people, the environmental and social…

Jakarta – Another survey shows that gubernatorial candidate and incumbent Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama and his running mate…

Safrin La Batu, Jakarta – All three Jakarta gubernatorial candidates fell short of producing a wow factor, but went on the offensive on Friday…

Callistasia Anggun Wijaya, Jakarta – A tight gubernatorial race in Jakarta may lead to vote-buying in the capital as the three candidate pairs…

Jakarta – The latest campaign rally of Jakarta gubernatorial ticket Anies Baswedan-Sandiaga Uno held at Belalang field in Rawajati, South Jakarta…

Religious leaders in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on Saturday urged the thousands of people gathered at the highly-anticipated mass prayer…

Jakarta (Reuters) – Tens of millions of Indonesians head to the polls on Wednesday (Feb 15) in local elections across the Muslim-majority country…

Jakarta – House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Fadli Zon has brushed off a report against him and colleague Fahri Hamzah to the ethics council…

Jewel Topsfield, Jakarta – It's 2pm on a Tuesday in the Jakarta suburb of Menteng and blue and red plaid shirts on a curbside rack are selling…

M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta – The true test of statesmanship oftentimes does not occur when a president is in office, when he or she holds massive…

Jakarta – House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Fadli Zon said the protest rally set to take place at the Istiqlal Mosque in Central Jakarta on…

Suherdjoko, Semarang, Central Java – About 200 members of Islamic organizations under the auspices of the Semarang Muslim Forum (FUIS) are set to…

Eko Prasetyo, Jakarta – Freeport Indonesia director Chappy Hakim has denied assaulting a lawmaker after a hearing with the House of…

Jakarta – An energy expert has criticized the government for discouraging the development of renewable energy with the issuance of the latest…

Indra Budiari, Jakarta – Jakarta gubernatorial candidate pair Anies Baswedan-Sandiaga Uno participated in a mass prayer and Quran recitation…

Paulina Quintao – Although the number of Timorese women in the business sector remains small, more are getting involved as a way of improving…

Anne Barker – East Timor's former finance minister and dual Australian citizen Emilia Pires is fighting to have her name cleared over charges she…

Venidora Oliveira – The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) has established Timor-Leste Coffee Producers Association (APKTL), aimed at…

Jakarta – Next week's Jakarta gubernatorial election will be observed by the representatives of 15 countries.

Betty Epsilon Idroos, a…

Marguerite Afra Sapiie, Jakarta – Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has said he will not revise a 2015 ministerial regulation that the Indonesian…

Suherdjoko, Semarang, Central Java – People in support of voting against the sole candidate pair of Haryanto-Saiful Arifin in the regental…

Margareth S. Aritonang and Marguerite Afra Sapiie, Jakarta – Islamic education teachers in private and public schools will soon be required to…

Indra Budiari, Jakarta – The trial of Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama for blasphemy and the candidate debates appear to be the two…

Haeril Halim, Syofiardi Bachyul Jb and Andi Hajramurni, Jakarta – Almost a year and a half after two of the worst disasters in haj history, Saudi…

Jakarta – The Jakarta Police brought in E, a friend of Firza Husein, a treason suspect who has been linked to Islam Defenders Front (FPI) leader…

Jakarta – The Islamic Defenders Front, or FPI, said that despite the police ban, it will hold a long march-cum-rally on Saturday (11/02), on…