Jakarta – Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), the shipping subsidiary of Indonesia's state-owned energy giant Pertamina, reported a net profit of $558.6 million in 2024, marking a 69.31 percent increase from $329.9 million the previous year.

Ruth Dea Juwita, Jakarta – The government is rushing to roll out the Red-White Cooperatives (KMP) program by July 19, even as the Cooperatives Law revision is still being deliberated at the House of Representatives.

Indonesia, West Papua – The Forum for Communication and Aspirations of the Papuan People (FOR PAPUA MPR RI), comprising members of both the Regional Representatives Council (DPD RI) and National Parliament (DPR RI), has issued urgent calls for the Indonesian government to abandon its security-based approach to the ongoing armed conflict in West Papua.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has reported a steady rise in the number of drug addicts in Indonesia. This upward trend in drug use is also being observed globally.

Jakarta – The Attorney General Office has signed an agreement with four telecommunication operators to install wiretapping devices, an official from the Office said, raising questions among analysts about the potential impact on privacy and surveillance.

Bella Evanglista Mikaputri, Jakarta – Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to jointly develop the resource-rich Ambalat Block in the Sulawesi Sea, marking a major step toward resolving a decades-old maritime dispute while unlocking billions in untapped oil and gas reserves.

Jakarta – The Home Ministry is planning to organize a retreat for regional secretaries nationwide, potentially combining it with the upcoming third regional leaders' retreat in a bid to enhance coordination and accelerate the implementation of national development programs at the local level.

Jakarta – For whatever reason, President Prabowo Subianto's failure to openly react to United States President Donald Trump's bombing of Iran's nuclear development sites on Sunday is regrettable. Washington's act is a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 26 June 2025, a violent incident occurred at Karang Tumaritis Market in Nabire, Papua Tengah Province, following a disturbance involving intoxicated youths. Police officers fired live rounds and tear gas during the crackdown, resulting in the death of Mr Eko Ikomou and serious injuries to three civilians (see table of victims below).

Jakarta – Environmental groups raised concerns Thursday over a $6 billion Indonesian EV battery megaproject backed by Chinese giant CATL, which is set to open on a once-pristine island, as Jakarta exploits its huge supply of nickel.

Jakarta – Authorities warn the high tide flooding that has inundated parts of North Jakarta over the past few days, with water levels reaching up to 1 meter in some areas, could persist until the end of the month.

Indonesia – Indigenous rights advocates from across Indonesia presented alarming evidence of systematic persecution to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Rights during a critical meeting in the Republic of Congo in late May 2025.

Jakarta – Protesters from the Civil Society Coalition Against Impunity held a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Culture building in Jakarta on Thursday June 26 in which they rejected the discourse on awarding the title of national hero to the 2nd President of the Republic of Indonesia, Suharto, and criticised the government's project to rewrite history, which is expected to

Effendi Rusli, Riau – A plantation worker was killed by a Sumatran tiger in the Kerumutan forest area, Pelalawan Regency, Riau, on Tuesday. The tragic incident occurred in Pulau Muda Village, Teluk Meranti District.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition Against Impunity held a protest today in front of the Ministry of Culture office in Central Jakarta, rejecting the government's plan to bestow the national hero title on former President Soeharto.

Alfida Rizki Febrianna, Ricki Harahap, Banyuwangi, E – Java. President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday officially launched the development and operation of renewable energy (RE) projects in 15 Indonesian provinces, marking a major step in the country's push toward energy self-sufficiency. The total investment for the projects amounts to Rp 25 trillion (approximately $1.5 billion).

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), has made its first overseas investment with a $120 million (Rp 1.95 trillion) commitment to the Philippines' solar power sector.

Andrea Arshirena Hosana, Jakarta – Qatari company Al Qilaa, through its Indonesian unit Al Qilaa International Indonesia, plans to build 50,000 affordable apartment units in Indonesia as part of the first phase of a large-scale housing investment project, with construction expected to begin after licensing and land preparation are completed.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 22 May 2025, a peaceful protest organised by students of Cenderawasih University (Uncen) in Jayapura City, Papua Province, was met with violent repression by joint forces of the Indonesian National Police (Polri).

Sigit Zulmunir, Garut – Four residents of Kiararambai, Girimukti Village, Cisewu District, Garut Regency, West Java, were buried and killed when a landslide drove soil inside their residence.

Indonesia, West Papua – The Indonesian government's plan to implement a National Strategic Project (PSN) worth 24 trillion rupiah in the Papua Barat Daya Province has sparked resistance from indigenous communities. They understand the massive palm oil development as an existential threat to their ancestral lands and way of life.

The problem has never been the absence or presence in ratifying the UN Convention Against Torture (CAT), but the blatant disregard for them. In Asia Pacific, ratification of CAT has done little to abolish torture, as evidenced by continued impunity in countries like Indonesia and the Philippines, while non-ratifiers like India and Malaysia offer zero willingness of accountability.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – The head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, confirmed that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program will continue during school holidays, with adjustments to ensure students receive their meals.

Indonesia, West Papua – On Saturday morning, 31 May 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, Papuan political activist, Mr Er Giban, 18, was subjected to intimidation and ill-treatment by members of the Yahukimo District Police.

A West Papuan independence movement leader has warned the Melanesian Spearhead Group after its 23rd leaders summit in Suva, Fiji, to not give in to a "neocolonial trade in betrayal and abandonment" over West Papua.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Real estate developers on Thursday urged the government to set up a national housing database, saying that it would be a good starting point for Indonesia to find out how many more homes it needs to build for its people.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – The Constitutional Court has ruled that the organization of national-level general elections (Pemilu), such as elections for members of the House of Representatives, members of the Regional Representatives Council, and the president/vice president, must be conducted separately from regional or city-level general elections.

Violence against journalists in Indonesia reached alarming levels in 2024, with security forces emerging as the primary perpetrators of attacks on press freedom.

Cheta Nilawaty P., Jakarta – The Chairperson of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM), Anis Hidayah, said that the Indonesian National Police (Polri) received the most public complaints related to torture cases. In 2024 alone, 15 such reports were filed against police officers.

Indonesia has a long history of struggle by the oppressed people against colonialism, feudalism, militarism and capitalism. In this struggle, left-wing ideas played a central role as one of the main currents in shaping political awareness, the strategies of struggle and the direction of national development.

Heru Yustanto, Bogor – A joint task force comprising the Criminal Investigation Unit, Bogor police, and Megamendung police raided a gay party held at a villa in the Puncak area, Bogor Regency, West Java, in the early hours of Sunday, June 23. A total of 75 men were detained for questioning during the raid.

Indonesia, West Papua – The four Papuan political activists, Mr Nikson May, 56, Mr Maksi Sangkek, 39, Mr Abraham Goram Gaman, 55, and Mr Piter Robaha, 54, have been held at Sorong City Police Headquarters since 28 April 2025 on charges of treason (makar) and violations of Indonesia's Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law.

Responding to the arrest of 75 people in a raid on a gathering described by police as a "gay party" in the Indonesian city of Bogor, near the capital city of Jakarta, Amnesty International Indonesia's Deputy Director Wirya Adiwena said:

Constitutional, Indonesia – Indonesia's controversial Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law has long been criticized by human rights advocates as a tool for silencing dissent and criminalizing free speech.

Usep Adi Wihanda, Sumedang, West Java – The Primary and Secondary Education Ministry is set to launch a nationwide school rehabilitation and revitalization program targeting more than 10,000 schools across Indonesia, starting in July 2025.

Jakarta – The recent controversy surrounding the government's marquee 3 million homes program poses a very basic question: For whom is this initiative actually designed?

Kuala Lumpur (Xinhua) – China's poverty eradication efforts will serve as a role model for other countries to follow suit, Jose Ramos-Horta, president of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, has told Xinhua.

Hanin Marwah, Ahmad Faiz, Jakarta – The Indonesian Legal Entity Foundation (YLBHI) has criticised the Indonesian Military's (TNI) plan to investigate the mastermind behind the petition against the Draft TNI Law (RUU TNI) and the Dark Indonesia movement.

Sahat Simatupang, Medan – The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections is currently constructing 13 new correctional facilities to strengthen existing prisons. Minister Agus Andrianto said the government will build new prisons throughout Indonesia, including in Central Java and East Java provinces.

Monique Handa Shafira, Jakarta – The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) reported a net profit of Rp 673 billion ($41.28 million) in the 2024 fiscal year, marking a 16.3 percent increase from Rp 579 billion in 2023.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 17 May 2024, Mr Peni Pekei was arrested by the Damai Cartenz Task Force and the Dogiyai Police in Paniai Timur District, Papua Tengah Province (see photo on top, source: independent HRD).

Joniansyah, Jakarta – PT Danantara Asset Management (Persero) or DAM, a part of the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara Indonesia), is providing initial support to national flag-carrier PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. in the form of a shareholder loan totaling Rp6.65 trillion.

A Fiji-based advocacy group has condemned the participation of Indonesia in the Melanesian Spearhead Group which is meeting in Suva this week, saying it is a "profound disgrace" that the Indonesian Embassy continues to "operate freely" within the MSG Secretariat.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – The international research institution ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) predicts that the Indonesian government's debt ratio will increase in the next three to five years. In the AMRO Annual Consultation Report: Indonesia-2025, the institution projects the debt ratio to reach 42 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2029.

Jakarta – Indonesia is ready to enhance cooperation in strategic sectors with Pacific nations under the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir has said.

Anselmus Bata, Denpasar – Indonesia officially launched its first medical tourism special economic zone (SEZ) in Sanur, Bali, on Wednesday. The project, inaugurated by President Prabowo Subianto, marks a major step in the country's efforts to develop world-class healthcare services integrated with tourism.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Sea sand export has been officially prohibited following a ruling by Indonesia's Supreme Court (MA), which granted a lawsuit against Government Regulation (PP) Number 26 of 2023 on the Management of Marine Sedimentation Products.

Febry Andrean Amoga, Batam – A crude palm oil (CPO) tanker named Federal II exploded and caught fire while undergoing repairs at the ASL Shipyard in Tanjung Ucang, Batam City, Riau Islands, on Tuesday. The incident claimed the lives of four workers and injured five others.

Ahmad Zuhdi Dwi Kusuma, Jakarta – In the past decade, Indonesia has rewritten the global playbook on resource nationalism. By banning the export of raw nickel ore in 2020, the country catapulted itself into a commanding position in the global nickel supply chain.

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – The government has started disbursing its 2025 Wage Subsidy Assistance (BSU) program, providing Rp 600,000 ($37) in total to eligible workers. The subsidy, aimed at supporting low-income workers and stimulating the economy, is paid in a lump sum covering two months at Rp 300,000 per month.