Rizki Dewi Ayu, Jakarta – The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), under Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, initially opposed the revision of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) Law in mid-2024.

However, the party, symbolized by a bull, now backs the discussion of the bill.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition has initiated an online petition to express their rejection of the return of military dual function in the revision of Law Number 34 Year 2004 concerning the Indonesian National Armed Forces or TNI Law. Since it was launched two days ago, more than 12 thousand people have signed the petition to reject the TNI Bill.

Indah Handayani, Rama Sukarta, Jakarta – Indonesia's benchmark stock index, the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI), falls 6.12 percent, shedding 395.8 points to close at 6,076.08 in the first trading session on Tuesday. The sharp decline triggered an automatic trading halt at 11:19 a.m. local time, lasting 30 minutes, as the index breached the 5 percent decline threshold.

Jakarta – The recent developments surrounding the extradition order for fugitive businessman Paulus Tannos have cast a spotlight on the efficacy of the Indonesia-Singapore Extradition Treaty.

Tannos, implicated in a massive graft scandal involving Indonesia's electronic identification (e-ID) card project, is currently contesting his extradition from Singapore.

Jakarta – The government has insisted on resuming President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free nutritious meal program during the fasting month of Ramadan by making some adjustments to the menu including by providing ultra-processed foods for school children, drawing criticism from nutritionists.

Herman, Jakarta – Ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, several civic organizations, commonly known as ormas, often cause unrest among business owners by demanding holiday allowances.

The pressure doesn't come from ormas alone – local governments and even criminal gangs also exert influence during this period.

Maulani Mulianingsih, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition has launched a petition "Reject the Return of Dwi-Fungsi through Revisions to the TNI Law" in which it expressed its opposition to revisions to the Indonesian Military Law (UU TNI) that will allow active military officers to occupy civilian positions and will weaken the fight against militarism.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto landed at Juanda International Airport, Sidoarjo, East Java, on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 12:40 PM WIB (Western Indonesia Time). His visit includes inaugurating an integrated precious metal refinery (PMR).

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – Palace through State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi relayed President Prabowo Subianto's position on the public debate surrounding the TNI bill revisions. He emphasized that while democracy is encouraged, it should be exercised within reasonable limits.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – The Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI) surveyed economists to assess the first 100 days of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka's administration.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The Central Coordinator of the Executive Board of the All-Indonesia Student Executive Bodies or BEM SI, Herianto, has urged students and the public to strongly reject the plan to reintroduce the dual function of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) through the revision of the TNI Law.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – The Institute for Economic and Social Research of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI) has released a survey report on the effectiveness of President Prabowo Subianto's economic policies during the first 100 days.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The coalition of lecturers who are members of several civil society organizations claim not to be surprised that the revision of the TNI Law, currently being discussed by the DPR and the Indonesian government, will soon be passed. The revision of this law has garnered public criticism.

Jakarta – Civil society organizations strongly reject the proposed amendments to Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI Law), which pose a serious threat to democracy, civilian supremacy over the military, and human rights in Indonesia.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad suggested the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS) report the alleged intimidation experienced by several of its members after disrupting a closed parliament meeting discussing the revision of Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Law.

Jakarta – The Institute for Economic and Social Research at the University of Indonesia Faculty of Economics and Business (LPEM FEB UI) released its Economic Experts Survey on Monday March 17.

Jakarta – At least two people were killed and more than a dozen others injured following a violent clash between two youth groups in Southeast Maluku early Sunday morning.

Vinnilya, Jakarta – Indonesia's tax revenue fell by 30 percent in February 2025, indicating a broader economic slowdown, according to the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Shopping Center Management Association (APPBI).

Alfi Dinilhaq, Gresik – President Prabowo Subianto on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art precious metal refinery operated by mining giant Freeport Indonesia in Gresik, East Java. With an annual production capacity of up to 50 tons of fine gold, Prabowo declared the facility to be the largest of its kind in the world.

Salman Mardira, Jakarta – Businesses across Indonesia continue to face intimidation and extortion by criminal groups posing as civic organizations, discouraging investors and disrupting industries, business leaders say.

Associated Press, Budong-Budong, West Sulawesi – Nearly seven months after a crocodile attack almost took her life, Munirpa walked to the estuary outside her home with her husband and her children, ready to brave a reenactment.

President Prabowo Subianto's goal of establishing between 70,000 and 80,000 new cooperatives using loans from state-run lenders is problematic and could pose a serious financial risk.

Najla Nur Fauziyah, Jakarta – Civil society groups have rejected the government's push for the amendment of the Law on Indonesian Armed Forces, or TNI Law, citing its rushed process and flawed implementation. The groups include the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS), Amensty International Indonesia, and the Indonesia Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI).

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The House Defense Commission claims the three articles being discussed during the revision of the Law concerning the Indonesian Armed Forces or TNI Law, namely Articles 3, 47, and 53. Deputy Speaker of DPR Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said there are additional civilian posts that can be taken by active soldiers under Article 47.

Mei Leandha, Medan – The prosecutors in the case of the murder of journalist Rico Sempurna Pasaribu and his family are seeking the death penalty for the alleged killers, namely Bebas Ginting alias Bulang, Yunus Tarigan and Rudi Sembiring. They were found to have violated Article 340 of the Criminal Code concerning premeditated murder.

Stania Puspawardhani, Jakarta – Five months after stepping down as Indonesia's president, Mr Joko Widodo has been kept busy by the queue of people keen to meet him at his house in Solo in Central Java, seeking his advice, bringing petitions or just to thank him for his contributions to the country.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia had been enjoying a positive trade balance for 58 consecutive months, but the monthly surplus had weakened in February, official data showed on Monday.

Chairman of House of Representatives Commission I overseeing defense and security Utut Adianto claimed on Monday that the planned revision of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law would in fact further limit the role of the military in civilian affairs.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – House Speaker Puan Maharani defended the revision of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, asserting that the amendments have followed proper legislative mechanisms and do not reintroduce the controversial dual-function role of the military.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Meta has been approving advertisements posing as news articles of legitimate local and international media outlets, which cybersecurity experts say could lead to cybercrime.

Jakarta – The groundbreaking of the Indonesian Women and Children's Hospital in the Gaza Strip is scheduled to take place sometime next month, Foreign Ministry officials and Palestinian civil society groups announced in a press conference in Jakarta on Friday.

More than 30 organizations are ready to support the Rp 402 billion (US$24.6 million) project, they said.

Indonesia, West Papua – The Pacific state of Vanuatu, in cooperation with the Federated State of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Samoa, delivered a joint statement on the situation of human rights defenders in West Papua during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders on 6 March 2025 at the 18th Meeting of the 58th Session of the Hu

Vinnilya, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has announced the government's ambitious plans to boost industrial and investment sectors, with nearly 30 strategic projects set to launch this year.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – The Indonesian government and private sector owed foreign creditors $427.5 billion as of the end of January, up from $424.8 billion in the previous month, Bank Indonesia announced on Monday.

The latest foreign debt figures increased 5.1 percent compared to the same month last year.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – World's largest palm oil producer Indonesia announced Monday that exports of its top agricultural commodity had witnessed a double-digit increase in February.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The Trade Ministry has imposed sanctions on 66 businesses for various violations related to the sale and distribution of Minyakita, the government-subsidized cooking oil, Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced on Monday.

Novianti Setuningsih, Jakarta – Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) Coordinator Dimas Bagus Arya Saputra has revealed that as of Sunday afternoon, March 16, the Kontras office located on Jalan Kramat II in Kwitang, Central Jakarta is still being monitored by unknown people (OTK).

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The executives of KontraS reported that their office on Jalan Kramat II, Kwitang, Central Jakarta, was terrorized by three unknown individuals in the early hours of Sunday, around 00:16 WIB (Western Indonesian Time).

Irfan Kamil, Robertus Belarminus, Jakarta – Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) Chairperson Muhammad Isnur says that a police report on an alleged commotion during a House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I Working Committee (Panja) meeting discussing the Draft Law on the Indonesian Military Law (RUU TNI) on Saturday March 15 is wrong.

Antara, Jakarta – Eight individuals arrested during recent raids in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra, arrived at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) headquarters in Jakarta for questioning on Sunday morning.

The detainees include three members of the local legislative council, four officials from the regency's Public Works Department, and a businessman.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The decision to hold closed-door discussions on amendments to the military law at a luxury hotel in Jakarta has further fueled controversy amid public concerns about expanding military influence over civilian positions.

The government submitted a problem inventory list (DIM) on the revisions to the Indonesian Military Law (UU TNI) to the House of Representatives (DPR) on March 11. There are articles in the revisions that will restore militarism (the TNI's dwi-fungsi or dual function) in Indonesia.

Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – The Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform's (PAN-RB) decision to postpone the start date for the 2024 newly recruited civil servants (CASN) has drawn widespread criticism.

Jakarta – For 64 years, USAID has played a role in Indonesia. According to its official website, the agency was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 as a central aid body responsible for managing donor funds to other countries, particularly those related to social and economic development.

Salman Mardira, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has pledged to take firm action against civic organizations, locally known as ormas, engaged in extortion and intimidation that disrupt the country's investment climate. The move aims to protect businesses from illegal levies and security threats.

Akhdi Martin Pratama, Jakarta – Activists from the Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform stormed the Ruby 1 and 2 meeting rooms at the Fairmont Hotel in Jakarta on Saturday February 15.

We Indonesians hear the national anthem "Indonesia Raya" (Great Indonesia) a lot as we go about our days.

At schools, it is routinely sung – typically on Monday mornings during a regular flag-raising ceremony.

Tenggara Strategics – Nearly three weeks have passed since the much-anticipated launch of Danantara, Indonesia's latest and most ambitious investment entity, on Feb. 24, 2025.

The National Police has named Adj. Sr. Comr. Fajar Widyadharma Lukman, former chief of Ngada Police in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), a suspect in the alleged sexual abuse of minors and of drugs misuse.

The suspect status was announced on Thursday following an investigation by the police's internal affairs division.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – Economist Awalil Rizky from Bright Institute assessed that the Finance Ministry is refusing to acknowledge the weakening dynamics of the national economy, as evidenced by declining tax revenue.