Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – The Customs and Excise Directorate has released 95 percent of the more than 26,500 containers of imported goods that were previously detained at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta and Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya, the country's two largest container ports, in recent weeks.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – While the number of foreign tourists coming to Indonesia is breaking records, their average spending is lower than last year, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

Reiner Brabar, Sorong – Customary forests that have been a source of livelihood for the Awyu tribe in Boven Digoel regency, South Papua, and the Moi Tribe in Sorong regency, West Papua, are threatened with disappearing due to the clearing of land for palm oil plantations.

Jakarta – The social media scene in Indonesia in the last few days has been filled with uploads of posters reading "All Eyes on Papua". This poster has been widely uploaded by residents as a form of support for the Papuan indigenous people, especially the Awyu and Moi tribes who are struggling to defend their customary forests.

Linda Yulisman, Jakarta – Indonesian fans of Korean pop bands are making headlines for all the right reasons, wielding their influence to promote social and green causes in the archipelago and getting businesses to adopt more eco-friendly practices.

Antara, Jakarta – Chair of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI), Ai Maryati, on Friday, May 31, 2024, informed that Indonesia has been facing a "pornography emergency" in the past three years.

This is evident from the disclosures made by law enforcement officials, which reflect the complexity of the use of children in the pornography industry.

Heru Andriyanto, Singapore – President-elect Prabowo Subianto met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss enhancing bilateral defense cooperation on the sidelines of an event in Singapore on Saturday.

Singapore – Indonesia's president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, said on Saturday that his country was willing to send peacekeeping troops to enforce a ceasefire in Gaza if required.

Jakarta – A volcano in North Maluku erupted on Sunday, spewing an ash cloud seven kilometres into the sky as authorities warned residents to shelter indoors.

It is the latest of around 100 eruptions from the volcano since early this year.

Andrew Probyn – Australia is offering Timor-Leste a multi-billion-dollar lifeline to fast-track the Greater Sunrise offshore gas project, which promises generational wealth for the fledgling nation while keeping Beijing at bay.

Ambaranie Nadia Kemala Movanita, Jakarta – The Institute for Public Research and Advocacy (ELSAM) has criticised the plan to give police the authority to conduct wiretaps, which is included in the revisions to the National Police Law (UU Polri).

Ambaranie Nadia Kemala Movanita, Jakarta – The proposal to give the authority to the National Police to block content and slow down internet access is considered to violate citizens' rights in the digital world.

Monique Handa Shafira, Jakarta – State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina (Persero), through its subsidiary Pertamina Patra Niaga, has decided not to increase non-subsidized fuel prices in June 2024. This move aligns with the government's efforts to maintain economic stability.

Medikantyo Adhikresna, Jakarta – Thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters held a mass demonstration on Saturday in front of the United States Embassy on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta, condemning Israeli atrocities in the Rafah refugee camp.

Jakarta – The state is yet to receive compensation payments totaling Rp19 trillion from companies that burned forests. A slow implementation of court rulings.

Juan Ardya Guardiola, Riau – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo underscored the importance of Indonesia's foundational ideology, Pancasila, in liberating the nation from foreign dependence. He also called for global peace, especially for Palestine, and urged the reclaiming of strategic national assets from foreign control.

Hariz Baharudin, Jakarta – Smashing barriers is something that all-female hijabi, heavy metal Indonesian band Voice of Baceprot (VoB) does well, and their voices will be heard loud and proud when they take to the stage at the iconic Glastonbury Festival in late June.

Max Lane – On May 19th, one day before the commemoration of Timor Leste's second proclamation of Independence I accepted the Medal of Honour of Timor Leste from President Ramos Horta at a ceremony where 14 other people also accepted such awards.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Indonesia is currently developing a nuclear power plant or PLTN in partnership with the United States. Indonesia received a grant worth US$2.3 million or Rp34 billion to develop the program.

Jakarta – It is not the government's job to tell us to save our money for housing. We, employees and workers, know what's best for us and can decide for ourselves.

Hariz Baharudin, Jakarta – A court ruling that approved a regulatory change in the minimum age of candidates in Indonesia's regional elections has sparked criticism, amid speculation that President Joko Widodo's 29-year-old son is seeking to run in the Jakarta elections.

Alifia Sekar and Nur Janti, Jakarta – While President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has parted way with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), his political future looks promising as some political parties that have supported president-elect Prabowo Subianto have hinted at the possibility of him becoming party chair or holding a strategic party role after leaving office in Octo

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – The chairwoman of the Indonesian Employers' Association (Apindo), Shinta Kamdani, reiterated her objection to the recently introduced public housing savings or Tapera premium policy. She argued that the program should be voluntary,

Jakarta – There were many irregularities with the sale of assets relating to corruption in Jiwasraya. The auction winner received special treatment.

Monique Handa Shafira, Jakarta – Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto denied Thursday that Indonesia would completely remove its local content rule in manufacturing, saying that the government was only mulling an evaluation.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Despite its seven-year streak in not executing any death row inmates, Indonesia last year issued 114 death sentences, a report by Amnesty International has found.

Eighty-six percent of last year's death sentences were for drug-related offenses, the report found.

Antara, Jakarta – Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan has announced the extension of the export permit for copper concentrate from Freeport Indonesia (PTFI), as the previous permit expired on May 31.

"Yes, it's done... It will be finalized on Monday. I don't remember the exact figures of the export permit, but it's completed," said Zulkifli in Jakarta on Friday.

Yustinus Patris Paat, Jakarta – The transition team of President-Elect Prabowo Subianto met with Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati on Friday, marking their first known effort to prepare for the government takeover scheduled for October 20.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has just inaugurated the first phase of the Bangkinang-Pangkalan section of the toll road that connects the Riau capital of Pekanbaru and its West Sumatra counterpart, Padang.

Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has signed a regulation permitting religious organizations to manage state-owned mining areas.

Regulation number 25/2024 on mineral and coal mining business grants religious organizations the ability to obtain special licenses for mining concessions.

Jeremy Hance – A staggering 26 Javan rhinos may have been killed in Indonesia's Ujung Kulon National Park since 2019, according to local law enforcement.

Rifka Amalia, Jakarta – Protesters from a coalition of musicians have held a defend Palestine solidarity action in front of the United States Embassy in Central Jakarta in which they condemned the Israeli attack on Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

Akhdi Martin Pratama, Jakarta – Inter-faith congregations took part in a demonstration in solidarity with Palestine opposite the United States Embassy in Central Jakarta on Friday May 31.

Moreover several people brought a banner reading "Jesus would be angry if he knew the land of his birth is being bombed". The banner was made by a Christian named Stefani (27).

AKBP Bayu Suseno stated on 11 May 2024, that on that date at approximately 10:40 am, the Cartenz Peace Operations Task Force arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for the murder of Lieutenant Oktovianus Sogalrey, head of the Aradide Danramil 1703-4 post.

Medikantyo Adhikresna, Jakarta – Prosecutors investigating the graft scandal involving businessman Harvey Moeis have expanded their probe to his actress wife, Sandra Dewi, to determine if she also received any ill-gotten money.

Djibril Muhammad, Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office will soon bring the case against 22 suspects, including high-profile business executives, in a major graft scandal involving the state-owned tin miner Timah, to court, a top prosecutor said on Wednesday.

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto said there are three provinces in Tanah Papua that are prone to security disturbances during the regional elections.

Three provinces that are prone to security disturbances from armed groups are Papua Mountains, Central Papua and Southwest Papua Provinces.

Jakarta – Avolcano in western Sumatra erupted on Thursday, spewing an ash cloud two kilometres into the sky as authorities warned residents over potential dangers from cold lava flows.

Stefano Valentino – In its sustainability policy, Michelin, the world's largest tire manufacturer, highlights its commitment to "responsible and sustainable management of the rubber industry," its "zero deforestation" ambitions, and its "commitment to protecting biodiversity."

Pizaro Gozali Idrus – Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto has vowed to uphold the legacy of his predecessor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, but he will be "no mere puppet" in office and is likely to quickly assert his independence, analysts say.

Thomas Rizal, Jakarta – While people usually look forward to taking a break from work, "too many holidays" can spell bad news for Indonesia's productivity.

Thomas Rizal, Jakarta – The Supreme Court (MA) on Wednesday granted a judicial review concerning the minimum age requirement for regional head candidates ahead of the 2024 Regional Election in November. This request was filed by Ahmad Ridha Sabana, Chairman of the Indonesian Guard of Change Party (Garuda).

Teguh Adi Prasetyo, Jakarta – BPJS Watch Advocacy Coordinator, Timboel Siregar, suggested a shift in the controversial Housing Savings Fund (Tapera) program from mandatory to voluntary participation, particularly targeting private sector employees, state-owned enterprises (BUMN), and regional-owned enterprises (BUMD).

Jakarta – Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto recently approved the proposal to establish the Batam International Health Tourism Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

Two other SEZs, namely Bumi Serpong Damai and Morowali, also were approved by the minister.

Defara Dhanya Paramitha, Jakarta – The Supreme Court (MA) on Wednesday, May 29, granted the request of Garuda Party Chairman Ahmad Ridha Sabana to change the age requirements for candidates in the regional election in its ruling No. 23 P/HUM/2024.

Defara Dhanya Paramitha, Jakarta – The Labor Party and the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) planned to stage a demonstration in response to President Joko Widodo or Jokowi's decision to mandate all workers, both civil servants and private employees, to participate in the Public Housing Savings or Tapera program.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand strengthened their counterterrorism commitment through the 2nd meeting of the Joint Working Group on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism.

Jakarta – The Confederation of the All-Indonesian Workers Union (KSPSI) will be sending a letter of protest to President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on changes to the Public Hosing Savings Program (Tapera).

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Education observer from Semarang State University (UNNES), Edi Subkhan, said the cancellation of the tuition hike is the government's populist step. According to him, President Joko Widodo or Jokowi wishes to avoid making unpopular policies at the tail end of his term.

Antara, Koran Tempo, Jakarta – President Joko Widodo or Jokowi's decision to require all workers to participate in the Public Housing Savings or Tapera program is considered to be well-intentioned but cannot be implemented in an equal manner.