Nick Sas and Timor-Leste reporter Vonia Vieira in Suai, Timor-Leste – Joao Gusmao remembers the promises made when the Xanana Gusmao International Airport opened in 2017.
"We were told lots of planes would fly here," the local community leader told the ABC.
Antara, Jakarta – The Jakarta government aims to operate as many as 10,000 electric buses by 2029 as part of efforts to shift commuters toward public transportation and reduce air pollution in the capital, Governor Pramono Anung said on Thursday.
Christopher Knaus – The federal attorney general has used her mercy powers to pave the way for two Indonesian children to overturn a shocking miscarriage of justice that caused their wrongful imprisonment as adult people smugglers.
Prisma Ardianto, Jakarta – Indonesia's poverty rate declines to 8.25% of the population in September 2025, with the number of people living below the poverty line falling to 23.36 million, official data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) shows.
Karina Tehusijarana, Jakarta – Flooding is a perennial problem in Jakarta, and 2026 is no different, with near-constant rain since the start of the year culminating in severe flooding on Jan 22 that displaced at least 1,600 people.
Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – A researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Budi Heru Santosa, outlined three main triggers for the flood issues in Jakarta. According to him, these three factors are interrelated and very complex.
Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set foot in Jakarta on Thursday evening for the signing of a bilateral security pact.
President Prabowo Subianto is set to host Albanese at the palace the following day. The common security treaty – which Albanese described as a "historic agreement" – will be high up on the agenda.
Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – The Legal Aid Institute (LBH) Papua Merauke has declared its full support for the Fellowship of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) in rejecting National Strategic Projects (PSN) across Papua. This stance follows the Plenary Session of the PGI Working Committee (MPL-PGI) 2026, held in Merauke from January 30 to February 2, 2026.
Jakarta – The ongoing evacuation of Indonesians from overseas scam compounds lays bare a painful truth: that organizing repatriation flights and offering citizen protection services are stopgaps, not solutions for preventing the criminal exploitation of migrant workers.
M. Faiz Zaki, Jakarta – Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita highlighted the car sales in Malaysia approaching the same figures and potentially surpassing sales in Indonesia in 2025. He said that this situation should be a cause for concern for every brand.
Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The Presidential Palace clarified that the meeting with several Islamic organizations was a routine gathering to discuss current issues, not a response to criticism of Indonesia joining the so-called Board of Peace.
Albertus Pepi Kurniawan, Sukarjito, Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara. The death of a 10-year-old boy in Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara – one of Indonesia's poorest provinces – draws national attention to the impact of poverty and weak social support systems on children living in remote and disadvantaged areas.
Responding to the death of an elementary school student in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) after their family was unable to buy notebooks and pens, Amnesty International Indonesia's Executive Director Usman Hamid said:
Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa reported that state revenue as of January 31, 2026, has reached Rp172.7 trillion. This figure is equivalent to 5.5 percent of this year's total targeted revenue of Rp3,153.6 trillion.
Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa believes that the rupiah exchange rate has room to strengthen to around Rp15,000 per US dollar if it moves in line with economic fundamentals and the strengthening of regional currencies.
Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Indonesia has allocated $120 million to support conservation, development, and maintenance efforts at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung province.
Ni Made Tasyarani, Jakarta – Indonesia has seen car exports surge to a record amid persisting weak demand within the country.
The Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo) recorded exports of 518,000 completely built-up (CBU) vehicles in 2025, marking an "all-time high".
Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Indonesian influencer Abil Sudarman experienced a cyberattack after creating a video criticizing a job posting by the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) that violated the Personal Data Protection Law.
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has not yet taken any further action after naming Yaqut Cholil Qoumas a suspect in the 2024 haj corruption case. This is despite the fact that the commission has said it has evidence of the involvement of other people.
Hin Pisei, Phnom Penh – Santo Darmosumarto, outgoing ambassador of Indonesia to Cambodia, has affirmed that he will continue to help promote and encourage greater exchanges of visits between Indonesian and Cambodian investors, as well as motivate Indonesians to explore investment potential in Cambodia and further expand bilateral trade.
A two-day West Papua Solidarity Forum and mini film festival is being held in Auckland Tamaki Makaurau next month featuring West Papuan and local academics, advocates and journalists.
Arrum Harahap – From September to November 2025, severe flooding inundated large parts of both rural and urban Indonesia, especially on the islands of Sumatra and Bali. This disruption affected livelihoods, damaged infrastructure, and revealed longstanding weaknesses in local flood governance.
Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto invited several Islamic community organizations to the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The meeting discussed Indonesia's decision to join the Board of Peace and its impact on the Palestinian people's struggle.
Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Imported secondhand clothing is squeezing the country's textile and garment industry while depriving the state of tax revenue, a government official told lawmakers in a hearing on Wednesday.
Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Deputy Chair of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Cholil Nafis, expressed his skepticism regarding the Board of Peace to President Prabowo Subianto. Cholil expressed his stance when invited by Prabowo to the Presidential Palace in Jakarta along with leaders of other Islamic community organizations on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Antara, Jakarta – The Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) has stated that great improvements in the investment climate and real sector productivity are necessary for Indonesia's economic growth to surpass the 5 percent mark. This was conveyed by the Head of the Macroeconomics and Finance Center at Indef, Rizal Taufikurahman.
M. Raihan Muzzaki, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested a former Director of Enforcement and Investigation (P2) of the Customs and Excise Office in a covert operation within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
President Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo expanded the military and placed active-duty personnel in civilian posts, a throwback to the pervasive militarization of civilian functions during the discredited Soeharto era. Prabowo, a former general accused of serious human rights violations, also appointed serving members of the armed forces to senior government positions.
The Myanmar Accountability Project (MAP) and the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) announced on Monday that Timor-Leste's judiciary opened legal proceedings against the military in Myanmar, including Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Bangkok – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto adopted policies in 2025 that benefitted military officers and lawmakers, generating widespread opposition and public protests, Human Rights Watch said in its World Report 2026.
Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The elite ranks of the National Awakening Party (PKB) met with President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Although various topics were addressed during the meeting, PKB Chairperson Muhaimin Iskandar noted that his party and the President did not discuss the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle.
Muhammad Awaludin, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Rising gold prices is fueling a surge of informal gold panning in Lombok island, where hundreds of residents have been flocking to riverbanks in the hills of Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, hoping to find tiny gold fragments amid economic pressure and limited job opportunities.
Caecilia Mediana, Jakarta – The risk of layoffs (PHK) is expected to continue to expand in 2026 potentially holding back new hiring. This situation will increase the social burden on society.
Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – Amid intensifying regional conflicts across the globe, President Prabowo Subianto has maintained Indonesia's non-bloc, non-alignment foreign policy but hinted at the harsh realities of global politics, which might have compelled him to take sides on some international political issues.
Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – Indonesia has condemned Israel's latest air strikes and repeated ceasefire breaches in Gaza, amid public concerns that its long-standing pro-Palestinian stance is softening after joining the United States-controlled Board of Peace
Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya has denied claims that Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto uses two presidential aircraft during overseas visits, calling the report inaccurate.
His statement responds to an article published in Tempo Magazine's February 1, 2026 edition.
Nabiha Shahab, Yayasan Jejak Pulang – Extreme weather patterns are no longer an early warning, but a deadly reality. In recent years, peaking throughout 2025, Indonesia has been hit by a series of increasingly severe hydrometeorological disasters. Flash floods, landslides, and environmental crises have destroyed communities and livelihoods.
Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI) has voiced support for President Prabowo Subianto's decision for Indonesia to join the Board of Peace, saying the move is acceptable as long as it serves the public interest and contributes to global welfare.
Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Nearly half of Indonesia's online motorcycle taxi drivers do not receive holiday allowances for Eid al-Fitr, according to a survey by the Institute for Demographic and Affluence Studies (IDEAS).
Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – The government is preparing to roll out a Rp 12.8 trillion ($763.29 million) economic stimulus package in the first quarter of 2026, combining transport fare discounts and expanded social assistance to shore up growth early in the year.
Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – The Indonesian Police said on Tuesday they have frozen bank and securities accounts belonging to several stock brokerage firms worth a combined Rp 674 billion, approximately $40 million, as part of an investigation into alleged insider trading and market manipulation.
Servio Maranda, Jakarta – Seven illegal tin mine workers were buried alive after the wall of a mine at their location collapsed on Monday afternoon, February 2, 2026, at around 5:00 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB).
Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto claims that the free nutritious meal program (MBG) has had an impact on job availability during its one-year implementation. According to him, MBG has created at least one million jobs.
Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – Before his trial at Jakarta Corruption Court kicked off on Monday, February 2, 2026, former Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan claimed the country's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) would target several high-ranking executive figures in sting operations.
Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto wants all zinc roofs in residential houses across the country to be replaced with clay tiles. According to the Head of State, zinc roofs tend to be hotter and more prone to rust compared to clay tiles.
Nabiyla Risfa Izzati – 2026 could be decisive for workers in Indonesia. This is because revision of Law 13 of 2003 on the Workforce (often translated as 'Manpower Law') was included in the National Legislative Programme (Prolegnas) at the end of 2025, and it is likely to be enacted this year.
Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – The National Police's Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) has elevated the status of illegal logging and environmental violation cases in Aceh to the investigation stage. A total of seven police reports are currently under investigation.
Andi Irawan, Bengkulu – The debate over public policy priorities, whether to emphasize immediate consumption programs like the free nutritious meal program or structural production policies such as job creation, has reached a critical juncture
Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, said tariff negotiations with the United States have been concluded and are awaiting the signing by President Prabowo Subianto and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump.
Sebastian Strangio – Legal authorities in Timor-Leste have initiated legal proceedings against Myanmar's military junta, including its leader, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, for war crimes and crimes against humanity.