Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – The ongoing cost-saving measures affecting nearly all ministries and state agencies will not apply to certain essential expenditures, a senior official said on Monday.

The polemic about writer Pramoedya Ananta Toer has only wasted energy. Now is the time to respect him in a place that is fitting.

Heru Andriyanto, Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin announced on Tuesday that the government plans to raise premiums for the state health insurance scheme, BPJS Kesehatan, this year to address escalating healthcare sector inflation.

Muhammad Firman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's recent directive to implement efficiency measures, aiming to save Rp 306 trillion ($18.7 billion) from the state budget for other priority programs, exempts key defense and security agencies.

Shofwan Hidayat – One feature of Prabowo's leadership is his unwavering confidence. It is evident in nearly every speech he delivers: "I am confident that I am on the right path ... I will continue this program (the Free Meal Program)". Time and again, he asserts, "I believe and am confident that Indonesia's economy will grow beyond 8%".

Jakarta – Indonesia's appointment of an army general to run the national food procurement company has raised concerns about the expansion of military roles under President Prabowo Subianto, with a rights activist saying it also violated military laws.

Grace Sihombing and Claire Jiao – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto doubled down on a push to slash spending and reallocate funds to his signature social programs, criticizing opposition from "little kings" even as concerns rise that the cuts could prove a drag on Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – The government says it is not interested in replacing the United States dollar as the primary currency for international trade, amid US President Donald Trump's threat to apply 100 percent tariffs to BRICS members contemplating alternative currencies and de-dollarization.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The government's decision to halve the budget allocated for the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency or BMKG could have a detrimental effect on Indonesia's dream of becoming self-sufficient in food production, according to an expert.

Linda Yulisman, Jakarta – A complaint from the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia over extortion cases at the main Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has led to the removal of 30 immigration officials from airport duty, and raised anew a debate over shakedowns involving tourists.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto revealed that he met with the newly elected East Java Governor, Khofifah Indar Parawansa, after being asked by former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. He conveyed this during a speech at the 18th Congress of Muslimat Nahdlatul Ulama in Surabaya, East Java, on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – The Journalist Justice and Safety Advocacy Coalition (KAKKJ) in Papua held another peaceful action on Monday February 10 in which they urged the Cenderawasih Regional Military Command (Kodam) Military Police Detachment (Denpomdam) to revealed the perpetrators of the Molotov bomb attack on the Jubi editorial office last year.

Yovanda Noni, East Kutai, East Kalimantan – The labyrinth of life for orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus morio) in East Kalimantan Province is becoming more confined. The forests that once served as their home continue to shrink, leaving their vast habitats, spanning thousands of kilometers, no longer accessible.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The House of Journalists, a coalition of press organizations in Central Sulawesi, has criticized the sudden decision of TVRI Sulteng to lay off around 15 journalists, including several broadcasters.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Government budget cuts have weighed heavily on Indonesia's construction stocks, with the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) dropping 1.4 percent to 6,648.1 on Monday. Analysts say reduced infrastructure spending under President Prabowo Subianto's administration is pressuring the sector, which led to market declines with a 3.09 percent drop.

Salman Mardira, Surabaya – President Prabowo Subianto criticized opponents of his budget efficiency measures, accusing some officials of acting as if they are untouchable, as he defended the policy to fund a free meal program for children and mothers.

Jakarta – Indonesian Human Rights Watch (Imparsial) has criticised the appointment of active TNI (Indonesian Military) officer Major General Novi Helmy Prasetya as the president director of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).

M. Raihan Muzzaki, Jakarta – Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), General Agus Subiyanto, expressed concern about soldiers who were acting arrogantly. He appealed to all TNI members to behave well to maintain the people's trust.

Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition has criticised a plan to give more authority to law enforcement institutions such as the National Police (Polri) and the Prosecutors Office, as well as the Indonesian Military (TNI), through three draft laws (RUU).

Jayapura – The Bintang Highlands High School and University Student Association (IMPPETANG) together with the Bintang Highlands community held a peaceful demonstration calling for the TNI (Indonesian Military) and Polri (Indonesian Police) to be withdrawn from Bintang Highlands regency.

Agencies, Premium – The government launched an annual free health screening on Monday, a Rp 3 trillion ($183.54 million) initiative to prevent early deaths that the country's health ministry said was its biggest ever undertaking.

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Ami Afriatni, Jakarta – Jumilah, a 49-year-old homemaker in Jakarta, felt relief when she finally managed to buy a 3-kilogram (6.6-pound) cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) after weeks of shortages.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has revealed the reason why he still often travels overseas in recent months in the midst of government budget cuts.

This was conveyed by Prabowo in his opening speech at the XVIII congress of the Islamic mass organisation Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) women's wing, Muslimat, in the East Java provincial capital of Surabaya on Monday February 10.

Basudiwa Supraja, Jakarta – Former Supreme Court official Zarof Ricar was accused on Monday of amassing Rp 915 billion (approximately $55.9 million) in cash and 51 kilograms of gold through case brokerage during his tenure.

Jakarta – A Jakarta City Council member has urged city-owned tap water company PAM Jaya to install a drinkable tap water pipeline in the city administration's buildings, including district and subdistrict offices and public schools, to replace water dispensers and bottled water.

Jakarta – A government minister has dismissed speculation as to possible links between dubious land documents and a fire that broke out at the Agrarian and Spatial Planning Ministry/National Land Agency (BPN) building in South Jakarta just before midnight on Saturday.

Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto called for the collective media and journalists across the country to "prioritize the interests of the nation" and help build the nation together during his speech to commemorate the 79th National Press Day on Sunday.

Anastasya Lavenia Y, Jakarta – Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) has released the results of a survey on the performance of law enforcement and anti-corruption efforts in the first 100 days of Prabowo Subianto's administration. According to the survey, 41.6 percent of the public believed that law enforcement in the last 100 days has been running well.

Jakarta – In many ways, this year's unusually subdued commemoration of National Press Day on Feb. 9 reflects the sorry state of journalism today, a profession that has come under siege, raising doubts about its wide claim of indispensability to democracy.

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has, once again, shown reliance on the Indonesian Military (TNI) to make his administration's priority programs a success, stoking concerns of military overreach into civilian affairs that could regress the country's democracy and human rights.

Hanif Musyaffa, Jakarta – An analyst recently said that President Prabowo Subianto's signature free meal program should have prioritized regions with high stunting rates. This way, the government would not need to cut ministerial spending to channel the money to the budget-heavy school-feeding program.

Fuad Iqbal Abdullah, Nusantara – Hotel operators in Nusantara, the future national capital, have been facing lower occupancy rates since the government's efficiency measures, introduced by President Prabowo Subianto last month, took effect.

Priyo Budi Santoso, Antara, Jakarta – The government plans to shorten the upcoming military-style retreat for newly-elected regional heads, which is supposed to be two weeks, to seven days following a presidential instruction on budget cuts.

Iman Pambagyo – The Investor Daily newspaper, in its February 6, 2025 edition, published an article and an editorial that should serve as a wake-up call for all of us – the notion that the government will deliver 8 percent economic growth in the coming years is nothing more than a beautiful dream – one that ignores structural weaknesses in our economy.

Antara, Jakarta – Economist and Public Policy Expert at UPN Jakarta, Achmad Nur Hidayat, comments on President Prabowo's budget cut directives affecting ministries, state agencies, and local governments. He says the policy will prove ineffective if it fails to address the underlying issue of the large and complex cabinet structures.

Oyuk Ivani S, Jakarta – The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) issued the Decree of the Minister of Religious Affairs Number 91 of 2025 concerning the Roadmap for the Child-Friendly Islamic Boarding School Development Program.

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) responded to a civil society proposal that suggested that free nutritious meals program be implemented only once a week in order to save the budget.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Indonesian Political Parameter Executive Director Adi Prayitno said the reshuffle ultimatum delivered by President Prabowo Subianto was a political threat to his ministers who did not work according to his wishes.

Amanda Puspita Sari, Jakarta – It was an overcast morning, the sort of weather perfect for sleeping in.

But on a recent Sunday, 102 people chose to head to Taman Langsat, an urban park in South Jakarta. Some had travelled tens of kilometres from other parts of the Greater Jakarta area including Bekasi, Ciledug, Depok, Kalibata and Kelapa Gading.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Indonesian government is working to improve the distribution system for subsidized 3-kilogram cooking gas canisters to ensure they reach the intended beneficiaries and prevent an estimated Rp 26 trillion ($1.6 billion) in annual subsidy losses, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said recently.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto conveyed his greetings for the 79th National Press Day to all press personnel in Indonesia. Prabowo conveyed the greeting in a video message broadcast on the Presidential Secretariat YouTube channel on February 9, 2025.

Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto allows imports to meet subsidized fertilizer needs. The fertilizer import regulations are stated in Presidential Regulation Number 6 of 2025 concerning Subsidized Fertilizer Management which was signed on January 30, 2025.

Riski Maulana, Cianjur – At least eight men have died from alcohol poisoning after consuming homemade spirits with dangerously high alcohol content in Cianjur Regency, West Java, police said on Saturday.

Hendro D Situmorang, Jakarta – The austerity measures imposed by President Prabowo Subianto on all ministries and state agencies could hamper Indonesia's efforts to attract foreign tourists due to significant cuts in the tourism promotion budget, the Indonesian Travel Agency Association (Asita) warned on Saturday.

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Ricki Putra Harahap, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday expressed appreciation for the press and its role in "voicing the truth" and disseminating accurate information to the public.

In a video message marking the 79th National Press Day, Prabowo underlined that the press remains a cornerstone of Indonesia's democracy.

Surya Lesmana, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has issued an edict declaring that it is haram (forbidden) for wealthy individuals to use subsidized 3-kilogram liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) canisters.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – The Ministry of Environment has tapped North Jakarta as a national example for urban waste management in Indonesia. Noer Adi Wardojo, the Minister's Expert Staff for the Sustainability of Biological Diversity and Socio-Cultural Resources at the Ministry of Environment, emphasized that every region needs a clear roadmap for waste management.

Ricki Putra Harahap, Jakarta – The government confirmed on Friday that civil servants will receive their extra salary and Ramadan bonus as scheduled this year, despite the ongoing efficiency measures imposed by President Prabowo Subianto.