Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The Military Court II-08 Jakarta has received the case dossier on the acid attack against Andrie Yunus, which was transferred by the Military Prosecutor's Office II-07 Jakarta.

The head of the court, Colonel Fredy Ferdian Isnartanto, said the institution has both absolute and relative jurisdiction to try the case.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia targets the realization of crude oil imports from Russia will take place this month. The government is currently finalizing the technical details, including the purchase volume.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Analysts say France has emerged as the safest partner for Indonesia's military modernization drive, offering fewer political constraints than the United States or Russia as Jakarta continues to become its largest arms buyer in ASEAN.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said a number of U.S. investors prefer placing funds in financial instruments such as bonds and equities, rather than committing to long-term direct investment.

Jakarta – After several years of relatively "wetter" dry seasons, Indonesia is now facing a hot spell that could be drier and longer than usual. The latest forecast from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) shows the archipelago has an 83 percent chance of experiencing a weak to moderate El Nino, expected to emerge midyear.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The Military Prosecutor II-07 Jakarta on Thursday transferred the case file of Andrie Yunus to the Military Court II-08 Jakarta for trial proceedings. The handover follows the submission of case files involving four Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers from the Military Police investigation.

Lusa – The Timor-Leste Anti-Corruption Commission (CAC) analysed 86 state-funded projects and found that 25 presented problems or vulnerabilities to corruption, according to an institutional report obtained by Lusa on Tuesday.

Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – Social media platforms considered high-risk for children are beginning to comply with the Communications and Digital Ministry's new child protection rules, with TikTok among the latest to fall in line.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – The Foreign Ministry has asserted that all cooperation with foreign powers, including the United States, will strictly uphold national sovereignty, following reports of the ministry's competing views with the Defense Ministry over a proposed overflight access agreement with Washington.

Endang Mulyani, Jakarta – Indonesia's battle against tobacco use is showing little progress, with around 70 million people – based on the 2023 National Health Survey – still actively smoking despite years of excise hikes.

Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office has arrested the country's chief ombudsman just six days after his appointment for allegedly taking a bribe from a local nickel company, authorities said on Thursday.

Jakarta – The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) has revealed a number of irregularities that have not been resolved publicly 33 days since the attempted murder of its deputy coordinator Andrie Yunus.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's recent investor roadshow in the United States may support short-term market sentiment, but stronger policy credibility will be needed to drive lasting structural impact, an economist said.

Jakarta – As scrutiny grows over the deaths of three intern doctors last month, Yuna, who is undergoing her internship in Sukabumi city, West Java, says the program's limited leave policy leaves little room for rest, even when interns fall ill.

AFP – The police of Timor-Leste have seized US$4 million in counterfeit currency from a warehouse belonging to a Chinese shop in Dili and detained four foreigners, the force announced on Wednesday.

Elan Suherlan, Subang, West Java – Electric vehicle makers BYD and VinFast are hiring thousands of workers in West Java, with about half of new recruits coming from the province, local officials said.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Indonesia is entering the 2026 fire season with early signs of escalation, as burned area surges even before the dry season peak and forecasts raise the possibility of a so-called "Godzilla" El Nino later this year.

Isabel Esterman – In Kapuas Hulu district in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, a pilot program is attempting to change how people living in Borneo perceive and engage with wildlife and wildlife conservation.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf admitted to being in a tight spot as aircraft fuel prices surged ahead of the 2026 Hajj, or 1447 Hijri. According to Irfan, the past ten days were crucial as Garuda Indonesia and Saudia Airlines, the carriers serving the pilgrimage, suddenly requested additional fees.

Jakarta – The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has proposed regulating a ban on vaporizers under the narcotics and psychotropics bill, citing the discovery of illegal substances in several vape liquid samples, a move that has drawn pushback from industry players and vaping communities.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Oriza Reza, Jakarta – Indonesian businesses are facing potential production disruptions as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive up raw material costs and threaten global supply chains, the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) said on Tuesday.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that as Indonesia enters the second quarter of 2026, the nation's economy remains in a strong position. Additionally, he claimed a series of economic indicators has improved, including a decrease in the unemployment rate.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesian communities have donated at least Rp 9 billion (around $525,000) to the Iranian embassy-run donation drive so far, although the money is only a tiny fraction of the war losses that Tehran suffered.

Te Aniwaniwa Paterson – Yulita Pigai, an elderly woman in her 70s, was killed inside her home after being shot as Indonesian security forces carried out a sweep through her village in West Papua.

She is among at least six civilians, including children, reportedly shot dead by Indonesian security forces during an operation in Central Papua.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – S&P Global Ratings assesses that Indonesia is more vulnerable to weakening credit metrics compared to other Southeast Asian countries amid the turmoil in the Middle East. Indonesia's debt is rated BBB or stable.

Adlu Raharusun, Manokwari – The Papua Special Autonomy Development Acceleration Board (BP3OKP) has received complaints from residents regarding alleged contamination of well water and air pollution linked to the Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) kitchen, Ash Sidiq Prafi Mulya, located on Jalan Gunung Salju, Amban, Manokwari.

Antara, Jakarta – The President of All-Indonesian Workers Union Confederation (KSPSI), Andi Gani Nena WeaAndi, has unveiled the two-part agenda for the upcoming May Day on May 1, 2026. He stated that President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to attend two events at the National Monument (Monas) in Jakarta and Nganjuk, East Java.

Indonesia, West Papua – In the forests and villages of Merauke Regency, South Papua Province, a quiet but intensifying crisis is unfolding.

Agencies, Jakarta – Indonesia, fresh off concluding a defence pact with Washington and an oil deal with Russia, has also agreed to boost defence industry cooperation with France, Jakarta said Wednesday after the countries' presidents met in Paris.

Muhammad Firman, Jakarta – Public satisfaction with the performance of ministers in President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cabinet has reached 70%, according to a nationwide survey conducted by Cyrus Network in early April 2026.

Mei Leandha, Jakarta – Members of the NasDem Party in North Sumatra gathered at the party's regional office in Medan on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to voice their aspirations regarding the content and cover of this week's Tempo Magazine.

Sita Dewi and Ary Hermawan – The Prabowo Subianto administration has turned to the US-based technology company Meta to impose a georestriction (an Indonesia-wide ban) on a news report posted on Instagram by the Jakarta-based feminist media outlet Magdalene.

Antara, Jakarta – The case of sexual harassment against students and lecturers at the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia (UI), is a wake-up call, the Indonesian Education Monitoring Network (JPPI) claims.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) stated that Indonesia's economic growth has not led to a significant increase in labor absorption. Although the economy is growing at an annual rate of 5.39 percent, this growth is not strong enough to create jobs, especially in labor-intensive sectors.

Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia is maintaining relatively high economic growth despite ongoing global challenges.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Indonesia, through the Ministry of Health and the Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), has launched the nutri-level labeling system for sweetened drinks to assist the public in identifying the nutritional content of the foods they consume on a daily basis.

Jakarta – A student alliance held an action in front of the Constitutional Court (MK) urging that the case of the acid attack against Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) Deputy Coordinator Andrie Yunus be processed in a public court.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Indonesia's ambition to convert around 120 million gasoline-powered motorcycles into electric vehicles within five years is unrealistic given persistent structural challenges, an energy expert has warned.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – Indonesia's proposal to introduce a fast-track Hajj booking system based on a direct allocation model has drawn criticism from lawmakers, prompting the government to clarify that the idea remains at an early, exploratory stage.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – Four Chinese automakers have broken into Indonesia's top 10 car sales rankings in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the growing presence of Chinese brands in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – Indonesia will absorb a sharp increase in Hajj costs for 2026, as surging global oil prices and heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East drive up travel expenses for the world's largest Muslim pilgrimage.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – Hundreds of Indonesia's National Democratic (NasDem) Party members flocked to Tempo's office in Palmerah, West Jakarta, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to protest the cover story of Tempo Magazine's latest issue.

M. Faiz Zaki, Jakarta – The Indonesian government's free nutritious meal (MBG) program has failed to reach most vulnerable citizens, according to a study by the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios), while calling it costly.

Maudey Khalisha, Jakarta – The automotive industry is facing mounting supply chain risks due to global plastic shortage, driven by rising petrochemical feedstock prices and logistics disruptions.

Antara, Jakarta – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is preparing a special meeting with city officials to tackle the growing population of invasive "janitor fish," which authorities say are disrupting the capital's aquatic ecosystems.

Jakarta – PT PLN (Persero) has officially launched its Clean Energy Day campaign, a strategic initiative aimed at fostering a more efficient, eco-friendly, and sustainable work culture. The program encourages employees across Indonesia to use environmentally friendly transportation every Friday as part of efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Agencies, Washington – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday a "major" defense partnership with Indonesia following a meeting with Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Pentagon.

Jakarta – In this age of surveillance, when nearly everything can be witnessed and recorded in real time, there should be little room left for manipulating truth.

Ideally, this should strengthen law enforcement and enhance public protection. But in reality, it has also enabled oppression by disapproving parties, including the government.

Ni Made Tasyarani, Jakarta – Local airlines have welcomed the government's move to allow airfare to increase up to 13 percent amid surging jet fuel (avtur) prices following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. However, experts warned that airlines need to be prepared for weaker demand following the policy.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – The government has doubled down on its growth target for gross domestic product, insisting that it will achieve or even exceed the figure set in the state budget despite the shock from the United States-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted the World Bank to downgrade its projection for Indonesia.