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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jakarta – Indonesia will start reviewing a wide range of economic policies as it seeks to become the first Southeast Asian member of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a senior minister said on Wednesday.

Jakarta – An incoming councilor from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has been nabbed for sabu-sabu (crystal methamphetamine) dealing and drug use.

The arrested politician, Sofyan, was elected in the February legislative election to sit at Aceh Tamiang Legislative Council in Aceh.

Amanda Puspita Sari, Jakarta – Private-sector and self-employed workers in Indonesia, including foreigners, will now have to contribute 3 per cent of their salaries to the country's Public Housing Savings Fund in a sudden move by the government that has sparked widespread criticism.

Ami Afriatni and Arie Firdaus, Jakarta – A proposal by the governor of Jakarta to build an artificial island to help dispose of the city's 8,000 tons of daily trash is being criticized by environmentalists who say waste needs to be reduced, not hidden.

Jakarta – A senior politician of the NasDem Party said that the party could be open to the idea of backing the ticket of president-elect Prabowo Subianto's nephew Budi Satrio Djiwandono and television personality Raffi Ahmad in the Jakarta gubernatorial election scheduled for November.

Jakarta – The Indonesian public and the international community would agree that poor law enforcement has notably slowed the country's journey to become a robust democracy, and the latest friction between the National Police and the Attorney General's Office (AGO) shows exactly why this issue has remained a challenge.

Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – The fourth amendment to the 2003 Constitutional Court Law is about to be added to the growing list of bills that, despite much public backlash, are to be passed into law under the administration of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Indonesia and other members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have intensified their diplomacy to promote a two-state solution in the Middle East, appealing to European countries to push for a permanent ceasefire as well as to support Palestinian membership at the United Nations.

Jakarta – On Tuesday May 28 the House of Representatives (DPR) officially approved a draft law on the third amendment to Law Number 3/2002 on the National Police (Polri) as an initiative proposed by the DPR.

Nur Janti, Jakarta – The House of Representatives has moved one step closer to revising four laws governing the police, the Indonesian Military (TNI), immigration and the presidential cabinet in the five remaining months of the current lawmakers' tenure, even as critics protest that the planned changes are not a matter of urgency.

JAKARTA – Authorities have announced plans to develop an early warning system for flash floods and lahars in the vicinity of West Sumatra's Mount Marapi, after disasters this month claimed more than 60 lives and destroyed hundreds of buildings in six regencies and cities of the province.

Stefani Wijaya, Jakarta – Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin revealed that the alleged corruption case involving tin commodity trading licenses at state-owned tin miner Timah between 2015 and 2022 resulted in state losses amounting to Rp 300 trillion ($19.35 billion), exceeding the previous estimate of Rp 271 trillion.

Denpasar – Journalists and journalist organisations in a number of regions, including in Surabaya and Bali, have continued to speak out against revisions to the Broadcasting Law that they say will curb press freedom.

Stefani Wijaya, Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office confirmed on Wednesday that a member of the police's counterterrorism squad, Detachment 88, has been arrested for allegedly spying on its top prosecutor.

The arrest of Peni Petrus Pekei, also known as Petrus Pekei, by the Cartenz Peace Operation Task Force Cartenz and the Dogiyai Police on 17 May 2024, has sparked controversy in Paniai, Central Papua.

Ibnu Malikh, Serang – Hundreds of vehicles belonging to the Banten provincial government, worth Rp 25.5 billion ($1.6 million), have been unaccounted for, according to a recent finding by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).

State auditors revealed that local government officials couldn't trace the whereabouts of these cars after the 2023 audit on government assets.

Gufron Gozali and Muhammad Rayhan Faqih Syahfa – After numerous breakthrough contracts with various military equipment suppliers to strengthen up its armaments, Indonesia is currently eying the ANKA, Chinese CH-4, and Bayraktar MALE drone. For a country as big as Indonesia, it only has 6 UCAVs in its 51st Air Force Squadron's storage, all Chinese CH-4B MALE.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – A lecturer at the University of Indonesia (UI) Environmental Studies Mochamad Adhiraga Pratama said Jakarta's 2023 environmental management performance report showed pressure on the water quality sector.

Jakarta – The price of garlic continues to soar as a result of a shortage of supplies. This is further evidence of the problems caused by the import quota system.

Muhammad Aulia, Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) plans an appeal against the recent acquittal of Supreme Court Justice Gazalba Saleh which dealt the commission a third defeat against the same defendant.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) hopes Indonesia will not rush to secure a full membership into the rich country club.

Indonesia officially became a candidate member to the OECD earlier this month.

Antara, Jakarta – The prevalence of smoking among 10-18-year-olds in Indonesia has decreased to 7.4 percent in 2023, according to the Indonesian Health Survey (SKI) 2023, down from 9.1 percent recorded in the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas).