Rachel Caroline L. Toruan, Medan – Hundreds of protesters from labour groups held a demonstration to commemorate International Labour Day at the North Sumatra Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) building. This was confirmed by action coordinator Tony Rickson Silalahi on Wednesday May 1.

Naufal Habibi, Banda Aceh – Scores of protesters from the Aceh Workers Alliance (ABA) gave speeches at the Simpang Lima traffic circle in the Achenese provincial capital of Banda Aceh on Wednesday May 1.

Muhammad Rafi Azhari, Jakarta – The Greater Bandung Labor Alliance (ABBR) held a demonstration to articulate their struggle on International Labour Day or May Day at the Cikapayang Dago Park in the West Java capital of Bandung.

ABBR media affairs manager Ajat Sudrajat said that the fate of daily contract workers is ignored by employers and the government.

Yogyakarta – Protesters from trade unions and student groups held a demonstration and long-march to commemorate International Labor Day or May Day in the Central Java city of Yogyakarta on Wednesday May 1, in which they addressed wages that are increasingly unable to cover the cost of living.

Makassar – A protest action commemorating International Labour Day or May Day in Makassar, the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, became heated when police tried to seize a mask and a picture of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on it that was being used by the demonstrators.

Dedy Priatmojo, Bali – Commemorating International Labour Day, which falls every May 1, hundreds of protesters from the Balinese People's Struggle Alliance held a peaceful action in front of the Bali Governor's office with the theme "Sustainable tourism sustainable work".

Jakarta – The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) believes that the 10 years of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration has had a negative impact on workers' welfare.

Jakarta – Commemorations of May Day or International Labour Day have taken place in a number of parts of Jakarta, although the main location for the protests centred on the Horse Statue near the National Monument (Monas).

Inggita Notosusanto, Jakarta Indonesia – UN Women Indonesia marked the annual United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign 2023 by inviting young people to learn about how to combat violence perpetrated online.

Grace el Dora, Jakarta – The rupiah weakened further against the dollar in Tuesday's trading. Bank Woori Saudara analyst Rully Nova stated that the market is awaiting the direction of US interest rates through the Federal Open Meeting Committee (FOMC) meeting this week.

Sevianto Pakiding, Intan Jaya – An armed criminal group (KKB) launched an attack on the Homeyo Police Station in Pogapa Village, Homeyo District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua, on Tuesday at around 07:40 a.m. Eastern Indonesia Time.

Thomas Rizal, Jakarta – The bustling metropolis of Jakarta had always been a dream place for most Indonesians to make a living, but reports have shown that the capital has been witnessing fewer newcomers.

Jakarta – Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia – the single largest investment in Microsoft's 29-year history in the country – Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Tuesday.

Apriadi Gunawan, Jakarta – Incumbent deputy governor Musa "Ijeck" Rajekshah of the Golkar Party declared his readiness to compete in the upcoming North Sumatra gubernatorial election, amid speculation that President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's son-in-law, Bobby Nasution, would also run on Golkar's ticket.

Endy Bayuni, Jakarta – These past eight months, the world has been watching a genocide unfolding in the Gaza Strip not only with horror but also with frustration because no one force, not even the United Nations, could stop Israel from killing tens of thousands of innocent people, including women and children.

Jakarta – Continuity, for most governments and businesses, that word is music to their ears. It is a promise to build on something pre-existing and casting away any uncertainty.

For working professionals, in this economy, continuity means job security and an opportunity to save more for a rainy day, to grow families and future-proof their lives.

Jakarta – Ruang volcano off the island of Sulawesi erupted on Tuesday, spewing ash and lava, after an eruption earlier this month led to hundreds of evacuations and an airport closure.

Jakarta – Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to people of Indonesian descent to entice more skilled workers into the country, a senior cabinet minister said on Tuesday.

Indonesia does not recognize dual citizenship for adults, according to Indonesian law, as a child with two passports must choose one and renounce the other when they turn 18.

Icha Rastika, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid is of the view that the change in the nomenclature used for Armed Criminal Groups (KKB) in Papua to the Free Papua Organization (OPM) could have a positive impact.

The Coffee Association of Timor-Leste (known by its Portuguese initials ACT) is calling for Timorese coffee, particularly a game-changing Robusta-Arabica hybrid, to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Jakarta – The future of one of the world's largest carbon offsets projects is in doubt after the Indonesian government revoked its licence for violating local regulations.

Antara, Jakarta – The relocation of police personnel to the Nusantara National Capital (IKN) will begin gradually from July 2024.

Jakarta – The restrictions on the imports of goods caused problems for many industries. They could become an opportunity for bribery and corruption.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The Indonesian Women Alliance will stage a demonstration on International Workers' Day, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The alliance consists of several civil institutions and organizations bringing various gender issues to the protest.

Jakarta – Workers from the Labor Movement with the People (GEBRAK) will hold a demonstration to commemorate International Labor Day (May Day) on Wednesday May 1.

The central point for the action will be around the Presidential Palace complex in Central Jakarta. Before this however, the workers will hold a long-march from Dukuh Atas.

Will McCallum, Simon Wilmot – Earlier this year, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of not supporting Operation Sovereign Borders – the military-led border security operation that has "closed Australia's borders to unauthorised maritime arrivals".

Hendro D Situmorang, Jakarta – A political analyst has suggested that the increasing number of political parties intending to join the future government led by Prabowo Subianto may require the creation of additional ministerial positions to accommodate them.

Sella Rizky Deviani, Jakarta – Anies Baswedan announced on Tuesday the dissolution of his presidential campaign team with "honor and dignity," following his defeat to Prabowo Subianto.

The former Jakarta governor garnered nearly 25 percent of the vote, while Prabowo secured an outright win with 58 percent.

Muhammad Syarahil, Mutianwar Efendi – The global community is confronting an unprecedented crisis that requires a profound change in its approach to economics and development.

Ahmad Syamsudin, Dili, Timor-Leste – Jose do Santos was once a construction foreman in Dili who oversaw the rise of buildings symbolizing Timor-Leste's progress after its triumphant vote for independence from Indonesia nearly 25 years ago.

Now, he barely makes ends meet navigating the city's streets as a minibus driver.

Jakarta – For a country like Indonesia, which is desperately trying to resuscitate its tourism industry, imposing an extra surcharge on already costly airfare is never a good idea.

That includes proposed levy collection under the newly established Tourism Endowment Fund scheme, which the government claims will improve the country's appeal to foreign travelers.

Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – During a corruption trial involving former minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo, a senior official at the Agriculture Ministry revealed that vendors associated with the ministry paid for the installment of a Toyota Alphard luxury minivan owned by Syahrul's son.

Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – Unsurprisingly, the Constitutional Court put an end to all election result disputes by rejecting the legal challenges put forward by losing presidential candidates Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo.

Jakarta – Prabowo Subianto has expressed gratitude to Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), especially for its pledge to back his incoming administration.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia has recorded foreign direct investments (FDI) worth Rp 204.4 trillion, approximately $12.5 billion, in the first quarter of 2024, the government announced on Monday.

Bogor, West Java (Agencies) – Accompanied by their successors, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong celebrated their achievements in bilateral ties over the past decade at their Leaders' Retreat at Bogor Presidential Palace on Monday, and promised continuity in future cooperation.

Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named businessman Hendry Lie, a cofounder of low-cost airline Sriwijaya Air, as a suspect in a corruption case involving state-owned metal producer miner PT Timah.

Indonesia – From trees felled in protected national parks to massive swathes of jungle razed for palm oil and paper plantations, Indonesia had a 27 per cent uptick in primary forest loss in 2023 from the previous year, according to a World Resources Institute analysis of deforestation data. But the loss is still seen as historically low compared to the 2010s, it said.

Carolyn Cowan – Sunda clouded leopards spend most of their lives in the leafy shade of the forest canopy. Equipped with exquisite camouflage, superb climbing skills and outsize canines, they're formidable arboreal predators. But amid a development boom, the big cats' uncompromising dependence on forest cover could prove a fatal weakness.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The United Development Party (PPP) now depends solely on the Constitutional Court to avoid a historic defeat of not having representation in the House of Representatives for the first time in its history.

Dewi Elvia Muthiariny, Jakarta (Antara) – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo signed the ratification of Law No. 2 of 2024 on the Jakarta Special Region, also known as the DKJ Law, which outlines the transition of the capital status from Jakarta to the State Capital of Nusantara (IKN) in East Kalimantan.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia or InJourney Airports is optimistic that the Ministry of Transportation's regulations to cut the number of international airports will improve the national airport system. InJourney assesses that the adjustment will positively impact Indonesia's air connectivity and tourism.

Thomas Rizal, Jakarta – Finance Minister Sri Mulyani and senior officials from the Ministry of Finance visited the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Customs Office in Tangerang on Saturday to conduct a coordination meeting in response to several viral cases of complaints regarding the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.

Djibril Muhammad, Jakarta – A recent survey showed that most Eid travelers were satisfied with what the police had done in making sure that everyone got to return to their hometowns safely.

Antara, Jakarta – Head of the Mukomuko Resort Police, Bengkulu Province, Adjunct Senior Commissioner Yana Supriatna banned electric bikes from operating on the roads for traffic violations and possible accidents.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that Indonesia faces difficult challenges in job creation, including the large number of residents and the vastness of the land.

Achmad Nasrudin Yahya, Jakarta – As many as 50,000 workers from Jakarta and the satellite cities of Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) will commemorate "May Day" or International Labor Day near the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Wednesday May 1.

Ni Komang Erviani, Badung, Bali – Two South Koreans have been deported by immigration authorities after conducting an illegal film shoot in Bali. The foreigners, identified by their initials, YJC and NJ, had been shooting a reality TV show involving a total of 31 Korean nationals and one Indonesian national.

Teguh Adi Prasetyo, Muhammad Aulia, Jakarta – Witnesses in the corruption trial of former Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo testified on Monday regarding how he had instructed subordinates to obtain funds for his family while in office.

Fito Akhmad Erlangga, Jakarta – Prabowo Subianto revealed on Sunday that his third consecutive participation in the presidential election was made possible only because of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's blessing.