Darin Apriliani, Jakarta – Indonesia's Christian organization, Forum Umat Kristiani Indonesia (FUKRI), raises questions about the legacy of President Prabowo Subianto's policies for Papua, amid deep concerns over the ongoing conflict in the Land of the Cenderawasih.

Jakarta – The LGBTQ community has never had it easy: online harassment and offline raids have long been recurring features of public life. But under Presidential Regulation No.

Bambang Ismoyo, Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Tanimbar Islands, Maluku – Indonesia on Thursday officially revived the long-delayed Masela LNG project, marking a major milestone for one of the country's largest energy investments after nearly three decades of delays.

Tri Angga Kriswaningsih, Jakarta – Students and civil society groups calling themselves the People's Struggle Council Alliance (Aliansi Majelis Perjuangan Rakyat) held a protest action at the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta on Friday July 17.

Fugro has won a contract to carry out offshore site characterization surveys supporting the Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan energy developments offshore Timor-Leste.

Jayapura, Jubi – The United Papuan Women's Forum says the Indonesian government is failing to protect women and children in Papua, citing a surge in violence and marginalization over the past six months.

The forum called on the government to guarantee the right to life and security for Papuan women and children, while also urging an end to the militarization of Papua.

Bangkok – A Thai political pressure group on Thursday called on the Foreign Ministry to take a clear diplomatic stance towards Indonesia after President Prabowo Subianto hosted a fugitive former prime minister at a private gathering in Jakarta.

RRI, Jakarta – An Indonesian academic has urged the government to examine the factors driving citizens to give up their nationality after official data showed that nearly 8,000 Indonesians applied to renounce their citizenship over the past five years.

Responding to the wave of persecution and violence against the transgender community in Bogor city, West Java, Amnesty International Indonesia's Executive Director Usman Hamid stated:

Rahmat Hidayat – An explosion at an Indonesian Army ammunition storage facility in East Java killed one soldier and injured six others on Thursday, military officials said, after a blast inside the military complex triggered widespread attention on social media.

Jayapura, Jubi – The Indonesian Christian Forum (FUKRI) has issued a statement expressing concern over the armed conflict in Papua, saying the prolonged violence has evolved into a structural humanitarian crisis and urging the government to prioritize dialogue over military measures.

Jakarta – Jakarta attracted Rp 173.6 trillion ($9.7 billion) in investment during the first half of 2026, maintaining its position as Indonesia's largest investment destination, according to data from the Investment Ministry.

The total comprised Rp 106.5 trillion in domestic investment and Rp 67.1 trillion in foreign direct investment (FDI).

Heru Yustanto, Bogor, W – Java. Water levels at the Katulampa Weir, a key monitoring point on the Ciliwung River that flows from Bogor to Jakarta, have dropped to zero for three consecutive days as Indonesia's dry season intensifies, raising concerns over water availability for millions of residents downstream.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia is urging the police to release Risyad, also known as Icad, the administrator of the @TheKerupuk account on social media platform X, who was named a suspect by the Tangerang Metropolitan Police after posting a meme criticizing the government.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) still has Rp 1.61 trillion ($89.27 million) in unpaid obligations from its 2025 budget, with all completed projects set to be paid through the 2026 state budget allocation, a senior official said on Friday.

Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – Jakarta Police stopped a group of student protesters, who are part of the Alliance of People's Struggle Assembly (Aliansi Majelis Perjuangan Rakyat) on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta. The students were heading to the Horse Statue area to stage a protest.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to review the eligibility criteria for Indonesia's flagship Free Nutritious Meals program, signaling a possible shift toward prioritizing assistance for the country's most vulnerable communities rather than maintaining universal coverage.

Erfan Maruf, Tri Listiyarini, Jakarta – Indonesia's nationwide B50 biodiesel mandate will require 23.3 million metric tons of crude palm oil (CPO) each year, an increase of 8.5 million tons from the previous B40 program, according to the Agriculture Ministry.

Jayapura, Jubi – The Indonesian Military (TNI) has established a new command and control centre for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, to support military operations in Papua.

Theresia Sufa, Jakarta – A new study has found that more than half of schools in Jakarta are located within 5 kilometers of documented contaminated sites, potentially putting hundreds of thousands students at risk of exposure to hazardous pollutants such as lead, mercury and cadmium.

Rahmat Fajar Nugraha, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid has responded to the arrest and charging of Risyad Azhary alias Icad, the administrator of the X parody account @TheKerupuk.

Marchio Gorbiano and Becca Milfeld, Cirebon, Indonesia/Dakar, Senegal – Lured by promises of good money working aboard a foreign fishing vessel, Akhmad left Indonesia and headed out to sea, enduring months of abuse and exploitation while being cut off from the world.

Jayapura, Jubi – Two Indigenous witnesses told the Jayapura Administrative Court (PTUN) on Wednesday that construction of a 135-kilometre road through their customary land in Merauke, South Papua, began without consultation or the consent of traditional landowners.

Dili – The Vietnamese Embassy in Timor-Leste inaugurated its office in the capital city of Dili on Wednesday, marking its transition to fully functional, centralised operations just over three months after its establishment.

DW (Deutsche Welle), Jakarta – Since the pandemic, Indonesia has delivered steady annual growth of 5%. Then, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz.

As Southeast Asia's largest economy still heavily relies on imported fuel despite having its own oil reserves, the Indonesian government took an immediate hit.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – The Indonesian government will assume responsibility for managing the $7.3 billion debt of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, transferring oversight from sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia to the Finance Ministry, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Wednesday.

Indah Ayu Pujiastuti, Jakarta – Indonesia's tourism industry is regaining momentum as a surge in domestic travel helps offset global economic uncertainty, although analysts caution that a sustainable recovery will ultimately depend on stronger growth in international visitor arrivals.

Indonesia, West Papua – A new Project Multatuli investigation, based on cross-verified troop mobilization data and internal TNI documents, finds that Indonesia currently deploys 74,297 soldiers in West Papua, including 17,780 non-organic troops rotated in from bases across Indonesia at an estimated annual cost of IDR 2.34 trillion (about Euro 113 million), spread across 31 of West

The government is muddling the logic of defense policy by classifying lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) culture as a non-military threat. The regulation conflates the moral views of the majority with threats to the state.

Ahmad Syarif – On 2 July, the West Papua Liberation Army in the eastern province of Indonesia attacked a plane owned by PT AMA, an air service run by the Papua Catholic Church. Seven passengers survived. The pilot, US citizen Nicholas F.

Vonia Vieira, Jordan Fennell, Nick Sas – Police in Timor-Leste say they have uncovered a major international scam operation, arresting hundreds of mainly Chinese and Indonesian nationals in raids across the capital, Dili.

Merauke – Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan said the government's National Strategic Project (PSN) to develop a food, energy and water production hub in Merauke, South Papua, is making rapid progress.

John Zachary – A directive issued by Indonesia's Attorney General's Office instructing prosecutors nationwide to cease the collection of data and information related to the government's Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) programme has prompted public criticism and debate over transparency and accountability in the implementation of one of the country's largest social welfare initiatives.

Divya Karyza, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has approved a special diesel price of Rp 15,000 (US$0.83) per liter for fishermen operating vessels between 30 and 200 gross tonnes (GT).

The decision, which effectively cuts fuel costs by nearly 30 percent, was announced following a cabinet meeting on Monday.

Victor Mambor, Jayapura – The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has emphasized that the protection of civilians, accountable law enforcement, and accelerated handling of internally displaced persons must be the government's priorities in responding to the human rights situation as part of resolving the conflict in the Land of Papua.

Jayapura – Indonesian Army Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen.

Agencies, Jakarta – Thousands of free meals kitchens complained on Tuesday they had been left in the lurch by the government's move to scale down President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals program to save money.

The government was considering a potential budget cut of more than $2 billion with reductions in the number of beneficiaries and kitchen operators.

Ary Hermawan – The recent raid by members of the National Police's (Polri) corruption eradication unit on the private residence of Febrie Adriansyah attracted global attention – not least because it led to the seizure of Rp 476 billion (US$26.3 million) and 74 kilograms of gold bars.

Christian Karim Chrobog in Bali – I Putu Partayasa pushes his fingers into the soil as he squats at the edge of a rice terrace. They come up dry. His field has water; his neighbour's does not. "We have a big problem in the dry season," he says. "Fifteen years ago, we have water every day. But today it's getting less."

Two separate land disputes involving PT Inti Kebun Sejahtera (PT IKS) escalated in June 2026 as former transmigration residents in Klasof Village, Moisegen District, Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua Province, and members of the Moi indigenous Aresi clan sought legal remedies over alleged unlawful occupation and use of their land for oil palm plantations.

Burhanuddin Muhtadi – Indonesia's central government risks incurring public dissatisfaction with its cuts to regional budgets. If left unchecked, the president's re-election prospects might dim in time.

Bambang Arifianto – The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has criticised the transfer of a case involving alleged corruption and money laundering (TPPU) that has ensnared former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah (FA).

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Large infrastructure projects have long dominated debate over the future of Indonesia's Batang Toru ecosystem, the main stronghold of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan.

On 29 June 2026, security forces reportedly shot dead Rev Elianus Agimbau, 20, a pastor of the Indonesian Tabernacle Church (GKII), whilst travelling through the Mbamogo Village area, located on the border between the Sugapa and the Agasiga districts. According to multiple sources, Mr Agimbau was unarmed and was travelling to Sugapa. His body was recovered one day later.

We condemn the killing of Nicholas F. Goselin, a US national, in West Papua on 2nd July. The TPNPB have admitted responsibility for killing Goselin. A TPNPB spokesperson said that there was a no-fly zone for Indonesian airlines which the aircraft had violated in Yahukimo Regency of Highland Papua.

Jayapura, Jubi – A journalism training workshop at Cenderawasih University (Uncen) was held to help students develop critical thinking, creativity, and media literacy, according to Apner Krei, Vice Dean III of the university's Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP).

When corruption runs rampant, police and public prosecutors exposing one another's corruption cases would be beneficial for corruption eradication. It would make the public realize that law enforcement officials themselves are the perpetrators of corruption. But law enforcement driven by vengeance and used as a tool of intimidation can easily be defused through political deals.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto said that many Indonesian farmers can now take vacations abroad. He stated that this condition shows that farmers in the country are starting to live prosperously. The Chairperson of the Gerindra Party received reports about this situation.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto stated that every political party in Indonesia comprises both good and bad individuals. Therefore, he urged that political differences should not lead to conflict.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto allows those who think Indonesia has a bleak future to look for another country. Prabowo expressed this during a speech at the peak of the National Cooperative Day celebration in the Senayan area, Jakarta.