Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia assured on Monday that there is no shortage of subsidized 3-kilogram liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) canisters, attributing recent supply disruptions to the government's new distribution scheme.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – Professor of Management and Public Policy at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Gabriel Lele said that the plan to grant mining concessions to universities is a new form of corporatism within the campus environment. Therefore, he affirmed that campuses should not open space to obtain mining business permits.

Bambang Ismoyo, Antara, Jakarta – The government announced Monday that Indonesia registered approximately $32.3 billion in combined investments in the energy and mineral resources sector.

According to Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, the latest figures marked 8 percent growth compared to the $29.9 billion investments recorded in 2023.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto instructed the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) to focus on food security efforts to strengthen food storage in the regions.

Prabowo issued the directive to Army officials during a leadership meeting at Balai Kartini here on Monday. He joined the meeting via video conferencing.

Jakarta – The government has decided to reallocate Rp 306.7 trillion (US$18.9 billion) of the state budget to foster its welfare programs, in a major shift in fiscal direction this year.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – The government's decision to implement a 50 percent discount on electricity tariffs has resulted in a 0.76 percent decrease in consumer prices for January, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) announced on Monday.

M. Raihan Muzzaki, Jakarta – Chairperson of the Indonesian Migrant Workers Union (SBMI) Hariyanto Suwarno estimated that 50 percent of Indonesian migrant workers use illegal routes to work in Malaysia.

Aditya Hadi, Jakarta – The government is tightening regulations on right-to-cultivate (HGU) permits for oil palm plantations, requiring applicants to allocate 20 percent of their land to local smallholders before their permits get extended, a requirement which previously could be fulfilled afterward.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been alerted to the risk that copper produced at the Grasberg Mine, West Papua, Indonesia, and used in copper products traded on the London Metal Exchange, could constitute "criminal property" under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – The Jakarta Metro Police raided a gay party held at a hotel in the Kuningan area of South Jakarta on Saturday, detaining 56 individuals. Three of them, identified as organizers, have been named suspects.

Han Revanda, Jakarta – Indonesia's Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) is reported to be cutting a number of budgets following President Prabowo Subianto's Instruction Number 1 of 2025 concerning Spending Efficiency. A number of work patterns will also be adjusted in order to tighten their belts.

Banda Aceh – The prosecution in a case of a gay couple caught having sex at a boarding house in Syiah Kuala district, Banda Aceh city, has demanded that the pair be sentenced to 100 lashes. The sentence demand was read out by the public prosecutor (JPU) from the Banda Aceh District Attorney's Office (AGO) on Monday February 3.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Migrant Workers Union (SBMI) along with dozens of former Indonesian migrant workers, and victims of human trafficking (TPPO) in Myanmar, held a rally in front of the Myanmar Embassy in Jakarta today, Monday, February 3, 2025, at 09:00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time).

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) has formed a Team Unit to Strengthen Child Protection Regulations in the Digital Realm. Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid stated that the formation of the team was in order to form regulations to strengthen child protection in the digital space.

Praditya Fauzi Rahman, Surabaya – Israel's betrayal of Palestine following the ceasefire agreement has triggered anger among the people in Indonesia, with Surabaya being no exception. Hundreds of thousands of people held a defend Palestine actions in the city of heroes voicing support for the defence of the Palestinian population.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) plans to limit access to social media based on age as part of protecting children in the digital space. This was conveyed by Minister Meutya Hafid in Jakarta, Sunday, February 2, 2025, stating, Sunday, revealing,

Ananda Ridho Sulistya, Jakarta – Geospatial Expert from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) spoke about the polemic of the illegal sea fence in Tangerang. The sea fence became the public spotlight at the beginning of this year because the installation of 30.16 kilometers of bamboo made it difficult for fishermen to catch fish.

Dicky Kurniawan, Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Recently, there have been many complaints about the scarcity of fuel oil (BBM) stocks at a number of private Public Gas Stations (SPBU) in Indonesia. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has also spoken out regarding this fuel shortage.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) Arifatul Choiri Fauzi plans to create regulations to handle femicide cases in legislation. Femicide is the murder of women that is carried out directly or indirectly because of their sex or gender.

Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – Police are suspected of receiving bribes from the family of a suspect in illegal gold mining on Mount Botak, Buru Island, Maluku. The Maluku Regional Police are currently investigating the allegations.

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura – The Indonesian government still has outstanding issues of resolving cases of human rights (HAM) including in the land of Papua. The practice of impunity or legal immunity for the perpetrators has made finding a solution drag on further.

Wahroni, Stefani Wijaya, Jakarta – Residents across Greater Jakarta were left frustrated over the weekend as the subsidized 3-kilogram cooking gas canisters became unavailable at many convenience stores.

M. Raihan Muzzaki, Jakarta – The General Chairperson of the Indonesian Migrant Workers Union (SBMI) Hariyanto Suwarno urged the government to eradicate the mafia that runs the Indonesian migrant worker business using illegal channels. This is to prevent further victims.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) stated that Malaysia is the country where Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) are most frequently reported for alleged human trafficking (TPPO) and human rights violations.

Adinda Jasmine, Jakarta – Filming locations are often a special attraction for the audience. Not infrequently, places that appear in films turn into new tourist destinations.

Djibril Muhammad, Jakarta – The Immigration and Corrections Ministry has removed many immigration officials from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following extortion complaints filed by the Chinese Embassy in Jakarta.

Antara, Jakarta – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to invest in Indonesia's green energy, housing, and defense sectors, with plans for a $50 million donation to support reforestation, according to National Economic Council Chair Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's plan to offer free health checks to citizens of all ages on their birthdays is likely to be a much-needed gift, but the government must ensure the program's equitable distribution across the vast archipelago.

Andre Faisal Rahman, Palangka Raya – A male wild orangutan died after being electrocuted while hanging from an electric cable in a residential area on Jalan Tjilik Riwut Km 9, Palangka Raya City, Central Kalimantan, on Friday.

Sapto Yunus, Jakarta – Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto has stated that his ministry will investigate allegations that Kohod village chief Arsin bin Asip was involved in issuing Building Use Rights (HGB) for the sea fence in Tangerang Regency's waters.

Jakarta – The Banten Quarantine Agency intercepted 700 birds smuggled from Sumatra to Jakarta at Merak ferry port in Cilegon, Banten, on Thursday.

"We thwarted the smuggling attempt because the shipment lacked required quarantine documents and was not reported to the quarantine officials," agency head Duma Sari said on Friday, as quoted by Antara.

Jakarta – National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo has asked regional police leaders to create special social media accounts to respond to public complaints before they go viral, an instruction conveyed during the National Police leadership meeting in Jakarta on Friday.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – Wahyudin, a Quran teacher from Ciledug, Tangerang City, has been arrested on charges of molesting dozens of his students over a seven-year period starting in 2017.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf claims the free nutritious meal program could create new job opportunities. "Each kitchen requires workers. [The program] creates job opportunities," said Gus Ipul, the minister's familiar name, in an official statement on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Jakarta – Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said that social assistance (bansos) funding would remain untouched despite the government's budget efficiency measures to support President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals program and other costly initiatives.

Bisnis.com, Jakarta – Singapore remains Indonesia's largest investor over the past decade, recording a total of US$20.1 billion in investment in 2024 alone, said Minister of Investment and Downstream Rosan Roeslani.

"Singapore has consistently remained in the top position for the last 10 years," he said in a press conference on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia announced Friday that it had attracted Rp 1,714.2 trillion or approximately $105 billion throughout 2024 with a significant portion of the money coming from international investors.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Devy Ernis, Jakarta – Chief of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI), General Agus Subiyanto, revealed the special role of the military in the free nutritious meals (MBG) program initiated by President Prabowo Subianto's government. He stated that he had ordered all Regional Defense Commands staff to manage idle lands.

Jakarta – Various illegal levies demanded from newcomers to Bali are a serious threat to the image of the Island of the Gods as a world class tourist destination. Bali has long captivated tourists with its natural beauty, unique traditions and the friendliness of the people, who are known so for their openness and being welcoming to visitors.

Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named five suspects in the corruption case related to the construction of the flyover at the intersection of Jl. Tuanku Ambusai and Jl. Soekarno Hatta in Riau province during the 2018 fiscal year. The suspects were named on Friday, January 10.

Jakarta – Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), General Agus Subiyanto, on Friday revealed his plan to modernize Indonesia's military doctrine.

Edna Tarigan, Jakarta, Indonesia – The defense ministers of France and Indonesia agreed Friday to work more closely to maintain regional stability, Indonesian officials said.

Jakarta – Indonesia's special envoy for climate change and energy, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, said he considers the Paris Agreement no longer relevant for Indonesia following the US withdrawal from the deal.

Siwage Dharma Negara – Indonesia weathered significant challenges in 2024. The country maintained 5 per cent growth through presidential and regional elections, while economic headwinds from El Nino caused rising food prices, higher energy prices and weakening consumer demand.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cabinet is ramping up its focus on food security and economic growth as they pass their first 100 days in office.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Indonesian businesses have expressed frustration about the many problems they have encountered with the newly rolled out digitalized taxation administration system called Coretax.

Han Revanda, Jakarta – Spokesperson of the Industry Ministry, Febri Hendri Antoni Arief, said that the increase in certain natural gas prices (HGBT) will not significantly impact the industry. The government's natural gas incentive price is reported to have increased from US$6 per MMBTU to US$6.5.

Jakarta – The return of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) among cattle in Indonesia is a serious threat to the government's target of achieving food self-sufficiency. A number of priority programs promised by President Prabowo Subianto, such as food sustainability and improvements to children's nutrition, are also at risk of failing.

Jakarta – Nearly 3,000 people have taken refuge due to flooding in several areas across Jakarta since Thursday night after heavy rainfall poured down across the city.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati hopes that financial institutions such as banks can contribute to the success of the free nutritious meal program (MBG).