Timor-Leste is pushing to revive the Tasi Mane project, promising returns of up to US$52 billion by 2056 with development of the energy industry infrastructure, reports Portuguese news agency Lusa.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Indonesian Deputy Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono announced that Indonesia is still facing a shortage of medical and healthcare professionals. He mentioned that 4.6 percent of public health centers (puskesmas) in Indonesia do not have doctors.

Antara, Manokwari, West Papua – An Indonesian Army soldier was killed in an ambush by separatist rebels affiliated with the Free Papua Movement (OPM) in West Papua's North Moskona District, Teluk Bintuni Regency, on Saturday, military officials confirmed.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK), in collaboration with the Task Force for the Eradication of Illegal Financial Activities, has shut down 1,556 illegal online lending platforms and 284 unauthorized investment schemes detected between January and September 30, 2025.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – The Banking Surveillance Report of Indonesia published by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) revealed that the distribution of commercial bank credit in Indonesia in the second quarter of 2025 grew by 7.77 percent year on year. This figure slowed down compared to the same period in the previous year, which grew by 12.36 percent year on year.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – FIAN Indonesia, an Indonesia civil society organization advocating for the right to food and nutrition, has criticized the draft Presidential Regulation on the government's free nutritious meal program (MBG).

The group argued that the regulation fails to address fundamental problems in the government's flagship initiative.

Agencies, Jakarta – The Israel Gymnastics Federation said it was appealing Indonesia's decision to block the country's gymnasts from competing in a world championship, calling the move by the world's largest Muslim-majority country "outrageous".

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia has just secured $17.4 billion worth of investment commitments for its sustainability-related programs, some of which were expected to help put the sovereign fund Danantara's waste-to-energy plan into motion.

Addin Anugrah Siwi, Bogor, West Java – The Indonesian government is stepping up efforts to meet its 2025 tax revenue target of Rp 2,076.9 trillion ($125 billion) during the final three months of the year, as the fourth quarter traditionally accounts for the bulk of annual tax payments.

M. Raihan Muzzaki, Jakarta – The head of the Central Jakarta Police, Commissioner General Susatyo Purnomo Condro, has urged participants of today's pro-Palestine rally to respect the rights of other citizens and maintain public order during their demonstration.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia (BI) reported that foreign investors injected Rp 6.43 trillion ($389 million) into the country's financial markets between October 6 and 9, with most inflows channeled into government bonds (SBN).

Taufiq Syarifudin, Jakarta – A number of people held a Defend Palestine action at the Horse Statue in Central Jakarta on Sunday October 12. They continue to call for Palestinian independence through these actions.

Seri Iskandar (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that Timor-Leste will be officially made a full member of ASEAN on Oct 26.

Anwar, who is also the ASEAN Chairman, said Malaysia, through the Foreign Ministry, is working hard to ensure that Timor-Leste is accepted as a permanent member of the regional bloc.

Dili, Timor-Leste (Bernama-Kyodo) – Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has expressed hope for increased Japanese investment following his country's accession to ASEAN at a summit in Malaysia later this month, Kyodo News reported.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia and North Korea agreed to explore "mutually beneficial" partnership when their chief diplomats met in Pyongyang on Saturday.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia has set aside an undisclosed amount of funds to buy some shares in the BRICS-sponsored New Development Bank, according to a senior minister, as the multilateral lender requires members to make paid-in capital payments.

Mohamad Bintang Pamungkas, Jakarta – Mobile coffee sellers in Jakarta now have a new role as part of the city's security strategy. Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police (Kapolda) Chief Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri says that traders can not only sell coffee, but can also be the "eyes and ears" of the police in the field.

Thresa Sandra Desfika, Jakarta – Indonesian business tycoon Prajogo Pangestu has further cemented his position as the country's richest person, with his net worth rising to $48.3 billion (Rp801 trillion) as of Saturday afternoon, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires data.

Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has approved the repatriation request of two convicts involved in narcotics cases from the Netherlands, Siegfried Mets, 73 years old, and Ali Tokman, 64 years old.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia's government debt stood at Rp 9,138.05 trillion ($551.3 billion) as of June 2025, equivalent to 39.86 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), according to data from the Finance Ministry.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has ordered the suspension of 190 mineral and coal mining permits (IUP) for failing to meet reclamation obligations, a move he said underscores the government's firm stance on sustainable mining practices at Investor Daily Summit (IDS) 2025 on Thursday.

Maudey Khalisha, Jakarta – Industry players have warned that Indonesia's export reputation is on the line, as delays in addressing recent radioactive and toxic material contamination could undermine the credibility of local goods abroad.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia's trade with the European Union or EU is expected to more than double thanks to a tariff-eliminating pact, according to senior minister Airlangga Hartarto.

At least a dozen workers of PT Uni Raya Timber (URT) in Sorong Regency were abruptly suspended from work without notice or compensation. The Papua Legal Aid Institute (LBH) Pos Sorong understands this practice as unilateral termination of employment in violation of Indonesian labour law.

Martin Bagya Kertiyasa, Jakarta – The Center for Indonesia's Strategic Development Initiatives (CISDI) has raised concerns over the growing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), warning that it could trigger a rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and burden Indonesia's healthcare system in the years ahead.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will deploy 5,000 professional chefs to various Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) across Indonesia starting on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Roy Adriansyah, Jakarta – A massive fire swept through a densely populated neighborhood in Pengadegan Timur, Pancoran, South Jakarta, on Friday afternoon, leaving around 450 residents from 120 families homeless.

On 30 September 2025, a peaceful demonstration organised by Solidaritas Peduli Uncen (SPU) at the Cenderawasih University (Uncen) campus gate in Perumnas 3, Waena, Jayapura, was forcibly dispersed by police. The demonstration was held to mark the 63rd anniversary of the 1962 Rome Agreement and to demand the right to self-determination for the Papuan people.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said that Indonesia will achieve rice self-sufficiency within three months, ahead of the initial target. Amran stated that President Prabowo Subianto's initial goal was to achieve food self-sufficiency within four years.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto added more members to the Red and White Cabinet at the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The Head of State appointed a Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and a Deputy Minister of Health.

Deasy Pane – The timing could not be more critical. Indonesia's recent trade deals with the EU and Canada come at a moment when renewed Trump-era tariffs threaten one of the country's most vulnerable industries: textiles and garments.

Achmad Ali, Pasuruan, East Java – Indonesia has sent 600 workers abroad this week, including skilled personnel bound for South Korea's shipbuilding and fighter jet manufacturing industries, Migrant Worker Protection Minister Mukhtarudin said on Thursday.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) and the government have jointly urged the Constitutional Court to reject judicial review petitions challenging Law Number 3 of 2025 on the Indonesian National Military (TNI Law).

DPR Commission I Chair Utut Adianto said the contested articles already have clear legal bases and limitations.

Jakarta – Indonesia has recently been hit with a wave of literally toxic news, starting with a warning from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA detected cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination in a sample of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia. The seafood was packed by a company operating at the Cikande Industrial Estate in Serang, Banten.

Djibril Muhammad, Jakarta – Senior minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said Thursday that the government would not let six Israeli athletes enter its country to take part in the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics. The sports event is set to take place in Jakarta from Oct. 19-25.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reportedly dismissed Arief Prasetyo Adi from his position as Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) and appointed Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman as his successor.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Bogor – Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa indicated on Thursday that the Indonesian government will not assume responsibility for the Jakarta – Bandung high-speed rail project's debt to China, saying the obligation rests with the country's sovereign wealth fund, Danantara.

Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Jakarta – East Java Police have launched a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of a building at the Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in Sidoarjo Regency, which killed at least 61 people and has become one of the country's deadliest nonnatural disasters this year.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Indonesia's workforce is projected to grow strongly over the upcoming decade, but new research from the World Bank and Morgan Stanley finds the country is struggling to create jobs for its youth, and a short-term push for gross domestic product growth will not help much.

Antara, Jakarta – Foreign Minister Sugiono says the government is closely monitoring reports about Israeli athletes' potential participation in the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships scheduled to take place in Jakarta later this month, as public debate over the issue intensifies.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said the mining policy for cooperatives and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) only applies to those located near mining sites. The policy, he said, does not affect MSMEs in Jakarta.

Teras.id, Jakarta – Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad has denied the news about an increase in the recess fund for members of the parliament. The fund for absorbing aspirations during recess periods is suspected to have increased to Rp756 million.

On October 4, as many as 27 detainees at the Metro Jaya Regional Police (Polda) Detention Centre in Jakarta formed a union called the Indonesian Political Prisoners Union (Serikat Tahanan Politik, STP). They formed the union after one of the detainees experienced torture at the detention centre.

Chandra Adi Nurwidya, Faisal Maliki Baskoro, Jakarta – Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia defended the government's plan to mandate a 10 percent ethanol blend in gasoline, or E10, saying the policy aligns with global energy transition efforts while reducing fossil fuel imports and supporting local industries.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The sovereign wealth fund Danantara will finance the Merah Putih rural cooperatives, according to a minister, as Indonesia seeks to boost its grassroots economy.

Intan Setiawanty, Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office has detained former Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Nadiem Makarim after he was discharged from the hospital yesterday.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The Director-General of Economic and Fiscal Strategy at the Indonesian Ministry of Finance, Febrio Kacaribu, said that the World Bank lacks a comprehensive understanding of the government's fiscal policies and stimulus measures.

Septia Ryanthie, Jakarta – Cases of suspected poisoning from the free nutritious meal (MBG) in Indonesia have occurred again. This time, dozens of students from the State Junior High School (SMPN) 1 Wedi, Klaten Regency, Central Java, experienced poisoning symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and vomiting after consuming the MBG menu at their school on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Indonesia - Between 27 and 30 August 2025, security forces carried out a series of arbitrary arrests and home searches linked to protests against the transfer of four Papuan political prisoners in Sorong City, South West Papua.

Ima Caldwell – A large industrial zone on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, is grappling with radioactive contamination after a government taskforce found traces of the hazardous isotope Caesium-137 at 22 production facilities at the site, which includes businesses that export frozen seafood.