Antara, Jakarta – The equatorial Rossby phenomenon that triggered deadly floods in Bali earlier this week has shifted westward toward Java, Indonesia's disaster management agency said Wednesday.

Jakarta – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) resident representative in Indonesia Sara Ferrer Olivella formally presented her credentials to Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono during a ceremony on Tuesday, marking her official start as the new UNDP resident representative.

Andrew Mathieson – A new report about British involvement in occupied West Papua was tabled on Tuesday in the UK parliament.

Fadli, Batam – Dengue fever cases and deaths are on the rise in several regions across the country, with health officials warning that the ongoing wet-dry season weather anomaly is creating ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, the primary vector of the viral disease.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated that the corruption in the Hajj quota at the Ministry of Religious Affairs is not only enjoyed by a handful of officials, but officials at every level in the ministry also receive their share.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The Asset Seizure Bill, or RUU Perampasan Aset, has been agreed upon to be included in the 2025 National Legislation Program, or Prolegnas. This decision was made after all parliamentary factions and the Indonesian government held an evaluation of the Prolegnas 2025.

Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – The Chairperson of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation and Human Rights (PBHI), Julius Ibrani, assesses that the Supreme Court (MA) reform seems to have been overlooked amidst the recent 17+8 people's demands and other demonstration requests.

Paul Gregoire – "Indonesia is in chaos, as massive protests have erupted over corruption, economic hardship, and police brutality," declared West Papuan provisional government president Benny Wenda in a 1 September 2025 statement. "I call on all my people to get ready for another escalation back home. West Papua is ready to depart from this dying empire."

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – The Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD) has recorded 23 cases of violence against journalists in various regions during the widespread protests from August 25 to 31, 2025. The team, consisting of several civil society organizations, monitored various cases of violence during the demonstrations, including those against journalists.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – The Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD) is urging President Prabowo Subianto to immediately dismiss National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo. This demand responds to alleged procedural errors by the police in protest handling last month, which claimed lives.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) member from Gerindra Party faction, Rahayu Saraswati, has resigned from her position as a legislator. Rahayu is the niece of President Prabowo Subianto and served as a member of the House of Commission VII for the 2024-2029 period.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – An environmental activist who has been advocating against geothermal development in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) was found dead in a hut in Sikusama, Tonggo Village, Nagekeo Regency, NTT. Several of Vian's – his nickname – friends noted various oddities behind his death.

Yogi Eka Sahputra, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka conducted a series of working visits to Batam City, Riau Islands Province, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. His agenda began with the distribution of Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) at State Vocational High School (SMK Negeri) 1 Batam and concluded with a special event: the first lobster harvest.

Jakarta – The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has evaluated the salaries and allowances of its members. This step was taken after massive demonstrations occurred in several regions, resulting in heavy casualties.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – Director of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef), Eisha Maghfiruha Rachbini, assessed the post-COVID-19 pandemic economic growth of around 5 percent as deceptive. This is because this growth is not accompanied by an increase in real wages for workers.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The bill on asset forfeiture has been listed in the priority national legislative program (locally known as prolegnas) for 2025. A civil society coalition has raised several concerns about the Asset Forfeiture Bill to ensure it will not be drafted in favor of the ruling elites.

On 15 August 2025, Indonesian police and Brimob forces used excessive force against peaceful KNPB protesters in Sentani, Jayapura Regency. The demonstration, part of region-wide commemorations from Sorong to Merauke, was organised to mark the controversial 1962 New York Agreement that transferred Papua from Dutch to Indonesian control.

Rhett Ayers Butler – He taught mathematics in a small state school on Flores and organized the parish youth group on weekends. Numbers ordered his days; community gave them purpose. In recent years, he also helped mobilize opposition to plans to tap the island's restless geology for power.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – The mysterious death of Vian Ruma, a 30-year-old activist opposing a geothermal project on Flores Island, has intensified calls for stronger protection of environmental defenders in Indonesia, where attacks against them have more than doubled this year.

Achmad Rizki Muazam, South Wasile, Indonesia – Rudy said South Wasile district police officers visited his home with PT Arumba Jaya Perkasa staff three times in June to recommend he take the company's 20,000 rupiah offer, around $1.22, per square meter of his coconut grove.

"But I didn't want to do that," Rudy, whose name has been changed, told Mongabay Indonesia.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – The government's decision to allow PT Gag Nikel to resume mining on Gag Island, Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups.

Greenpeace Indonesia said the permit reflects the greed of both the government and corporations, putting extractive profits ahead of environmental protection and human rights.

Jakarta – The Indonesian Mothers Alliance is urging the authorities to release all the students that are still being detained and to stop repressive actions in handling demonstrations. They conveyed this jointly during a peaceful action at the Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts and cultural centre in Central Jakarta on Wednesday evening 'September 10.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono revealed that losses from the smuggling of lobster seeds by Vietnam amounted to Rp16 trillion. "It's about Rp16 trillion each year," said Trenggono to reporters at the Marine Aquaculture Institute in Batam, Riau Islands, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Daniel Ahmad Fajri, Jakarta – The SETARA Institute, a human rights and democracy watchdog, has raised concerns over the Indonesian Military's (TNI) Cyber Unit consulting with the police regarding alleged criminal acts by Malaka Project CEO Ferry Irwandi.

The group warned that this move could undermine democratic consolidation and security sector reform.

Jakarta – The writing was on the wall a little over a week ago when an unruly mob descended on the affluent neighborhood of Bintaro in Tangerang and began ransacking the home of the erstwhile finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

Ananda Teresia and Stefanno Sulaiman, Jakarta – Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati was chairing a meeting with top ministry officials when she received a call from President Prabowo Subianto's office informing her she would be replaced within an hour, two sources said, underscoring the abruptness of the longtime finance czar's sacking.

Agencies, Denpasar – Flash floods swept tourist hotspot Bali killing at least six people, with four others missing, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said Wednesday.

Torrential rain since late Tuesday triggered flooding across four districts of Bali, forcing the evacuation of 85 people, BNPB spokesperson Abdul Muhari said in a statement.

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Jakarta – Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) closed higher on Wednesday, rebounding 0.92 percent to 7,699 after two consecutive sessions of losses triggered by concerns over President Prabowo Subianto's cabinet reshuffle that replaced Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati with Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa.

Vinnilya Huanggrio, Jakarta – Newly appointed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has made his first move by transferring Rp200 trillion from central bank reserves into commercial banks to stimulate lending and revive economic growth.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – A Chinese diplomat said Wednesday that its recent military parade that President Prabowo Subianto had attended was not meant to convince the Indonesian leader – and other foreign guests – to sign an arms purchase deal.

Eddie Osifelo, Honiara – Pacific Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on incoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Chair and Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, to honour past commitments on West Papua.

Ahmad Rifqi Danwanus, Lumajang – Heavy rainfall over the slopes of Mount Semeru, Lumajang, East Java, triggered a lahar flood that reached the Regoyo River on Wednesday afternoon. The disaster paralyzed community activities in Sumberlangsep Hamlet, Jugosari Village, Candipuro District.

Jakarta – Indonesian Human Rights Watch (Imparsial) Director Ardi Manto Adiputra reported alleged acts of terror against him to the Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police on Tuesday September 9. Adiputra said that his car was broken into and important document belonging to him had disappeared.

Iman Rahman Cahyadi, Denpasar – Four people are reported missing and two confirmed dead after heavy flooding swept Denpasar and Jembrana in Bali on Wednesday morning.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto led a limited meeting with several ministers at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) said the meeting discussed the acceleration of the government's priority program implementation.

Joniansyah, Jakarta – Police at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport say they have identified dozens of social media accounts spreading hoaxes and provocative narratives aimed at paralyzing the airport during the riots and demonstrations in Jakarta at the end of August.

Jakarta – Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer is a perfect illustration of the classic saying, "a wolf guarding the sheep." Appointed to a position in which he should have protected workers, he exploited it to enrich himself. This type of corruption has happened repeatedly in the Manpower Ministry.

"Based on the Constitutional Court ruling, institutions cannot file defamation reports.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – Indonesians remain pessimistic about the job availability, a survey released by Bank Indonesia reports. This is reflected in the Job Availability Index, which has stayed below 100 in the pessimistic zone since May 2025.

In August, the index parked at 93.2 points, the lowest after a brief jump in July with 95.3 points.

Antara, Timika, Papua – Rescue teams at Freeport Indonesia's (PTFI) Grasberg Block Cave mine in Mimika, Central Papua, were still working Wednesday to evacuate seven contract workers trapped underground following a landslide that struck earlier this week.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The Indonesian Economists Alliance urged the government to sharpen its focus on poverty reduction and job creation to ensure growth translates into real benefits for the people.

The call followed President Prabowo Subianto's recent cabinet reshuffle, which saw Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati replaced by economist Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa.

David Wilson, East Nusa Tenggara – The death toll from flash floods in Nagekeo Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, has risen to five, while five others remain missing as search and rescue operations continue in Mauponggo District, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported Wednesday.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has clarified Tempo's coverage that mentioned allegations of soldier involvement in the demonstrations at the end of August 2025.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – The Textile Division of the Alumni Corps of the Islamic Students Association (KAHMI Tekstil) has alleged the existence of a well-structured syndicate behind the illegal import of secondhand clothing in Indonesia.

Fachrizal Afandi, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia – Police violence again shocked Indonesia when Affan Kurniawan, a 21-year-old ride-hailing driver, was killed in Jakarta. He was not a protester. He was delivering food when a police armoured vehicle hit and crushed him during a demonstration.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesia's Minister of State Secretary, Prasetyo Hadi, denied speculation that President Prabowo Subianto's recent cabinet reshuffle targeted figures close to former president Joko Widodo.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – The Stock Exchange Composite Index (IHSG) on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, opened in the red, specifically at the level of 7,748.51.

Krisna Adhi Pradipta, Jakarta – In his speech before the People's Consultative Assembly on August 15, 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the Draft State Budget for 2026. This was Prabowo's first opportunity to shape the budget without the involvement of the previous president. One prominent idea in Prabowo's plan is a universal defense.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (ICJR) has called on President Prabowo Subianto to regulate the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Cyber Unit after it patrolled social media to investigate alleged criminal acts.

Dewi Kurniawati, Kuningan, West Java – The once-empty barns of the Laras Ati milk cooperative in Kuningan, West Java, are filled with the recent arrival of more than 200 pregnant spotted Holstein-Friesian cows from Australia under President Prabowo Subianto's ambitious plan to ratchet up milk production.