Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – A total of 152 Rohingya refugees finally returned to South Aceh after being rejected in Banda Aceh. The refugees from the conflict areas in Myanmar were previously relocated from South Aceh by the local government, approximately two weeks after they landed in the regency.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The Cartenz Peace Operation Task Force (Satgas Ops Damai Cartenz) is hunting Aske Mabel, a former police officer suspected of joining the Free Papua Movement-West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB-OPM). Aske Mabel previously served at the Yalimo Police Resort (Polres) in the Central Highlands of Papua with the rank of second brigadier.

Alexander M. Hynd and Max Broad – On October 20, Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as the eighth President of Indonesia. During the day's celebrations, Prabowo opted to shun the black Mercedes S-Class sedan frequently used by his predecessors, instead waving to crowds through the sun-roof of a custom-made all-white SUV – the MV3 Garuda.

Church leaders in conflict-stricken Papua have urged the Indonesian government to stop the transmigration and new rice field programs that will destroy indigenous lands.

Nikson Sinaga – Scores of TNI (Indonesian Military) soldiers from the Medan 2 Artillery Battalion/Kilap Sumagan (Armed-2/KS) attacked residents in the Selamat Village near their headquarters in the Sibiru-Biru sub-district, Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra on Friday November 8.

Indra Komara, Jakarta – As many as eight residents were injured and one died in an alleged attack by 33 TNI (Indonesian military) soldiers on Friday November 8 at the Selamat Village in Sibiru-Biru sub-district, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra (Sumut).

Adhyasta Dirgantara, Bagus Santosa, Jakarta – United States president-elect Donald Trump has praised Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in a recent telephone conversation.

The praise was conveyed by Trump after Prabowo congratulated Trump on his re-election as US president. This telephone call was uploaded by Prabowo on his Instagram account on Monday November 11.

Wahyu Sahala Tua, Salman Mardira, Jakarta – Anies Baswedan clarified on Sunday that he has no affiliation with the recently established Party of Change, despite its leaders claiming the party was inspired by the former Jakarta governor's political vision and journey.

Faisal Maliki Baskoro, Jakarta – Indonesian universities continue to lag behind ASEAN peers in global rankings, with an expert calling for stronger international partnerships and English language training to boost competitiveness.

Ella Cao and Marius Zaharia, Beijing/Hong Kong, China – China and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in key sectors, including lithium, new energy vehicles, green energy and tourism, according to a joint statement released on Saturday.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – PT Fast Food Indonesia Tbk (FAST), the licensee owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Indonesia, experienced a loss of Rp558 billion in the current period until the third quarter of 2024.

Gooto.com, Jakarta – President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, feels upset that Indonesia is unable to produce cars and motorcycles independently. Despite Indonesia being the fourth most populous country in the world with abundant natural resources, according to Prabowo.

Yan Kusuma – The chairperson of the Islamic mass organisation Muhammadiyah's Central Board, Dadang Kahmad, has condemned the attitude of law enforcement officials who are seen as being discriminatory in their treatment of the general public and celebrities involved in the promotion of online gambling.

Scores of protesters taking part in a defend Palestine action gathered opposite the United States Embassy on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan in Central Jakarta on Sunday October 10.

The demonstrators brought campaign materials supporting Palestine and called on the US government to stop assisting Israel.

Irsyan Hasyim (Kontributor), Jakarta – The Jakarta Provincial Government will simultaneously turn off the lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Jakarta – Indonesia's Press Freedom Index (IKP) has again declined, dropping to a score of 69.36 in 2024. This is a decline of 2 points from the previous year's score of 71.57.

Antara, Jakarta – The Ministry of Environment has found 26 companies suspected of polluting the Ciujung River in Serang Regency, Banten. The pollution of the 142-kilometer-long Ciujung River has affected hundreds of thousands of residents in four areas, namely Tanara, Tirtayasa, Carenang, and Lebakwangi.

Fito Akhmad Erlangga, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has officially disbanded the 2020 Job Creation Law Task Force, initially established by former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, to improve government efficiency.

Jakarta – The government's ban imposed on the latest handsets from Apple and Google has, predictably, caused quite a stir in social media and conventional media, with several of the latter calling the move protectionist and some saying it could deter investment.

Duncan Graham – Prabowo Subianto has got his diary right: First overseas handshake from the new President of Indonesia is for his bankers in Beijing, President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. Trump can wait.

A year ago Bank Indonesia reported the nation owes China more than US$27 billion and is already in a debt trap according to some economists.

Carolyn Cowan – Protected areas are intended to protect the species and habitats they contain. When well-managed, they can result in clean water, healthy soils, and reduced poaching pressure, all of which can spill over to nourish and replenish surrounding areas.

Yovanda Noni, Jakarta – The state-owned port operator Pelabuhan Indonesia, or Pelindo, recorded a revenue of Rp 23.5 trillion ($1.5 billion) by the end of Q3 2024, reflecting a 4 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The government announced Friday that it had made investments worth hundreds of millions of American dollars on its education endowment fund LPDP this year amidst plans of not requiring the scholarship awardees to come back to Indonesia.

Prisma Ardianto, Jakarta – Eight state-owned enterprises (BUMN) have been tasked by State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir to support the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, with each company contributing according to its area of expertise to ensure the program's success.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – The Institute for Justice Reform (ICJR) proposes the House of Representatives (DPR) include revising the Narcotics Law in the National Legislation Program (Prolegnas). ICJR's executive director, Erasmus Napitupulu, says amending the Narcotics Law is necessary to tackle prison overcapacity.

Antara, Jakarta – The Environment Ministry is stepping up efforts to close illegal landfill sites and stop open burning practices contributing to severe air pollution in Jakarta and its surrounding areas.

Yohanes Paskalis, Jakarta – IQAir application recorded the air quality in Jakarta deteriorating again today, Friday, November 8, 2024, compared to the previous days. When monitored until 06.45 WIB this morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for DKI was recorded at 164 or categorized as 'Unhealthy'.

M. Raihan Muzzaki, Jakarta – Data leaks that often occur in Indonesia cannot be fully eradicated, the chair of the Indonesian Telematics Software Association (Aspiluki), Djarot Subiantoro, said on Thursday, November 7, 2024. According to him, the Indonesian government must enhance security systems and law enforcement regulations related to data security.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has reported that the state budget recorded a deficit of Rp309.2 trillion by the end of October 2024. This figure represents 1.37 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The House of Representatives has started playing the national anthem Indonesia Raya daily at 10 a.m., beginning on Friday. According to the House secretariat, the anthem will be played at the same time every working day moving forward.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has urged his ministers to focus on getting the job done instead of seeking political revenge as the newly installed leader embarks on his first state trip abroad.

Risti Permani, Jakarta – Among President Prabowo Subianto's campaign programs, the free nutritious meal program has garnered the most attention. Set to begin on Jan. 2, 2025, this program will not be the first of its kind.

Jakarta – A deadly fire broke out on Jl. Papanggo 3B in Tanjung Priok on Friday at around 1:41 a.m., claiming the lives of four residents. The deceased were identified as ASM (40), Y (35), S (8) and A (3).

Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) head Isnawa Adji said that the fire started at the home of resident F and spread to neighboring houses.

Jakarta – This could be a time of reckoning. The bitter truth of weakening spending power among Indonesians has been reflected in the country's slowing economic growth in the third quarter.

Jim Della-Giacoma – On 12 November 1994, a group of 29 young Timorese men gathered to protest outside the US embassy in Jakarta. They were there to make sure the world did not forget what happened at the Santa Cruz cemetery in Dili on the same day three years earlier: a massacre of more than 250 Timorese civilians by Indonesian troops.

Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has signed a decree establishing a specialized intelligence unit under the direct authority of the finance minister. This decree also includes the creation of two new directorates within the Finance Ministry, which is currently led by Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

Yudono Yanuar, Jakarta – The decision of the Constitutional Court (MK) to approve the judicial review of the Job Creation Law resulted in the Government Regulation Number 51 of 2023 regarding provincial minimum wage or UMP becoming invalid.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto did not give specific instructions regarding the Nov. 27 regional elections during his speech to hundreds of local administration heads who gathered on Thursday for a coordination meeting in Bogor, West Java.

Jakarta – Indonesia ranks 77th out of 127 countries with a Global Hunger Index (GHI) score of 16.9 percent, and 7.2 percent of Indonesia's population faces undernourishment, the findings of the latest study by Bright Institute found.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – The Jakarta Police announced on Thursday the confiscation of Rp 73.7 billion ($4.7 million) in cash, 16 cars, 11 luxury watches, and various other valuable items from an online gambling syndicate, which includes 11 officials from the Communication and Digitalization Ministry.

Yudono Yanuar, Jakarta – The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has raised concerns about the potential negative impact on Indonesia, particularly in the realm of international trade.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Deputy Chair of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Alexander Marwata, files a judicial review application against two arcticles of KPK Law to Indonesia's Constitutional Court.

Indah Handayani, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia reported Thursday that the country's foreign exchange reserves had gone up to $151.2 billion as of end-October.

Wahyu Sahala Tua, Jakarta – The Indonesian automotive industry is facing significant challenges as rising car prices and stagnant household incomes strain consumer purchasing power, leading to a decline in new car sales.

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Ilham Oktafian, Rizal Ramli, Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Indonesian police have ramped up their crackdown on online gambling following President Prabowo Subianto's directive to eradicate the illegal activity. The recent arrests include influencers, artists, and students accused of promoting gambling sites on social media.

Tri Listiyarini, Bali – The Indonesian palm oil industry welcomes the European Union's decision to postpone its deforestation regulation by a year, now set for enforcement on Dec. 31, 2025. The delay offers time for industry adaptation, allowing palm oil businesses to comply with new rules, and address transparency in supply chains.

Singapore – The Jakarta Post won two prizes for feature articles at the Asian Media Awards, organized by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) on Wednesday night in Singapore.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump for his sweeping victory in the United States presidential election on Wednesday, hoping for a closer partnership in the future especially in ensuring global peace and stability.

Nabila Ramadhanty – Hundreds of workers from the Indonesian Metal Trade Workers Federation (FSPMI) and the Confederation of the All-Indonesian Workers Unions (KSPSI) inundated the Ministry of Labour offices in Jakarta on Thursday November 7.

Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Bali – Eddy Martono, chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI/IPOA), said there has been a According to Eddy's records, as of August 2024, the national palm oil production volume was 34.7 million tons, down from 36.2 million tons in the same period last year.