The Secretary General of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Amirsyah Sanusi Tambunan, stated that the use of "sound horeg," an excessively loud music system, could be considered haram, or forbidden, if it causes mafsadat, or harm. Amirsyah's comment was made in response to the death of a resident in Lumajang, East Java, who was watching a sound horeg performance.

Hendrik Yaputra, Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto warned that Indonesia is being exploited by economic actors who prioritize profit over public welfare.

Speaking at a full cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, August 5, 2025, he claimed these groups deliberately keep the population poor.

Singapore – Indonesia has become the first country in Southeast Asia to deploy a tactical ballistic missile system that will enhance its short-range battlefield capabilities, based on sightings by military enthusiasts in East Kalimantan.

By Lin Ching-yin, Wu Hsin-yun and Wu Kuan-hsien, Taipei (CNA) – Taipei-based conglomerate Walsin Lihwa Corp. was accused Wednesday of causing severe pollution and human rights violations at its factories in Indonesia by local environmental groups and workers.

Anne Barker and Natasya Salim – More than 20 years after Australia banned all forms of asbestos, the deadly legacy still lingers.

It is in the walls and roofs of homes, schools and countless other buildings, as well as the lungs of the thousands of Australians who still die every year from exposure they never saw coming.

The lawsuit filed by a lawyer from Makassar, Komardin, against several officials of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) regarding the alleged fake diploma of former President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the Sleman District Court has been deemed invalid.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – The Strategic Intelligence Agency of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (BAIS TNI) has captured a personnel from the Police's Special Detachment for Counterterrorism (Densus 88) named Briptu FF on Friday, July 25, 2025.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati on Wednesday firmly defended the credibility of the country's second-quarter GDP data, dismissing public skepticism and affirming the government's full confidence in the national statistics agency.

The hoisting of One Piece flag has become a public spotlight here in Indonesia. Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia's independence on August 17, the flag of the Japanese anime series about pirates has been flying from houses to vehicles in various regions.

Duncan Graham – Happy birthday, monster neighbour. Er, do we know you? We're strangers here – our proper place is mid-Atlantic, 'twixt the Old World and the New. However, we're trying hard to cope by promoting trade and investment, while ignoring endemic corruption and avoiding deep involvement.

Jakarta – Since the debut of ChatGPT in 2022, the world has plunged headfirst into an artificial intelligence frenzy and the race to build the infrastructure needed to support it.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia's economy expanded by 5.12 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, slightly accelerating from 5.05 percent in the same period last year, according to data released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) on Tuesday. Compared to the previous quarter, the economy grew 4.04 percent.

Hasnan Bachtiar – In many of his campaign speeches, President Prabowo Subianto portrayed himself as the only candidate capable of taking on the corrupt elite. This was primarily in the 2014 and 2019 presidential elections, when his campaign relied heavily on his projected image as a strongman rather than the cuddly grandpa of 2024.

Basudiwa Supraja, Jakarta – The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) outlines four key aspects that need to be addressed to support Indonesia's economic growth.

Apriadi Gunawan, Jakarta – A North Sumatran man has been handed a 1.5-year prison sentence for stealing a pair of sandals from his former boss, prompting a wave of public criticism over what many see as an unequal justice system that punishes the poor more harshly than corrupt elites.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Indonesia's mining industry faces growing pressure to adopt stricter emissions standards for operational vehicles, as experts and industry players warn that outdated, diesel-powered fleets are undermining the country's net zero goals and investor confidence

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – A minister said Monday that Indonesia's decision to let European goods enter its market duty-free would not backfire on its economy, as work is underway to finalize a trade deal dubbed the CEPA.

Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – Police have detained Gibran Huzaifah, the former CEO and co-founder of Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery, over allegations of financial report manipulation, marking a dramatic turn in a months-long investigation into one of the country's most high-profile tech unicorns.

Elan Suherlan, Subang, West Java – A gas well operated by Pertamina EP in Kampung Babakan Cidahu, Cidahu Village, Pagaden Barat District, Subang, exploded early Tuesday morning, sparking panic among nearby residents and sending flames towering into the sky.

Jakarta – Indonesian Automotive Industry Association Gaikindo recently reported a decline in commercial vehicle sales, including trucks – a drop that the group attributed to the current economic conditions.

Gaikindo's Secretary-General Kukuh Kumara said Monday that the fluctuations in commercial vehicle sales were closely related to national project activities.

Ricky Juliansyah, Depok – A derailment on the Bogor-Jakarta Kota Commuter Line forced many passengers to find alternative transportation, with many switching to private vehicles. The incident involved train No. 1189, which derailed at Jakarta Kota Station this morning.

Jakarta – The dreams of tens of thousands of low-ranking Indonesian Army soldiers to have a home of their own could turn to dust. Although installments for housing are deducted from their salaries every month, they still have not received homes. This recurring problem shows that there has been no significant change in the management of soldiers housing savings funds.

Syifa Alifa, Jakarta – The Jakarta Provincial Government will be offering a special fare of Rp80 for all public transportation in Greater Jakarta in celebration of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day on August 17, 2025.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Gayuh Satria Wicaksono, Jakarta – Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has instructed banks across the country to block nearly 26,000 bank accounts suspected of being tied to online gambling activities, as part of a wider crackdown on a practice officials say is fueling social and economic harm.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Herman Khaeron, a member of Indonesia's House of Representatives from the Democratic Party faction, criticized the recent display of the One Piece pirate flag ahead of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day celebrations, calling it unethical. He said the fictional Jolly Roger symbol does not align with nationalist values.

Sapto Yunus, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia (BI) has announced that the usage of its Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) has reached 57 million users by the first half of 2025.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – Spokesperson for the National Command of the West Papuan National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM), Sebby Sambom, has called for a rejection of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day celebration.

Makassar – Makassar State University (UNM) students held an action by raising the One Piece flag ahead of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day.

On behalf of the people of West Papua, I condemn the arrest of the 42 ULMWP representatives last week by the Indonesian police. Indonesia has proven once again that fundamental human rights do not exist in West Papua.

Angelina Tiara Puspitalova, Edy Can, Jakarta – The phenomenon of the installation of the One Piece flag, which has been widespread of late, is reminiscent of the story of Indonesia's 4th President Abdurrahman Wahid or Gus Dur. He once took steps that were considered brave and different in responding to the raising of flags other than the red-and-white national flag.

Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – The Minister of State Secretary, Prasetyo Hadi, explained the purpose of the purchase of 48 Kaan fighter jets from Turkiye by the Ministry of Defense is not intended for war. He referred to Indonesia as a large country with more than 300 million people, which requires a strong defense, including completing the armament and combat equipment.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – The All-Indonesia Student Executive Board, or BEM SI, is concerned about the government's decision to pardon Hasto Kristiyanto and Tom Lembong, fearing it is part of the effort to weaken Prabowo's administration opposition.

Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – The President of the Student Senate of the State Islamic University of Ar-Raniry, Teuku Raja Aulia Habibi, rejected the plan to establish a Territorial Battalion by the Indonesian National Army (TNI) in Aceh.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Drone Emprit, Indonesia's social media monitoring and analytics platform, conducted a study on online interactions related to the raising of the One Piece flag, which drew attention ahead of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day on August 17.

Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – Nine private sugar importers indicted in a corruption case plan to request that the Attorney General drop the charges following the abolition granted to former Trade Minister Tom Lembong.

Their legal representatives revealed the plan ahead of the trial at the Corruption Court on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has issued Presidential Regulation Number 81 of 2025 concerning Special Allowances for Specialist Doctors, Subspecialist Doctors, Specialist Dentists, and Subspecialist Dentists Serving in Underdeveloped, Border, and Island Regions (DTPK).

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) announced that Indonesia's economy grew by 5.12 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2025, but Nailul Huda, Director of the Digital Economy Center at the Institute for Economic and Legal Studies (Celios), argued that the data contained several anomalies that raised questions.

Jakarta – The saying about robbing Peter to pay Paul is what is guiding the government in its efforts to deal with soaring debt. The inability of the administration to manage state finances, as well as its apparent belief that Indonesia is a major nation, could undermine the economy.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has won widespread praise for his decision to release two public figures from jail who were recently convicted for corruption, especially since the public overwhelmingly believe they were targets of separate political persecutions.

Basudiwa Supraja, Bandung – Senior Indonesian business figure Sofjan Wanandi has called on the government to shift its focus toward ensuring legal certainty in economic regulation and promoting national unity, now that the country has concluded its election cycle.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto aims to make Indonesia an "economically independent" country, as Southeast Asia's largest economy marks its 80th year of independence this month.

In a social media post, Prabowo wrote that 80 years marked a historic milestone in the country's journey towards economic independence.

Daniel Ahmad Fajri, Jakarta – Willy Aditya, the chair of the NasDem Party's central leadership council for Public Communication, said raising the One Piece flag – Indonesian youth's current form of protest – is inappropriate.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The "One Piece" anime symbol, notably utilized by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka during his 2024 presidential election campaign, is now being characterized as a divisive element in Indonesian society.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai claimed that the government's decision to prohibit the public from hoisting the One Piece flag ahead of Independence Day will receive support from the United Nations (UN).

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu'ti, has shown concern regarding the popular gaming platform, Roblox, that is gaining popularity among students. According to him, the diverse online games provided by the application can be dangerous.

Zacharias Wuragil, Jakarta – Some Indonesians are currently protesting against the government by waving One Piece anime flags. This protest continues to go viral on social media, with images of flags featuring pirate skulls in straw hats scattered throughout.

Ni Made Tasyarani, Jakarta – Indonesian manufacturers are increasingly cautious in their outlook as business confidence has fallen to a record low amid concerns over United States import tariffs. Experts warn that waning sentiment risks holding back investment.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – Former Minister of Youth and Sports Roy Suryo expressed his delight over Democratic Party's involvement in the polemic surrounding Indonesia's former president Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) fake diploma. He believes that the firm response from the party's top officials signifies that his former party has no connection to this issue.

Myesha Fatina Rachman, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's decision to grant abolition to Tom Lembong and amnesty to Hasto Kristiyanto on Thursday, July 31, 2025, has sparked criticism from various parties, ranging from legal experts to the Executive Board of the All-Indonesia Students' Executive Body (BEM SI).

Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – Several sociology professors in Indonesia responded to the raising of the One Piece flag ahead of the 80th Indonesian Independence Day on August 17, 2025.