Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia has thanked Australia for being transparent with its plans to acquire nuclear submarines under the United States-backed security partnership AUKUS, according to a joint statement.

Jakarta – Four leaders of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of Gresik Regency, East Java, have been granted luxury facilities in the form of new official cars.

The vehicles provided are the latest Hyundai Santa Fe models, each priced at around Rp 900 million ($54,700). All units were financed through the Gresik Regency Regional Budget (APBD).

Andrew Tito, Jakarta – Authorities in Jakarta shut down part of Jalan Gatot Subroto, a key thoroughfare in South Jakarta, on Friday afternoon as thousands of protesters gathered outside the Metro Jaya Police headquarters and the House of Representatives (DPR/MPR).

Jakarta – While former president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo often preferred flexible, ad hoc task forces to tackle flagship projects, President Prabowo Subianto is building his legacy by expanding government bodies with new ministries and agencies.

Jakarta – Indonesia's central bank will remain active in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the rupiah, it said on Friday, while the stock exchange regulator said market fundamentals remained strong despite a sudden fall in prices.

Elisabeth Kramer – On Monday 25 August, protestors took to the streets outside the House of Representatives (DPR) building in Jakarta under the banner of 'dissolve the DPR' (bubarkan DPR).

Responding to the violent crackdown by police on protesters that left one killed and about 600 arrested in a labour rally in Jakarta on 28 August, Amnesty International Indonesia's executive director Usman Hamid said:

"We express our deepest condolences to the family of the victim. No one should lose their lives for exercising their right to protest.

Duncan Graham – Why did the Jakarta student riots of 1998 succeed in ousting President Soeharto while this week's public displays of outrage seem doomed to fail?

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The Executive Director of PARA Syndicate, Virdika Rizky Utama, said President Prabowo Subianto was acting "in fear" when he asked the Indonesian public to trust the government. According to Virdika, the request was born out of fear, as Prabowo's government is becoming unstable.

Sleman – Police officers have continued firing teargas to push back the demonstrators at the Yogyakarta Regional Police Headquarters (Mapolda DIY) in the Central Java city of Yogyakarta on Friday evening August 29.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – The Indonesian Military (TNI) has urged the police to release individuals arrested during labor and anti-parliament protests that occurred at various locations from August 28-29, 2025.

Joe Collins of AWPA said, "the demonstrators were peacefully protesting the transfer of four Papuan political prisoners – Goram Goram Gaman, Maksi Sangkek, Piter Robaha, and Nikson Mai from the Sorong State Court to Makassar. They were calling on the authorities to allow the prisoners to remain in West Papua where they would have the support of their families and friends".

A West Papuan independence advocate has accused Indonesia of "continuing to murder children" while escalating its military operations across the Melanesian region.

United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) interim president Benny Wenda says West Papua faces two connected crimes – ecocide and genocide.

West Papuan civil society and political groups and solidarity networks are calling for urgent action following a wave of arrests and political repression by the combined security forces of police in Indonesian occupied West Papua in Sorong on 27 August 2025, after local West Papuans acted to resist the transfer of 4 political prisoners out of the territory.

Violent antigovernment protests against a range of cost-of-living issues have roiled Indonesia, and anger boiled over after the killing of a motorcycle taxi driver who was hit by a police vehicle during a demonstration in the capital, Jakarta.

Ayuningtias Puji Lestari, Palangka Raya – A demonstration held in front of the Central Kalimantan Regional Police Headquarters (Mapolda) has continued until Friday evening August 29. Several participants were injured during the action. Police have been urged to take responsibility and refrain from repressive actions.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Forum Indonesia for Budget Transparency (Fitra) criticized the massive budget allocated for the procurement of crowd control equipment by authorities, noting that between 2021 and 2025, the total allocation reached Rp 2.6 trillion.

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – Thousands of online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers turned out for the funeral of Affan Kurniawan, their peer who was run over by a police vehicle yesterday during a protest in Jakarta. The convoy departed from Affan's residence on Blora Street, Menteng, to the Karet Bivak Public Cemetery in Jakarta on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Thousands of protesters stormed the Jakarta Metro Police headquarters in South Jakarta on Friday afternoon, August 29, 2025, to voice their outrage over police violence during the demonstration the day before.

Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has declared the death of an online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver, Affan Kurniawan, after being run over by the police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) vehicle, as a case of "extrajudicial killing." The agency condemns the police for committing brutal actions that led to the loss of Affan's life.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – The police guarding the Mobile Brigade Command Headquarters (Mako Brimob) in Kwitang, Central Jakarta, continued firing tear gas until Friday night, August 29, 2025.

Around 7:30 PM, under a light drizzle, crowds scattered, desperately seeking shelter from the stinging gas. From dawn until late at night, authorities continued deploying tear gas.

Jakarta – Clashes broke out during a joint civil society demonstration in front of the Grahadi State Building in Surabaya, East Java, on Friday August 29. Fires erupted in the building courtyard after protesters allegedly threw Molotov cocktails.

Solo – Scores of people were rushed to hospital following clashes during a demonstration by online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers at the Central Java Regional Police Battalion C Mobile Brigade (Brimob) Headquarters in Solo on Friday August 29.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – The Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Susiwijono Moegiarso, has commented on the series of protests that took place in several locations the past few days until Friday, August 29, 2025.

Agencies, Jakarta – Thousands of people protested at sites across Jakarta on Friday over the death of a civilian hit by a police vehicle, triggering calls for police reform in the first major test for President Prabowo Subianto's nearly year-old government.

Maudey Khalisha, Jakarta – PT Vale Indonesia, Indonesia's second-largest nickel producer, is under scrutiny following an oil pipeline leak in South Sulawesi that has contaminated rivers and farmland.

Beritasatu Team, Jakarta – Protests over the death of 21-year-old ride-hailing driver Affan Kurniawan, who was run over by a police armored vehicle in Jakarta, escalated into violent unrest across multiple cities on Friday night, with public facilities set ablaze and business districts brought to a standstill.

Achmad Ali, Andrew Tito, Didik Fibrianto, Hendri Dunan, Jakarta – Protests triggered by the death of a 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver struck by a police armored vehicle have spread from Jakarta to cities across Indonesia, escalating into some of the most intense demonstrations the country has seen in years.

Theressia Sunday Silalahi, Jakarta – House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani issued a rare public apology on Friday, acknowledging that lawmakers have fallen short in serving the public, as protests against parliamentary perks and the death of a motorcycle taxi driver spread across the country.

Herman, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called for calm on Friday after the death of a 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver, struck by a police armored vehicle during a protest in Jakarta, triggered violent demonstrations in the capital.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Thousands of protestors continue their attempt to break through the parliament complex gate well into Friday night, August 29, 2025. The protest today, which escalated after the death of Affan Kurniawan, a ride-share driver who was run over by a police mobile brigade car, has been ongoing since 03:00 p.m. local time.

Sita Planasari, Jakarta – On Friday, August 29, 2025, several international media outlets reported on mass protests in Jakarta that ended tragically with the death of online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver Affan Kurniawan. He was run over by an 11-ton police tactical vehicle on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Maudey Khalisha, Jakarta – The government has officially raised the ceiling retail price (HET) for medium-quality rice to Rp 13,500 (80 US cents) per kilogram, following the issuance of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) head's Decree No. 299/2025 on rice retail pricing.

Jakarta – A delegation of the Viet Nam Coast Guard led by Commander of Coast Guard Region 3 Major General Ng Binh Minh paid a courtesy call on Indonesian coast guard leaders and co-chaired a bilateral meeting on Tuesday, as part of their visit to Indonesia.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's appointment of Foreign Minister Sugiono as the new secretary general of his Gerindra Party has sparked concern due to the difficulty of managing both high-level roles simultaneously. This dual appointment may look politically strategic for Prabowo, but it could compromise Indonesia's foreign policy.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – Indonesia's Department of Education has prohibited students from participating in today's protest, Thursday, August 28, 2025. For example, the Banten Provincial Department of Education has issued a circular banning students from participating in protests. The ban has been socialized to schools in the area.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry Todotua Pasaribu highlighted China as one of Indonesia's largest investors. Todotua stated that China's investment in Indonesia has grown by 31 percent over the past six years.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – The Central Coordinator of the All-Indonesian Student Executive Board (BEM SI), Muzammil Ihsan, strongly condemned the repressive actions of the North Sumatra police who arrested 44 students during a protest in front of the North Sumatra Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) building on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Made Supriatma – One interpretation of the Indonesian president's recent pardons of two prominent politicians is that the quality of mercy is sometimes strained.

Kate Lamb – "A big nation like us," Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto told the rank and file before him, "needs a strong military. No nation can be independent without having a strong military."

Jakarta – The demonstrations in Jakarta are still ongoing as of Thursday evening August 28 with protesters and police again involved in clashes in the Penjaringan area of Central Jakarta.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Johnny Johan Sompotan, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has agreed to meet several key demands raised by labor groups during Thursday's protests in Jakarta, which were marred by clashes with police and damage to public facilities.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday delivered a sharp rebuke to business owners who exploit natural resources while avoiding tax obligations and damaging protected forests, despite having received extensive state support.

Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – University students from various campuses staged a protest in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Thursday afternoon. They began their demonstration shortly after the labor rally dispersed.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Students' protest in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) building on Gatot Subroto Street, Central Jakarta, on Thursday afternoon, August 28, 2025, ended in violence. According to Tempo's on-the-ground observations, protesters from various universities began throwing bottles at the DPR complex around 2 p.m.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Industry reports that many factories are ceasing production due to the contraction of the manufacturing variable of the Industrial Confidence Index.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – A clash between the police and a group of protesters broke out around Gerbang Pemuda street, Senayan area, on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Both sides started hurling stones at each other after the police attempted to push back people who were trying to move towards the parliament complex.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – The light rail transit, or LRT Jabodebek, is seeing a spike in passengers due to the rally taking place around the parliament complex in Jakarta, which prompted traffic diversion. This was confirmed by the Executive Vice President of the LRT Jabodebek Division, Mochamad Purnomosidi.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – The number of students suspected of suffering from food poisoning after consuming free nutritious meals in Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province, continues to rise.

Jack Moore and Taris Iman, Pekalongan, Central Java – The encroaching ocean laps against a road in Karminah's village, threatening her home in Central Java, where the government says it has a plan to hold back the tide.