Moh Khory Alfarizi, Jakarta – The Environment and Forestry Ministry reminded households to conduct their own waste separation following the fact that 62 percent of Indonesia's waste comes from domestic trash.

The ministry's director of waste contamination and dangerous wastes emergency response, Haruki Agustina, explained this in an event on Wednesday, March 4.

Four app-based motorcycle taxi drivers, locally known as ojol, were reportedly wounded from what appear to be gunshots in Yogyakarta, as escalating tensions between drivers and a group of debt collectors resulted in violent clashes yesterday.

Budiarti Utami Putri, Jakarta – The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) revealed that cases of violence against women increased by 6 percent in 2019, amounting to 431,471 cases from 406,178 cases in 2018.

M Niaz Asadullah – Indonesia is home to one of the largest and most diverse education systems in the world. It includes thousands of Islamic schools, or madrasas, which cater exclusively to the educational needs of children from Muslim households.

Persaudaraan Alumni 212 (PA 212), an umbrella group consisting of some of the country's most notorious hardline Islamist organizations such as the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), is set to hold a demonstration outside the Indian embassy in Jakarta over violence against Muslims in the world's second most populous country.

Deti Mega Purnamasari, Jakarta – The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) recorded a 300 percent increase in reported cases of sexual violence against women in the cyber world. This is a significant increase from 97 cases reported in 2018 to 281 cases in 2019.

Norman Harsono, Jakarta – Publicly listed state coal miner PT Bukit Asam has allocated Rp 4 trillion (US$283.34 million) in capital expenditure this year, most of which will go into developing a power plant and coal transportation infrastructure.

Riza Roidila Mufti, Jakarta – Coronavirus fears have continued to take a toll on the event industry in Indonesia, as more music festivals and seminars are either postponed or canceled, especially after the country announced its first two COVID-19 cases earlier this week.

Suherdjoko, Semarang – Central Java Police arrested on Tuesday three residents of Semarang for alleged price gouging in the wake of the buying frenzy that erupted on Monday, when the country confirmed its first cases of COVID-19.

The three had reportedly been caught stockpiling face masks and hand sanitizers and reselling them at almost nine times the original price.

Riska Rahman, Jakarta – Indonesia may not be affected severely by the global health emergency, thanks to its minimal exposure to the global trade and its wide room to maneuver in monetary policy, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said.

Jakarta – The Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI) has called on Muslims who are ill to refrain from praying at mosques as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Made Anthony Iswara, Bandung – A public-private partnership has allowed farmers in Ciwidey in Bandung, West Java, to reap better profits from selling Japanese vegetables.

Eisya A. Eloksari, Jakarta – The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has found no violations in relation to the scarcity of face masks, which has caused their prices to skyrocket amid growing fears over the new coronavirus in the country.

London, United Kingdom/Jakarta – Twitter and Facebook have suspended more than 80 accounts following a Reuters investigation that linked them to a network of news sites backed by the Indonesian army that publish pro-government propaganda about the restive region of Papua.

Made Anthony Iswara, Jakarta – Trade Minister Agus Suparmanto has urged mask producers to halt the export of masks and cater to domestic needs first amid a spike in demand for the item in Indonesia.

The problem is, he said, that a number of producers have intentionally been holding back mask supplies and raising prices.

Jakarta – The Jakarta city administration has temporarily suspended the issuance of permits for mass gatherings, including for film shooting purposes, as part of its COVID-19 containment efforts.

Fadli, Galang Island, Riau Islands – Residents of Galang Island in Riau Islands regency are objecting to the government's plan to turn a former refugee camp on the island into an infectious diseases hospital, and have urged authorities to consult them first before proceeding with such plans.

Sitti Hikmawatty, a child protection commissioner, was forced to apologise in late February after making the false claim that pregnancy could occur through "indirect contact" between people of opposite sexes, including via water in swimming pools.

Nur Yasmin, Jakarta – The Foreign Affairs Ministry has banned travelers from Iran, Italy and South Korea from entering Indonesia as the three countries continue to struggle to contain a widespread Covid-19 outbreak.

Tara Marchelin, Jakarta – Illegal cosmetics dominated cases of regulation violations handled by Indonesia's food and drug supervisory agency last year as demand for beauty products skyrocketed in the country.

Budiarti Utami Putri, Jakarta – Congress Alliance of Indonesian Labor Unions (KASBI) chairwoman Nining Elitos said that workers' unions are planning on commencing a nationwide strike in protest of the omnibus job creation bill, known as the RUU Cipta Kerja the government is attempting to pass.

Budiarti Utami Putri, Jakarta – Executive-director of Amnesty International Indonesia, Usman Hamid, argues that the process of composing the omnibus job creation Bill, known as RUU Cipta Kerja, goes against the basic principle of Indonesia's and the international community's human rights.

Budiarti Utami Putri, Jakarta – Director of the Jakarta Legal Aid (LBH), Arif Maulana launched strong criticism against the government's Omnibus Job Creation Bill (RUU Cipta Kerja) that was composed in a short amount of time.

Jakarta – Cabinet Secretary Pramono Agung said that he "missed" the pointed criticism from outspoken opposition figures following President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's successful consolidation of power in the past few months.

Gemma Holliani Cahya, Jakarta – The government has stepped up its efforts to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by tightening health screenings at borders and testing more people after confirming two cases in a Jakarta suburb over the weekend.

Scientists, however, say there is still a crucial element lacking in the war against the virus: transparency.

Investor Daily, Jakarta – Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said on Thursday that Indonesia's vehicle exports have been on an upward trend since 2018, even overcoming a sluggish global automotive industry last year.

Jakarta – Around 60,000 surgical masks confiscated from hoarders will be sold to the public, the North Jakarta Police said on Thursday.

North Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Budhi Herdi Susianto said that the masks would be more useful if they were sold to the public rather than kept as evidence, especially given the public's fears about the spread of COVID-19.

Jakarta – Residents living alongside the Ciliwung River canal in Kebon Manggis, Matraman, East Jakarta, have raised concerns over their safety after Jl. Kesatrian X, a street running in front of their houses and right beside the canal, collapsed on Tuesday.

Jakarta – State-owned commuter line operator PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI) is offering hand sanitizer and disposable face masks to passengers at its 80 stations amid concerns over the possibility of a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Jakarta, following the country's first two confirmed cases.

Tara Marchelin, Jakarta – Koral, a coalition of non-governmental organizations advocating for fisheries and ocean sustainability, has criticized the government's policies on fisheries and ocean governance, arguing they potentially harm the ocean ecosystem and create social inequality.

Nur Yasmin, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ulama Council or MUI has issued an order for Muslims in Indonesia to avoid mass gatherings, including tabligh akbar or public lectures and other community events.

Jakarta – The Central Information Commission (KIP) has ordered the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) to disclose its audit report on the Health Care and Social Security Agency's (BPJS Kesehatan) deficit.

Fadli, Batam – Two men in Batam, Riau Islands, who had been in close contact with a Singaporean COVID-19 patient have evaded quarantine, the city's health authorities said on Tuesday.

Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has declared that an investigation dossier into the Bloody Paniai case submitted by the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has failed to meet the requirements to be declared a gross human rights violation.

Gemma Holliani Cahya, Jakarta – The Health Ministry has said it will now assign its regional labs to test people suspected of carrying the novel coronavirus amid concerns that it has not been proactive enough in detecting infected people to prevent its spread.

Jakarta – While many Jakartans flocked to convenience stores to stock up on medical supplies after the announcement of the country's first coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, many people in other regions reacted by hoarding herbs and medicinal plants that are supposedly effective at preventing viral infections.

Len Garae – The President of the United Liberation Movement of West Papua, Benny Wenda, is confident that the new Vanuatu Government will pick up from where the Charlot Salwai Government has stopped and continue with Vanuatu's traditional commitment to support the struggle for the freedom for the people of West Papua.

Hengky Yeimo, Jayapura – Hundreds of students of the University of Cenderawasih held a protest in Jayapura, Papua on Monday (2/3/2020). They urge the authority to release seven political prisoners who are currently on trial at Balikpapan District Court.

Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition is calling on President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to withdraw the Draft Law on Job Creation (RUU Cipta Kerja) which has been submitted to the House of Representatives (DPR). The Coalition is also asking the DPR to halt the deliberations into the draft submitted by the government.

Ahmad Bil Wahid, Jakarta – Scores of students held a protest action in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) building Wednesday opposing the Omnibus Law on Job Creation which is still being deliberated by the parliament.

Eisya A. Eloksari, Jakarta – The Tangerang regency police have taken 11 labor union members into custody for alleged incitement during protests over the omnibus bill on job creation.

Beritasatu, Jakarta – Close to $7.3 billion in foreign investors' funds remain parked in rupiah-denominated accounts following a sell-off in the bond and stock market last week, Bank Indonesia, the country's central bank, announced on Wednesday.

CR-SP16, Jayapura – Students from the Cenderawasih University (Uncen) in Jayapura demanded the immediate release of seven Papuan political prisoners (tapol) currently being held in the East Kalimantan city of Balikpapan during a protest action on Monday March 2 in front of the Uncen front gate in Jayapura city.

Ardila Syakriah, Jakarta – The neighbors of Indonesia's first two COVID-19 patients have urged broadcast media to stop the live coverage of their housing complex in Depok, West Java.

Ardila Syakriah, Jakarta – Indonesia's first two confirmed COVID-19 patients say media coverage and discourse on social media have taken a greater toll than the disease itself, saying that the numerous breaches of privacy have left them "mentally drained."

Tassia Sipahutar, Eko Listiyorini and Arys Aditya, Jakarta – Indonesian President Joko Widodo warned against hoarding of food and other essential goods after the country's first cases of confirmed coronavirus sparked panic buying at supermarkets.

"I urge people not to buy goods in bulk or massively," Widodo, known as Jokowi, told reporters on Tuesday.

Reports from West Papua indicate more deadly armed conflict in Mimika regency.

The West Papua National Liberation Army claims responsibility for a series of attacks on security forces in the Indonesian-controlled territory since last week.

A Liberation Army spokesman said its guerilla forces in Tembagapura shot dead an Indonesian soldier at the weekend.

Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Dikanaya Tarahita – The confirmation on Monday that Indonesia had two cases of the coronavirus ended weeks of insistence by officials that the country had no infections within its borders.

Kanis Dursin, Jakarta – When her uncle offered her an opportunity to work in Jakarta almost a decade ago, the then 15-year-old Afra Burga Ambui immediately agreed and soon she was boarding a two-hour flight to the country's capital and away from her village on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara, southern Indonesia.

Jordan Hirst – A lesbian woman in Indonesia has taken to social media to demand a Bill attacking her country's LGBTIQ community be dropped.

The new Bill, backed by some Indonesian MPs, would effectively outlaw homosexuality as "deviant" behaviour, equating it with incest and S&M sex.