Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia's flagship Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program could require more than Rp 300 trillion ($18.58 billion) in state funds annually by 2026 as the go

Eka Yudha Saputra, Devy Ernis – The decision by Pati Regent Sudewo to increase rural and urban land and building tax (PBB-P2) rates was met with a demonstration by thousands of resident

Jamal Abdun Nashr, Jakarta – Pati Regent Sudewo is refusing to resign despite protests by residents on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Antara, Jakarta – The protest by Pati Regency residents against Regent Sudewo's policy and demanding his resignation descended into chaos.

Jamal Abdun Nashr, Jakarta – At least 34 people became victims of clashes during a demonstration in front of the Pati Regency Office, Central Java, on Tuesday, August 13, 2025.

Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – Indonesia's Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named Sritex Director General Iwan Kurniawan Lukminto (IKL) as a new suspect in the case involving credit pro

Indonesia, West Papua – The humanitarian crisis in West Papua continues.

Jakarta – When the tech boom was at its peak, its shine hid a lot of problems.

Sapto Yunus – The phenomenon of raising flags from the Japanese manga and anime series One Piece ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia has been occurring in various

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Retail sales in July are projected to grow after nine months of sluggish performance, driven by increased commerce in certain goods.

Hanoi – Viet Nam and Indonesia are targeting two-way trade of US$18 billion by 2028, zeroing in on food industry ties and food security, heard the Indonesia-Viet Nam food security coope

Jakarta – On paper, streaming services the likes of Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube music solve a lot of problems, especially for music fans.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Thousands of people are protesting in Papua, demanding the government replace Acting Governor Agus Fatoni with the Commander of the Military Regional Comman

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated on Monday that preliminary findings from a corruption probe into the allocation of additional Hajj quotas in

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – The Association of Indonesian Energy, Mineral, and Coal Suppliers (Aspebindo) sees an opportunity to diversify its export market after demands from major cons

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia reports that non-tax state revenue (PNBP) realization from the energy sector so far this year has reac

Alif Ilham Fajriadi – Joao Angelo De Sousa Mota has decided to resign from his position as CEO of PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia could generate more than Rp 81 trillion ($5 billion) in additional revenue by imposing a wealth tax on just its 50 richest individuals, accordin

Faced with a growing number of dengue cases and deaths, Timorese authorities are releasing thousands of mosquitoes bred to slow the spread of disease.

Septia Ryanthie, Jakarta – A mass food poisoning incident, suspected to be caused by meals from the President Prabowo Subianto's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, has occurred again,

Julianus Palermo, Surabaya – East Java has introduced new restrictions on the use of high-powered "sound horeg" systems, a form of mobile street entertainment often criticized for blast

Roy Adriansyah, David Wilson, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara – The Indonesian Military (TNI) is investigating the death of Private Lucky Chepril Saputra Namo, who died from alleged abuse by

Gatra Priyandita – 17 August 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's independence.

Muhibar Sobary Ardan, Muara Kate, Indonesia – More than eight months after the bloody killing of an Indigenous elder in eastern Borneo, police in Indonesia have yet to name a suspect, w

Indonesia, West Papua – President Prabowo Subianto's decision to grant amnesty to six political prisoners from West Papua and Maluku ahead of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day has drawn

Iim Halimatusa'diyah – The Indonesian social media scene has recently been flooded with short, humorous videos and memes illustrating social inequality.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Peru is willing to drop most of the tariffs that it charges on Indonesian goods in the freshly signed trade pact with Lima, according to a senior governmen

Slamet Wibowo, Sidoarjo, E – Java.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Indonesia's coach building industry is sounding the alarm over a surge of completely built-up (CBU) truck imports from China, warning that the influx is erodin

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia recently reported that its nationwide program of using palm oil-based biodiesel had helped the country save at least $3.68 billion in foreign exc

Ricki Putra Harahap, Jakarta – Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia on Monday brushed off swirling chatter over a viral video showing Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka skipping handshak

Ayu Cipta, Jakarta – A consumer advocate, Tulus Abadi, has expressed concerns regarding Bank Indonesia's (BI) plan to implement a new Payment ID system.

A proposal to amend Timor-Leste's media law has sparked strong criticism from journalists and activists who allege the move seeks to curtail press freedom and muzzle dissent in the tiny

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, stated that the total investment in the energy sector throughout the first semester o

Putri Safira Pitaloka – The plan to build hundreds of villas on Padar Island, located within Komodo National Park, has sparked controversy.

Jakarta – As we suspected from the outset, the construction of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan has grown to a halt.

Alif Ilham Fajriadi – Jakarta – The chief executive officer of PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, Joao Angelo De Sousa Mota, has decided to resign from his position as a top executive of the

Indonesia, West Papua – On 10 August 2025, Indonesian security forces opened fire on a group of indigenous Papuans, predominantly children, without prior warning in the Moanemani Airpor

On 14 July 2025, at approximately 8:00 pm, lawyer Mr Joshua Rumbiak and six companions, including Wenior Pakage, Head of the Religious Affairs Working Group of the Central Papua People'

According to information received from local human rights observers, 22-year-old Aprianus Nabelau, was arbitrarily detained in SP2, Nabire Town, Central Papua Province, by members of th

Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – A massive restructuring of the Indonesian Military (TNI) has raised concerns among observers over its inefficient use of the defense budget and further militar

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – The central bank's consumer confidence index (CCI) showed a slight improvement last month, largely thanks to respondents having more positive expectations for th

Jakarta – Indonesia and Peru sealed a trade agreement Monday as their leaders met in Jakarta, with Southeast Asia's biggest economy looking to make inroads into South American markets.

Prisma Ardianto, Jakarta – A wave of public holidays, religious celebrations, and school breaks in the second quarter of 2025 significantly boosted household consumption and intercity t

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to strengthening its long-standing relationship with Peru as the two nations celebrate t

Banda Aceh – A gay couple who were apprehended by officials in the Sari Park toilet in the Acehnese capital of Banda Aceh with the initials QH (20) and RA (21) were sentenced to 80 lash

Investor Daily, Antara, Jakarta – The debate over collecting music royalties in business venues, such as cafes, restaurants, and hotels, has once again become a hot topic.

Andika Pratama, Palembang – A military court in Palembang, South Sumatra, on Monday sentenced Corporal Second Class Bazarsah to death for fatally shooting three police officers during a

Associated Press, Banda Aceh – An Islamic Shariah court in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province on Monday sentenced two men to public caning 80 times each after Islamic religious poli

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Indonesia's Transportation Ministry has granted international status to 36 public airports across the country, in a move aimed at boosting economic opportunities,