Batam, Riau Islands – Militaries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations began their first-ever joint exercises on Tuesday in Indonesia, with a Myanmar representative present de

Devayani Sathyan – Bank Indonesia (BI) will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.75% on Thursday and for the rest of the year to maintain the stability of the rupiah currency, simi

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Catholic students in Indonesia are helping villagers affected by a state-sponsored geothermal project in Christian-majority Flores Island to improve their livelihoods.

Jayapura, Jubi – The Papua Legal Aid Institute (LBH Papua) has asserted that the government bears the responsibility for safeguarding the human rights of the numerous displaced people a

Jayapura, Jubi – On Friday, September 15, 2023, Papua Police spokesperson Sr. Comr.

Adam Bobbette – It is well known that Scots played crucial roles maintaining the British empire. This extended even to Java. The British ruled there for a short time from 1811-1816.

Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – Winning votes in East Java, among other key provinces, will be a deciding factor in the upcoming presidential election, as it was in the last two races.

Jakarta – After a long period without much progress, it now looks as though Indonesia is ready to move forward with plans to export solar power to neighboring Singapore.

Dio Suhenda and Fadli, Jakarta – Several cabinet members and high-ranking police officers visited Rempang island and neighboring Batam in the Riau archipelago over the weekend, as the g

Moh Said, Jakarta – Presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo now has four potential candidates to choose from as his running mate for the February election after the establishment of three

Mita Amalia Hapsari & Antara, Jakarta – The tickets to go on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train trial runs are selling like hotcakes.

Antara, Jakarta – The provincial government of Jakarta conducted a trial run for account-based ticketing (ABT) through the Jaklingko application for Transjakarta, MRT, and LRT Jakarta t

Antara, Jakarta – Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Minister Basuki Hadimuljono mentioned that the government has allotted Rp400 billion to repair fifteen roads in West Java included in t

Antara, Jakarta – The development of Cibeet Reservoir and Cijurey Reservoir in Bogor Regency is entering its land acquisition phase.

Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the investment in Rempang Island will benefit the public.

Tika Ayu, Jakarta – The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III member from the NasDem Party Faction, Taufik Basari, argued that it is a political scandal that President Joko Wido

Ady Muzwardi, Siwage Dharma Negara – Unhappiness among villagers in Rempang, close to Batam island, has led to riots in Batam City and threatens existing and future foreign investment.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Erick Thohir has emerged with the highest electability as a running mate for the upcoming February presidential election in East Java, surpassing rivals, includ

Jakarta – The government is forging ahead with its plan to construct an industrial area on Rempang Island, despite opposition from local residents who reject relocation and have clashed

Jakarta – The Nusantara Traditional Community Alliance (AMAN) and the Nusantara Traditional Community Defense Association (PPMAN) have highlighted the polemic over the forced relocation

Kornelius Purba, Jakarta – How severe will the damage be if either you or your parents are accused of being communists without any evidence?

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – The Indonesian Navy's quick response unit successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle workers to Malaysia via the sea route near Bintan Island, an offi

BeritaSatu, Jakarta – The National Museum in Jakarta, housing hundreds of thousands of ancient artifacts, including prehistoric treasures, suffered a devastating fire on Saturday evenin

Antara, Jayapura, Papua – Papua Police Chief Inspector General Mathius Fakhiri stated that Susi Air's pilot New Zealander Phillip Mehrtens, held captive by the Egianus Kogoya-led armed

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) held a bilateral consultation meeting with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) of Australia to stre

An Australian human rights advocacy group for West Papuans has condemned the killing of 5 youths found dead in Dekai, capital of Yahukimo Regency, and have challenged Canberra to recons

Jakarta – The Democratic Party has made the decision to join the coalition supporting Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto's presidential bid, following a recent setback with the previous

Ahlam Almazrooi/Amjad Saleh, Dili – Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia and ASEAN, presented his credentials as non-resident Ambassador of the UAE to t

Jakarta – Billboards showing smiling public officials in formal outfits and political party attire have been dotting the streets of Jakarta and other cities, months before the election

Antara, Jakarta – The Jakarta Environmental Service (DLH) stated that it is not easy to determine the current condition of air pollution as an emergency or disaster response because it

Mohammad Sherafatmand, Singapore – Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, has been on an upward trajectory and shall attract significant manufacturing and technology investments o

Jakarta – Presidential candidate Anies Baswedan, nominated for the February 2024 presidential election alongside running mate Muhaimin Iskandar by the Coalition of Change and Unity, doe

Wahyu Gilang Putranto – The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform says that President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is misusing the intelligence community for his own political inte

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The Indonesian government's adoption of digital technologies to enhance public services and transparency has led to an unexpected challenge, as various sta

Chris Barrett and Karuni Rompies – Ki Kusomo says he has had a gift for seeing the future since he was a young boy.

Aisyah Llewellyn, Rempang, Indonesia – Demonstrations have rocked Indonesia's Riau province as residents of Rempang Island protest against government plans to evict thousands of people

Henry Jom – East Timorese Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao is confident that a deal to finalise an agreement with Australia over the Greater Sunrise gas and oil project will be reached by e

Arie Firdaus (BenarNews), Jakarta – Residents of Cilegon, Banten province, have accused the World Bank Group of indirectly financing a project to expand a massive coal-fired power plant

Endy Bayuni, Jakarta – The alliances of political parties to put up common candidates for the presidential election in 2024 may comply with electoral law, but when parties that have lit

Jakarta – Over the past few months the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has repeatedly warned about an extreme El Nino during this year's dry season even to

Ruth Dea Juwita, Jakarta – Indonesia's furniture industry was falling behind those of its neighbors like Vietnam and Malaysia, though the country was once one of the world's leading pro

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo inaugurated Vice Adm.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Election observers have raised concerns that allowing ministers running for elected office to take leave, rather than resigning, could lead to ethical violatio

Yerica Lai, Jakarta – Former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil had received an offer to run for the vice presidency in 2024 alongside presumptive nominee Ganjar Pranowo of the Indonesian

Jakarta – Labour Party President Said Iqbal has confirmed that they will not support presumptive presidential candidate (capres) former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan in the 2024 elect

Amy Heppy, Jakarta – Director of Communication and Publication of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise Nirwala Dwi Heryanto stated that tobacco products excise or cigarettes ex

Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – Statistics Indonesia (BPS) acknowledged that China's economic slowdown potentially affected the country's trade.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Social media platforms have recently been abuzz with a YouTube video featuring a song titled 'Helo Kuala Lumpur' as it was suspected to be a plagiarism of the