Indonesia, West Papua – On 11 April 2025, farmers in Biha Village, Makimi District, Nabire Regency, Papua Tengah Province, raised urgent complaints concerning severe environmental degra

Rizka Ardina Nugraheni, Wijayanti Putri, Solo – Former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Thursday underscored the media's vital role in promoting optimism during times of economic uncer

Melynda Dwi Puspita, Jakarta – Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, Head of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), disclosed that the number of unemployed individuals in Indonesia has risen to 7

Gayuh Satria Wicaksono, Ponorogo, East Java – A quiet market in Ngrupit Village, Ponorogo, East Java, hides a dark secret behind its unassuming food stalls.

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Trade Minister Budi Santoso on Thursday launched the "Local Thursday Movement" (Gerakan Kamis Pakai Lokal or Gaspol), a new initiative aimed at reviving public en

Indonesia, West Papua – On 14 and 15 April 2025, ethnic horizontal violence reportedly erupted in the Dogiyai Regency, Papua Tengah Province, leading to the death of one non-Papuan clos

Ruth Dea Juwita, Jakarta – Microsoft cofounder and philanthropist Bill Gates has been offered a seat on the advisory board of Danantara, the country's recently established sovereign wea

Cheta Nilawaty P., Jakarta – People with disabilities in Indonesia are among the lowest income groups, classified in the first decile, which represents those living at or below the pove

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Since the implementation of West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi's new policy on May 1, 2025, a total of 272 high school students have been sent to military ba

Anastasya Lavenia Y, Jakarta – The Director General of Indonesia's BPJS Employment, Anggoro Eko Cahyo, stated that although there are approximately 2 million registered online motorcycl

Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – Since its launch, Indonesia's newly established sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, has captured national imagination with promises so grand that they borde

Jakarta – The National Police's Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) has uncovered a money-laundering scheme involving Rp 530 billion (US$32 million) allegedly obtained from on

Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Jakarta – The Chief of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Inspector General Karyoto, stated that they are currently intensively uncovering the drug circulation within

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves fell to $152.5 billion at the end of April 2025, down $4.6 billion from $157.1 billion in March, Bank Indonesia (BI)

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai, affirmed that the West Java Regional Government's program to send children to military barracks does not violate hum

Ary Hermawan – It is not clear if Indonesia's president has thought through all the implications of his offer of humanitarian shelter for injured Palestinians.

Aditya Hadi, Jakarta – The coconut processing industry is urging the government to impose at least a six-month moratorium on raw coconut exports or else local producers will have to lay

Andika Pratama, Jakarta – A riot broke out at the Muara Beliti Narcotics Correctional Facility in Musi Rawas, South Sumatra Province, on Thursday around 9:00 a.m.

Jakarta – Minister of Culture Fadli Zon said that an official project to rewrite Indonesian history would not change the history of the 1965 massacre, often referred to as the G30S/PKI

Singgih Wiryono, Dani Prabowo, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform has alluded to West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi's policy of sending troublesome students t

Jakarta – The government must stand its ground in negotiations with the United States, which is complaining about our digital payment systems, namely the Quick Response Code Indonesian

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Indonesia is attracting growing interest from global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, with seven automakers expressing intent to build production facilitie

Jakarta – It will be a challenge for Indonesia's economy to grow 5 per cent this year due to the global trade war and softening consumer spending, but a moderation won't put the country

Max Lane – Indonesia's civil society and university campuses have long been a bellwether for military overreach. The current mood among resistors is distinctly anxious.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Police (Polri) conducted simultaneous nationwide operations with all regional police and precincts in dealing with gangsterism practic

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Senior Researcher at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Deni Friawan, has described the Indonesian economy as being "overcast," as eco

Jakarta – National University (Unnas) historian Andi Achdian is questioning the government's decision through the Ministry of Culture to revise the history of the Republic of Indonesia.

Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said that the Forum of Retired TNI (Indonesian Military) Officers must recognize Gibran Rakabuming Raka as vice p

Indonesia, West Papua – On 6 May 2025, an attack involving heavy weapons occurred near the Kelanungin Village, Gome District, Puncak Regency, Papua Tengah Proivince, resulting in the de

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia's sovereign fund Danantara plans to set up a philanthropic arm and is hoping to join hands with American billionaire Bill Gates, its CEO said on

Anastasya Lavenia Y, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia (BI) believes that Indonesia's economic growth of 4.87 percent is still quite high for investors.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) warned of dismissal and criminal prosecution for soldiers found participating in online gambling activities.

Ni Made Tasyarani, Jakarta – Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman said on Sunday that the government had increased the national rice reserve to a record multiyear-high of 3.5 million ton

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Overloaded trucks are not only a major safety hazard on Indonesian roads but also inflict severe damage on road infrastructure, costing the country an estimated R

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto wants Indonesia to achieve energy self-sufficiency.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – A total of 15 aircraft operated by the Garuda Group are temporarily out of service as they undergo heavy maintenance.

Ilham Oktafian, Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Ethics Council of the House of Representatives on Wednesday ruled that lawmaker and musician Ahmad Dhani had violated ethical standards over

Septia Ryanthie, Solo – Former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo denied claims that President Prabowo is under his control as a "puppet president."

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Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia (BI) has highlighted the concerning slowdown in the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) credit.

On a rainy day in Jakarta, three men coated in metallic paint known as the "manusia silver", or silvermen, brave the elements at an intersection near a mall to ask drivers for change.

Melynda Dwi Puspita, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has addressed a series of food poisoning incidents affecting students who are beneficiaries of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) p

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Online gambling is becoming increasingly prevalent within the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), according to the Military Police Center.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Four participants of the International Labor Day protest in Bandung have been named suspects and arrested by the West Java Regional Police.

Bella Evanglista Mikaputri, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto took American billionaire Bill Gates to a local elementary school to show his signature free meal program on Wednesday.

Nawir Arsyad Akbar, Jakarta – Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai will propose that the military education program initiated by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi to the Minister of Prima

Indonesia, West Papua – On 7 April 2025, Papuan students and solidarity organisations held coordinated protests in major cities across Indonesia, such as Bandung, Bali, Lombok, Jember,

Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – Members of the House of Representatives' (DPR) Commission V expressed surprise upon learning that the Public Works and Housing Ministry's effective budget

Linda Lestari, Jakarta – Several institutions have projected Indonesia's economic growth in 2025. Some estimate Indonesia's economic growth to be below 5 percent in 2025.

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto paid tribute to Indonesia's independence-era veterans during a post-Eid gathering with retired military and police personn