Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has indirectly criticized those who have mocked and belittled his administration's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, a

Muktita Suhartono, Saguling, Indonesia – Cucu Mulyati got the fright of her life last month: a call saying that her 17-year-old son was seriously ill.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto commented on individuals identifying as democracy activists, saying some have been involved in acts of violence and dama

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto said the Indonesian government has demonstrated its ability to deliver on its promises during his first year in office, although he

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – A recent survey by research institute Indostrategi has found that the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program ranks lowest among President Prabowo Subianto an

Jamaah, Usep Adi Wihanda, Jakarta – After enduring scorching heat with temperatures reaching up to 37.6 degrees Celsius in recent days, parts of Indonesia are now preparing for a wave o

Jakarta – The Indonesian Military said it killed 14 Papuan fighters during an operation to free a village from the control of separatists this week and residents had welcomed its troops

Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – Southern Indonesia is expected to experience extreme heat until the end of the year, as both minimal cloud cover over the islands and the ongoing pancaroba (th

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia has amassed Rp 1,434.3 trillion (around $86.5 billion) in investments from home and abroad so far this year as of September, the government annou

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto celebrates his 74th birthday today, October 17, 2025.

Pribadi Wicaksono (Kontributor), Jakarta – Indonesian former president Joko Widodo attended the anniversary celebration of the Faculty of Forestry at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Yog

Junaidi Hanafiah, Central Tapanuli, Indonesia – Since it was first described by scientists in 2017, the Tapanuli orangutan, one of the world's rarest great apes, was believed to live on

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Indonesian Constitutional Court has partially upheld a lawsuit related to the Job Creation Law.

Sri Wahyuni, Samosir, Indonesia – On retirement from public life, Wilmar Eliaser Simandjorang found a quiet place on a hillside overlooking Lake Toba, on the Indonesian island of Sumatr

Jakarta – An "eco-city", a mining complex, and a massive project to grow food and fuel are all part of an Indonesian growth drive that activists allege is causing deforestation and dis

Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – The Ministry of Investment and Downstream/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded a total investment realization of Rp491.4 trillion in the third qu

Ni Komang Erviani, Denpasar – Three Australians accused of fatally shooting a fellow countryman in Badung regency, Bali, earlier this year, have been charged with premeditated murder.

Terry Friel – Fifty years ago this week, five young journalists from Australia, the UK, and New Zealand were murdered in what was then East Timor by Indonesian troops – and their famili

Anna O'Connor – Timorese President Jose Ramos Horta has honoured the members of China's 10th medical aid team with the Medal of Merit in recognition of their contributions to the countr

Heru Yustanto, Bogor – The Indonesian government has officially lifted all radiation seals in the Cikande Industrial Zone in Serang, Banten, after completing a month-long radioactive de

Ditya Rasyadiputra, Jakarta – The Head of the Australian Defense Force (ADF), Admiral David Johnston, said that the partnership with Indonesia is being realized by increasing the number

Antara, Jakarta – Danantara Investment Management Agency has announced that it will soon allocate investments to the Indonesian stock market.

Rendy Tisna – A lower court in the Jakarta suburb of Bogor ruled in October in favor of environmental scientists Bambang Hero Sarahjo and Basuki Wasis, dismissing a lawsuit brought by B

Chandra Adi Nurwidya, Yogyakarta – Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, the Sultan and Governor of Yogyakarta, has expressed disappointment over the Rp 700 billion ($42 million) reduction in c

Antara, Jakarta – A new study by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has found that rainwater in Jakarta contains hazardous microplastic particles, underscoring growing c

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesia's Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (ICJR) has called on Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar to issue a public apology following

Ja'han Jones – During his trip last week to the Middle East, Donald Trump set off alarms stateside when he was caught on a hot mic talking to President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia abo

Vinnilya Huanggrio, Jakarta – The Indonesian government should consider lowering its value-added tax (VAT) rate to strengthen competitiveness in Southeast Asia and narrow the gap with V

Antara, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto said Wednesday that a combination of capitalism and socialism would suit Indonesia's economic system the best.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – The Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Maman Abdurrahman, has sparked controversy by proposing that local entrepreneurs should produce

Kennedy Muslim and Burhanuddin Muhtadi – Almost a year into office, Indonesia's central government must balance its ambitions against rising public discontent.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto mentioned the number of food poisoning cases related to the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) in front of global Chief

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia is on track to achieve up to eight percent economic growth, driven by his flagship Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) pro

Hanaa Septiana, Jakarta – All victims of the collapse of Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in Buduran, Sidoarjo have been identified. In total, there are 63 identified bodies.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – Indonesia's Aceh Regional Police has established 94 drug-free villages (KBDN) across all regencies and cities.

Silpester Kasipka, Jayapura – The Papuan Journalist Justice and Safety Advocacy Coalition (KAKKJ) held a peaceful action in front of the Jubi media editorial offices on Jalan SPG Taruna

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has allowed foreigners to take leadership roles at Indonesia's state-run enterprises, especially if they are up to the job.

Rafiqa Qurrata A'yun and Tim Lindsey (The Conversation) – Mass demonstrations against the greed of politicians led to protests in late August across Indonesia, calling for major reforms

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Traditional Fishermen's Union (KNTI) highlights the declining welfare of national fishermen in recent years.

Hendrik Yaputra – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has asked the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Nusantara Investment Authority (BPI Danantara) to downsize the state-owned enterprises (SO

Jakarta – Following the upcoming return of over 28,000 fossils from the Netherlands, the government is broadening its repatriation efforts to include artifacts currently held in Germany

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has raised questions about the large sum of government funds piling up in fixed bank deposits.

The Indonesian government's ambitious National Strategic Project (PSN) in Merauke has entered a critical phase marked by escalating conflict between indigenous landowners and corporatio

Jakarta – The policy disarray in the energy sector is increasingly concerning.

Nick Sas, Vonia Vieira, Rory Callinan – Walking in the same dirt his father did 50 years ago brews a stew of emotions for Evan Shackleton.

Fachrizal Baladraf, Maidina Rahmawati and Erasmus AT Napitupulu – Imagine the horror: as students were praying, the concrete structure above them suddenly collapsed.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – Hospitals and clinics across Jakarta and surrounding regions have reported a recent uptick in patients showing flu-like symptoms.

Basten Gokkon, Jakarta – In a new report, marine activists are demanding restoration efforts from nickel miners and the Indonesian government for affected areas of Raja Ampat while also

Antara, Jakarta – The Jakarta provincial government is stepping up its response to extreme heat, launching weather modification efforts, accelerating tree-planting programs, and warning

Defara Dhanya, Jakarta – A recent report from Climate Rights International (CRI) urges the Indonesian government and companies in the mining sector, particularly nickel, to immediately