Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Indonesia's plan to limit the commission for online motorcycle taxi drivers and platform companies to a maximum of 8 percent has triggered debate in the country

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Police blocked a march by the Alliance of the All-Indonesia Student Executive Boards (BEM SI) toward the State Palace.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Student Executive Board of Indonesia (BEM SI) is set to hold a demonstration to commemorate National Education Day (Hardiknas) today, May 2, 2026.

Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Jakarta – The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) have released 101 participants of the May Day demonstration in front of the DPR/MPR RI complex in Centra

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) said it had detained 101 individuals who took part in the May Day 2026 demonstrations.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto attended the International Labor Day or May Day celebration at the National Monument (Monas), Jakarta, on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Labor groups in Indonesia staged separate May Day actions on Friday, with a coalition of unions and civil society organizations rallying outside the parl

Raihan Muzzaki, Jakarta, Indonesia – President Prabowo Subianto attended the national commemoration of International Workers' Day, or May Day, held at the National Monument (Monas) in C

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The US government has kept Indonesia on its intellectual property (IP) priority watch list for 2026, citing rampant music piracy and counterfeited footwear

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto urged workers not to harbor resentment toward the wealthy, saying many entrepreneurs provide fair employment opportun

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Alliance of Labor Movement with the People, popularly known as Gebrak, held a long march to commemorate International Labor Day or May Day on Friday,

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto questioned laborers on the benefits of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program during the International Labor Day celebration at

Djibril Muhammad, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia is urging the government to cancel plans to form a team of assessors to determine the status of human rights defenders.

Agencies, Jakarta – The government will cut the caps on the commissions that ride-hailing companies take from drivers for each trip to 8 percent from 20 percent, President Prabowo Subia

Juli Rambe, Medan – Scores of people from the North Sumatra Labour Party along with several other groups held an action to commemorate International Labour Day (May Day) in front of the

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto on Friday pledges to build daycare facilities for workers' children and accelerate the construction of at least 1 million

Jakarta – Sunarno, chairperson of the Indonesian Trade Union Congress Alliance Confederation (KASBI), explained the reasons his organisation did not participate in the International Lab

Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – Indonesian Prabowo Subianto has signed Presidential Regulation No.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto distributed aid packages and T-shirts after delivering a speech at the International Workers' Day or May Day event org

The naming of Hery Susanto, Chair of the Indonesian Ombudsman, as a suspect for alleged corruption is shocking as it is concerning.

Hilman Kamaludin, Bandung – The commemoration of International Labour Day or May Day was marred by rioting by a group of people dressed in black at the Tamansari-Cikapayang intersection

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – The Indonesian Legal Aid Institute Foundation (YLBHI) has addressed accusations of infiltration during the International Labour Day or May Day 2026 rall

Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi, Jakarta – The Association of All Indonesian Workers Unions (ASPIRASI) is pressing eight demands to improve the labor system as part of its May Day, or Internation

Jakarta – The police will investigate the source of funding behind a planned riot during the commemoration of International Workers' Day or May Day in front of the House of Representati

Fauzan, Makassar – The commemoration of International Labour Day or May Day 2026 in Makassar city presented two different faces in one momentum of the workers' struggle.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia has restored access to Wikipedia after previously restricting the platform for failing to register with local authorities, a senior official from the Communi

Herlambang Jati, Yogyakarta – Various elements of society from workers to students held an action demanding workers' welfare during a commemoration of Labor Day in front of the Yogyakar

Muhammad Iqbal Al Fardi, Semarang - May Day or Labour Day protesters held a demonstration in front of the Central Java (Jateng) governor's office on Jalan Pahlawan in Semarang city this

Putu Ayu Pratama Sugiyo, Malang – The commemoration of Labor Day in Malang, East Java, on Friday May 1 presented a different atmosphere from the usual May Day demonstrations.

Debbie Sutrisno, Bandung – Scores of students from various universities in Bandung held a protest action at the West Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) building on Fri

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Indra Wijaya, Banda Aceh – Hundreds of workers who are members of the Aceh Labour Alliance (ABA) held a convoy on Friday May 1 from the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque (MRB) via the Aceh Prov

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Labor unions across Indonesia marked International Workers' Day on Friday with split events in the capital, reflecting differing approaches to engaging t

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – A coalition of civil society groups has rejected a government plan to add new tiers to Indonesia's tobacco excise system, warning it could undermine public he

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Indonesia recorded a state budget deficit of Rp 240.1 trillion ($13.8 billion) in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, equivalent to 0.93% of gross domestic produ

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced the establishment of a Task Force for Labor Dismissal Mitigation and Workers' Welfare during the commemorat

Dominius Desmantri Barus, Bandar Lampung – The Lampung People's Struggle (PPRL) conveyed 18 demands to the government during the commemoration of International Labour Day (May Day) on F

Hani Sofia Muthmainnah, Denpasar – Wages that do not meet the needs of a decent living were highlighted during the commemoration of International Labour Day (May Day) 2026 in Bali.

Bangkok – A decade-long study tracking dozens of whale sharks off Indonesia's coast has revealed the secrets of their migrations and two hotspots where they gather year-round.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto ratified International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No.

Surabaya – The commemoration of International Labour Day or May Day 2026 in the city of Surabaya, East Java, was divided on Friday May 1.

Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi, Jakarta – State-owned railway operator KAI President Director, Bobby Rasyidin, has asserted that the company will shut down unauthorized railway crossings control

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Several labor unions affiliated with the Alliance of Labor Movement with the People (Gebrak) have confirmed they will stage a May Day rally in front of t

Addin Anugrah Siwi, Jakarta – Indonesia's tax authority has moved to reassure the public that taxpayer data remains secure, saying its systems are regularly audited by state cybersecuri

Responding to the Indonesian military's move to try four members of the Military's Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS) for their roles in an acid attack against human rights activist A

Defara Dhanya, Jakarta – Glass manufacturer PT Muliaglass and ceramic manufacturer PT Muliakeramik Indahraya, in collaboration with renewable energy company Xurya, have officially launc

Karina Tehusijarana, Jakarta – The tragic railway accident on the outskirts of Jakarta, which has taken the lives of 16 women, hit close to home for me for a few reasons.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Rupiah fell to one of its weakest levels this year on Thursday, pressured by persistent global uncertainty after the Federal Reserve held interest rates, reinf

Intan Setiawanty, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia slams Indonesia's Ministry of Human Rights proposal to assemble a team to determine the status of human rights defenders.

RR Ariyani, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has announced several programs to enhance the protection and welfare of workers as May Day approaches on May 1, 2026.