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April 7, 2026

Tempo - April 7, 2026

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Journalist Safety Committee (KKJ) has condemned Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) for requesting the restriction of access

April 6, 2026

Jakarta Post - April 6, 2026

Maretha Uli, Jakarta – The government's temporary restriction on platforms operated by nonprofit organization Wikimedia Foundation has raised concerns among digital rights advocates, wh

March 16, 2026

Tempo - March 16, 2026

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas claims that the draft of the Anti-Disinformation and Foreign Propaganda Bill (RUU Disinformasi) is not intended to

March 13, 2026

Tempo Editorial - March 13, 2026

The Corruption Court's ruling to acquit JakTV News Director Tian Bahtiar of obstruction of justice charges in three corruption cases is a win for freedom of expression.

February 11, 2026

Tempo - February 11, 2026

Hotma Radja Siregar, Jakarta – The COMICOS & APPRREN International Joint Conference 2026, themed "Enhancing Social Cohesion in Networked Societies through Communication, Media, PR,

February 9, 2026

Tempo - February 9, 2026

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has delegated Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar (Cak Imin) to attend the peak of the 2026 Na

Jakarta Globe - February 9, 2026

Muhammad Fajar Mutaqien, Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Serang, Banten – Indonesia's Press Council and the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) reaffirmed their commitment to press integ

February 2, 2026

Suara Papua - February 2, 2026

Maria Baru, Sorong – The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) is urging the Papua Regional Police (Polda Papua) to immediately solve the October 16, 2024 Molotov cocktail terror at

January 28, 2026

Tempo Editorial - January 28, 2026

There is no need to continue with the anti-disinformation and foreign propaganda bill. Existing legislation is sufficient.

Suara Papua - January 28, 2026

Jayapura – Journalists in Indonesia continue to face challenges in carrying out their journalistic duties.

January 26, 2026

Tempo - January 26, 2026

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Indonesia's State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said he was unaware of reports that several social media users had received threats, a case that has re

January 22, 2026

Tempo - January 22, 2026

Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – The Jakarta High Court has rejected an appeal filed by Indonesian Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman against Tempo in a Rp200 billion (around US$13

January 20, 2026

Tempo - January 20, 2026

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Chairperson of the Press Council, Komaruddin Hidayat, has expressed his appreciation for the Constitutional Court's decision regarding legal protection f

January 19, 2026

Tempo - January 19, 2026

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesia's Constitutional Court has partially granted a judicial review petition against the 1999 Press Law, ruling that journalists cannot be directly su

January 17, 2026

Jubi Papua - January 17, 2026

Nabire, Jubi – Jubi's CEO, Victor Mambor, urged Papuan journalists to become key players in covering major issues in Papua, rather than merely being spectators while media from outside

January 13, 2026

Tempo - January 13, 2026

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The Nurani Bangsa Movement (GNB) has highlighted the increasing threats to press freedom during the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice Pres

December 19, 2025

KKJ Press Release - December 19, 2025

In recent days, restrictions on reporting on the disaster in Sumatra have been widespread and systematic. The pattern is clear and dangerous.

December 11, 2025

Tempo - December 11, 2025

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – The Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFEnet) suspects a cyberattack behind the sudden disappearance of Tempo's YouTube account on Wednesd

Tempo - December 11, 2025

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The YouTube channel owned by Tempo has been accessible to the public again on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

December 10, 2025

Tempo - December 10, 2025

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Tempo's YouTube account went dark on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at around 7 a.m. local time.

December 3, 2025

Tempo - December 3, 2025

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The civil case between Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman and Tempo, centered on a Rp200 billion lawsuit alleging unlawful acts, has entered a new pha

Indonesia at Melbourne - December 3, 2025

Muhammad Beni Saputra – In a speech delivered to students at Universitas Pakuan in Bogor in June of this year, West Java Governor and digital populist Dedi Mulyadi (famously known as Ka

November 17, 2025

Tempo - November 17, 2025

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – A reporting by Tempo titled "Manipulation of Drug Advertising using Artificial Intelligence" has won the online media category at the 2025 Indonesian Ed

Tempo - November 17, 2025

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Dozens of journalists held a protest in front of the High Court of Central Sulawesi, in Kota Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Sunday, November 16, 202

Tempo - November 17, 2025

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – The judicial panel at the South Jakarta District Court granted the procedural objection, or exception, filed by Tempo in its civil case against Ministe

November 12, 2025

Tempo - November 12, 2025

Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Jakarta – International Freedom of Expression (IFEX), a global network defending press freedom, has urged President Prabowo Subianto to instruct Minister of Agricult

November 9, 2025

Tempo - November 9, 2025

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Indonesian Student Press Association (PPMI) condemns the lawsuit filed by Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman against Tempo in the South Jakarta Distric

November 8, 2025

Tempo - November 8, 2025

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – The lawyer of Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman distributed a press release on November 7, 2025, which was published by several online media organi

November 6, 2025

Tempo - November 6, 2025

Shinta Maharani, Jakarta – The Executive Board of the Student Family of Gadjah Mada University (BEM KM UGM) strongly condemns the lawsuit filed by the Indonesian Minister of Agriculture

Tempo - November 6, 2025

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Support for Tempo flows amidst a civil lawsuit filed by Indonesian Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman.

Tita Story - November 6, 2025

Christ Belseran, Kendari, Medan and Melbourne – Waves of solidarity actions for Tempo and press freedom in Indonesia resounded from various quarters, from Kendari to Medan and Me

November 4, 2025

Tempo - November 4, 2025

Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Jakarta has joined in solidarity with a protest over a lawsuit worth Rp200 billion filed by Minister of Agric

November 3, 2025

Tempo - November 3, 2025

Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – Indonesia's Civil Society Coalition held a demonstration in front of the South Jakarta District Court today to support Tempo in the lawsuit filed by

Tirto.id - November 3, 2025

Irfan Amin, Fransiskus Adryanto Pratama – The Civil Society Coalition together with the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) held a demonstration at the South Jakarta District Cour

October 27, 2025

Tempo - October 27, 2025

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – Executive Director of LBH Pers Mustafa Layong revealed several anomalies in the lawsuit filed by Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman against Tempo.

October 21, 2025

Tempo - October 21, 2025

Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – The Alliance of Independent Journalists or AJI Indonesia has requested Indonesian Minister of Agriculture, Amran Sulaiman, to halt the civil lawsuit agains

October 19, 2025

Tempo - October 19, 2025

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The administration of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and his deputy, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, will mark its first year on Monday, October 20.

October 16, 2025

Jubi Papua - October 16, 2025

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

October 15, 2025

Tempo - October 15, 2025

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Hundreds of alumni from Islamic boarding schools gathered at the Transmedia building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Wednesday morning, October 15, 2025, in a p

Jakarta Globe - October 15, 2025

Jakarta – Indonesian television network Trans7 has issued a public apology following widespread backlash over a broadcast about Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) that many viewers sa

Human Rights Monitor - October 15, 2025

Indonesia, West Papua – Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) visited the Jubi Editorial Office on 15 August 2025 to inquire about developments in the ongoing invest

October 3, 2025

Jakarta Post Editorial - October 3, 2025

Jakarta – The Presidential Secretariat has reinstated the credentials of a palace correspondent that were revoked on Saturday, immediately after she asked President Prabowo Subianto abo

September 30, 2025

Jakarta Post - September 30, 2025

Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – A recent wave of book confiscations during police crackdowns on alleged "provocateurs" behind nationwide protests has been met with sharp criticism from rights

September 29, 2025

Tempo - September 29, 2025

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Chief Editors Forum Association (Forum Pemred) regrets the action by the Press, Media, and Information Bureau (BPMI) of the Presidential Secret

Jakarta Globe - September 29, 2025

Harumbi Prastya Hidayahningrum, Jakarta – The Presidential Secretariat has assured that it will no longer revoke journalists" press credentials following an incident involving CNN In

September 28, 2025

Tempo - September 28, 2025

Ninis Chairunnisa, Jakarta – The press credentials of a CNN Indonesia reporter were revoked after the journalist questioned President Prabowo Subianto about the Free Nutritious M

Jakarta Globe - September 28, 2025

Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – The Indonesian Press Council has urged the Presidential Palace to reinstate the press credentials of a CNN Indonesia journalist whose access was revoke

CNN Indonesia - September 28, 2025

Jakarta – A number of press organisations have strongly criticised the actions of the Presidential Secretariat's Press, Media and Information Bureau (BPMI) for revoking the Palace press

Tempo - September 28, 2025

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Press Council has sharply criticized the Presidential Palace for revoking the press credentials of a CNN Indonesia reporter who question

September 27, 2025

Tempo - September 27, 2025

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – The Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Law, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, ensures that the government has never banned t