Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – The Domberai People and Nature Rescue Coalition criticized the presence of the Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia and officials from the Southwest Papua Barat to Gag Island, Raja Ampat.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Indonesia's anti-graft agency is expanding its investigation into a Rp 53.7 billion ($3.3 million) bribery scheme involving foreign worker permits, revealing that the alleged extortion may reach beyond the Manpower Ministry and into the Directorate General of Immigration.

Anastasya Lavenia Y, Jakarta – The Directorate General of Taxation (DJP) at the Ministry of Finance has allocated Rp277 billion from the 2025 State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) to support Indonesian football development programs, including the national team's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Moscow – Rosoboronexport plans to participate in the rearming of the Indonesian armed forces, the arms trader said on the eve of the Indo Defense show which is to open in Jakarta on June 11.

Jakarta – The victory of opposition leader Lee Jae-myung in the June 3 South Korean presidential election and his subsequent swearing-in should present a prime opportunity for President Prabowo Subianto to re-boost bilateral relations between the two countries, which a dispute over the stalled joint development of the jet fighter project has strained.

Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – The Indonesian Dive Tourism Company Association (IDCA) has issued an open letter to President Prabowo Subianto, voicing concern over ongoing nickel mining activities in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua. The letter was sent on Sunday, June 8, 2025, coinciding with the observance of World Ocean Day.

Jakarta – The clock is ticking as a deadline nears for us to hash out a trade deal with the United States or risk punishing tariffs imposed on almost all Indonesian goods shipped to the world's largest economy.

These are not your usual trade negotiations, where two or more countries come together as equals to reduce import tariffs on each other's export goods.

Elan Suherlan, Purwakarta – In a move that has sparked debate over child rights and education practices, the West Java provincial government on Monday sent 45 high school students from three regencies to undergo a semi-military disciplinary program at a military barracks in Bandung.

Slamet Wibowo, Sidoarjo – Kusnadi, the former speaker of the East Java Legislative Council, was found early Monday in Madura, five days after being abducted by unidentified men in Sidoarjo, according to his family.

Jakarta – The transfer of the management of state-owned companies from the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry to Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency, or Danantara, is more than simply changing the political landscape. It has led to concerns over corporate governance of these state-owned companies.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has suspended nickel mining in the Raja Ampat archipelago, citing multiple environmental violations by companies operating in the ecologically sensitive islands.

Alfida Rizky Febrianna, Jakarta – Indonesia's newly announced economic stimuli fail to reach its middle class as the policy mainly targets low-income households, according to an analyst.

Hammam Izzuddin, Cantika.com, Jakarta – A Researcher from the Indonesian Institute (TII), Made Natasya Restu Dewi Pratiwi, stated that the prevalence of child marriage cases in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) needs attention. Natasya believes that the implementation of Law Number 12 of 2022 on Sexual Violence Criminal Acts (TPKS) is still overshadowed by local cultural traditions.

Ni Kadek Trisna Cintya Dewi, Jakarta – Indonesia's Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu'ti, has urged provincial, district, and municipal governments to adhere to ministry regulations regarding the organization of teaching and learning activities in primary and secondary education, including school start times.

Rofiqi Hasan (Kontributor), Denpasar – Terror through the delivery of pig's head was experienced by the Papuan Student Alliance in Bali. The incident is suspected to be related to the planned publication of the book 'Papua Bergerak' (Papua Moves).

Ni Made Tasyarani, Jakarta – Indonesia has seen an increasing outflow of skilled young adults seeking work abroad in a brain drain phenomenon experts attribute to concern around job opportunities within the country.

Antara, Raja Ampat – Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has conducted an on-site inspection of Gag Island in Raja Ampat and concluded there is no significant environmental damage from nickel mining activities, despite growing public concern over ecological risks in the area.

Jakarta – Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati made her first-ever visit to a conflict-prone area of Papua over the weekend, joining Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in inspecting Indonesian Military (TNI) troops stationed in Nduga regency, one of the country's most volatile security zones.

Anastasya Lavenia Y, Jakarta – The World Bank has raised the international poverty line from US$2.15 per capita daily to US$3.00. This change caused the number of people living in extreme poverty in Indonesia to increase to 15.42 million in 2024, accounting for about 5.5 percent of the population.

Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Economics Lecturer Fahmy Radhi urged the government to revoke the mining permit in Raja Ampat, South West Papua. This is because mining activities in the area would damage the environment. Furthermore, he claims that companies with mining permits often neglect their reclamation obligations.

Brussels – Indonesia and the European Union have finalized negotiations on the long-anticipated Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a landmark trade pact aimed at expanding market access and deepening bilateral economic cooperation, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced on Saturday.

Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – Director of Global World Bank's Global Water Global Practice, Saroj Kumar Jha, visited the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Head of IKN Authority, Basuki Hadimuljono, said Saroj Kumar and his team came to see the development of IKN directly.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia is urging the Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, to revoke the curfew regulations for students.

Faisal Maliki Baskoro, Jakarta – Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara is in early talks to participate in Grab Holdings' proposed $7 billion acquisition of GoTo Group, a move that could ease regulatory hurdles and address concerns over foreign control of a national tech champion.

Yerica Lai, Jakarta – A group of historians and human rights activists have raised concern over a draft of the government's "updated" national history books, which they say selectively omit some of the country's most painful and politically sensitive chapters, risking a distorted narrative shaped by political interests.

Jayapura – Papuan students in the Balinese capital of Denpasar were sent a package containing a rotten pig's head delivered by an online motorcycle taxi on June 6 at around 3 pm. The incident occurred at one of the Papuan students' rented houses in Denpasar.

Jakarta – The nation has been shocked by the tragic death of an Indonesian man from dehydration while reportedly attempting to illegally reenter Mecca for the haj. The man, a university lecturer from Pamekasan, Madura, East Java, was initially denied entry for not having the proper visa.

Jakarta – Papua students in Denpasar, Bali, received two packages containing rotting pig heads on Friday, June 6, 2025. The incident was confirmed by Jeeno Alfred Dogomo, Chairman of the Papua Student Alliance, on Saturday, June 7.

Jakarta – Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia reportedly exited through the rear door of the Sorong Airport when protesters rejecting mining in Raja Ampat wanted to meet with him.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – There's a saying in Indonesia: "Why make it easy if you can make it difficult?" It's a phrase often used to describe the country's notoriously convoluted bureaucracy, and it captures perfectly the scandal now rocking the Manpower Ministry.

Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – The acrid scent of charred remains hung heavy in the air as Tempo visited the site of the fire at Jalan Gang Damai No. 5, RT 17 RW 04, Kapuk Muara Urban Village, Pejaringan Sub-district, North Jakarta. The residential area was consumed by flames yesterday, just as residents were beginning their Friday prayers.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The Indonesian Military (TNI) has denied claims by the armed group West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM) that they shot down a TNI helicopter during a recent exchange of fire in Nduga Regency, Papua Highlands, at the end of May 2025.

Jakarta – The appointment of Lt. Gen. Djaka Budhi as Director-General of Customs and Bimo Wijayanto as Director-General of Taxes shows President Prabowo Subianto's understanding of the concept of meritocracy has been confused with favoritism.

Yerica Lai, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is facing intensifying pressure as a group of retired military generals has formally petitioned the nation's legislative bodies to begin impeachment proceedings against him, just as President Prabowo Subianto appears to be consolidating support from key figures once aligned with his political rivals.

Jakarta – The government will review nickel mining in a region known as the "world's last paradise" and could take legal action, the environment minister said, after Greenpeace videos sparked public outcry about potential damage.

Indonesia, West Papua – In the early hours of 16 October 2024, unidentified assailants launched a Molotov cocktail attack on the editorial office of Jubi, an independent media outlet in Jayapura City, Papua Province. The arson attack caused material damage but no casualties.

Antara, Jakarta – The Indonesian national football team secured a 1-0 victory over China in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Group C qualifiers at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, on Thursday, June 5, 2026.

Hong Raksmey, Phnom Penh – In a recent press conference with the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ), Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto emphasised the potential for increased rice trade between the two nations, while highlighting the challenges surrounding competitive pricing and transportation costs.

Prisma Ardianto, Jakarta – Indonesia's Forestry Ministry has announced a moratorium on the issuance of new forest area utilization permits for mining operations in the ecologically rich Raja Ampat region, Southwest Papua province.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – The Indonesian football national team players received Rolex watches from President Prabowo Subianto. The Head of State invited officials and players of the Indonesian national team to his house on 4 Kertanegara Street, South Jakarta, for lunch on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Raden Putri Alpadillah Ginanjar, Jakarta – The issue of nickel mining and downstream processing in Raja Ampat, Papua, has sparked public concern, especially after several Greenpeace Indonesia activists staged a peaceful protest during the Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference & Expo at the Pullman Hotel in Jakarta on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

The Indonesian government is allowing environmental damage including deforestation and violations against Indigenous people to go unchecked around a multi-billion dollar industrial park on a once-pristine eastern island, a report said Thursday.

Yolanda Agne, Jakarta – Indonesia's economic growth in 2025 is predicted to decline. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revised its projection of Indonesia's economic growth in 2025 from 4.9 percent to 4.7 percent.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 4 June 2025, members of the Malamoi Indigenous Community – including individuals from the Masinau, Motowol, Sawat, Klafiyu, and Klawen clans, along with residents of Ninjomor and Klasari villages – initiated a road blockade in Sorong Regency, Papua Barat Daya (see photo on top, source: Jubi).

Maretha Uli, Jakarta – The Constitutional Court dismissed on Thursday five petitions that sought to repeal the controversial law revision on the Indonesian Military (TNI), which expands the role of the armed forces in the civilian government, as the petitioners lacked the legal standing to lodge a case.

Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – The University of Indonesia (UI) and several civil society organizations have condemned the police's alleged use of excessive force and criminalization of student protesters during the May Day rally in Jakarta last month, describing the actions as an abuse of power that threatens citizens' democratic rights.

Jakarta – Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has formed a special task force to crack down on illegal foreign-owned businesses, following widespread permit violations by foreign investors that are believed to be harming the local economy.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 14 May 2025, around 12:30 WIT, the bishop ordination at the Three Kings Cathedral in Timika, Central Papua, was disrupted by the arbitrary detention of indigenous Papuan youth activist, Malvin Yobe, by Mimika District Police, with support from members of the Catholic Youth Organisation and the ordination committee.

Muhammad Farhan, Jakarta – Indonesia has suffered losses of more than Rp 13 trillion (approximately $800 million) due to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing between 2020 and 2025, according to the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry.

Indonesia, West Papua – The Indonesian military (TNI) launched an operation involving air strikes and ground forces against the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) in the districts of Gome and Gome Utara in late May 2025.