Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – The government is set to unveil two food warehouses with a capacity of approximately 100 tons each later this year, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Aep Sopandi, Bandung – The state-owned defense company Pindad has recently reported sales of Rp 7.98 trillion ($490.5 million) for the fiscal year 2023, marking a significant increase from Rp 6.4 trillion in the previous year.

Based in Bandung, the company achieved a net profit of Rp 120.7 billion last year, compared to Rp 101.6 billion in 2022.

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – A small party that recently failed in its election debut to win a seat in the House of Representatives has expressed strong objection to the possible inclusion of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) into the coalition supporting President-elect Prabowo Subianto.

Teguh Adi Prasetyo, Wahroni, Jakarta – Thousands of workers rallied in Jakarta to mark International Workers' Day (May Day). They presented various demands, including repealing the Omnibus Law on Job Creation, the end of outsourcing and low wages, and expressing solidarity with Palestine.

Ichsan Ali, Herman, Teguh Adi Prasetyo, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and President-elect Prabowo Subianto extended their greetings to workers on International Workers' Day or May Day.

Jakarta – On the occasion of International Workers' Day on May 1, the Indonesian government launched the Pancasila Industrial Relations Implementation Guide to encourage industrial relations with the national ideology.

Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah said that she had signed a ministerial decision approving the Pancasila industrial relations guide on March 28.

Rizky Adha Mahendra, Jakarta – Protesters at an International Labor Day or May Day action near the Horse Statue in Central Jakarta set fire to two giant posters that had earlier been displayed during the demonstration.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – A number of workers and online motorcycle taxi drivers (ojol) commemorated International Labour Day in front of the United States Embassy on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan in Central Jakarta on May 1.

The demonstrators called on the US government to stop its support for Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.

Jakarta – The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) believes that the 10 years of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration has had a negative impact on workers' welfare.

Dedy Priatmojo, Bali – Commemorating International Labour Day, which falls every May 1, hundreds of protesters from the Balinese People's Struggle Alliance held a peaceful action in front of the Bali Governor's office with the theme "Sustainable tourism sustainable work".

Makassar – A protest action commemorating International Labour Day or May Day in Makassar, the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, became heated when police tried to seize a mask and a picture of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on it that was being used by the demonstrators.

Inggita Notosusanto, Jakarta Indonesia – UN Women Indonesia marked the annual United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign 2023 by inviting young people to learn about how to combat violence perpetrated online.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The potential inclusion of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) in the broad coalition supporting Prabowo Subianto remains a contentious issue, but the president-elect maintains that the Muslim-based party is welcome to join, according to a close aide on Wednesday.

Jayapura – Eight civil society organisations from the Papuan People's Front (FRP) held a peaceful demonstration on Jalan Gunung Fanindi in Manokwari, West Papua province, on Wednesday to commemorate 61 years since the annexation of the Papuan nation (May 1, 1963 to May 1, 2024).

Jayapura – The West Papua National Committee (KNPB), the All Indonesia Papuan Central Highlands Indonesian Student Association (AMPTPI), the Papua Indonesia High School and University Student Association (IMPIP) and the Indonesian Student League for Democracy (LMID) in Gorontalo province held a peaceful action to commemorate Papua Annexation Day in front of the Gorontalo State Unive

Dimas Kuswantoro, Jakarta – The People's Anti-Oppression Front or Bara Api, which is an alliances of various civil society groups in Surabaya, East Java, held a demonstration in front of the Grahadi building (the governor's office) on International Labor Day or May Day, Wednesday May 1, with the theme "Realising the Welfare and Sovereignty of the People".

Icha Rastika, Jakarta – National police chief (Kapolri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has appointed Confederation of the All-Indonesian Workers Union (KSPSI) President Andi Gani Nena Wea national police special staff for labour affairs.

Jakarta – Labor Party President Said Iqbal praised national police chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo (Kapolri) and President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo during a May Day Fiesta event at the Madya Stadium in the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Central Jakarta on Wednesday May 1.

Semarang – The Nusantara Trade Union Confederation (KSPN) alluded to former Central Java governor and presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo and acting Central Java Governor Nana Sudjana during a demonstration commemorating International Labour Day.

Yogyakarta – Protesters from trade unions and student groups held a demonstration and long-march to commemorate International Labor Day or May Day in the Central Java city of Yogyakarta on Wednesday May 1, in which they addressed wages that are increasingly unable to cover the cost of living.

The Coffee Association of Timor-Leste (known by its Portuguese initials ACT) is calling for Timorese coffee, particularly a game-changing Robusta-Arabica hybrid, to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Jakarta – The future of one of the world's largest carbon offsets projects is in doubt after the Indonesian government revoked its licence for violating local regulations.

Icha Rastika, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid is of the view that the change in the nomenclature used for Armed Criminal Groups (KKB) in Papua to the Free Papua Organization (OPM) could have a positive impact.

Jakarta – Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to people of Indonesian descent to entice more skilled workers into the country, a senior cabinet minister said on Tuesday.

Indonesia does not recognize dual citizenship for adults, according to Indonesian law, as a child with two passports must choose one and renounce the other when they turn 18.

Jakarta – Ruang volcano off the island of Sulawesi erupted on Tuesday, spewing ash and lava, after an eruption earlier this month led to hundreds of evacuations and an airport closure.

Jakarta – Continuity, for most governments and businesses, that word is music to their ears. It is a promise to build on something pre-existing and casting away any uncertainty.

For working professionals, in this economy, continuity means job security and an opportunity to save more for a rainy day, to grow families and future-proof their lives.

Endy Bayuni, Jakarta – These past eight months, the world has been watching a genocide unfolding in the Gaza Strip not only with horror but also with frustration because no one force, not even the United Nations, could stop Israel from killing tens of thousands of innocent people, including women and children.

Apriadi Gunawan, Jakarta – Incumbent deputy governor Musa "Ijeck" Rajekshah of the Golkar Party declared his readiness to compete in the upcoming North Sumatra gubernatorial election, amid speculation that President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's son-in-law, Bobby Nasution, would also run on Golkar's ticket.

Jakarta – Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia – the single largest investment in Microsoft's 29-year history in the country – Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Tuesday.

Thomas Rizal, Jakarta – The bustling metropolis of Jakarta had always been a dream place for most Indonesians to make a living, but reports have shown that the capital has been witnessing fewer newcomers.

Sevianto Pakiding, Intan Jaya – An armed criminal group (KKB) launched an attack on the Homeyo Police Station in Pogapa Village, Homeyo District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua, on Tuesday at around 07:40 a.m. Eastern Indonesia Time.

Grace el Dora, Jakarta – The rupiah weakened further against the dollar in Tuesday's trading. Bank Woori Saudara analyst Rully Nova stated that the market is awaiting the direction of US interest rates through the Federal Open Meeting Committee (FOMC) meeting this week.

Jakarta – The restrictions on the imports of goods caused problems for many industries. They could become an opportunity for bribery and corruption.

Sella Rizky Deviani, Jakarta – Anies Baswedan announced on Tuesday the dissolution of his presidential campaign team with "honor and dignity," following his defeat to Prabowo Subianto.

The former Jakarta governor garnered nearly 25 percent of the vote, while Prabowo secured an outright win with 58 percent.

Muhammad Syarahil, Mutianwar Efendi – The global community is confronting an unprecedented crisis that requires a profound change in its approach to economics and development.

Hendro D Situmorang, Jakarta – A political analyst has suggested that the increasing number of political parties intending to join the future government led by Prabowo Subianto may require the creation of additional ministerial positions to accommodate them.

Will McCallum, Simon Wilmot – Earlier this year, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of not supporting Operation Sovereign Borders – the military-led border security operation that has "closed Australia's borders to unauthorised maritime arrivals".

Ahmad Syamsudin, Dili, Timor-Leste – Jose do Santos was once a construction foreman in Dili who oversaw the rise of buildings symbolizing Timor-Leste's progress after its triumphant vote for independence from Indonesia nearly 25 years ago.

Now, he barely makes ends meet navigating the city's streets as a minibus driver.

Jakarta – Workers from the Labor Movement with the People (GEBRAK) will hold a demonstration to commemorate International Labor Day (May Day) on Wednesday May 1.

The central point for the action will be around the Presidential Palace complex in Central Jakarta. Before this however, the workers will hold a long-march from Dukuh Atas.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The Indonesian Women Alliance will stage a demonstration on International Workers' Day, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The alliance consists of several civil institutions and organizations bringing various gender issues to the protest.

Antara, Jakarta – The relocation of police personnel to the Nusantara National Capital (IKN) will begin gradually from July 2024.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia has recorded foreign direct investments (FDI) worth Rp 204.4 trillion, approximately $12.5 billion, in the first quarter of 2024, the government announced on Monday.

Carolyn Cowan – Sunda clouded leopards spend most of their lives in the leafy shade of the forest canopy. Equipped with exquisite camouflage, superb climbing skills and outsize canines, they're formidable arboreal predators. But amid a development boom, the big cats' uncompromising dependence on forest cover could prove a fatal weakness.

Indonesia – From trees felled in protected national parks to massive swathes of jungle razed for palm oil and paper plantations, Indonesia had a 27 per cent uptick in primary forest loss in 2023 from the previous year, according to a World Resources Institute analysis of deforestation data. But the loss is still seen as historically low compared to the 2010s, it said.

Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named businessman Hendry Lie, a cofounder of low-cost airline Sriwijaya Air, as a suspect in a corruption case involving state-owned metal producer miner PT Timah.

Bogor, West Java (Agencies) – Accompanied by their successors, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong celebrated their achievements in bilateral ties over the past decade at their Leaders' Retreat at Bogor Presidential Palace on Monday, and promised continuity in future cooperation.

Jakarta – Prabowo Subianto has expressed gratitude to Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), especially for its pledge to back his incoming administration.

Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – Unsurprisingly, the Constitutional Court put an end to all election result disputes by rejecting the legal challenges put forward by losing presidential candidates Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo.

Jakarta – For a country like Indonesia, which is desperately trying to resuscitate its tourism industry, imposing an extra surcharge on already costly airfare is never a good idea.

That includes proposed levy collection under the newly established Tourism Endowment Fund scheme, which the government claims will improve the country's appeal to foreign travelers.

Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – During a corruption trial involving former minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo, a senior official at the Agriculture Ministry revealed that vendors associated with the ministry paid for the installment of a Toyota Alphard luxury minivan owned by Syahrul's son.