Moh. Khory Alfarizi, Jakarta – An economist and the director of Indonesia Development and Islamic Studies (IDEAS), Yusuf Wibisono responded to the issued promoted fare of the Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Train (KCJB) or Whoosh, amounting to Rp300,000. The fare will be implemented for trips starting October 18 and will include the Feeder Trains.

Daniel A. Fajri, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo ensured Chinese investors that investing in Indonesia is safe and secure, even ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The Foreign Affairs Ministry announced Tuesday that Indonesia had secured a $2 billion worth of investment commitment in the renewable energy sector during its business gathering with European firms.

Tazkia Royyan Hikmatiar – Hundreds of figures have joined together to issue a "Proclamation of Struggle" (Maklumat Juanda) as an expression of concern over a Constitutional Court's (MK) ruling on Monday October 16 on the age limit for presidential and vice presidential candidates.

Pizaro Gozali Idrus, Jakarta – Separatist rebels killed seven traditional gold miners in a remote district of Indonesia's Papua region, police said Tuesday about the deadliest attack on civilians there in more than a year.

Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – The police are investigating Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) head Firli Bahuri over allegations of extorting Rp 1 billion (US$65,000) from Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo to halt a corruption probe into the cabinet minister.

Faris Mokhtar and Chandra Asmara – Indonesia's constitutional court ruled in favor of an appeal to lower the minimum age for presidential and vice-presidential candidates with legislative or regional leadership experience, paving way for younger contenders, including the president's son.

With a total defence budget of $8.8 billion in 2023, Indonesia presently ranks as the second-highest military spender after Singapore in the Southeast Asia region. Driven by ongoing defence modernisation initiatives, the country's defence expenditure is forecast to reach $9.7 billion by 2028, according to GlobalData, a data and analytics company.

Nitish Verma – In a significant reshuffling of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) hierarchy, Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has enacted a series of high-level changes. The reshuffle has seen the appointment of 55 senior and middle-ranking officers to new roles, with significant shifts in the leadership of several key regions and departments.

Jakarta – Labor unions have demanded a 15-percent minimum wage increase for next year, citing the country's strong economic growth and a recent rise civil servant salaries and pension payments.

Herman, Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia has maintained a trade surplus for 41 consecutive months, even in the face of a declining trend in export performance in September 2023.

Jakarta – Indonesia's combined foreign debt, including both government and private sector obligations, decreased to $395.1 billion in August, down from $397.1 billion the previous month, the central bank announced on Monday. On a year-on-year basis, the debt figures also showed a slight decrease of 0.8 percent.

Sabrina Asril, Jakarta – The Solidarity Coalition for Bangkal has announced its initial finding on a series of clashes between residents and police at Bangkal Village in Seruyan, Central Kalimantan, during protests against palm oil company PT Hamparan Masawit Bangun Persada (HMBP).

Whisnu Bagus Prasetyo, Jakarta – An Indonesian migrant worker in Hong Kong took to social media to express her frustration after a gift of underwear worth HK$99 ($12.5) that she sent to her family in Indonesia was charged an exorbitant Rp 800,000 ($51) in customs duty.

Happy Amanda Amalia, Oslo – Indonesia is urging Norway to expedite a $250 million (Rp 3.9 trillion) investment commitment to accelerate the tropical rainforest country's decarbonization program as stated in the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

Dogiyai, Jubi – The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) held a meeting with Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian in Jakarta on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, to discuss the Walesi case in Wamena and the 2021 Maybrat displaced people.

Jayapura, Jubi – Indigenous Papuans' traditional rights have been safeguarded through a Special Regional Regulation or Perdasus, as mandated by special autonomy. However, the application of these regulations faces numerous challenges, notably a lack of public awareness on the part of the Papua Provincial Government.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday received Jose Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, who is on a working visit to the UAE at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.

Jakarta – At the peak of his power but unable to contest next year's presidential election, Indonesia's wildly popular leader, Joko Widodo, is hedging his bets between the top two candidates and nurturing a dynasty to ensure a lasting influence, sources say.

Linda Yulisman, Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja and David Fogarty, Cilegon, Indonesia – In the busy port adjacent to the giant Suralaya power plant complex west of Jakarta, a steady stream of barges deliver shipments of black coal to feed the power stations' voracious appetite.

Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo dismissed on Friday growing criticism that he has been building a political dynasty as the end of his term draws near, saying the choice of leader should be left to the people.

Jakarta – The world's finest thinkers, writers and artists will gather in Ubud, Bali's cultural capital, to explore the pressing issues confronting humanity at this moment, their historical roots and potential consequences.

Info Tempo, Bali – The Director General of Villages Governance at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Eko Prasetyanto Purnomo Putro, stated that the village's self-reliance can be achieved when the village officials have the capability to manage village funds. This way, the Village Original Income (PADes) can increase.

Jakarta – The vast volunteer network of outgoing President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Saturday endorsed retired general Prabowo Subianto for president in February's election.

Rio Abadi, Jakarta – The National Democratic Party (Nasdem) issued a denial on Saturday in response to allegations made by a senior anti-graft official that it received billions of rupiah in ill-gotten funds from corruption suspect Syahrul Yasin Limpo as part of a high-profile graft scandal.

Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – The largest group of supporters of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, known as Projo, on Saturday paid a visit to his former rival, Prabowo Subianto, to declare their support for his presidential candidacy in the 2024 election.

Jakarta – BP Batam, the city's development agency, is offering scholarships and training for the Rempang residents who have moved to temporary housing in support of the Rempang eco-city project.

Jakarta – A number of Rempang locals have moved to temporary housing following the eco-city project development on the island. The relocated locals recently hosted a kenduri – a traditional banquet for requesting blessings – at Buana Central Park.

Jakarta – As a nation that claims to uphold human rights, it is puzzling that Indonesia retains the death penalty in its criminal justice system. The problem with our capital punishment is not just the fact that it is irreversible, but also because of the country's corrupt system that allows room for miscarriages of justice.

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Devy Ernis, Jakarta – Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration launched the latest version of the education visa on Thursday, Oct. 13, to make it easier for foreign nationals seeking to pursue their studies in the country.

Jakarta – Indonesia's outgoing president, Joko Widodo, on Friday brushed off a question about growing criticism that he is building a political dynasty as the end of his term draws near, saying the choice of leader should be left to the people.

Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said on Thursday that State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir is now in charge of running the day-to-day operations of the Office of Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment.

Jakarta – We do not usually need to write three separate editorials just to question the fitness of a single public official.

Divya Karyza, Jakarta – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained Indonesia's growth forecast at 5 percent for this year while lowering its projections for other emerging economies in Asia, with India being the only other exception.

Amy Heppy, Antara, Jakarta – The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) Director, Budi Waseso or Buwas, has spoken up in response to the rampant issue of synthetic rice that has been widely discussed in the community.

Muhammad Aulia, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed on Friday that corruption suspect Syahrul Yasin Limpo may have transferred a substantial sum of ill-gotten money to the National Democratic Party (Nasdem) in a significant development in the ongoing high-profile case.

Jakarta – Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno signed a road map for low-carbon tourism this week at the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) forum in Bali.

Celvin Sipahutar, Jakarta – US tech giant Meta has removed 161,000 gambling ads on its social media platforms operating in Indonesia in line with the government's policy.

Indonesia strictly bans gambling and any violation could risk a harsh sentence of up to 10 years in prison.

Jakarta – An Indonesian drugmaker whose cough syrup is among products linked to the deaths of more than 200 children last year used ingredients with toxin concentrations of up to 99% in 70 batches of medicine, prosecutors said in a court filing.

Jakarta – Defend Palestine actions have been held in several parts of Indonesia. In the Central Java city of Yogyakarta, thousands of protesters from the Islamic Community Forum (FUI) swarmed into the zero kilometre point across from the central post office on Friday afternoon, October 13.

Maria Fransisca Lahur, Jakarta – The latest survey results conducted by pollsters Kantar and Ipsos found that YouTube is the most preferred video platform for Indonesian people aged 18-24 years, also known as Generation Z. The survey was released on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Nearly half of oil palm plantations in Indonesia's Riau province, the heartland of the commodity's production, is illegal, according to a new report.

Jayapura, Jubi – Pendinus Wanimbo of the West Baliem Office of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) stated that the suspect in Michele Kurisi's murder was either a KNPB supporter or regular member who operated independently outside of the organization's framework.

Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named former agriculture minister as a suspect in a graft case, its deputy chief said, becoming the sixth member of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's cabinet to face corruption allegations.

Jakarta – The concerning official revelation last week that 34 out of 48, or 70 percent, of the pension funds managed by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) were mired in unhealthy financial conditions because of mismanagement should be welcomed as an early warning to prevent financial disaster.

Monique Handa Shafira, Jakarta – A woman who stands accused of taking topless photographs of Miss Universe Indonesia finalists asserted on Thursday that Poppy Capella, the CEO of the local franchise for the pageant, had instructed her to do so.

Jayapura, Jubi – The Papuan Council of Churches has drawn attention to the recent attack on the Kingmi Church Office in Keneyam, Nduga Regency on September 16, 2023.

Winda Oktavia, Jakarta – The Indonesian Health Ministry denies rumors that the HPV vaccine can cause infertility in women. Quoting the ministry's website, its spokesperson Mohammad Syahril asserted that the circulating information was false and that the HPV vaccine has been confirmed to be safe and generally did not cause serious reactions.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Indonesia has just launched its first carbon emissions trading market in a bid to fight climate change.

The Southeast Asian country is one of the world's top 10 greenhouse gas emitters, with a bulk of its emissions coming from the burning of coal to generate power.