Zsazya Senorita, Jakarta – Indonesian doctors and nurses will no longer be required to renew their registration status, known locally as STR (Surat Tanda Registrasi), as per a new policy set to be introduced this month, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said on Thursday.

Moh. Khory Alfarizi, Jakarta – The House of Representatives passed the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) Bill into law. One of the provisions regulated is the ease of mobilization for ASN to tackle the unequal talent distribution issue. Quality national talent has been concentrated in specific regions, especially Java Island.

Christopher Knaus – The Australian government has agreed to pay more than $27m to Indonesians who were wrongly detained or prosecuted as adult people smugglers while they were children using a deeply flawed wrist X-ray technique.

Indonesian church leaders have asked Christians not to accept any donations from politicians to avoid "money politics" ahead of next year's general election.

Ahmad Shoim & Heru Andriyanto, Surabaya – A fraudulent physician who worked for several years without a legitimate medical degree certificate was sentenced to three and a half years by the Surabaya District Court on Wednesday.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – State-owned defense holding DEFEND ID on Wednesday denied accusations of its companies ever supplying arms to post-coup Myanmar.

Weapon producer Pindad, aircraft maker Dirgantara Indonesia, and shipbuilder PAL – who are all part of the DEFEND ID – recently made headlines after activists accused them of selling arms to the Myanmar junta.

Aryo Putranto Saptohutomo, Jakarta – Human rights activist and former United Nations (UN) Special Reporter Marzuki Darusman has asked the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) to investigate the alleged involvement of three state-owned enterprises (SOE) in the sale of weapons to the Myanmar junta.

Jakarta – Former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, commonly known as SBY, has urged members of the Democratic Party to continue the positive achievements of his successor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, in a drastic reversal from previous calls for change and accusations of attempts to destabilize the party.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – The Jakarta Police announced on Wednesday that they had named a suspect in the ongoing investigation into a sexual harassment case involving the organizer of Miss Universe Indonesia.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – With nearly half of the country's territory at "high risk of wildfires", the government on Tuesday said that 2,267 hectares of land was reportedly engulfed in fire, and that the rest of October will see the dry spell persist.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – The World Bank has praised Indonesia over recent legal changes encouraging investment in the country but said Jakarta has not done enough to reform trade policies that are hurting the manufacturing sector.

Jayapura, Jubi – The Papua Police initiated an investigation into the logistics distribution network of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) armed group operating in Papua.

Jakarta – When the country marks the 78th anniversary of the Indonesian Military (TNI) tomorrow, the public will not see an aerial performance of the Rafale or Boeing F-15EX combat aircraft the government recently purchased or committed to procuring. Nevertheless, the TNI Day parade will send the message that the country's armed forces stand ready to protect the nation.

Denpasar, Bali – Authorities in Bali said Tuesday they are searching for a foreign national who was filmed in a viral video meditating naked at a Hindu shrine.

Officials in Bali have vowed a crackdown on misbehaving tourists after a spate of incidents including acts of disrespect to the predominantly Hindu island's culture.

Nur Janti, Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office (AGO) confiscated on Monday US$345,700 in cash allegedly connected to a corruption case pertaining to the construction of the Jakarta-Cikampek II/Muhammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) elevated toll road in West Java.

Jakarta – Human rights groups on Tuesday (Oct 3) urged Indonesia to investigate suspected arms sales by state-owned companies to Myanmar, where Indonesia has been trying to promote reconciliation since a 2021 military coup triggered widespread conflict.

Sebastian Strangio – Human rights groups yesterday filed a complaint with Indonesia's Human Rights Commission asking it to investigate suspected arms sales by state-owned companies to military-ruled Myanmar.

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia's parliament (DPR) approved the revised National Capital City (IKN) law on October 3, which not only prevents the next president from ditching the project to move the nation's capital city from Jakarta to Nusantara in East Kalimantan but also expands the power of the IKN Authority to manage its own budget.

Jayapura, Jubi – Five members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) lost their lives in an encounter with the Dai Cartenz Task Force in Modusit Village, Serambakon District, Bintang Mountains Regency. They were ambushed on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Rex Patrick and Philip Dorling – On 5 June 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles held a media conference in Jakarta, telling journalists he'd "really enjoyed" meetings with his Indonesian counterpart, Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto.

Exim Pedia – Indonesia, with its rapidly growing economy, stands as the largest economy in Southeast Asia and holds the 17th position globally in nominal GDP. This lower-middle-income nation is a prominent member of both the G20 and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Pizaro Gozali Idrus, Jakarta – Indonesian security forces vowed to keep hunting for rebels who seek to establish an independent state in the restive region of Papua after government forces killed five suspected insurgents over the weekend.

Jakarta – Indonesia's carbon exchange launched with considerable fanfare last week. President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo himself visited the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) to open the market on the first day of trading, Sept. 25.

Jakarta (VNA) – Italian energy group Eni on October 2 announced a big gas discovery in Indonesia, opening up an opportunity to strengthen its position in the Southeast Asian country, where it has been present since 2001.

The discovery was from the Geng North-1 exploration well drilled in the North Ganal PSC, about 85km off the coast of East Kalimantan.

Mentari D, Azis Kurmala, Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated that the government had prepared some incentives and facilities, such as official residences and allowances, for civil workers (ASN) to move to Nusantara Capital City (IKN).

Han Revanda Putra, Jakarta – Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia claimed that Rempang residents do not reject investment. Ombudsman suspected the residents who were involved in the dialogue were mainly supporters of the Rempang Eco-City project.

Jaka Hendra Baittri, South Pagai, Indonesia – A white coastal beacon stood in place against the surf as gales hurtled across the Indian Ocean here off South Pagai, one of the Mentawai Islands off the west coast of Sumatra in Indonesia.

Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa – In a highly significant move, Kaesang Pangarep, the youngest son of President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo, has officially joined the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI).

This decision carries profound implications for the country's political landscape, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election.

Sentani, Jubi – The road conditions in Sentani City, Sentani District, Jayapura Regency, particularly at the junction leading to the Pasar Baru entrance beside the Metta Star Sentani Hotel, become a source of worry whenever it rains. The issue at hand is that water quickly inundates the road, leading to extensive traffic jams.

Wamena, Jubi – Due to heavy rains in Wamena City since the beginning of September 2023, the Baliem River has overflowed, resulting in the flooding of multiple houses, numerous yam and vegetable gardens, as well as several fish ponds and rice fields belonging to residents in five villages within Maima District, Jayawijaya Regency.

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – A coalition of human rights organizations and former attorney general and respected human rights defender Marzuki Darusman, have officially requested that the National Commission on Human Rights (KomnasHAM) investigate alleged arm sales by state-owned arms manufacturers to the Myanmar junta, which they say potentially took place after the 2021 coup.

Antara, Jakarta – Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) mentioned that the calculation for the Southeast Asia-wide internet speed was unfair. Denny Setiawan, the Director of Resource Management of the SDPPI, stated that the comparable factor between countries was not equal.

Antara, Jakarta – The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) detected 199 hotspots across East Kalimantan. "[We] have observed 199 hotspots from 01:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m. WITA," said Data and Information Coordinator of BMKG Balikpapan Diyan Novrida yesterday.

Antara, Jakarta – Minister of Investment and head of the Investment Coordination Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia reiterated on Monday that the government has never offered any privileges for investors in Rempang Island, Riau Islands.

Septia Ryanthie, Jakarta – The wildfire at Mount Lawu this afternoon has spread to Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, as confirmed by the Head of Karanganyar Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Juli P.H.

"The wildfire has indeed spread to Karanganyar region," Juli said when called on Monday.

Sabrina Asril, Jakarta – A House of Representatives (DPR) plenary meeting on Thursday September 29, 2022, agreed to remove Constitutional Court (MK) justice Aswanto, even though his tenure was not due to end until 2029.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia said Tuesday that the World Trade Organization's dysfunctional appellate body had set a challenge in ongoing dispute settlements. And Jakarta's appeal over a nickel dispute with the European Union (EU) is no exception.

Chairul Fikri, Jakarta – The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) announced on Tuesday that more than 13,000 new members have joined the party since Kaesang Pangarep, the youngest son of President Joko Widodo, was elected chairman last week.

Alfian Kartono, Jayapura, Indonesia – Five Papuan independence fighters were killed in a clash between security forces and a rebel group in Indonesia's restive Papua region, police and rebels said Monday.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The UK on Monday unveiled a #27.2 million (around $33 million) grant to help turbocharge Indonesia's green growth.

Jayapura, Jubi – Director Latifah Anum Siregar of the Democracy Alliance for Papua (ALDP) emphasized the importance of raising awareness about human rights violations in Papua during a discussion at the launch of the Jubi Documentary films. The event took place at the St. Nicholaus Ambassador of Peace Study House in Jayapura City on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Jakarta – A top court in Indonesia on Monday rejected a petition to review a controversial pro-investment law passed earlier this year that labour and environmental groups have said is too pro-business.

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia plans to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia to develop an electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Samalaju industrial park, according to the Indonesian Consul in Malaysia's Kuching city, Raden Sigit Witjaksono.

The factory will use energy generated in a hydroelectric plant located in Bakun, Sarawak state of Malaysia.

Jakarta – The financial committee of Indonesia's parliament on Monday approved 28.2 trillion rupiah ($1.82 billion) of capital injection for several state companies by 2024, including for debt-strapped construction firms.

Stefanno Sulaiman and Gayatri Suroyo, Jakarta – Indonesia's annual inflation rate slowed to 2.28% in September, roughly in line with a market forecast, official data showed on Monday, near the lower end of the central bank's target range.

Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Monday inaugurated a $7.3 billion high-speed railway connecting Jakarta with the city of Bandung, a China-backed project that has been marred with problems.

Tenggara Strategics, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo now has a political party he can call his own after his youngest son Kaesang Pangarep took control of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) this week, only three days after he was inducted as a member.

Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo officially inaugurated Indonesia's first high-speed train on Monday, marking a significant milestone more than seven years after he presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for this mega-project, which has incurred a cost of at least $7.3 billion.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia's tourism industry is showing signs of recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, as the number of international arrivals in the first eight months of this year has already exceeded the total achieved in the entire year of 2022.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesia's former president Soeharto is included listed among the world's most corrupt state leaders of all time. The list was released by Transparency International via the 2004 Global Corruption Report via Forbes.