Fannesa Adisty Laksmita – One of the mandates of Indonesia's Reformasi (reform) was to reform the military by establishing civilian supremacy over a professional armed force.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – Chinese automakers are rapidly strengthening their presence in Indonesia's automotive market, with wholesale vehicle sales surging 72% year-on-year during the first five months of 2026, industry data showed.

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – A public discussion featuring senior members of President Prabowo Subianto's administration at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, ended in confrontation on Monday night, June 15.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka did not reach any agreement with student representatives from the University of Bung Karno (UBK) Student Executive Board (BEM) during a meeting at the Vice President's Palace on Monday, June 15, 2026, according to Vice Presidential Special Staff member Nico Harjono.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Personnel from the Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police intercepted the Bung Karno University Student Executive Board (BEM UBK) who were planning to hold a protest in the Tugu Tani area, Central Jakarta.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Student Executive Board of Bung Karno University (BEM UBK) has accepted an invitation to mediate with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Today, on June 15, 2026, BEM UBK and student alliances from Jakarta and its surrounding areas staged a "Reshape Indonesia" protest on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The government is preparing a nationwide electric stove program as part of efforts to reduce Indonesia's heavy reliance on imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which currently costs the country at least Rp 120 trillion ($6.8 billion) a year, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Monday.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – A number of students from various campuses in several Indonesian regions will hold a protest on June 15, 2026. This protest is part of the series of students' dissatisfaction with the economic policies including the free nutritious meal program and the red and white village cooperatives of President Prabowo Subianto.

Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has announced that Indonesia has been included in the list of countries permitted to export aquaculture products to the European Union.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Indonesia should redirect part of its fuel subsidy budget toward accelerating public transportation development across the country, as most subsidized fuel is currently consumed by private vehicle owners rather than public transport users, according to transportation analyst Djoko Setijowarno.

Rahmat Hidayat – Indonesia's financial markets staged a sharp recovery during the week of June 8-12, 2026, after enduring nearly six months of heavy pressure, but investors have yet to fully restore confidence in Southeast Asia's largest economy, according to political economy analyst Kusfiardi.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police explained the reasons for restricting student protest at the Tugu Tani area and the Patung Kuda (Horse Statue) Arjuna Wijaya area in Central Jakarta on Monday, June 15.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Indonesia's Student Executive Board of Bung Karno University responded to the action of the police and the military in obstructing the protest by the Student Executive Board of the University of Indonesia (BEM UI) at Bundaran HI, Central Jakarta, on June 12th.

Jakarta – Students in Greater Bandung held a demonstration in front of the West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) building on Monday afternoon June 15. The protesters conveyed a number of demands related to current social conditions and government policies.

Roy Adriansyah, Jakarta – Three decades after businessman Eddy Tansil became synonymous with one of Indonesia's biggest corruption scandals and his dramatic prison escape shocked the nation, authorities say they are still tracing and recovering his assets.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free nutritious meals program to combat stunting and malnutrition has faced intense public scrutiny since its launch early last year, owing to what many view as an overly ambitious target of reaching nearly 83 million students and pregnant women nationwide, as well as its massive budget allocation.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Students from various universities and organizations in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, staged coordinated protests against the government of President Prabowo Subianto on June 15, 2026. Demonstrators gathered at two locations: the West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) and the Bank Indonesia office in West Java.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Protests were once again held by several groups of students from various universities at several points in Jakarta. The Central Jakarta Metro Police recorded four locations as the sites of student demonstrations today.

Yuni Rohmawati, Jakarta – Hundreds of students from various student organizations in South Sumatra swarmed the regional representatives' office (DPRD) to protest what they referred to as unfavorable policies. The students raised a symbolic "red card" against the government during the protest on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Antara, Jakarta – State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi outlined a number of government strategies to build and restore public trust amidst economic turmoil in Indonesia.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Monday that it had found "strong indications" of human rights violations in the implementation of the government's free nutritious meals program, including food-poisoning incidents that have affected tens of thousands of beneficiaries nationwide.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – The Coalition of Concerned Citizens for Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) staged a protest in front of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Building in Jakarta today, Monday, June 15, 2026. They urged President Prabowo Subianto to dismiss Nanik Sudaryati Deyang from her position as the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ratified Law Number 3 of 2026 concerning Witness and Victim Protection (UU PSDK). The law replaces Law Number 13 of 2006, which was previously amended by Law Number 31 of 2014 concerning Witness and Victim Protection.

Endang Mulyani, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has revised its import policy through Trade Minister Regulation (Permendag) No. 18 of 2026, refining procedures for surveyor reports, import approval validation, reporting obligations, and the resolution of import bottlenecks.

Indonesia – On 10 June 2026, the Jakarta Military Court II-08 delivered its verdict against four members of the Headquarters Detachment of the Strategic Intelligence Agency (Denma BAIS) of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) for their involvement in the acid attack against KontraS activist and human rights defender Mr Andrie Yunus.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Former Student Executive Board (BEM) Chair of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Tiyo Ardianto, was allegedly being followed by an unknown person through a tracking device. Tiyo claimed that a tracking device called PBX Finder was found under the chassis of the car he was riding.

Ricky Juliansyah, Jakarta – The Director of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International Relations of the University of Indonesia (UI), Erwin Agustian Panigoro, stated that the social media post by the Student Activity Unit (UKM) Suara Mahasiswa (Suma) concerning Pride Month, sexual orientation, and gender identity does not reflect the stance of the university.

Marchio Gorbiano and Mariette Le Roux, Jakarta – Indonesia's economy faces a perfect storm wrought by high energy prices, and while the currency has rebounded slightly, critics warn government policies are unnerving investors at a critical moment.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Head of the Government Communication Bureau, Muhammad Qodari, has characterized President Prabowo Subianto as the leader of a second wave of national reform. According to Qodari, Prabowo is the leader capable of realizing the goals of the reform movement.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Former chairperson of the Gadjah Mada University Student Executive Board (BEM UGM), Tiyo Ardianto, has recently been subjected to a series of threats from unknown individuals, including the alleged tracking of his movements using a device planted on his vehicle.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The University of Indonesia Student Executive Council (BEM UI) has hit back at the Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief, who claimed that law enforcement had not received an official notification regarding the "Menuju Indonesia Bangkrut" (Towards Indonesia's Bankruptcy) demonstration held at Bundaran HI, Central Jakarta, on June 12, 2026.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – The World Bank projects that Indonesia's economic growth will reach 5 percent in 2026, dropping below last year's 5.11 percent expansion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This deceleration is primarily driven by intensifying external pressures and a heavy fiscal burden from energy subsidies.

Rika Ira – The increase in the price of non-subsidized Pertamax fuel (BBM) amidst the weakening of the economy has triggered student demonstrations. In Central Java, student protests were held in three areas, namely Banyumas, Semarang City and Solo.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The Executive Board of the University of Indonesia's Student Senate (BEM UI) will continue to hold the 'Towards Indonesia Bankrupt' action at Bundaran HI, Central Jakarta, for a follow-up protest. BEM UI Chair Yatalathof Ma'shum Imawan has confirmed the follow-up action at Bundaran HI (HI Roundabout).

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The security measures for the student protest titled 'Towards Bankrupt Indonesia' on June 12, 2026, were not only conducted by the police but also involved the Indonesian National Armed Forces or the Indonesian Military (TNI).

Pribadi Wicaksono, Jakarta – Thousands of protesters gathered at the Gejayan intersection in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday, June 13, under the banner of the People's Call Alliance, voicing criticism of a range of government policies under President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

M. Faiz Zaki, Jakarta – The Ministry of Transportation is targeting the development of a national railway network spanning 10,524 kilometers, expanding from the current 6,927 kilometers of active rail lines across Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Papua.

Yogyakarta – Hundreds of students and civil society groups in the Central Java city of Yogyakarta calling themselves the People's Calling Alliance (Aliansi Rakyat Memanggil) held a demonstration at the Gejayan intersection in Depok, Sleman, on Saturday afternoon June 13.

Shinta Maharani, Jakarta – A group of students and civil society will hold a rally to protest the government of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka at the intersection of Gejayan, Depok, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta on Saturday afternoon, June 13, 2026.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – Jakarta Metropolitan Police arrested two people during a student-led protest dubbed "Toward Indonesia Bankrupt" on Friday, June 12, after they were allegedly found carrying Molotov cocktails.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – The Jakarta Provincial Government speaks out about the issue of several CCTVs in the vicinity of Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout being non-functional. The news about the malfunctioning surveillance cameras emerged during an ongoing protest by hundreds of students.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has approved 664 mining work plans and budgets (RKABs) for 2026, while continuing to review additional submissions as the government tightens oversight of the country's mining sector.

Hanifah Salsabila, Ambaranie Nadia Kemala Movanita, Jakarta – Thousands of students have taken to the streets again to protest fuel price hikes near the Hotel Indonesia (HI) traffic circle in Central Jakarta on Friday June 12.

Antara, Jakarta – Jakarta's air quality is recorded as unhealthy, so people are advised to wear masks when outside the home, according to the IQAir website on Saturday morning, with an update at 5:00 a.m. WIB (Western Indonesian Time).

Responding to the street protests by students from several universities in Jakarta today, June 12, Amnesty International Indonesia's Executive Director Usman Hamid, said:

Anwar Siswadi, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has designated the Waste-to-Energy Power Plant (PSEL) in the first wave of the National Strategic Project (PSN) in three locations: Bogor, Bekasi, and Denpasar. Meanwhile, the West Java Environmental Forum (Walhi Jabar) has rejected the PSEL as a solution to the waste crisis.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The chair of the University of Indonesia's Student Executive Board (BEM UI), Yatalathof Ma'shum Imawan, said students deliberately chose Jakarta's Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout as the site of their protest because they have lost confidence in both the government and the House of Representatives (DPR).

Hajj Burhanuddin Maajid, Jakarta – Members of the student protest alliance of Towards Indonesia's Bankruptcy (Aliansi Gerakan Menuju Indonesia Bangkrut) called on the police to refrain from taking a repressive approach while guarding the rally at HI Roundabout in Jakarta on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia has called for the immediate withdrawal of military personnel deployed alongside police to secure student-led demonstrations in Jakarta on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Jakarta – A grouping of students, including members of the University of Indonesia Student Executive Board (BEM UI), who were holding a demonstration, were held up in the Tosari area on Jalan Sudirman in Central Jakarta on Friday afternoon until the evening on June 12.