M. Ikhsan Shiddieqy, Wageningen – As the annual homecoming tradition of mudik (exodus) approaches, millions of people across Indonesia will embark on their journeys to reunite with family for Idul Fitri. This massive human migration will see a surge in mobility across various transportation hubs.

Jakarta – The police have started a preliminary investigation into the intimidation of journalists from national news magazine Tempo amid pressure from civil society groups to safeguard press freedom and ensure the safety of the country's reporters.

Antara, Jakarta – A military tribunal in Jakarta on Tuesday sentenced two sailors to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of a car rental company owner who attempted to repossess a rented vehicle at a rest area in Banten.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Legal Affairs Commission at the House of Representatives is drafting a bill that would require law enforcement agencies to install and operate security cameras in interrogation and detention rooms, in an effort to prevent abuse, intimidation, and violence against witnesses and suspects.

Indonesia's Tempo magazine, known for its hard-hitting journalism and strong criticism of the country's government, received two separate packages containing dead animals on March 19 and March 22.

Antara, Jakarta – Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi urged Indonesians to depart on their trips earlier and take advantage of the "work from anywhere" policy for the Eid holidays.

Abdi Purmono (Kontributor), Malang – Eight student press activists from various universities in the city of Malang became victims of violence while covering the protest against the Indonesian National Army Law, or TNI Law, in front of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) building on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The demonstration was marred by violence.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – House Speaker Puan Maharani urges those who are protesting and rejecting the enactment of the revised Indonesian Armed Forces Law (TNI Law) to "restrain" themselves.

Rehan Oktra Halim, Jakarta – A decline in consumer spending is evident in the deflation recorded at the start of 2025. While the government views deflation as a sign of successful price control, economists argue it reflects weak purchasing power.

Adhyasta Dirgantara, Jessi Carina, Jakarta – The wave of protest actions against revisions to the TNI Law (UU TNI) are continuing to occur in a number of regions in Indonesia. The demonstrations are being held by those who reject this new TNI Law despite the fact that the revisions were ratified by the House of Representatives (DPR) last week.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) coordinator Anis Hidayah said the commission supports the protection given to Francisca Christy Rosana, a Tempo journalist who was terrorized by a package containing a severed pig's head.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – Brigadier General Kristomei Sianturi, Head of the TNI Information Center, asserted that the recently ratified TNI Law revision involved public input, despite ongoing protests against the policy.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Protests rejecting the newly ratified Indonesian National Armed Forces Law (TNI Law) have erupted across multiple regions.

Protesters not only voiced their rejection of the law but also condemned alleged acts of violence by security forces against civilians during the demonstrations.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – The rupiah closed weaker at Rp16,612 at the end of trading on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The depreciation was influenced by global geopolitical tensions and sentiments from Indonesia's new sovereign wealth fund, Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara).

Indah Handayani, Jakarta – The Indonesian rupiah weakened to its lowest level since the 1998 financial crisis, pressured by renewed global trade tensions and investor concerns over US tariff policies under President Donald Trump.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia announced Tuesday that it would join BRICS' New Development Bank or NDB – about three months after the Southeast Asian country became a full-fledged member of the China-led bloc.

Beritasatu Team, Jakarta – Despite government efforts to reduce airfare, soaring domestic flight prices are forcing Indonesian travelers to seek cheaper routes for their Eid homecoming, commonly known as mudik.

Jakarta – The ratification of the Draft Law on the Indonesian Military (RUU TNI) on March 20 was followed by a wave of demonstrations around the country. Actions by civil society groups continued on March 23-24 with several rallies continuing into evening which were marred by repressive actions by the police.

Rehan Oktra Halim, Jakarta – President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto has responded to the movement of the Composite Stock Price Index or IHSG that occurred a few days ago. Prabowo conveyed that the condition of food and security remains intact despite the downturn of stock prices.

Didik Fibrianto, Rifqy Danwanus, Riza, Achmad Ali, Sukabumi/Surabaya/Palangka Raya/Malang – Protests against Indonesia's newly revised military law erupted into violent clashes between students and security forces in several cities on Monday, leaving multiple people injured and dozens detained.

Jakarta – Indonesia's benchmark stock index tumbled for a second straight session on Monday, reflecting growing investor unease over global economic uncertainty. The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) fell 96.96 points, or 1.55 percent, to close at 6,161.2, as widespread losses hit nearly all sectors.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto asked his aides to improve public and media communication, warning that the people must not receive false opinions and narratives. Prabowo's request is conveyed by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Sudaryono, after a meeting with the president at the Merdeka Palace in Central Jakarta on Monday, March 24, 2025.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – The Chairperson of the Student Executive Board of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Tiyo Ardianto, has faced various threats and intimidation following the protest against the revision of TNI Law at the Regional Representatives Council (DPRD) building, Yogyakarta, on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – The Forestry Ministry of Indonesia reported that Indonesia's forest area in 2024 reached 95.5 million hectares, accounting for 51.1 percent of the country's total land area.

Agus Budi Santosa, Director of Forest Inventory and Monitoring, stated that this figure was derived from annual monitoring of forest conditions and deforestation rates.

Ricki Putra Harahap, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated 31 Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassadors (LBBP) of the Republic of Indonesia at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Monday.

The newly appointed ambassadors will represent Indonesia in various strategic regions worldwide, including several international organizations.

Intan Setiawanty, Jakarta – The Labor Party President Said Iqbal condemned Presidential Office Head Hasan Nasbi's response to the pig head terror against Tempo. When the journalist asked about the terror, Hasan Nasbi instead suggested cooking the pig head.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – Chairperson of the Law and Legislation Commission of the Press Council, Arif Zulkifli, stated that the terror against journalists disturbs the public's right to information. He condemned the terror of a package containing a pig's head and rat carcasses sent by unknown individuals to Tempo editorial office.

Tria Dianti – Indonesian prosecutors are preparing to try an ex-police official whose alleged sexual crimes were discovered after Australian authorities found dark-web videos they believed were recorded in the Southeast Asian country.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – The Editor-in-Chief of Tempo, Setri Yasra, expresses gratitude to fellow media, civil society coalitions, and various parties for their support amidst the recent acts of terror directed at the Tempo editorial office. According to Yasra, the solidarity of various groups has enabled Tempo to endure difficult times.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Foreigners visiting Bali must pay a levy worth Rp 150,000 or around $9 to spend time in the tourist haven, according to the new rules set by the local government.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesia Police Watch (IPW) backs the Indonesia National Police's efforts to conduct a thorough investigation into the terror case targeting Tempo. IPW Chairman Sugeng Teguh Santoso stressed that authorities must take this case seriously and uncover the mastermind behind the attack.

Eduard Gismatullin and Norman Harsono – Indonesian stocks trimmed losses after the country's new sovereign wealth fund said two former presidents will be advisors, easing market concerns over its leadership.

Taufik Wijaya, Palembang, Indonesia – The pempek restaurants in the Plaju neighborood were full to the gills in early March. Palembang chefs pulverized mudfish caught from the Musi River into subtle variations of the historic city's specialty fish cake.

Jakarta – Activists have called for press freedom to be protected in the country and demanded an investigation after a magazine critical of the government was sent a pig's head and decapitated rats.

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – National news magazine Tempo has received another anonymous package containing animal carcasses in what appears to be an effort to intimidate the outlet's journalists for its reporting, raising concerns over shrinking civic space and freedom of speech in the country.

Aditya Hadi, Jakarta – Major credit rating agencies have maintained Indonesia's sovereign rating at the same investment grade since before the pandemic but are watching policy decisions carefully to decide whether any future change would be upward or downward.

Jakarta – Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and renowned U.S. investor Ray Dalio have been appointed to the Advisory Council of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara, whose full organizational structure was officially announced on Monday.

Prisma Ardianto, Jakarta – Indonesia's two largest banks, Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) and Bank Central Asia (BCA), collectively managed nearly 29 percent of the country's total public savings as of February, according to the latest data from Bank Indonesia.

Tempo.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia's Labor Party President Said Iqbal strongly condemned the acts of terror, including the delivery of a pig's head and rat carcasses to the Tempo office. He suspects that these threats against Tempo will persist.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – Deputy Minister of Manpower, Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan, said the terror directed towards Tempo poses a threat to democracy, as the media entity is considered the fourth pillar of democracy.

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Health will perform drug tests on road users during the 2025 Eid homecoming season, the ministry spokesperson Widyawati confirmed, as a preventive measure against this year's annual surge in travel.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said around 11 percent of Indonesians lack access to banking services. According to him, the government, in its attempt to achieve financial inclusion, is intensifying efforts to improve public access to formal financial services.

Intan Setiawanty, Jakarta – The Legal Aid Institute for the Press or LBH Pers urges the National Police Headquarters to thoroughly investigate the case of terror against Tempo. LBH Pers Director Mustafa Layong stated that this attack is not the first and has occurred systematically, reflecting impunity for the perpetrators.

Wahyu Sahala Tua, Jakarta – Musician Riefian Fajarsyah, the newly appointed CEO of state-run film company Produksi Film Negara (PFN), said on Saturday that his task won't be a walk in the park, as he must deal with the financial hardship currently plaguing the company.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The Executive Director of the Legal Aid Institute for the Press or LBH Pers, Mustafa Layong, stated that the terror of sending animal carcasses to Tempo is a form of threat to journalistic work. He urged the government not to take the series of attacks on the press lightly.

Ni Kadek Trisna Cintya Dewi, Jakarta – Professor Ni Made Anggita Sastri Mahadewi, a Sociology lecturer at Udayana University, referred to the pig's head terror against Tempo media office as a form of coercive social control.

"I see it in terms of social control," Anggita said in a written message to Tempo on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Jakarta – Activists have called for press freedom to be protected in Indonesia and demanded an investigation after a magazine critical of the government was sent a pig's head and decapitated rats.

Didik Fibrianto, Malang, East Java – A protest against the recently amended military law turned violent in the East Java city of Malang on Sunday evening, as demonstrators set fire to two security posts at the city legislative council compound.

At least 11 people were injured in the incident, including seven members of the police and military, authorities said.

Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – Brand-new commuter trains imported from China will soon begin operating in Greater Jakarta, according to an executive of the city's railway operator KAI Commuter.

Maia Ingoe – Greenpeace says Fonterra's palm kernel supply chain is tainted by connections to deforestation in Southeast Asia, as new evidence highlights New Zealand's major exporters to illegal plantations.

Two major exporters of palm kernel to New Zealand have been found to source kernel from illegal operations in Indonesia's Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve in Sumatra.