Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – Another incident involving the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) occurred, where expired ammunition exploded in Garut, West Java. The explosion claimed the lives of 13 people.

Here are several incidents of TNI ammunition explosions within the past year.

1. Ammunition depot explosion

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Indonesia's first road map for its energy transition, focusing on phasing out coal, is riddled with loopholes that will make it difficult for the country to retire its massive fleet of coal-fired power plants, critics say.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has revealed several notes from the observation of the implementation of West Java's special pancawaluya character education program, initiated by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi. The program educates children by sending them to military barracks.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said he has studied the contributing factors to street brawls in Jakarta, one of which is linked to the economic condition of the residents who lack permanent jobs.

Myesha Fatina Rachman, Jakarta - May 12, 1998, is a day that will never be forgotten in the history of Indonesia leading up to the reform. On that day, the Trisakti Tragedy occurred, a bloody event that claimed the lives of four students from Trisakti University in Jakarta and became the trigger for a major wave of change in the country.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Chairperson of the National Council of Setara Institute, Hendardi, criticized the decision of TNI (Indonesian National Armed Forces) Commander General Agus Subiyanto to order the deployment of troops to support the security of the High Prosecutor's Office (Kejaksaan Tinggi) and District Prosecutor's Office (Kejaksaan Negeri) throughout Indonesia.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Indonesia Strategic and Defence Studies (ISDS) is questioning the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) assignment policy in securing the Attorney General's Office. The policy is considered to potentially create overlapping of authorities between the military and civilian law enforcement.

Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Military's (TNI) expanded deployment of personnel to provide security protection for prosecutors nationwide has once again landed the institution in hot water for stoking fears of military intervention in the judicial realm.

Jakarta – After first quarter economic growth data came in nowhere near where the government needs it to be, officials pointed to the second quarter as the one to watch.

It is true that two exceptional factors may have dragged down GDP growth in the first three months of the year, leading to the disappointing rate of 4.87 percent.

Jakarta – The Health Ministry has dismissed concerns surrounding the safety of clinical trials of a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine whose development is funded by the Gates Foundation, chaired by Microsoft cofounder and philanthropist Bill Gates.

Ministry spokesperson Aji Muhawarman asserted that the vaccine trial was safe and conducted professionally.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Health Insurance program (JKN) is at risk of running a deficit of up to Rp 20 trillion ($1.2 billion), driven by the growing number of inactive members who fail to pay their monthly premiums, a senior lawmaker warned on Tuesday.

Ichsan Ali, Jakarta – To implement the free nutritious meal program, the National Nutrition Agency requires 90,000 university graduates to be placed at 30,000 nutrition service units across Indonesia, an official said on Tuesday.

Jakarta (Jakarta Post/ANN) – The Indonesian Military's (TNI) expanded deployment of personnel to provide security protection for prosecutors nationwide has once again landed the institution in hot water for stoking fears of military intervention in the judicial realm.

An Australian solidarity group for West Papuan self-determination has called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to raise the human rights crisis in the Melanesian region with the Indonesian president this week.

Muhammad Iqbal, Tangerang – Several locations in Tangerang and South Tangerang, which is just outside Jakarta, were inundated by flooding due to downpours on Tuesday evening, May 13, affecting a number of road sections.

Hendrik Khoirul Muhid, Jakarta – The Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Kapolri), General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, affirmed the police force's commitment to cracking down on premanism (organized thuggery) that disrupts the public and business activities.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Police have identified five students as suspects in the vandalism during a demonstration in front of the Pancasila Gate at the Parliament Complex, Central Jakarta. They are suspected of spray-painting the gate, throwing rocks, and setting tires on fire outside the complex.

Nivell Rayda, Jakarta – Employees of a rubber factory got a shock in late April when half a dozen men allegedly stormed their workplace in Indonesia's Central Kalimantan province, ordered them to stop what they were doing and claimed control over the facility, according to police reports.

Jakarta – The formation of a cabinet based on performance during the era of President Prabowo Subianto has been nothing more than empty words since the outset. Instead of choosing people with good achievements and competence, he built a grand coalition based on returning political favors to oligarchs, politicians, and the former president who brought about his victory.

Nadirah Zaidi, Singapore – Indonesia's plan to cut fuel imports from Singapore could pressure trade flows amid tariff talks with the United States, but observers said they believe the broader impact on Singapore's economy will be limited.

Kiki Siregar, Jakarta – Wearing green uniforms and hats resembling those of the Indonesian army, dozens of teenage boys lined up neatly in the middle of a field in Purwakarta, West Java, shouting: "Ready, ready, ready! Awesome! Let's keep up the spirit!"

Miswanto – International Workers' Day (May Day) was born from the embers of resistance. It was not a compassionate gift from the ruling class, but the result of a long struggle by the international working class demanding the most basic rights: eight hours of work, eight hours of rest and eight hours of human existence.

Elan Suherlan, Garut, West Java – A controlled explosion intended to safely dispose of expired Indonesian Army munitions turned deadly on Monday morning, reportedly killing at least 11 people in the West Java town of Garut.

The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. in Sagara, Cibalong District, during a routine procedure to destroy old military-grade explosives.

An expert has called for stricter oversight in large-scale food distribution following a series of food poisoning cases linked to a school meal program in Indonesia.

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Indonesia's economic competitiveness continues to falter due to high investment costs and a shortage of skilled labor, with illegal fees and local intimidation compounding the country's business climate challenges, according to economist Nailul Huda.

Yovanda Noni, East Kalimantan – East Kalimantan Province holds a wealth of natural treasures that form part of its cultural identity. One of them is a traditional textile belonging to the Dayak Benuaq tribe.

Juan Ardya Guardiola, Garut, West Java – A total of 13 people were killed on Monday following an accidental explosion of expired ammunition during a military disposal operation in Garut, West Java, according to the Indonesian Army. The death toll was initially reported as 11.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Indonesia is moving to restrict imports of cassava and tapioca as part of a broader effort to protect local farmers from foreign competition.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – A former Indonesian marine who allegedly joined the Russian military to fight in the war against Ukraine could be stripped of his Indonesian citizenship, a senior lawmaker said on Monday.

Satria Arta Kumbara became a viral sensation in Indonesia after videos and photos circulated online, purportedly showing him in Russian military gear.

Prisma Ardianto, Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – The Industry Ministry is reviewing Indonesia's local content policy not in response to external pressures or retaliatory tariffs from the United States, but to support domestic industry needs, Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said on Sunday.

Jakarta – Rosario de Marshal, alias Hercules, has gained a new stage in the administration of President Prabowo Subianto. Members of the United Indonesian People's Movement, or Gerakan Indonesia Rakyat Bersatu (GRIB) Jaya, the mass organization that he leads, have been free to cause trouble in a number of areas.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – Khaerudin Hamid Ali Sulaiman, the legal counsel for the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) student, identified as SSS, has issued an apology to President Prabowo Subianto and former President Jokowi regarding a meme his client uploaded. According to Khaerudin, the student regrets creating and sharing the image depicting Prabowo and Jokowi kissing.

Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja, Jakarta – A grainy photo shows a 3m-wide banner hanging at the entrance of a rubber processing factory in Central Kalimantan province in Indonesia. The banner reads: "This plant's operations have been shut down by Grib Jaya Kalteng."

Raden Putri Alpadillah Ginanjar, Jakarta - May 1998 stands as one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Indonesian nation. During that time, the people witnessed the peak of economic, political, and social tensions. From mass riots, ethnic violence, human rights violations, to the fall of the New Order regime, the wounds left behind have not fully healed to this day.

It was quite surprising for anyone who reads history, who has followed the trajectory of the Indonesian regime, and who has been involved in the people's movement, when President Prabowo Subianto – in a convincing tone – said he wanted to make Marsinah a national hero.

Han Revanda, Jakarta – Indonesian Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated that the reform of the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) policy had been initiated long before United States President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariff increases in early April 2025.

Dewi Rina Cahyani, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Armed Forces Navy (TNI AL), or the Indonesian Navy, confirmed the matter of Second Sergeant Satria Arta Kumbara. According to the Head of Information Services of the TNI AL, First Admiral TNI I Made Wira Hadi, Satria has been dismissed from the military.

Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – The Ministry of Investment and Facility for Upstream Industries projects that the value of digital economy investments in Indonesia in 2025 will reach US$130 billion. This figure is equivalent to 44 percent of the total digital economy projection in the Southeast Asian region.

indah Pudji Astuti, Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Chinese automotive brands are rapidly gaining ground in Indonesia, recording a 153 percent year-on-year increase in vehicle sales during the first quarter of 2025 – even as the overall market declined by nearly 5 percent, according to the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo).

Jakarta – The Indonesian government plans to develop 300,000 hectares of sugar palm plantations as part of a national strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports by strengthening the country's bioethanol industry.

Jakarta – Hundreds of buildings across Jakarta are still not equipped with proper fire safety equipment, including the portable extinguishers, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has revealed.

Syakirun Ni'am, Danu Damarjati, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform is urging Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander General Agus Subianto to revoke the order instructing soldiers to guard prosecutors' offices throughout Indonesia because there is no strong legal basis for this.

Linda Yanti Sulistiawati – SLAPP cases are not unfamiliar in Indonesia, where we have witnessed a surge in recent incidents.

Michael Neilson, Tropodo – Plastic waste from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, France, the US and Britain is being used to fuel tofu production in Indonesia, the Guardian has learned.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – A senior investigator with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) told a Jakarta court on Friday that former KPK chairman Firli Bahuri leaked information about an anti-graft sting to the public in January 2020, leading to the failed arrest of senior PDIP politician Hasto Kristiyanto and fugitive legislative candidate Harun Masiku.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Indonesia's anti-graft agency defended its slow pace in handling the alleged corruption case involving Bank Indonesia's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds, citing "the complexity" of the investigation and the need for further evidence gathering.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO), Hasan Nasbi, responded to the arrest of a Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) student for posting a meme depicting President Prabowo and former President Joko Widodo kissing.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – A female participant in the May Day rally was reportedly harassed by police officers attempting to apprehend her during the commemoration of International Labor Day in front of the Parliament Building on May 1, 2025.

Anastasya Lavenia Y, Jakarta – The Social Security Administrator Agency, known as BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, has recorded a yearly increase in claims for the Job Loss Guarantee (JKP). This was revealed by the Deputy of Communication for BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, Oni Marbun, during a discussion titled "Quo Vadis Online Motorcycle Taxis."

Jakarta – Rights groups from Amnesty International Indonesia to the Bandung Legal Aid Foundation (LBH) have criticised the National Police (Polri) Criminal Investigations Directorate's (Bareskrim) move to arrest a Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) student who allegedly made a meme of former president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and the current President Prabowo Subianto.