Maretha Uli, Jakarta – The government's temporary restriction on platforms operated by nonprofit organization Wikimedia Foundation has raised concerns among digital rights advocates, who warn that arbitrary controls risk undermining citizens' access to free knowledge and freedom of expression.

Addin Anugrah Siwi, Jakarta – Indonesia recorded a state budget deficit of Rp 240.1 trillion ($14 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 0.93% of gross domestic product (GDP), Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Monday.

The government and the House of Representatives have agreed to cap the full-year 2026 budget deficit at no more than 3% of GDP.

Jakarta – A student alliance has setup a tent in front of the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) offices in Jakarta urging a thorough investigation into the acid attack on Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) Deputy Coordinator Andrie Yunus, which was committed by members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS).

Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi, Jakarta – Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has argued that the inflation rate for March 2026 should ideally be recorded at 2.51 percent annually, a figure lower than the official data provided by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

Harso Kurniawan, Jakarta – Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to affect Indonesia's petrochemical industry, which remains heavily dependent on imported feedstocks.

Antara, Jakarta – Thousands of people held a protest in front of the United States (US) Embassy in Central Jakarta on Sunday morning, April 5, 2026, to pay their respects to the three Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeepers, who were also a National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel and were killed in South Lebanon while carrying out a UN peacekeeping mission.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Federation of Indonesian Teachers Union (FSGI) has urged the Indonesian government to comprehensively evaluate the Free Nutritious Meal program (MBG). This demand comes after 72 students in Pondok Kelapa, East Jakarta, suffered from food poisoning after consuming the nutritious meal on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Antara, Jakarta – Vero Balubun, Pastor of the Indonesian Protestant Church of Papua (GPI) Elim Abepura congregation in Jayapura City, Papua, said that the Easter celebration is a moment for faith reflection and spiritual strengthening for the congregation to live by the values of love and renewal, as reflected in the meaning of Christ's resurrection.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto strongly condemned the heinous act that led to the demise of three Indonesian UN peacekeepers, who were also a National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel, while on duty for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). According to him, the act damages world peace.

Erfan Maruf, Makassar – Indonesia has begun leasing additional warehouses to accommodate surging rice stockpiles, which are expected to approach 5 million tons this month, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Sunday.

Salman Mardira, Jakarta – Thousands of Muslims protested in front of the United States (US) Embassy in Central Jakarta on Sunday morning April 5. The action followed the death of three Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers in an Israeli attack while carrying out a UN peacekeeping mission in South Lebanon.

Grace el Dora, Jakarta – The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has raised concerns over the growing economic risks stemming from escalating military tensions between Iran and the United States and Israel, warning of significant disruptions to global trade routes and rising costs for businesses.

Roy Adriansyah, Jakarta – Four construction workers were killed and three others injured after allegedly inhaling toxic gas inside a water storage tank at a high-rise project in South Jakarta, authorities said.

Grace Gandhi, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia (BI) predicts a potential rise in housing demand in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, for 2026, as the city remains a primary hub for the ongoing development of the New Capital City of Nusantara (IKN).

Agencies, Jakarta – The government has slammed as "unacceptable" an explosion that injured three of its peacekeepers in Lebanon within days of three other blue helmets from the country being killed.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung paid a personal visit to students suffering from free nutritious meal (MBG) poisoning at the Duren Sawit Regional Special Hospital (RSKD) in East Jakarta on Saturday, April 4, 2026. He offered assurances that the Jakarta Provincial Government is providing swift and optimal medical care to every affected student.

An island in eastern Indonesia was meant to lead the country's transition into renewable energy. But nearly a decade later, the "geothermal island" has suspended projects due to local resistance and concerns for justice and safety.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The former Chairperson of the Central Executive of Muhammadiyah, Din Syamsuddin, calls for the unity of the Islamic community to condemn the attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran. Din says these attacks are unjustifiable.

Antara, Padang – Authorities in West Sumatra province have introduced measures to limit the expansion of national retail chains such as Alfamart and Indomaret, in a bid to protect local micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Indonesia's deforestation surged in 2025, rising 66% from the previous year, marking a sharp reversal after several years of decline, according to new data from the NGO Auriga Nusantara.

Stefanno Sulaiman and Fransiska Nangoy, Jakarta – Indonesia has completed key stock market reforms ahead of a self-imposed deadline linked to MSCI's May index review, a senior official said on Thursday, following mass equity selloffs triggered by an MSCI warning earlier this year.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Deputy Coordinator for External Affairs of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (Kontras), Andrie Yunus, expressed his gratitude to the public and various parties who have provided support following a sulfuric acid attack.

Sopian Hadi, Denpasar – Indonesian authorities are ramping up immigration enforcement in Bali following a series of high-profile crimes involving foreign nationals, raising concerns about safety on the Island of the Gods.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has urged the Jakarta Metropolitan Police not to cease the investigation into the acid attack against Andrie Yunus, the Deputy Coordinator of KontraS (Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence).

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Indonesia's housing gap remains persistent, with ownership levels still low, underscoring the scale of the challenge facing President Prabowo Subianto's 3 million homes program as it gets underway, particularly in Jakarta.

Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) shows that around 13% of Indonesians still do not own a home.

Antara, Endang Mulyani, Denpasar – Bali contributed more than half of Indonesia's total tourism foreign exchange earnings, amounting to Rp170 trillion ($9.99 billion) out of Rp 305 trillion, a lawmaker said on Wednesday. The figure far exceeds contributions from other regions, which collectively generated around Rp 135 trillion.

Yanuar Nugroho – Indonesia's president is caught between a rock and a hard place fiscally and politically.

Rino Fajar Setiawan, Andrea Hosana, Bekasi – A major fire and explosion at a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) filling facility in Bekasi, West Java, left at least 14 people injured and damaged more than a dozen homes, local authorities said on Thursday.

Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – Condemnation against Israeli attacks in Lebanon have intensified after two more Indonesian peacekeepers were killed in the latest explosion in the southern part of the country, where Israel has been expanding its ground invasion.

Jakarta – The death of three Indonesian peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) constitutes a blatant violation of international law, as peacekeepers should never be targeted by any warring parties. We offer our highest honor and respect to the fallen soldiers and our deepest condolences to the bereaved families.

Agencies, Jakarta – A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of North Sulawesi on Thursday, killing at least one person, causing waves of up to 75 centimetres (2.5 feet) and triggering a tsunami warning that was subsequently lifted.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has urged local governments in North Sulawesi and North Maluku to immediately declare an emergency response status following the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia on Thursday morning, April 2.

Jakarta – The results of a joint survey show that a majority of Indonesian citizens disagree with Indonesia's foreign policy move to join the Board of Peace (BoP).

Natasha Khairunisa, Jakarta – Indonesia's rupiah slipped back into the red on Thursday, pressured by escalating geopolitical tensions and mounting fiscal concerns, as the currency briefly breached the psychologically important Rp 17,000 level against the US dollar.

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Jakarta – Indonesia's trade balance recorded a $1.27 billion surplus in February 2026, marking 70 consecutive months of surplus since May 2020, even as import growth continued to outpace exports.

Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) showed exports reached $22.17 billion in February, while imports stood at $20.89 billion.

Ichsan Ali, Muhammad Miftakul Falakh, Ngawi, East Java – Prices of plastic packaging materials in Indonesia have surged sharply, with some products doubling in cost, as supply chain disruptions linked to escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel ripple through global petrochemical markets.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian House of Representatives' (DPR) Commission III, Ahmad Sahroni, believes that the establishment of the Joint Fact-Finding Team (TGPF) is unnecessary for uncovering the case of human rights activist Andrie Yunus.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The police have transferred the investigation of the acid attack case on human rights activist Andrie Yunus to the Central Military Police of the Indonesian National Armed Forces or Puspom TNI.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Deputy Chairperson of the Golkar Party, Ahmad Doli Kurnia, urged the Indonesian government to consider withdrawing from the Board of Peace after Israel launched an attack on Lebanon. The attack on March 29 and 30 resulted in the deaths of three Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) soldiers.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia says "annyeonghaseyo" or hello to a new "special comprehensive strategic partnership" with South Korea, even becoming the first country to do so.

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Jakarta – Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported Indonesia's annual inflation reached 3.48% in March 2026, while monthly inflation stood at 0.41%, reflecting rising food prices and seasonal demand during Ramadan and Eid.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran drives oil prices above $100 a barrel and disrupts global supply routes, Indonesia is once again confronting the costs of its dependence on fossil fuels – with growing calls not only to accelerate its renewable energy adoption, but also to make oil and gas companies help pay for the transition.

Jakarta – The government on Tuesday announced fuel rationing and mandated work from home for civil servants as it seeks to conserve energy stocks amid global price hikes due to the Middle East war.

Herman, Addin Anugrah Siwi, Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Indonesia is attempting a delicate balancing act of keeping domestic fuel prices steady while global prices soar, without blowing a hole in the state budget.

Theressia Silalahi, Dayat, Jakarta – The government has confirmed there will be no immediate fuel price hike, moving to calm panic buying after viral rumors of steep increases triggered long queues at gas stations across the capital.

Ghafur Fadillah, Jakarta – Indonesia's markets took a hit as fears of a broader Middle East war triggered heavy foreign selling, pushing stocks, the rupiah, and bonds lower.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revised its economic projection for Indonesia, with economic growth expected to park at 4.8 percent in 2026, down from the 5 percent forecast it released in December last year.

The surge in non-performing loans among micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) serves as a warning sign of two problems: the sluggishness of the grassroots economy and the poor governance of past credit disbursement. This situation calls for stimulus policies to support businesses, while also curbing reckless lending practices.

Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Indonesia is moving to diversify its energy import sources away from the Middle East, as disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz highlight vulnerabilities in global supply chains, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Tuesday.

Antara, Jakarta – According to IQAir on Tuesday morning, Jakarta's air quality was categorized as unhealthy, as residents' activities returned to normal after the long Eid al-Fitr 2026 holiday.

The Air Quality Index (AQI), monitored at 6:30 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), showed Jakarta ranked 10th among cities with unhealthy air quality.