Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has voiced full support for a government plan to deploy military personnel to secure state-owned oil refineries, calling the measure essential to safeguarding strategic national assets.

Jakarta – State-owned energy company Pertamina has welcomed the government's plan to deploy Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel to guard its oil refineries beginning in December, a move announced earlier by Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin.

Kurniawan Arif Maspul – Indonesia's overhaul of its Criminal Procedure Code could modernise justice – or entrench a system where police power expands, judicial oversight shrinks and civic life becomes riskier. With the clock ticking towards implementation, the choices made now will shape Indonesia's democratic identity for decades.

Haula Noor and Windy Triana – As the Ministry of Religious Affairs promotes the concept of Pesantren Ramah Anak (Child-Friendly Islamic Boarding Schools), the controversy over a young preacher in rural East Java who was seen kissing and holding small girls during his onstage sermon casts a shadow over that initiative.

Riski Maulana, Cianjur, W. Java – Operations at Aurora Word in Cianjur, W. Java, were temporarily suspended on Monday after dozens of workers were affected by what witnesses described as a mass possession episode, causing panic among thousands of employees at the garment plant.

Dio Suhenda and Yerica Lai, Jakarta – The Indonesian Military (TNI) is ramping up preparations for a planned deployment of its personnel to Gaza as it awaits an official order from President Prabowo Subianto on Indonesia's participation in the international stabilization force (ISF) for the war-torn enclave.

Leo Galuh, Pari Island, Indonesia – Under the scorching midday sun, Asmania and several women from Indonesia's Pari Island walk toward Rengge Beach, a shoreline slowly receding from the rising sea, to plant dozens of young mangrove seedlings.

Amiadji Nur Kamil, Jakarta – Illegal imports constitute a significant challenge and concern for the domestic manufacturing sector. In recent years, the government has intensified enforcement against the illegal importation of second-hand clothing in response to the increasing circulation of such goods in the domestic market.

The European Union appealed Monday a World Trade Organization ruling faulting it for mistakes in setting tariffs on Indonesia stainless steel products, according to a Geneva-based trade official.

With no functioning appeals body at the WTO, the move basically suspends indefinitely the ruling handed down by the organization's Dispute Settlement Body last month.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Indonesia's Jakarta provincial government has officially banned the sale and consumption of meat from animals that can transmit rabies, including dogs and cats, in the capital city.

Jakarta – Bank Indonesia must mend the weaknesses in the BI-Fast national retail payment system infrastructure. Vulnerabilities in the fraud detection system have been exploited by hackers to breach banks, particularly small banks.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesia's government plans to increase allowances for honorary teachers and expand scholarship opportunities, reflecting efforts to improve teacher welfare and professional development across the country.

Defara Dhanya, Jakarta – Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) is drafting a new rule that will require mobile phone users to verify their identity through facial recognition.

M. Faiz Zaki, Jakarta – Indonesia's Ministry of Finance has collected Rp11.48 trillion from 104 tax delinquents as of November 19, 2025.

Director General of Taxes Bimo Wijayanto said the ministry will submit details of the outstanding debts, including how long each has been overdue, to the House of Representatives (DPR).

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – The Director General of Customs and Excise of the Indonesian Ministry of Finance, Djaka Budi Utama, stated that the Tobacco Excise Policy (CHT) has not effectively reduced cigarette production. He conveyed this during a meeting with the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission XI on Monday, November 24, 2025.

Wawan Kurniawan, Tangerang, Banten – Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has called on the provincial governments of Jakarta and West Java to immediately secure land for waste-to-energy facilities as the region struggles to manage its urban waste problem.

Eka Jaya Saputra, Bekasi – A massive fire broke out at the TAK Textiles Indonesia factory on Jalan Hajar Mekar in North Cikarang, Bekasi Regency, West Java, early Tuesday while a work shift was still underway.

All employees were safely evacuated, but the blaze caused extensive damage to the facility.

Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – Indonesia has endorsed the first global agreement that aims to protect land tenure rights for indigenous communities living in tropical forests around the world, a move met by skepticism from environmentalists due to the lack of policies, and persistence of land grabs in the country.

Mirza Fanzikri – Indonesia's push to turn illegal mines into community ventures risks simply recycling old abuses and stalling genuine prosperity for local communities as long as oversight remains weak.

Effendi Rusli, Putu Ayu Pratama Sugiyo, Vinnilya Huanggrio, Jakarta – Calls are mounting for Indonesia to have an anti-bullying law as more children fall victim, and some of these kids have even died.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – Indonesia's push for Bobibos, a straw-based biofuel promoted as an ultra-low-emission alternative, is drawing scrutiny from experts who warn that its technological fundamentals and cost assumptions remain unclear.

Andrew Tito, Jakarta – The Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) and the Labor Party on Monday submitted several proposals to the government for the 2026 provincial minimum wage (UMP), ranging from 6.5 percent to 10.5 percent.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia's tax revenue fell 3.9 percent year on year to Rp 1,459.03 trillion ($87.4 billion) as of October 31, 2025, down from Rp 1,517.54 trillion in the same period last year, according to data from the Ministry of Finance.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – The 212 Grand Reunion is scheduled for December 2, 2025, at the intersection of the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta. The event carries the theme "The Moral Revolution to Save the Republic of Indonesia from Criminals and Free Palestine from Occupiers."

Jakarta – This is the face of the recently ratified new Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP): flawed in its creation process and blighted in its contents. Ignoring public interest, the drafting of this law was marked by conflicting interests among law enforcement agencies. Furthermore, the process is reportedly rife with transactional practices.

Jakarta – Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived in Indonesia on Monday evening, November 24, 2025, for a four-day working visit aimed at promoting financial health and resilience across the archipelago. The Queen is traveling in her capacity as the UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA).

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The Head of the Indonesian National Military (TNI) Information Center, Major General Freddy Ardianzah, has clarified the military's role in combating illegal mining, asserting that the TNI's involvement is legally justified.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Labor Party and the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) have postponed the demonstration regarding the 2026 provincial minimum wage increase (UMP), which was originally scheduled for today.

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka called for fairer global finances, as he stood in for President Prabowo Subianto in South Africa amid growing divisions within the G20 following a United States boycott and the promise of a clean break next year.

Shela Octavia, Danu Damarjati, Jakarta – Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) Chairperson Muhammad Isnur is encouraging the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) not to be afraid to reinvestigate the 2004 assassination of renowned human rights defender Munir Said Thalib.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – Massive deforestation occurring in the natural landscape of Seblat, Bengkulu, Indonesia, has raised serious concerns among conservation experts, including Burhanuddin Masyud, regarding the sustainability of the Sumatran elephants.

Heru Andriyanto, Nanda Andrianta, Surabaya – The chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) – the largest Muslim organization in Indonesia – Yahya Cholil Staquf on Sunday firmly rejected demands from a faction within the group calling for his resignation.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – State-owned energy company Pertamina has secured $2.6 billion in upstream oil and gas investment agreements with its business partners on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced on Saturday.

Zacharias Wuragil, Jakarta – Colombia and the Netherlands have agreed to jointly host the first international conference on a fair transition from fossil fuels next year, as drama unfolded at COP 30.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The search and rescue (SAR) operation for victims of the landslide in Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, has been extended for three more days after two additional bodies were recovered on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Jakarta – Indonesia's biggest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, has asked its chief to resign for inviting a US scholar known for his support of Israel during the Gaza war to an internal event in August, according to meeting minutes reviewed by Reuters.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – A coalition of civil society has criticized the statement of the Indonesian Minister of Human Rights and Justice Natalius Pigai for expressing readiness to facilitate the wave of public dissatisfaction over the newly amended Criminal Procedure Code or KUHAP.

Mila Novita, Jakarta – Bali Governor Wayan Koster has ordered the suspension of the construction of a glass elevator on the cliffs of Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia.

Antara, Jakarta – The Immigration and Correctional Affairs Ministry on Wednesday introduced the Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) program, a new residency policy designed to resolve long-standing issues surrounding dual citizenship in the country.

Theressia Silalahi, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka called for deeper economic ties with Africa during the Indonesia – Africa CEO Forum 2025 in Johannesburg, where he conveyed warm greetings from President Prabowo Subianto and highlighted plans to expand investment and mobility between the two regions.

Shela Octavia, Dita Angga Russa, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition is asking President Prabowo Subianto to issue a Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perppu) to cancel the revised Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) which has just been passed into law by the House of Representatives (DPR).

Ade Ridwan Yandwiputra, Jakarta – The Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia has concluded that national efforts to prevent human trafficking remain inadequate. The primary issue leading to this poor supervision is the lack of coordination among relevant government agencies.

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Indonesia's electric vehicle (EV) industry is accelerating rapidly, with total investments across electric buses, passenger EVs, and two- and three-wheelers reaching Rp 5.77 trillion ($346 million), according to the Industry Ministry.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – The Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (Safenet), a civil society organization advocating for digital rights, has warned that the new system from the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi), called the National Moderation and Complaint Administration System (SAMAN), has the potential to narrow civil space and encourage excessive censorship

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – The Ministry of Human Rights has spoken up about the new Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), which was ratified by Parliament on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka officially made his G20 debut in Johannesburg on Saturday by telling the world's richest economies that they had no right to dictate to other countries under the guise of cooperation.

Zacharias Wuragil, Jakarta – The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, concluded on November 21, 2025. As the agenda was nearing its end, the Indonesian government showed no signs of strengthening its climate commitment.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – Indonesia has fallen short of its renewable energy targets for the past nine years, raising concerns about the nation's ability to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is about to make his global forum debut at G20 Johannesburg Summit this weekend.

Stephanie Lidya Nashirah Suprapto – In early October, President Prabowo Subianto swore in Irene (who uses only one name) as Indonesia's first deputy ambassador to China. Her appointment is a symptom of troubling developments in Indonesia's foreign policymaking. It raises serious questions about the importance of competence and meritocracy in Indonesia's diplomatic service.