Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia's foreign debt has slightly declined to $427.8 billion in February from $427.9 billion in the previous month, according to the country's central bank.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi dismissed rumors of an imminent cabinet reshuffle within the Red and White coalition. He clarified that the restructuring underway pertains to the Golkar Party's internal leadership, led by Chair Bahlil Lahadalia.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has officially signed the revised Law Number 34 of 2004 concerning the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI Law).

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the law, which was approved by the DPR on Thursday, March 20, 2025, was signed by Prabowo on either March 27 or 28, just before the Eid holiday.

Jakarta – Instead of bringing new hope, the establishment of the Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortas Tipikor) in the National Police (Polri) has given rise to skepticism.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has raised serious concerns over the European Union Deforestation Regulation, or EUDR, saying it imposes a heavy administrative burden on smallholders while lacking clarity and consistency in its enforcement.

Jakarta – The Indonesian government held a meeting on Wednesday with key figures from workers' unions to discuss President Prabowo Subianto's plan to establish a special task force aimed at addressing issues related to layoffs.

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi and Cabinet Secretary Teddi Indra Wijaya represented the government at the meeting.

Ayos Carlos, Yohannes Tohap, Jakarta – Severe traffic congestion brought North Jakarta to a standstill on Thursday, trapping thousands of vehicles, including ambulances and container trucks, on roads leading to Tanjung Priok Port. The North Jakarta Traffic Nightmare, sparked by a post-holiday surge in container deliveries, stretched from morning into the night.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to reform Indonesia's judicial system following a series of high-profile corruption cases involving judges and law enforcement officials, including the arrest of South Jakarta District Court Chief Judge Muhammad Arif Nuryanta.

Amelia Rahima Sari, Jakarta – Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has revealed that dozens of judges have received bribes totaling billions of rupiah, based on monitoring conducted from 2011 to 2024. Over that period, 29 judges were named corruption suspects.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – The kitchen partner of Prabowo's Free Meal program (MBG) at the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) in Kalibata, South Jakarta, plans to pursue legal action after incurring a loss of nearly Rp1 billion, precisely Rp975,375,000.

Abdul Manan, Jakarta – The Indonesian Environment and Forestry Ministry has announced that it will no longer issue permits for timber extraction in mangrove ecosystems. Permits will now be prioritized for environmental services.

Antara, Jakarta – The number of dengue fever (DBD) cases in West Jakarta has been continuously increasing since the beginning of this year. The West Jakarta Health Office (Sudinkes) has reported 186 cases of dengue fever in January 2025. In cumulative terms, the number increased to 211 cases in February and 254 cases in March.

Jakarta – The communication problems within President Prabowo Subianto's administration are not yet resolved almost half a year after his cabinet started working. The 'retreat' at the Military Academy campus in Magelang, Central Java, which was claimed to harmonize the new government, does not seem to have produced any results.

M. Syaifullah, Yogyakarta – A group identifying themselves as the Defenders of Ulama and Activists (TPUA) visited the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) campus, Yogyakarta, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Their visit was intended to address the rumors surrounding the alleged fake diploma of former Indonesian president Jokowi.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesian palm oil producers are hoping that the government will slash the duty on US-bound exports, saying that such cuts would be necessary if Jakarta does not want to lose its customers following the recent tariff blitz.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – The Indonesian government plans to formally recognize ride-hailing drivers (ojol) as part of the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector, offering them access to legal protection and economic support typically reserved for small businesses.

Joko Laksono, Klaten, Central Java – As many as 137 residents of Karangturi Village in Central Java's Klaten Regency fell ill in a case of mass food poisoning following a community gathering and traditional wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performance over the weekend.

Muhammad Firman, Dayat, Jakarta – Prominent lawyer Hotma Sitompoel passed away on Wednesday at the age of 68 at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) in Central Jakarta after several days of intensive care for complications from multiple illnesses.

Jakarta – The country's law making process has been showing a disturbing trend, namely its lack of transparency, as evident in the deliberation of controversial bills. Instead of learning from past flaws, policymakers are set to revise the 24-year-old Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) without meaningful public consultation.

Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto and Chinese President Xi Jinping have exchanged congratulations and warm wishes on the 75th anniversary of Indonesia and China's diplomatic relations, vowing to deepen the two countries' bilateral ties.

Irfan Maulana, Demak, Indonesia – The Java Sea has pursued Sunarti for years, first submerging her birthplace in Timbulsloko village, before forcing the mother of two to flee inland on the northern coast of Demak district in Indonesia's Central Java province.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – A petition opposing the awarding of the national hero title to Soeharto, launched by the Civil Society Movement to Try Soeharto (Gemas) on April 8, has garnered 3,479 signatures as of noon on Wednesday, April 16.

Dedy Priatmojo, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid says that the arrival and intimidation by an Indonesian Military (TNI) officer at a student discussion at the Walisongo Islamic State University (UIN) in Semarang, Central Java, was a serious violation and threatens freedom of assembly, association and opinion as guaranteed by law.

Nawir Arsyad Akbar, Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named three judges as suspects in a bribery case involving the handling of crude palm oil (CPO) exports, showing that there is still a judicial mafia in Indonesia.

Park Han-na, Seoul – Korean commercial banks are under pressure from Indonesian financial authorities to establish local holding companies, adding to the regulatory challenges that have hampered their efforts to expand in the market.

Ruth Dea Juwita, Jakarta – Indonesian consumers have continued to grow more anxious as job prospects dim and rising living costs strain household budgets, dragging confidence to its lowest level since October last year.

Wijayanti Putri, Solo – Former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Wednesday invited a group of journalists to a private gathering at his residence in Solo, where he showed them his school diplomas – from elementary school through university – in a move aimed at countering long-standing allegations about the authenticity of his academic credentials.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – The issue regarding the authenticity of former President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) diploma continues to surface. Most recently, hundreds of people from TPUA (The Defender Team of Ulama and Activists) visited the Faculty of Forestry at Gadjah Mada University or UGM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Prosecutors have seized seven luxury cars and 21 high-end motorcycles from lawyer Ariyanto Bakri, who stands accused of funneling Rp 60 billion ($3.6 million) in bribes to judges overseeing a high-profile case involving illegal crude palm oil (CPO) exports.

Danu Damarjati, Jakarta – The government is planning to provide subsidised housing for journalists. Three journalist organisations however have rejected the program for fear that journalists will not be critical anymore.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) on Wednesday blamed the government's ongoing austerity measures for the declining occupancy rates that have plagued the hospitality sector since the beginning of the year.

M. Syaifullah, Yogyakarta – On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, hundreds of individuals identifying as members of the Defenders of Ulama and Activists Team (TPUA) visited the Faculty of Forestry at Gadjah Mada University (UGM).

Their visit aimed to seek clarification regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding former President Joko Widodo's academic credentials.

Jakarta – The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has urged President Prabowo Subianto to reassess his plan to evacuate Gaza residents to Indonesia, saying that the plan should be reviewed thoroughly.

"It requires an in-depth and comprehensive study so that Indonesia is truly prepared," MUI secretary-general Amirsyah Tambunan said in Jakarta on Monday, as quoted by tempo.co.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia asks the public not to worry too much about the United States' 32 percent reciprocal tariff policy imposed on imported products from Indonesia. According to him, Trump's tariff policy is normal in the business world.

Jakarta – The general chairperson of the United Indonesian People's Movement (GRIB) Greater Jakarta Central Leadership Board (DPP), Rosario de Marshal alias Hercules, has visited the home of the 7th president of the Republic of Indonesia Joko "Jokowi" Widodo in the Central Java (Jateng) city of Solo.

Fajar Fitrianto, Jakarta – Just when the global economy began adjusting to the idea of a new normal under United States President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff doctrine, the plot twisted.

On the heels of escalating trade tension, including a 32 percent tariff slapped on Indonesian exports, came a surprising turn: A 90-day pause.

Matthew Sussex – A news report that Russia has sought to base long-range aircraft in Indonesia caught Australia's political leaders by surprise during an already hectic election campaign.

Sita Planasari, Jakarta – The federal immigration authorities of the United States (US) arrested an Indonesian student in Minnesota in the basement of a hospital a few days after his student visa was revoked.

Danang Triatmojo, Jakarta – N, one of the participants at the village action (aksi kamping) has stated that he and several other civil society activists would continue to set up tents in front of the House of Representatives' (DPR) Pancasila Gate in Jakarta for as long as possible until their demands are met.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Indonesian Defense Ministry on Tuesday categorically denied reports suggesting that the government is allowing Russia to build an air base in the eastern region of Papua.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has no reason to ignore the threat of economic recession that is staring us in the face. Without structural and fundamental policy improvements, the sharp falls in a number of key indicators could bring disaster to the Indonesian economy.

Johnny Johan Sompotan, Jakarta – Wings Air, a subsidiary of Indonesia's largest airline Lion Air, announced on Tuesday that it is pursuing legal action against a passenger who was captured on video allegedly grabbing a flight attendant by the neck prior to takeoff.

The passenger has been identified as Megawati Zebua, a member of the North Sumatra provincial legislature.

Yerica Lai and Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has called out Western powers for their silence and inaction on the situation in Gaza, as Middle Eastern counties put up a united front to resist any plans to remove Palestinians from their homeland.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto is in the Middle East to rally support for his plan to evacuate 1,000 vulnerable individuals, including injured patients and orphans, from war-torn Gaza to Indonesia for medical care or education.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The Jakarta Provincial Government plans to deploy closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at public facilities throughout the city. Deputy Governor Rano Karno estimated the cost of installing these cameras could reach up to Rp380 billion or roughly US$24 million.

Sydney and Jakarta – Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government has asked Indonesia about a report in defense publication Janes that Russia has requested basing military aircraft in Papua, as the issue dominated Australia's election campaign on Tuesday.

"We obviously do not want to see Russian influence in our region," Albanese told reporters.

Yokie Rahmad Isjchwansyah – Indonesia could do without an increase in military spending that the Ministry of Defence is proposing. The country has more pressing issues, including public welfare and human rights. Moreover, the transparency and accountability to justify such a plan is also questionable.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Prosecutors in Indonesia have charged four judges and two lawyers accused of bribery in a recently concluded trial involving palm oil giants Permata Hijau, Wilmar and Musim Mas.

Abdallah Naem, Malinau, Indonesia – Indonesia is pressing ahead with construction of a new network of dams in Borneo to power a major "green" industrial estate that will relocate Indigenous communities and cut into one of Asia's largest stretches of intact rainforest.

Intan Setiawanty, Jakarta – The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has officially provided protection for Tempo journalist who has become the target of pig's head terror and the carcasses of rats. This decision was made during the Board Meeting of LPSK on April 9, 2025.