Baginda Muda Bangsa and Reyhan Noor – The Danantara Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency, commonly known as Danantara – Indonesia's new sovereign wealth fund – has always faced public scrutiny and scepticism.

Jakarta – Indonesia's stock market dropped 9 per cent in early trade on Tuesday (Apr 8), triggering a 30-minute trading halt, and the rupiah fell 1.8 per cent to a record low as markets reopened after an extended holiday break and reacted to the global market turmoil caused by US tariffs.

Samarinda, E Kalimantan – Development of Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara City (IKN), is progressing as planned, contrary to rumors of being stalled, Governor Rudy Mas'ud of the neighboring East Kalimantan stated after recently visiting the new capital site.

Erin Hale – Indonesia's rupiah is trading at record lows against the US dollar, stirring memories of the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis.

While the rupiah has been battered by the market uncertainty stemming from US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, the currency's slide began weeks before Wednesday's "Liberation Day" announcement.

Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – The Ministry of Housing and Settlement Area is preparing 1,000 subsidized housing units for journalists, a move the ministry denies is part of the efforts to silence dissent against government programs, including the 3 million housing program.

Jakarta – Civil society activists have provided a number of notes in response to a desire expressed by President Prabowo Subianto to meet with figures or initiators of the hashtags Dark Indonesia (#IndonesiaGelap) and Just Run Away (#KaburAjaDulu) which have been very noisy of late.

Ardito Ramadhan, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for the Reform of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) believes that the draft revisions to the KUHAP prepared by the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III actually creates space for the abuse of power by law enforcement officials.

Airlangga Pribadi Kusman – In 1804, German composer Ludwig van Beethoven tore up the first page of his completed Eroica symphony, which he had initially dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte – the military general who rode the ideals of the French revolution in his ascent to power and whom Beethoven portrayed in his symphony as a Prometheus figure who defied the gods (the aristocrats).

Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – The local transmigration plan for residents affected by the Rempang Eco City national strategic project (PSN) sparks criticisms. Minister of Transmigration Iftitah Sulaiman responded, vowing to take all recommendations into consideration.

Jakarta – As in many other criminal cases, the police do not appear to be serious about eradicating online gambling. Only the small-scale gamblers and bookies are targeted, while the major players in this illicit business are never touched, let alone the politicians and generals who protect them.

Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – While the recent US tariff hikes will impact Indonesia's economy and businesses, the effects are expected to remain manageable due to the country's diversified trade portfolio, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on Tuesday.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto mentioned the Nazi Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels during his speech at an economic seminar with economists, investors, and businessmen at the Mandiri Tower, Jakarta, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Defara Dhanya, Jakarta – Tempo news website has once again been targeted by a cyber attack in the form of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). This latest assault has persisted throughout today, April 8, 2025, following initial detection on the preceding day.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – It seems that the rules concerning song royalties are not as beautiful as the music that reaches the ears of those enjoying it. Those working in the industry should play by the rules while improving the way they are implemented.

Vinnilya, Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto issued a strong rebuke against what he described as a rising tide of systematic disinformation targeting Indonesia, comparing its spread to propaganda tactics used by Nazi Germany. He also dismissed claims that the country is in a "dark" state, calling the narrative misleading and disconnected from reality.

Mohammad Muajijin, Priyo Budi Santoso, Didik Fibrianto, Trenggalek, Central Java – Authorities in Indonesia are intensifying efforts to clamp down on the dangerous practice of launching giant, homemade hot air balloons during the festive Eid season, after 19 such balloons were detected interfering with commercial flight paths – some soaring as high as 30,000 feet.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – The wave of protests from Udayana University students over the campus' military deal with the Military Regional Command (Kodam) IX/Udayana has resulted in an agreement with the rectorate.

Dr. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat – As Gaza endures another round of Israeli bombardment and the latest ceasefire lies in ruins, the urgency for global action intensifies. Civilians are once again caught in the crossfire, infrastructure lies in rubble, and the death toll mounts. For all the world's expressions of concern, the suffering persists.

Rahel Narda Chaterine, Novianti Setuningsih, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has given himself a score of six out of 10 for the first five to six months of working and governing Indonesia. This was in response to a question from a senior journalist who interviewed him at his residence in Hambalang, West Java, on Sunday April 6.

Myesha Fatina Rachman, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has dispatched a high-level lobbying delegation to Washington, D.C., United States, to address the recently imposed import tariffs policy initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Agencies, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia said on Monday it would "intervene aggressively" in domestic foreign exchange markets when they re-open on Tuesday for the first time since new US tariffs were announced.

Azifah Astrina – In early 2025, Indonesia enacted amendments to its National Armed Forces Law that expanded the domestic and bureaucratic roles of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI), raising alarm among civil society actors, scholars, and democracy advocates. At first glance, the move appears technical – a response to evolving security challenges such as cyber threats and terrorism.

Jakarta – Situr Wijaya, a 33-year-old journalist from Palu, Central Sulawesi, and the founder of local media outlet iN Sulteng was found dead in a hotel room in West Jakarta on Friday, with his body bearing visible signs of violence including bruises on his face.

The victim's family has subsequently filed a report with the Jakarta Police for alleged murder.

Jakarta – Indonesia wants a fair and equal relationship with the United States, and will pursue diplomacy to address a 32 per cent tariff rate imposed by the Trump administration, President Prabowo Subianto said on April 7, while his ministers are working to finalise its negotiation proposal.

Victoria Milko, Jakarta – Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive.

Ayman Falak Medina – On April 2, 2025, the United States introduced sweeping new tariffs on several key trading partners, including a 32 percent tariff on goods imported from Indonesia. This development is part of a broader move by the U.S. administration to address longstanding trade imbalances and perceived unfair tariff structures.

Firda Janati, Dani Prabowo, Jakarta – Indonesian Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Chairperson Nani Afrida believes that the increasing number of cases of violence against journalists in Indonesia is due to the widespread impunity afforded to perpetrators. Impunity is an exemption from punishment given to perpetrators of violations, including perpetrators of violence.

Harumbi Prastya Hidayahningrum, Majalengka – President Prabowo Subianto has promised to provide 1,000 owls to farmers as a natural solution to combat rat infestations in agricultural areas. The announcement was made during a harvest event attended by representatives from 14 provinces in Majalengka, West Java, on Monday.

Jakarta – Hundreds of doctors and health workers (Nakes) from various professional organisations and humanitarian institutions held a peaceful action in Jakarta on Monday April 7. The action was a form of solidarity with health workers and humanitarian volunteers who have fallen victim to the violence in Gaza, Palestine.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Nearly half of Indonesia's peatlands are vulnerable to flooding due to degradation caused by unchecked exploitation, with 6 million hectares (15 million acres) – an area twice the size of Belgium – classified as highly vulnerable, according to a new report.

Jakarta – Global condemnation has descended on the United States for its accelerating shift toward protectionist policies on trade and investment, with a sweeping 10-percent "baseline" tariff slapped on all US imports except for select exceptions based on strategic considerations.

Divya Karyza, Jakarta – Indonesian crude palm oil (CPO) exports to the United States could face stagnation after US President Donald Trump imposed a 32 percent tariff on goods imported from the country, Indonesian Palm Oil Association (Gapki) chairman Eddy Martono said on Friday.

Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto is considering replacing some ministers in his Cabinet in the coming months due to their unsatisfactory performance and amid political pressure from his coalition partners. This comes as Indonesia is set to record lower-than-expected economic growth for the first three months of 2025.

Maretha Uli, Jakarta – A new National Police regulation outlining procedures surrounding permits for foreign journalists has sparked criticism from press and law organizations, which say the policies could harm press freedom and restrict foreign media coverage of the country.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – Indonesia's rupiah slumped to its weakest level in more than two decades on Monday, weighed down by escalating global trade tensions, safe-haven demand for the US dollar, and rising geopolitical risks.

Fuad Iqbal Abdullah, Penajam Paser Utara – Nusantara, Indonesia's future capital, is grappling with a rat infestation, prompting authorities to deploy hundreds of traps across the core government area to address the issue.

Intan Setiawanty, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has stated that it will investigate the alleged intimidation and violence against journalists by the aide of the Chief of the Indonesian National Police during coverage at Tawang Station, Semarang on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Shinta Maharani, Yogyakarta – Dozens of alleged victims of sexual harassment by a professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Yogyakarta, Edy Meiyanto, have urged the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Technology to take firm action by revoking the perpetrator's status as a civil servant.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto recently met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the latter's Putrajaya residence as ASEAN chair Kuala Lumpur tries to coordinate a unified bloc response to the US' tariff blitz.

Rahel Narda Chaterine, Ardito Ramadhan, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has asked all parties to be objective in viewing demonstrations criticising government policies.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – Another incident of violence against journalists has occurred. This time, the violence was committed by a member of the security team of the Chief of the Indonesian National Police.

Antara, Jakarta – The Indonesian Association of Motor and Auto Parts Industries (GIAMM) has urged the government to consider imposing reciprocal tariffs on the United States following Washington's recent decision to raise import duties on products from several countries, including Indonesia.

M. Raihan Muzzaki, Amirullah, Jakarta – The Udayana University (Unud) in Bali has established cooperation with the Indonesian Army's (TNI AD) Udayana/IX Regional Military Command (Kodam). This cooperation is contained in agreement document number B/2134/UN14.IV/HK.07.00/2025.

Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has urged the government to thoroughly review and clarify five domestic policies that the United States claims are harmful to American interests, prompting Washington to impose a 32 percent tariff on Indonesian goods.

Dede Adhitama, Cirebon – The abrupt shutdown of Yihong Novatex Indonesia has left 1,126 workers jobless just days before Eid al-Fitr, highlighting a growing crisis in Indonesia's labor-intensive manufacturing sector.

Agencies, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia said on Saturday it was committed to keeping the rupiah currency stable after US and Chinese tariff announcements resulted in market uncertainties.

The central bank said in a statement it would optimise interventions in the spot, domestic non-deliverable forward and bond markets to ensure adequate foreign exchange liquidity.

Hanif Musyaffa, Widy Wicaksono, Jakarta – Jakarta's post-Eid al-Fitr travel surge continues to climb sharply as of Saturday, six days after the holiday. Authorities report that approximately 2.2 million people have returned to the Greater Jakarta area via toll roads in Central Java alone.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – The Indonesian Trade Union Confederation (KSPI) recorded that 60,000 workers had experienced layoffs from January to early March 2025. The data is based on the Research and Development (Litbang) of KSPI and the Labor Party, which differs from the data released by the Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker).

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with 7 journalists from 7 different media outlets in Hambalang, West Java on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The seven journalists interviewed Prabowo together.

Jakarta – The initiatives of a number of pesantren, or Islamic boarding schools, in implementing circular economy practices need to serve as an example for other educational institutions.