Jakarta – In his 100 days on the job, President Prabowo Subianto has shown two contradictory approaches to environmental policy. In his Asta Cita – Prabowo's eight missions as president – he promised harmony with nature. However, Prabowo is supporting the expansion of oil palm plantations.

Yovanda Noni, Nusantara – The Nusantara Capital Authority and the Arsari Djojohadikusumo Foundation plan to develop a cluster of islands in the Balikpapan Bay area into a sanctuary for orangutans in Penajam Paser Utara Regency, East Kalimantan, where Indonesia's future capital, Nusantara, is being built.

Jakarta – Apileup at the Ciawi tollgate in Bogor, West Java, on Tuesday night has left eight people dead, a Kompas TV journalist at Ciawi Regional General Hospital (RSUD) reported on Wednesday morning.

Jakarta – Indonesia's economy grew more than expected last year, the government said Wednesday, as a pick-up in trade, mining and agriculture helped offset ongoing global headwinds.

Jakarta – The Indonesian Ombudsman's Banten office estimates that fishermen suffered at least Rp 24 billion (US$1.4 million) in income losses after their access to the sea was hindered by a bamboo fence installed illegally off the coast of Tangerang regency.

Jakarta – The government has handed over to French authorities a man on death row for drug offences who will start his return to his home country late on Tuesday, the latest in a series of foreign drug convicts repatriated from Indonesia.

Jakarta – Religious mass organizations, and now universities, will be allowed to mine, thanks to the revision of the Coal and Mineral Law, which the House of Representatives has tabled as an initiative bill, although it is not listed as a priority and lacks meaningful public consultation.

Antara, Jakarta – The Finance Ministry has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Ministerial Scholarship program, following a directive to streamline the budgets for ministries and agencies.

Jakarta – Chinese firms control about 75% of Indonesia's nickel refining capacity, raising concern over supply chain control and environmental risks, Washington-based global security nonprofit C4ADS has said in a report.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia has just secured a fresh grant worth 14.7 million euros or $15.3 million from France and the European Union (EU) for its energy transition, not long after the government's endless complaints on the absence of international climate financing.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia's economy grew 5.03 percent in 2024, slightly below the government's 5.2 percent target and last year's growth of 5.05 percent, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto signaled on Wednesday that he is prepared to reorganize his cabinet after assessing the performance of his ministers during his first 100 days in office.

Sworn into office on October 20, Prabowo officially marked his 100th day as president on January 28.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – The Chairperson of the Association of Indonesian Private Universities (APTISI) Budi Djatmiko stated that universities need to be prioritized to obtain mining concessions. According to him, universities have superior human resources to manage mining properly.

Jakarta – Law enforcement in the early days of the government of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka has not given people much hope. Rather than using the first 100 days of his presidency to correct the legal abuses carried out by his predecessor, Joko Widodo, the Prabowo government has instead maintained these bad practises.

Savero Aristia Wienanto, Jakarta – Deputy Executive Director of Research at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Shafiah F. Muhibat, said the free and active principle is often used to shield Prabowo's foreign policies, including BRICS membership.

Deri Dahuri – On Wednesday February 5, thousands of workers who are members of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) and the Labour Party held a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) offices in Jakarta.

Rifki Saebani, Jakarta – The National Police's counter-terrorism unit, Densus 88, arrested a man in Tasikmalaya, West Java, on Monday for his alleged involvement in terrorism activities.

Antara, Jakarta – Based on President Prabowo Subianto's instruction to each ministry and agency to implement budget savings, the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) has to cancel the Ministerial Scholarship offer for 2025. This decision was also the result of the Leadership Meeting of the Financial Education and Training Agency (BPPK) on January 31, 2025.

Ratu Durotun Nafisah – In his inaugural speech on 20 October 2024, President Prabowo Subianto stressed that Indonesia's democracy must be 'uniquely Indonesian', rooted in the country's history and culture.

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Teguh Suprayitno, Tebo, Indonesia – Dewita's voice cracked through tears as she read her personal statement before a court on Dec. 3 in Tebo, a landlocked district in Jambi province on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

"I beg your honor to show mercy and generosity, to give me the lightest possible punishment," Dewita said.

Jakarta – Indonesia's government will set up a state investment agency to manage holdings in some of the biggest state companies after Parliament passed a Bill on Feb 4 approving the body, which is intended to operate like Singapore's investment company Temasek.

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana revealed the main reasons why the free nutritious meal program (MBG) run by President Prabowo Subianto's government has not yet reached the Papua region.

Jakarta – The recent death of an Indonesian migrant at the hands of Malaysian authorities underscores the complexities of the Indonesia-Malaysia relationship.

As neighboring nations bound by deep historical, cultural and economic ties, both countries must manage their diplomatic interactions with prudence and foresight.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Indonesia has recorded a multi-decade low inflation rate this January with experts saying the figure recorded this month is rather unusual and could be cause for concern.

Jakarta – Calls are growing for the government to "evaluate" Bali's tourist industry after a string of crimes by foreign perpetrators, including the recent kidnapping and robbery of a Ukrainian tourist in the island province, allegedly by a group of foreign visitors.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia apologized on Tuesday following the death of a woman reportedly due to exhaustion while waiting in line to purchase subsidized 3-kilogram Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

Mulya Hadi, Jakarta – A 62-year-old woman passed away after waiting in line to get a 3-kilogram liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) canister on Monday afternoon in the South Tangerang area.

Yonih Binti Saman was suspected to have become exhausted after waiting for an hour in line for the subsidized gas. When found, Yonih was slumped over while holding two of her gas canisters.

Monique Handa Shafira, Jakarta – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued Regulation No. 44 of 2024 on Bank Secrecy (POJK 44/2024), introducing clearer procedures for disclosing confidential banking information. The regulation aligns with Law No. 4 of 2023 on Financial Sector Development and Strengthening (UU P2SK).

Hanif Musyaffa, Jakarta – The Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, has confirmed that the Free Nutritious Meals program will continue during Ramadan, with adjustments made to its distribution. Dadan assured that children would still receive nutritious meals according to their needs.

Ricki Putra Harahap, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has confirmed that his administration will continue the development of the new national capital, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan, a project initiated by his predecessor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, a senior official said on Monday.

Ricki Putra Harahap, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has revoked forest management licenses from 18 companies that collectively controlled 526,144 hectares of land, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced on Monday.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Indonesia, one of the world's largest greenhouse gas emitters, has signaled it might follow in the footsteps of the U.S. and withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – A senior lawmaker said Tuesday that President Prabowo would let retailers sell the low-cost 3-kilogram cooking gas canisters again after the restriction faced public backlash.

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – The Indonesian Transportation Workers Union (SPAI) plans to rally in front of the Ministry of Manpower on Monday, February 17, 2025, to demand religious holiday allowance (THR) for online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers as well as drivers of other online services.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The Coalition of Lecturers from Mulawarman University (Unmul) has rejected the plan to grant mining concession permits to universities. A coalition member, Herdiansyah Hamzah, stated that the plan humiliates the dignity of universities as entities of civilization. This is because universities are not business entities.

M. Raihan Muzzaki, Jakarta – Chairperson of the Indonesian Migrant Workers Union (SBMI) Hariyanto Suwarno estimated that 50 percent of Indonesian migrant workers use illegal routes to work in Malaysia.

Michelle Anindya, Bali, Indonesia – Karawang county, located about 90 minutes by road from Jakarta, has been a major automotive hub in Indonesia for decades, housing factories of companies like Yamaha and Toyota. Last July, the industrial area added another feather to its cap when Southeast Asia's first electric vehicle battery factory was unveiled there.

Antara, Jakarta – An analyst recently warned that the new 3-kilogram cooking gas policy could even cause the state spending allocated for energy subsidy to soar even more without stricter regulations on the eligible beneficiaries.

Bambang Ismoyo, Antara, Jakarta – The government announced Monday that Indonesia registered approximately $32.3 billion in combined investments in the energy and mineral resources sector.

According to Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, the latest figures marked 8 percent growth compared to the $29.9 billion investments recorded in 2023.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia assured on Monday that there is no shortage of subsidized 3-kilogram liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) canisters, attributing recent supply disruptions to the government's new distribution scheme.

Antara, Rangga Samudra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto finally made a surprise free school meal inspection in East Jakarta on Monday, about a month after the launch of his signature program that helped him secure election victory.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – The government's decision to implement a 50 percent discount on electricity tariffs has resulted in a 0.76 percent decrease in consumer prices for January, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) announced on Monday.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Through 10 state visits he embarked upon during the first 100 days of his presidency, President Prabowo Subianto appears to send a clear message to the world.

Aditya Hadi, Jakarta – The government is tightening regulations on right-to-cultivate (HGU) permits for oil palm plantations, requiring applicants to allocate 20 percent of their land to local smallholders before their permits get extended, a requirement which previously could be fulfilled afterward.

Jakarta – The government has decided to reallocate Rp 306.7 trillion (US$18.9 billion) of the state budget to foster its welfare programs, in a major shift in fiscal direction this year.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto instructed the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) to focus on food security efforts to strengthen food storage in the regions.

Prabowo issued the directive to Army officials during a leadership meeting at Balai Kartini here on Monday. He joined the meeting via video conferencing.

DKI Jakarta – Jakarta governor-elect Pramono Anung Wibowo has pledged to introduce a gubernatorial regulation on education for children with special needs to demonstrate the government's commitment to securing a better future for individuals with disabilities.

Jakarta – The city administration resumed on Sunday its weather modification operation (OMC) until Feb. 6 in an attempt to reduce rainfall intensity during extreme weather conditions.

Jakarta – Indonesia's annual inflation rate slowed to its lowest in 24 years to 0.76 per cent in January, official data showed on Monday, down sharply from 1.57 per cent in December and below the lower bound of the central bank's target range for the year.

According to the country's statistics bureau, it was the lowest rate of inflation since January 2000.