Daniel Ahmad Fajri, Eko Ari Wibowo, Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the Golkar Party's Central Leadership Council, Ahmad Doli Kurnia Tandjung, hopes that for universities, managing mines can solve the budget problems commonly faced by campuses. Doli wants the management of mines by campuses to also encourage the quality of educational institutions.

Wawan Kurniawan, Ilham Oktafian, Stefani Wijaya, Tangerang – The Indonesian Navy, supported by local fishermen, continued dismantling offshore bamboo barriers near Tangerang Regency on Thursday. The barriers, spanning 30 kilometers, have restricted fishing boat access and raised concerns about potential environmental damage, authorities said.

Antara, Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) has set a goal for Indonesia's airports to be among the top 10 best airports in the world. The minister hopes to achieve the target in 2029, as he said during the Airport Service Optimization Coordination Meeting in Badung Regency, Bali, on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Greenpeace Indonesia gave a D rating to the Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration in the energy transition sector. Greenpeace assigned this rate based on their performance toward the first 100 days in office.

Indira Rezkisari, Jakarta – Climate activist and founder of Indonesian Climate Justice Literacy, Firdaus Cahyadi, has criticised the government's plan to give mining concessions to tertiary education institutions.

Cahyadi said this shows that the political elite never stop displaying their error in thinking about the substance of natural resource management.

Jakarta – Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) is of the view that the work of eradicating corruption will face a very steep and uphill road.

Antara, Jakarta – The Industry Ministry has revealed that US technology giant Apple plans to invest approximately $200 million in an AirTag device manufacturing plant on Batam Island. This amount is significantly lower than the previously reported $1 billion investment pledge.

Christine Tan, Singapore – A man who allegedly handed a counterfeit $10,000 note to a bank employee has been hauled to court.

On Jan 23, Indonesian Chandra Ahmadyani, 36, was handed one charge of using a counterfeit banknote. His charge sheet states that he allegedly committed the offence at noon on Dec 23, 2024, at the DBS South Bridge Branch at Hong Lim Complex.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Wahyu Sakti Trenggono admitted that his KKP ministry was caught off guard by the discovery of the illegal sea fence in Tangerang, Banten. He made this admission during a hearing with Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR) today.

Jakarta – Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) revealed that corruption is one of the problems hindering national strategic projects (PSN). ICW researcher Dewi Anggraeni said her institution recorded at least six PSN corruption cases in 2022-2024.

Pekalongan, Indonesia – The death toll from a landslide on Indonesia's main island of Java rose to 21 with five people still missing on Jan 23, officials said, as rescuers raced against time and bad weather to find survivors.

Bella Evanglista Mikaputri, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has instructed central and regional governments to reduce spending by Rp 306.69 trillion ($18.9 billion) for the current fiscal year.

Jakarta – Indonesia's parliament proposed on Thursday to revise the country's mining law to help the government accelerate development of its mineral processing industry and to regulate mining permits for religious groups and for universities.

Jakarta – Trillions of rupiah channelled by Indonesia's central bank to some lawmakers under a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme were allegedly misused, said the country's anti-graft agency.

Trystanto Sanjaya, Rennes, France – The great Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin once said, "There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen." That quote rings pertinently in the rapid evolution of Indonesia's foreign policy today.

Jakarta – The sprawling sea fence of unexplained origin in Tangerang, Banten, that has impeded fisherfolk's access to the sea has sparked a fierce debate about the issue of unlicensed land reclamation.

We cannot put a price tag on our waters, particularly when it is still unclear who installed the 30-kilometer bamboo barrier off Tangerang's coast and for what purpose.

Jakarta – The government has set up a new task force to scale up efforts to improve forest management and curb illegal oil palm plantations and illegal mines within forest areas.

Presidential Regulation No. 5/2025, signed on Jan. 21, forms the legal basis for the task force, Tempo.co reported.

Riski Maulana, Cianjur, West Java – A high school in the West Java town of Cianjur has sparked controversy by requiring its female students to take pregnancy tests in an effort to "protect the school's reputation."

Fajar Fitrianto, Jakarta – Donald Trump took the stage for his second inauguration on Monday, marking the start of a renewed era of "America First" policies. This significant moment not only reinforced his commitment to reshaping America's role in global affairs but also served as a stark reminder of the protectionist agenda that characterized his first term.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov recently said that the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet deal with the Southeast Asian nation remained "on the table".

Olena Wibisana, Yogyakarta – The Yogyakarta City Government has reimposed a local regulation designating the Malioboro tourist area as a smoke-free zone. According to this regulation, people caught smoking on Malioboro Street will face a fine of Rp 7.5 million ($461), authorities announced on Thursday.

Bella Evanglista Mikaputri, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto announced on Wednesday that Indonesia will no longer rely on imports for key food commodities, including rice, corn, and salt, by the end of 2025.

Bioantika and Hernandi Albeto Octaviano – Over 20 years ago, then Indonesian president Megawati Soekarnoputri banned the export of sea sand from her archipelago nation.

Pizaro Gozali Idrus, Jakarta – Indonesia's new government is considering seeking a key Bali bombing suspect's return from Guantanamo Bay because, its law minister said, Jakarta is as concerned about its citizens imprisoned abroad as it is in repatriating some foreign convicts.

Jakarta – Nine organizations will commemorate a century of Pramoedya Ananta Toer at the Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts and cultural centre in Jakarta on Saturday February 8.

Liz Kimbrough, Central Sulawesi – Over the course of just eight years, the forests surrounding Indonesia's Lake Poso, an ecological and evolutionary "gem" on the island of Sulawesi, have been whittled away, satellite data and imagery show, while flooding has intensified, and traditional livelihoods suffer.

M Iqbal Shukri, Blora – A commemoration of "One Century of Pramoedya Ananta Toer" will be held in Blora regency, Central Java on February 6. Pram, as he is known, is a writer from Blora who produced more than 50 works. A number of Pram's literary works have been translated into 42 languages around the world.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will evaluate the National Strategic Projects (PSN) to ensure that the projects are running according to plan.

Irsyan Hasyim, Erwin Prima, Jakarta – The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said flooding damaged several bridges in Batang Regency, Central Java Province. Data from the Central Java BPBD on Tuesday night, January 21, 2025, at 22:49 WIB recorded that six connecting facilities were cut off, while the floods were observed to have receded.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ombudsman Chair, Mokhammad Najih, has revealed that fishermen in Tangerang Regency have suffered losses amounting to approximately Rp9 billion due to the construction of a sea fence in the region. This figure, he said, was determined based on an investigation conducted by the Ombudsman team.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Indonesia's special economic zones (SEZs) attracted Rp 90.1 trillion ($5.5 billion) in new investment and created 47,747 jobs last year, an official announced on Wednesday.

Yovanda Noni, Jakarta – The government has updated the regulations regarding Export Proceeds from Natural Resources (DHE SDA) to strengthen national economic resilience and stability amid global geopolitical challenges.

Agencies, Pekalongan, Central Java – Hundreds of rescuers were searching through thick mud and debris to find survivors Wednesday after a rain-triggered landslide in Central Java that killed at least 17 people and left nine missing.

Intense rainfall in a mountainous area near Pekalongan city sparked the landslide on Monday, collapsing bridges and burying cars and houses.

Sopian Hadi, Denpasar – Two police officers in Bali are under investigation after allegedly charging a Colombian tourist, identified as SGH, Rp 200,000 ($13) in exchange for filing a loss report for her stolen iPhone 14.

Yovanda Noni, Penajam Paser Utara – The government has approved a budget of Rp 48.8 trillion ($2.99 billion) for the second phase of Nusantara's development, Indonesia's new capital, for the 2025-2029 period. This marks a significant reduction from the Rp 89 trillion allocated for the first phase in 2022-2024.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Ahmad Muzani, Secretary-General of the Gerindra Party, responded to rumors about a potential cabinet reshuffle in President Prabowo Subianto's administration as the 100-day mark approaches.

"That [reshuffle] is entirely the president's prerogative. I haven't asked, and I haven't met with him," Muzani said on Tuesday.

Jakarta – The recent increase in the state pension age has caused controversy, with people accusing the government of delaying payouts to save money in the state budget.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto posted on Tuesday a message of congratulations to Donald Trump for his inauguration as the United States president, and affirmed that Indonesia was eager to continue working with the US under the new Republican administration.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – In the first 100 days of President Prabowo Subianto's administration, the performance of several economic and environment ministers has been highlighted. Based on the assessment and survey by the Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS), several names in the 'red category' are considered worthy of reshuffling.

Indonesia's plan to convert millions of hectares of forests for food and energy use is "environmentally illogical and destructive," and risks irreversible environmental and biodiversity loss, activists warned Monday.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Foreign Minister Sugiono has called for unity and the strengthening of ASEAN institutional capacity, underlining that it was "no longer possible" for Southeast Asian countries to go it alone as the current geopolitical landscape continues to present threats to the stability and security of the region.

Hanif Musyaffa, Jakarta – Yahya Cholil Staquf, widely known as Gus Yahya, the Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU), supports government plans to regulate children's access to social media but cautions against potential side effects.

Jakarta – Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa has urged Bali authorities to devise rules requiring people visiting the island to use local tour guides, following two recent reports of sexual violence against tourists in the past few weeks.

Agencies, Jakarta – At least 16 people have been killed and five more are missing after a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Central Java province, local police and disaster officials said Tuesday.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani announced that the parliament will assess and discuss the US government's plan to relocate and evacuate 2 million Palestinian civilians from Gaza to Indonesia.

Sopian Hadi, Gianyar, Bali – The Gianyar Regency Government officially closed the PARQ Ubud accommodation, also known as "The Russian Village," on Monday. Located on Jalan Sriwedari in Tegallalang, Ubud, Gianyar, the establishment was shut down for violating several local regulations.

Made Supriatma – A plan to expand the Indonesian Army's domestic reach suggests the potential reassertion of "dual function" under its new president. That this is aimed at rolling out free meals – for now – is insufficient consolation to those who fear the return of the military into Indonesia's politics.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – A Russian diplomat revealed Monday that Moscow was open for negotiations to sell its oil to BRICS new member Indonesia as Jakarta looks for more affordable supplies.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia called any displacement attempt of Gaza residents as "unacceptable" following US President Donald Trump's plan to relocate some Gazans to the Southeast Asian country.

Jakarta – A proposed revision to the Mining Law includes a plan to grant higher education institutions with mineral and coal mining concessions, after policymakers previously granted such permits for business entities backed by religious groups.