Jakarta – With much of the country suffering from the impacts of global heating, verging on boiling, citizens are rightly expecting the government to deliver a genuinely ambitious pledge to mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil, dubbed COP30, now underway until the weekend.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Indonesia has never facilitated the transfer of any Palestinians, including those from Gaza, to the country, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday, responding to allegations from international sources that hundreds of Palestinians have traveled by air to destinations such as South Africa, Indonesia and Malaysia through dubious Israeli-linked nongovernmental o

Rizal Harahap, Pekanbaru – An upper respiratory infection outbreak that has killed five children and sickened hundreds of members of the Talang Mamak Indigenous tribe in Indragiri Hulu regency, Riau is finally showing signs of easing, though health authorities say they will continue to monitor the situation closely.

A couple of months ago Bali experienced its worst floods in more than a decade. They came at the peak of the dry season. Instead of the empty wells farmers faced last year, this time their crops were washed away; roads turned into brown, swirling rivers; houses collapsed in the torrents; and 17 people were killed.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – The Ministry of Manpower is still finalizing the government regulation (PP) regarding Indonesia's 2026 minimum wage. Manpower Minister Yassierli revealed that the calculation of the 2026 minimum wage in the draft government regulation does not lead to a single figure.

Duncan Graham – "All power flows from the barrel of a gun," said Mao Zedong. His aphorism may have been right a century ago in China, but not in modern Indonesia. In the nation next door, power comes subtly via unarmed brigadiers in boardrooms. The riflemen are there, but out of sight.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Indonesia has raised concern over the scale of gender-based online violence faced by women as the country undergoes rapid digital expansion, accompanied by a sharp rise in technology-enabled abuse.

Sri Wahyuni, Makassar, Indonesia – For years, Rahma paid a monthly rate for water that never flowed to her home in eastern Indonesia's largest urban area, here where the Tallo River meets the Pacific Ocean.

Muhammad Firman/Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia has launched a long-awaited "people's internet" program that promises faster broadband at a fraction of current prices, as the archipelago seeks to close its digital divide and reduce its reliance on costly fiber-optic infrastructure.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed regents and mayors against mobilizing schoolchildren to greet him during his working visits to the regions. He ordered the Cabinet Secretary, Teddy Indra Wijaya, to issue a relevant circular.

Intan Setiawanty, Jakarta – The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has detained a high-profile fugitive from China and deported 27 foreign nationals suspected of operating a cybercrime syndicate. Acting Director General of Immigration Yuldi Yusman declared that there is no safe haven in Indonesia for international criminals.

Riyad Dafhi Rizki, Rendy Tisna, Banjarmasin, Indonesia – A growing coalition of Indigenous communities, students and civil society organizations from Borneo is rallying against fast-moving plans to establish a new national park in the remote Meratus mountain range.

Prisma Ardianto, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia (BI) kept the benchmark BI Rate unchanged at 4.75 percent during its November 18-19 policy meeting, maintaining the Deposit Facility at 3.75 percent and the Lending Facility at 5.5 percent.

Tokyo – Japan and Indonesia agreed to strengthen maritime security as well as expand personnel exchanges between defense officials and joint training sessions, at a two-plus-two meeting between the countries' foreign and defense chiefs in Tokyo on Monday.

Petaling Jaya – The durian, the king of fruits, is synonymous with Malaysia, right? While every Malaysian will agree, the Indonesians are saying no.

They insist that they have a stronger claim to the durian, creating a thorny issue in Malaysia's bid to make it the country's national fruit.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – The International Monetary Fund has praised Indonesia for maintaining economic growth and containing inflation amid mounting pressure from external factors but emphasizes that the country needs the right "policy mix" to secure the future.

Indonesia's Mount Semeru, the highest peak on Java island, has erupted, blanketing several villages with falling ash, prompting evacuations and leading authorities to raise the alert to the highest level.

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Jakarta – Indonesia's English proficiency remains in the low-proficiency band, placing 80th out of 123 countries in the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI). The report shows Indonesia scoring 471 in 2025 higher 3 points comparing to last year's EF EPI Edition, trailing most of its Asian peers and far below leading European countries.

Jakarta – Right from the beginning, it is difficult to expect much from the Indonesian National Police Reform Acceleration Commission. Its composition shows that President Prabowo Subianto still has complete faith in the institution he claims to want to reform.

Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia has urged the government and the House of Representatives (DPR) to repeal the newly enacted revision of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). The organization states that the approval of the revision signals a regression in the country's commitment to respecting, protecting, and fulfilling human rights.

Jakarta – The improving financial statements of Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) have yet to ease the management's worries. Even with an upward trend in operational performance, the cash flow of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project, known as Whoosh, remains far from healthy.

Zacharias Wuragil, Jakarta – The global civil society coalition has chosen Indonesia to receive the "Fossil of the Day" on Saturday, November 15, 2025, the last day of the first week of the UN Climate Change Conference COP30 in Belem, Brazil. This is the first time Indonesia has received such an award since the COP.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesia's Law and Human Rights Minister Supratman Andi Agtas said the upcoming revision of the Indonesian National Police Law (RUU Polri) will set clear boundaries on which ministries and state institutions may be headed by active police officers.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq reported strong progress in carbon credit transactions at the Indonesia Pavilion during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil.

As of Monday, November 17, 2025, one week after the pavilion opened on November 10, carbon trades recorded by Indonesia reached almost Rp7 trillion.

Shinta Maharani, Jakarta – Indonesian diaspora in Germany protests the planned enactment of the Criminal Procedure Code Bill or KUHAP Bill, as it will legalize the criminalization of activists and restrict the space for civil society democracy.

Abdi Purmono (Contributor), Jakarta – Law Faculty at Brawijaya University (UB) in Indonesia awarded prominent honors to 20 alumni and 9 FHUB employees. The award ceremony took place in Jakarta on the evening of Friday, November 7, 2025.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Chair of the House of Representatives' (DPR) Commission III, Habiburokhman, denied claims that the revision of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) would pave the way for police overreach or arbitrariness.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Indonesia's House of Representatives has passed the Draft Law on Amendment on Law Number 8 of 1991 on Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). House Speaker Puan Maharani approved the KUHAP Bill in a House plenary meeting today, Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

On Tuesday, the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) unanimously passed the revision of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) into Law. While the plenary session was marked by applause and claims of "modernisation," Indonesia's civil society has raised deep concerns regarding the new Law.

Basten Gokkon – A new study has mapped whale shark stranding hotspots in Indonesian waters over the past decade and linked their occurrence to oceanographic dynamics, providing a scientific basis for targeted, preventative conservation strategies.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Belem, Brazil – For the Indonesian delegation at COP30, the summit was meant to be a showcase for its climate diplomacy and growing carbon market ambitions.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – A number of organizations involved in the Civil Society Coalition for KUHAP Reform are calling for a rejection of the draft Criminal Procedure Code Bill (RUU KUHAP), which is scheduled to be brought to a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) today, Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

In a move that has ignited a fierce national debate on historical memory and justice, President Prabowo Subianto officially bestowed the title of National Hero upon Indonesia's second president, General Suharto, during a ceremony at the State Palace on 10 November 2025.

Ricky Juliansyah, Jakarta – The Student Executive Board of the University of Indonesia (BEM UI) is planning to stage a protest Tuesday afternoon as the parliament is set to ratify the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) Bill today.

According to Tempo's observation, UI students started assembling at 08:30 a.m. on campus grounds, preparing their protest attributes.

Jakarta – Once again, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) are vying to handle the same legal case. Without any coordination, both institutions are investigating alleged corruption involving Pertamina Energy Trading Limited (Petral) with the same object and over almost the same timeframe.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for the Revision of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) strongly criticizes the ratification of the Revision of Law Number 8 of 1981 concerning KUHAP into law during the House of Representatives (DPR) plenary session today.

Sukarjito, Jakarta – The House of Representatives (DPR) is scheduled to hold a plenary session on Tuesday that could see the passage of a major overhaul of the country's Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), despite mounting criticism from civil society groups who warn the revisions threaten due process and expand police authority.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – The newly revised Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) is set to take effect on Jan. 2, 2026, following its approval in a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday.

Erta Darwati, Jakarta – Polychem Indonesia said it has permanently closed its polyester division after years of operational suspension and sustained losses, marking the end of one of its core business segments.

Indah Handayani, Jakarta – The possible merger between Singapore's Grab and Indonesia's GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO) is back in the spotlight as the deal could potentially reshape Indonesia's ride-hailing landscape.

Muhammad Aulia, Jakarta – Counterterrorism unit Densus 88 has identified 110 children, aged 10 to 18, allegedly recruited by terrorist networks across 23 provinces, authorities said Tuesday. The recruitment is now under investigation by law enforcement.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo outlined the steps needed to redenominate the rupiah – simplifying the currency from Rp1,000 to Rp1 – emphasizing that the process would be lengthy.

Responding to the ratification of the revised Criminal Procedure Code (RKUHAP) at the House of Representatives (DPR) today, Amnesty International Indonesia Deputy Director Wirya Adiwena, said:

Feri Amsari – The bombshell revelation that Indonesia's General Elections Commission (KPU) members have chartered a private jet for official trips has further eroded public confidence in the electoral body.

Muhammad Arief Virgy and Hanifah Alya Chaerunnisaa, Jakarta – Geothermal energy is a crucial part of Indonesia's plan to cut its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2060. The country aims to add 5.2 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity in 2025-2034, compared to a current capacity of 2.7 GW, Antara reported.

Agencies, Jakarta – Indonesia welcomes the UN Security Council's adoption of a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

President Prabowo Subianto has recently been reported to pursue a major agenda in his administration to improve Indonesia's law-enforcement system, including through police reform.

Tess McClure – To some Indonesians he is the antithesis of a hero – a former dictator accused of human rights abuses who once held the disreputable title of one of the world's most corrupt leaders.

So when the world's third-largest democracy announced this month that its late strongman leader Suharto would be named a national hero, activists and survivors were outraged.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has again highlighted the progress of Indonesia's free nutritious meals program (MBG), saying the initiative has now reached 44 million recipients.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia is drafting a decree that will enable American energy companies to sell their products to the state-run oil company Pertamina without going through the exhaustive tender process, according to a senior minister.