Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office has taken a step forward by naming a number of suspects on the corruption over bank loans to Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex). However, this is not yet enough.

Addin Anugrah Siwi, Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, is optimistic that Indonesia can become a full member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) within four years.

According to him, the ongoing accession process is progressing positively and has received favorable responses from OECD member countries.

Antara, Jakarta – West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi said students who break curfew will be sent to military barracks. Students who break curfew rules, according to Dedi, will be recorded in the application system and will receive a warning letter from the school principal.

Intan Setiawanty, Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is currently investigating alleged corruption in the procurement of laptops worth Rp9.9 trillion at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in 2020-2022.

Melynda Dwi Puspita, Jakarta – Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati announced that President Prabowo Subianto's 11 priority programs will require Rp446.24 trillion from the state budget (APBN).

Claire Turrell – Nurul Nazipah's favorite dish to cook is one that involves going into the Muaro Jambi forest to pick from among 120 different types of herbs and edible greens that grow wild. To the untrained eye, they could be weeds in the Sumatran forest, but to Nazipah each one has its own identity. It could taste mild, earthy or sometimes bitter.

Basten Gokkon – Researchers behind an incentive-based fisheries program in Indonesia have reported a drop in shark and ray bycatch, but also warned of an unexpected rise in the intentional capture of these threatened species.

Najha Nabilla, Jakarta – The police have named Cho Yong Gi, a student at the University of Indonesia, as a suspect in the tumult during the May Day labor demonstration in 2025. The police stated that Cho did not disperse immediately despite being ordered three times.

Antara, Jakarta – The second of the two major Muslim festivals, Eid al-Adha, invites unique celebrations across Nusantara, blending the religious occasion with inherited cultural values.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Depok Mayor Supian Suri has not yet imposed sanctions on students who violate the curfew as of today. Starting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Depok has implemented a curfew program for students according to the direction of the Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi.

Umar Patek, a convicted bomb maker involved in the deadly 2002 Bali bombings, says that he is now a changed man.

Launching his own coffee business in the Indonesian city of Surabaya on Tuesday evening, the former member of the al-Qaida-linked terror group Jemaah Islamiyah, says these days he is more interested in "brewing peace" than mixing deadly explosives.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The latest LSI Denny JA survey reveals that a majority of Indonesians are finding it more difficult to secure jobs this year compared to previous years.

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad considers it reasonable that the allocation for renting a minister's hotel room is budgeted up to Rp9.3 million per night. He believes that the payment allocation for the accommodation is not excessive.

M. Faiz Zaki, Jakarta – The air quality in Greater Jakarta, encompassing Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi, has been categorized as unhealthy over the past month, as confirmed by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Melynda Dwi Puspita, Jakarta – Minister of Public Works, Dody Hanggodo, revealed a significant reluctance among private sector entities to participate in government infrastructure projects through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – The Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) in the Indonesian State Palace, Hasan Nasbi, appealed to the public to apply health protocols following the rise in Covid-19 cases in several Asian countries. People should re-adopt habits such as washing hands before meals and using masks.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, dismisses the complaints of those facing difficulty finding jobs in the country. He urges them to improve themselves and be grateful for the job opportunities the government is providing.

Bambang Ismoyo, Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Indonesia's trade deficit with China more than doubled in the first four months of 2025, but Trade Minister Budi Santoso has dismissed suggestions that US tariffs on Chinese goods are driving Beijing to reroute exports to Southeast Asia.

Iman Rahman Cahyadi, Heru Andriyanto, Mataram – The Indonesian government has lifted restrictions on regional governments holding meetings and events at hotels, a policy reversal that comes after mounting pressure from the hospitality industry and warnings about the economic drag of excessive austerity.

Addin Anugrah Siwi, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has introduced new import rules granting duty-free allowances for personal goods worth up to $500, up to $2,500 for special Hajj pilgrims, and full exemptions for international competition prizes and awards.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Bambang Wuryanto, also known as Bambang Pacul, Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), stated that there has been no instruction to hold a leadership meeting to address the letter from the Forum of Retired Military Soldiers (FPP TNI) demanding the impeachment of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – The Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has officially released the findings of its research on the Merah Putih Village Cooperative (Kopdes Merah Putih), a program set to be launched by President Prabowo Subianto on October 28, 2025. According to the study, 65% of respondents identified potential corruption in the governance of the cooperatives.

Anwar Siswadi (Kontributor), Jakarta – West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has mandated that all school levels begin classes at 06:30 a.m. local time starting in the 2025/2026 academic year. Some parents in Bandung have expressed concern about the potential for heavier morning traffic.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, announced that beginning in the upcoming academic year, a curfew will be enforced for children and adolescents, alongside a school start time of 06:30 AM.

Los Angeles – The owners of the multi-billion-dollar Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in eastern Indonesia and nearby nickel mining projects are violating the rights of local communities, including Indigenous Peoples, Climate Rights International said in a report released today.

Denpasar – The trial of three British nationals accused of smuggling cocaine or taking part in a drug deal in Bali began Tuesday, with all facing the death penalty.

Indonesia hands out severe punishments for drug smuggling and has previously executed foreigners, but has upheld a moratorium on the death sentence since 2017.

Faisal Maliki Baskoro, Jakarta – Indonesia's economy is projected to grow by 4.7 percent in 2025 and 4.8 percent in 2026, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in its June 2025 Economic Outlook. The revised forecast is lower than the OECD's March 2025 projection of 4.9 percent and 5.0 percent, respectively, for the same years.

Ayos Carlos, Jakarta – Indonesia's economy is showing signs of distress amid slowing growth, rising layoffs, and deflation, prompting calls for the government to prioritize real policy responses over reassuring rhetoric.

Reza Hery Pamungkas, Jakarta – The Jakarta provincial government has confirmed it will continue its cat sterilization program to control the growing population of stray animals across the capital.

Jakarta – Intimidation of those who oppose the revised Indonesian Military (TNI) Law has strengthened the impression of militarism and fascism in the administration of President Prabowo Subianto. The experience of many nations at different times, including Indonesia during the New Order, shows that this type of militarism harms the principles of democracy and humanitarianism.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia mentioned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) policy as one of the main causes of the decline in Indonesia's oil and gas production (lifting migas) since the late 1990s.

Diananta P. Sumedi (Kontributor), Banjarbaru – Lieutenant Colonel Sunandi, prosecutor at Military Prosecutor's Office III-15, demanded a life sentence for Navy Soldier Jumran, Petty Officer One stationed at Naval Base Balikpapan. Jumran is accused of the planned murder of Juwita, a journalist and his girlfriend.

The Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) highlighted the decline in third-party funds (DPK) for savings and deposits influenced by weakening purchasing power in Indonesia.

Anastasya Lavenia Y, Jakarta – The Indonesian Finance Ministry explained the reasons behind setting the meal costs for ministerial-level coordination meetings, deputy ministers, or echelon I at Rp118,000 per person. This budget is stipulated in Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 32 of 2025 concerning the Standard Input Cost for the Fiscal Year 2026.

Rabul Sawal, East Halmahera, Indonesia – Police in Indonesia's North Maluku province arrested 27 people and charged 11 of them with weapons offenses and commercial obstruction in late May following conflict with a nickel mining company controlled by Indonesia's billionaire Barki family.

The Indonesian Environmental Forum (WALHI) considers President Prabowo Subianto's accusation that foreign parties fund non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to set Indonesia against each other to be untrue.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – Three Greenpeace Indonesia activists and a Papuan woman were taken to the Grogol Petamburan Police Station after unfurling banners and delivering a speech about the impacts of nickel downstreaming during the Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference & Expo at the Pullman Hotel, Central Park, Jakarta, on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – Statistics Indonesia (BPS) official Pudji Ismartini revealed in a press conference on Monday that the country's trade surplus, or the amount by which exports exceed imports, was only US$158 million in April.

Anastasya Lavenia Y, Jakarta – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported that financial transaction scams have caused total losses of Rp2.6 trillion, based on complaints submitted to the Indonesia Anti-Scam Centre (IASC) between November 2024 and May 23, 2025.

Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Maruarar Sirait spoke out about the draft regulation of the Minister of PKP regarding changes to the provisions on the size of subsidized houses. Ara – Maruarar's nickname, stated that he received criticism and suggestions for the draft regulation.

Hendrik Yaputra, Ricky Juliansyah, Jakarta – The chief of the Presidential Communication Office, Hasan Nasbi, said not all foreign-backed organizations seek to sow discord in Indonesia.

Rama Sukarta, Jakarta – Indonesia's economy is showing signs of a slowdown following a surprise deflation of 0.37 percent in May 2025, raising concerns about weakening consumer demand and the lack of industrial stimulus.

Alfida Rizky Febrianna, Jakarta – The Public Works Ministry has revealed that Indonesia requires an additional Rp 753 trillion ($46.14 billion) to finance infrastructure projects through 2029, despite substantial budget allocations. The shortfall is expected to be addressed through creative financing methods, including increased investment.

Wahroni, Tangerang, Banten – Indonesian immigration officials at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have blocked the departure of 719 prospective Hajj pilgrims attempting to travel to Saudi Arabia through unofficial and illegal means.The head of the Soekarno-Hatta Immigration Office, Johanes Fanny Satria Cahya Aprianto, said on Tuesday that the departures were halted between April

, Eir discussions focused on areas of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on strengthening bilateral relations between the two Muslim-majority countries.

Riri Rahayu, Jakarta – Efforts to repatriate Paulus Tannos, a suspect in the corruption case of e-KTP who has been on the wanted list since 2022, seem unlikely to materialize soon. After being arrested by the Singapore Police for extradition, he requested a suspension of detention, which is now being tried at the end of June 2025.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's call on ASEAN to accept Papua New Guinea as an official member state might have caused initial surprise and concern among Foreign Ministry bureaucrats and Indonesian diplomats stationed overseas. The idea seemed unexpected, possibly something they had not previously considered.

Ruth Dea Juwita, Jakarta – Inflation slowed in May as prices of key food items declined, easing pressure on consumers amid persistent weak sentiment.

Consumer price index (CPI) growth fell 0.37 percent month-to-month (mtm) in May, marking the deepest monthly deflation since September 2022, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data published on Monday.

Ary Hermawan – Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad, popularly known as Haji Isam, a young businessman from South Kalimantan, has become the new poster boy for Indonesia's oligarchy.

Jakarta – The Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD) says that the naming of 14 people as suspects, which is part of the investigation related to the May Day demonstration in front of the parliament building on May 1, is a form of criminalisation.