Martin Bagya Kertiyasa, Jakarta – Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) and Malaysia's state-owned energy giant Petronas have signed a farm-out agreement (FOA) under the production sharing contract (PSC) for the Bobara Block, marking a new chapter in regional energy collaboration.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The Chair of the Setara Institute National Council, Hendardi, believes that former Indonesian President Soeharto is not deserving of the title of national hero. Allegations of human rights violations and crimes against humanity during his authoritarian and militaristic government cannot be denied.

Jakarta – One of the culminations of Prabowo Subianto's omon-omon, or empty words, is in the textile industry. This labor-intensive sector has been left to fend for itself against imports from other nations.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto views that the United States (US) should be a growth partner in the Indo-Pacific region. According to him, the involvement of the United States can help in building ASEAN.

Oyuk Ivani Siagian, Jakarta – The Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD) has revealed the chronology of the arrest and naming of an activist named Muzaffar Salim as a suspect. Muzaffar, along with three other activists, has been named a suspect for provocation in the demonstrations at the end of August 2025 in Jakarta.

Responding to the verdict of the South Jakarta District Court judge on the pre-trial motion by a number of activists against the legal actions of the Metro Jaya Jakarta Regional Police (Polda), Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid, said:

Jakarta – A number of historians and civil society groups have criticised the proposal that the late 2nd President of the Republic of Indonesia, Suharto, be awarded the title of national hero.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Several mining associations are requesting the Indonesian government to cancel the plan to implement a 50 percent blended biodiesel (B50) in 2026. They believe that the policy has the potential to increase production costs amidst falling commodity prices and rising operational costs.

Septia Ryanthie, Jakarta – Former president Joko Widodo or Jokowi has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail (KCJB), or Whoosh project, which is now reported to carry a debt burden of up to Rp118 trillion. This project was one of the signature transportation programs during his administration.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – An online petition created by a student using the username "siswa agit" is demanding the cancellation of the Academic Ability Test (TKA) scheduled for November 2025. The TKA score is required as one of the qualifications for the 2026 state university entrance exams via the achievement track.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin revealed the government plans to strengthen dental health services in all community health centers (Puskesmas) after a free health check program indicated numerous dental issues among the public.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said Monday it would examine findings from the Election Organizers Ethics Council (DKPP) regarding the controversial Rp 90 billion ($5.5 million) private jet rental by the General Elections Commission (KPU), which led to a severe ethics warning for its top officials.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – Executive Director of LBH Pers Mustafa Layong revealed several anomalies in the lawsuit filed by Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman against Tempo. Amran filed a lawsuit against Tempo in the South Jakarta District Court regarding the headline story titled "Poles-poles Beras Busuk" (Rotten Rice Touch-ups) in the May 16, 2025 edition.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – US President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked his Indonesian counterpart and "friend", President Prabowo Subianto, again for his help in the efforts to secure peace in the war-torn Gaza.

Shinta Maharani, Jakarta – The Indonesian diaspora scattered across 23 countries held the Indonesia Bergerak (Indonesia Moves) Congress virtually on Sunday night, Indonesian time, October 26, 2025, to commemorate the Youth Pledge.

Jakarta – The Riau Islands Police have dishonorably discharged 30 officers in the past two years as part of its commitment to uphold the code of ethics and discipline for various violations, including being involved in LGBT relations.

Nadirsyah Hosen – In 2024, Indonesia's hajj administration found itself at the centre of one of the most consequential legal and political controversies in recent years.

Siwage Dharma Negara and Maria Monica Wihardja – Sri Mulyani's successor Purbaya has already signalled a greater willingness to support Prabowo's populist programmes – in ways that could potentially over-expand credit, raise debt burdens, and erode investor confidence.

Aidan Hall – Indonesia's current president, Prabowo Subianto, took power exactly one year ago. He won his country's election on a swathe of grand economic promises, including achieving 8 percent annual growth, total energy self-sufficiency, and even eliminating extreme poverty.

Mike Yeo, Singapore – An Indonesian official's announcement earlier this month that Jakarta intends to buy at least 42 Chinese J-10 fighter aircraft raised more than a few eyebrows.

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – Governor Pramono Anung has ordered the Jakarta Parks and City Forest Agency to inspect and reinforce thousands of aging trees across the capital following the death of Harry MP Danardojo, a former director of state-owned investment firm Danareksa, who was killed when a large palm tree fell onto his car during a storm in South Jakarta on Sunday.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia recently pitched nuclear power-related investment opportunities to the United States as its senior officials had another round of tariff talks on the margins of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

Septia Ryanthie, Jakarta – Several players in the national garment and textile industry have formed the Indonesian Garment and Textile Association (AGTI), which was officially launched on October 1, 2025. The establishment of this association coincides with the Pancasila Sanctity Day.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Monday he will order the Customs and Excise Directorate to strengthen inspections at ports to combat the flow of illegal imports, particularly secondhand apparel and accessories.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto continues to make large-scale investments in Indonesia's primary weaponry systems (alutsista), a policy consistent with his tenure as Minister of Defense from 2019 to 2024.

According to Tempo's report on October 23, 2025, Prabowo has strategically used defense procurement as a high-level diplomatic tool.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) questioned the labor attache at the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Friday as part of its investigation into a Rp 85 billion ($5.1 million) extortion case linked to the issuance of foreign worker permits at the Manpower Ministry.

Jakarta – The government recently reaffirmed its continued supports for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who contribute to the development of a sustainable industrial ecosystem.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia plans to use the COP30 momentum as an opportunity to woo foreign buyers into purchasing its carbon credits following sluggish demand.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The Ministry of Industry confirms that Indonesia's position is becoming stronger in the global textile and textile product (TPT) industry.

Muhammad Farhan, Wawan Kurniawan, Jakarta – Indonesia will begin construction of waste-to-energy (WtE) plants in seven regions starting March 2026, as the government accelerates efforts to convert urban waste into renewable electricity under President Prabowo Subianto's green energy agenda.

Anggita Raissa, Serang, Indonesia – The rain had just passed over Nambo Udik, a village in Cikande, Serang, Banten. The air hung heavy and damp, and puddles lingered in the muddy yard in front of Sakinah and Roni's home.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Member of House Commission X (DPR), Bonnie Triyana, stated that it would be better for President Prabowo Subianto to expand the teaching of the Mandarin language rather than introducing Portuguese in Indonesian schools.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – There has been a recurrence of the free nutritious meal (MBG) poisoning in Mlati Sub-District, Sleman, Central Java. However, this time it involves a different Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG/kitchen) compared to the previous MBG poisoning case.

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – The Center for Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has found that the public is dissatisfied with the performance of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka one year into their term. The conclusion is based on a survey involving 120 journalists and 60 media organizations.

Jakarta – Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) General Chairperson Muhamad Isnur has criticised law enforcement agencies over the demonstrations last August.

Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka took up a populist platform during the election campaign, garnering the full support from the oligarchy and mainstream political parties, and ultimately secured a victory in the 2024 presidential election.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The Special Advisor to the President for National Defense, Dudung Abdurachman, raised the issue of the absence of mandatory military service in Indonesia, citing that several countries, such as South Korea and Singapore, have implemented this practice.

Servio Maranda, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has called on managers of nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPG) to produce positive content on TikTok to highlight the free nutritious meal program (MBG).

Defara Dhanya, Jakarta – Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Eddy Soeparno, said climate change can no longer be viewed as a mere environmental issue. During the opening of the 3rd Indonesia Climate Change Forum (ICCF), co-organized by the Emil Salim Institute (ESI) and MPR, Eddy mentioned climate issue is now linked to national development.

Suharto's nearly 32-year rule considered one of the most brutal, corrupt regimes in 20th century

Human rights activists have criticized the Indonesian government for including former military dictator Suharto, much criticized for authoritarianism, in a list of individuals nominated for recognition as national heroes.

Antara, Jakarta – The Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) has revealed that 40 to 50 percent of the Indonesian population cannot afford a balanced, nutritious diet due to its high cost compared to a merely sufficient diet.

Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – Investment Management Agency Danantara Indonesia plans to enter the Indonesian stock market. The majority of the funds acquired by Danantara come from managing dividends from several state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Danantara believes this move will strengthen the fundamental liquidity of the domestic stock market.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – A political communication lecturer at Paramadina University, Hendri Satrio, said there was a communication gap between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and his ministers during the first year of his presidency.

Hensa, as he is known, observed that this gap is one of the main factors affecting the effectiveness of the government.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia said the government will offer incentives to companies that invest in ethanol production facilities to support Indonesia's plan to introduce mandatory 10 percent bioethanol (E10) fuel blending by 2027.

Zhulfakar, Jakarta – Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiharto clarified on Thursday that the large amounts of regional government funds held in banks are not the result of hoarding or attempts to gain interest, but rather part of normal cash management practices.

The Prabowo-Gibran administration has now completed its first year. Over the past year, the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) noted a deterioration in human rights enforcement across Indonesia, based on a year of monitoring and advocacy experience.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – "Going to Dubai was an act of desperation," says Muninggar, a 48-year-old former fish farmer from northern Java. "There were no jobs left in the village. If I wasn't forced to, I wouldn't have gone – my kids were still small."

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated that 90 percent of the chlor-alkali plant (CAP) industry's salt needs in the country still rely on imports. "This has become a challenge as well as an opportunity for the development of the national salt industry," said Agus in a written statement on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno opened the Jakarta Film Week (JFW) 2025 on Wednesday night, launching the fifth edition of the international festival that features 134 films from 25 countries and a series of industry programs for young filmmakers across Asia.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto announced that Portuguese will soon be added to Indonesia's school curriculum, underscoring the country's deepening ties with Brazil.