In the lead up to the first year of the administration of President Prabowo Subianto, civil-military relations in Indonesia are showing a setback.

Alif Ilham Fajriadi – Jakarta – The chief executive officer of PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, Joao Angelo De Sousa Mota, has decided to resign from his position as a top executive of the state-owned company engaged in agriculture and construction consulting.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, stated that the total investment in the energy sector throughout the first semester of 2025 reached US$13.9 billion or approximately Rp225 trillion. This figure has increased compared to the same period last year, which was only US$11.2 billion.

Jakarta – Indonesia and Peru sealed a trade agreement Monday as their leaders met in Jakarta, with Southeast Asia's biggest economy looking to make inroads into South American markets.

The agreement comes after US President Donald Trump recently imposed a tariff rate of 19 percent on imports from Indonesia under a new pact.

Prisma Ardianto, Jakarta – A wave of public holidays, religious celebrations, and school breaks in the second quarter of 2025 significantly boosted household consumption and intercity travel, driving a surge in domestic mobility that became a major force behind Indonesia's strongest quarterly growth in two years, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Indonesia's Transportation Ministry has granted international status to 36 public airports across the country, in a move aimed at boosting economic opportunities, strengthening trade and tourism flows, and reinforcing the role of air transport as a key driver of national growth

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to strengthening its long-standing relationship with Peru as the two nations celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Prabowo made the pledge during a state visit by Peruvian President Dina Boluarte to the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday.

Ricki Putra Harahap, Jakarta – Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia on Monday brushed off swirling chatter over a viral video showing Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka skipping handshakes with several top ministers during a military ceremony in West Java, calling it a "wrong camera angle" story that has been blown out of proportion.

Andika Pratama, Palembang – A military court in Palembang, South Sumatra, on Monday sentenced Corporal Second Class Bazarsah to death for fatally shooting three police officers during a raid on an illegal cockfighting operation in Way Kanan, Lampung, earlier this year. The court also ordered his dismissal from the Indonesian Army.

Deni Ghifari, Jakarta – The central bank's consumer confidence index (CCI) showed a slight improvement last month, largely thanks to respondents having more positive expectations for the future, even as they saw current economic conditions deteriorating.

Investor Daily, Antara, Jakarta – The debate over collecting music royalties in business venues, such as cafes, restaurants, and hotels, has once again become a hot topic. Business owners are now worried about playing music in their establishments, and a proper solution is needed so that this issue does not drag on.

Alfitria Nefi P, Jakarta – The Association of Energy, Mineral, and Coal Suppliers of Indonesia (Aspebindo) revealed that the decline in coal exports during the first half of this year was due to reduced demand from the main importers, China and India.

Salman Mardira, West Bandung, West Java – President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday appointed Lieutenant General Tandyo Budi Revita as deputy commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), marking the first time in a quarter-century that the position has been filled.

Agnes Valentina Christa, West Bandung – President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday conferred the honorary rank of four-star general upon five retired senior military officers, including the late Ali Sadikin, a reform-minded naval commander who became one of Jakarta's most influential governors.

Heru Andriyanto, Bandung, West Java – The Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) will reintroduce the position of deputy commander for the first time in 25 years, marking a significant change in the military's leadership structure. The last officer to hold the post was General Fachrul Razi, who served until September 2000.

Dinda Shabrina – Mansurni Abadi, an Indonesian diaspora student in Malaysia who is the driving force behind the Jolly Roger, or One Piece, flag-raising campaign with the Plaintiff Student Alliance, stated that the movement will continue throughout August 2025. He emphasized that the action is organic, creative, and adaptable to local issues in each region.

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, inaugurated six new military command areas (kodam) in the Operational Parade and Military Honor at the Special Forces Education Center in Batujajar, West Java, on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Secretary General of the Federation of State-Owned Enterprise Workers, Indonesia Raya, Ridwan Kamil, is urging the Investment Management Agency of Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), as the shareholder, to intervene in resolving the alleged corruption case related to the investment by the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) in PT Kimia Farma (Persero) Tbk and PT Kimia Farma Apotek in 20

Priyo Budi Santoso, Magelang, C – Java. Indonesia is pushing ahead with the feasibility study for a high-speed rail line connecting Jakarta and Surabaya in East Java, with the government stressing that planning must be comprehensive, sustainable, and backed by robust financing, Chief Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said on Saturday.

Jakarta – One Piece, the wildly popular and award-winning Japanese manga series that has been adapted to various media, has recently captured national headlines in the country. But for all the wrong reasons.

Rahmad Nur, Morowali, Beritasatu.com – Police in Central Sulawesi are investigating a deadly assault and subsequent riot at the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP), a major nickel processing hub, after unrest erupted Friday night in Bahodopi, Morowali Regency.

Sopian Hadi, Fuad Iqbal Abdullah, Didik Fibrianto, Jakarta – Popular noodle chain Mie Gacoan has agreed to settle a three-year music copyright dispute in royalties, even as many hotels, restaurants, and caf's across Indonesia remain wary of the law.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati commented on the issue of teachers and lecturers' salaries, which has recently gained traction on social media. She acknowledged that low salaries present a challenge for state finances.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has addressed the request for a United Nations (UN) audit of Indonesia's Q2 2025 economic growth data, which was published by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

Myesha Fatina Rachman, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto aims for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program to reach 20 million beneficiaries by August 2025, up from the current figure of 8.4 million.

Tigor Pangaribuan, Deputy of System and Governance at the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), said they are working to meet this month's target by building more kitchens.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – Jakarta's Department of Environment, in cooperation with the Faculty of Engineering's Institute of Technology at the University of Indonesia (LEMTEK UI), conducted an inventory of pollutant loads in five major rivers: Ciliwung, Cipinang, Sunter, Cideng, and Grogol.

Michelle Gabriela, Jakarta – Jakarta - As Indonesia's 80th Independence Day approaches, a new trend has surfaced on social media: the hoisting of the One Piece flag, also known as the Jolly Roger, a pirate emblem from the Japanese anime series by Eiichiro Oda. The flag has been spotted in several homes and vehicles.

Michelle Gabriela, Jakarta – The raising of the One Piece flag from the Japanese anime series took place ahead of the 80th anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day on August 17, 2025. Many citizens in different regions shared images on social media showing the skull-and-crossbones flag displayed on their homes and vehicles.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry has stepped up inspections of mining operations, with a particular focus on the safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance of operational vehicles.

Widy Wicaksono, Semarang – The Semarang District Court on Friday sentenced former police officer Robig Zaenudin to 15 years in prison for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old student Gamma Rizkynata Oktavandy.

Antara, Bogor, W – Java – President Prabowo Subianto met with more than 230 members of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) at his Hambalang residence on Friday before sending them to a three-day leadership retreat, from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10, in Magelang, Central Java.

Jamaah, Pati, Central Java – The regent of Pati, Sudewo, has revoked a 250 percent increase in property taxes following mounting public protests and pledged to refund residents who had already paid the higher rate.

The announcement was delivered on Friday at the Pati Regency Hall, where Sudewo said the property tax rate would be restored to 2024 levels.

Antara, Jakarta – The Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) will add six new regional military commands (Kodam) to strengthen the Army's presence and improve operational readiness nationwide, the military confirmed on Friday. A symbolic launch ceremony will be held this Sunday in Bandung, West Java.

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Indonesia's adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) surged 47 percent in 2024, but most companies are still using the technology for basic operational tasks rather than transformative business innovation, according to a joint study by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and London-based consultancy Strand Partners.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – While most tropical countries experienced record-high deforestation rates in 2024, Indonesia's forest loss is slowing, bucking a global trend.

Ilona Estherina – The Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has formally requested that the United Nations (UN) Statistics Division audit Indonesia's second-quarter 2025 economic growth data, which was reported by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

Dandi Bajuddin – Deputy Minister of Housing and Settlements Fahri Hamzah stated that Indonesia is currently facing a significant housing backlog. He noted that out of the 9.8 million families who do not own their own homes, 6 million reside in dwellings that are structurally and sanitarily unsuitable.

Julianus Palermo, Surabaya, E – Java. Surabaya's education department has officially banned elementary and junior high school students from playing the popular online game Roblox, over concerns of violent content and its potential psychological impact on children.

Yolanda Agne, Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – U.S.-based business magazine Forbes has published its latest list of the world's richest people, including updated rankings for Indonesia. The list is based on real-time wealth tracking using data from stock market movements, corporate financials, and asset valuations.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Ministry of Forestry said it's working with various agencies to prevent illegal trade of sea turtles in Bali. The popular tourist destination is one of the places most vulnerable to trades of the protected species' meat and eggs. Bali also makes up a significant market for sea turtle meat and egg consumption.

Jamal Abdun Nashr, Jakarta – The Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF) has raised questions over Indonesia's economic growth figure of 5.12 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, saying it surpasses most predictions and appears to contradict several key indicators suggesting a slowdown.

Jakarta – In addition to analyzing financial transactions and preventing money laundering, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) now has a new responsibility: closing and opening bank accounts. Using the pretext that accounts could be being used by terrorists, gamblers, and money-laundering criminals, the PPATK is closing passive or dormant accounts.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named two members of parliament as suspects in a corruption case involving the alleged misuse of Rp 28.38 billion ($1.74 million) in corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds provided by Bank Indonesia and the Financial Services Authority (OJK).

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The regent of East Kolaka in Southeast Sulawesi, Abdul Azis, was arrested on Thursday night on corruption charges, shortly after returning from the National Democratic Party (Nasdem) congress in Makassar.

Ruth Dea Juwita, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized that Indonesia's national transformation strategy must be rooted in "realism" as the country navigates escalating global conflicts and economic uncertainty, triggered by tariff policies under United States President Donald Trump.

Jakarta – With her recent reelection as chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggles (PDI-P), 78-year-old Megawati Soekarnoputri is poised to become the lifetime paramount leader of the country's largest party and cement a political dynasty for herself, although her loyal followers claim her leadership is needed most to maintain unity.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – Tempo's journalist Francisca Christy Rosana, also known as Cica, received the 2025 Udin Award at the 31st Anniversary of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) on Friday, August 8, 2025. Cica was awarded the Udin Award along with another journalist, Safwan Ashari Raharusun.

Responding to the recent crackdown against people flying Japanese anime One Piece flag as a symbol of defiance and criticism of the Indonesian government, Amnesty International Indonesia's executive director Usman Hamid said:

Toronata Tambun, Jakarta – Indonesia is pushing hard on vehicle electrification. The numbers are bold: From just 14,000 domestically produced electric vehicles in 2022, the figure is projected to reach 374,000 by year-end.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to deepen their defense cooperation through more joint exercises and military exchange programs, reaffirming on Tuesday their shared commitment to uphold international law and maintain ASEAN unity amid rising global instability.