Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The Head of the Indonesian National Military (TNI) Information Center, Major General Freddy Ardianzah, has clarified the military's role in combating illegal mining, asserting that the TNI's involvement is legally justified.

Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – Indonesia has endorsed the first global agreement that aims to protect land tenure rights for indigenous communities living in tropical forests around the world, a move met by skepticism from environmentalists due to the lack of policies, and persistence of land grabs in the country.

Jakarta – Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived in Indonesia on Monday evening, November 24, 2025, for a four-day working visit aimed at promoting financial health and resilience across the archipelago. The Queen is traveling in her capacity as the UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA).

Andi Adam Faturahman, Jakarta – The Labor Party and the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) have postponed the demonstration regarding the 2026 provincial minimum wage increase (UMP), which was originally scheduled for today.

Effendi Rusli, Putu Ayu Pratama Sugiyo, Vinnilya Huanggrio, Jakarta – Calls are mounting for Indonesia to have an anti-bullying law as more children fall victim, and some of these kids have even died.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – State-owned energy company Pertamina has secured $2.6 billion in upstream oil and gas investment agreements with its business partners on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced on Saturday.

Mila Novita, Jakarta – Bali Governor Wayan Koster has ordered the suspension of the construction of a glass elevator on the cliffs of Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia.

Zacharias Wuragil, Jakarta – Colombia and the Netherlands have agreed to jointly host the first international conference on a fair transition from fossil fuels next year, as drama unfolded at COP 30.

Jakarta – A pregnant woman and her unborn child in Jayapura regency, Papua, died after a series of local hospitals reportedly declined to treat her during labour, underscoring chronic problems in the region's healthcare system.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – A coalition of civil society has criticized the statement of the Indonesian Minister of Human Rights and Justice Natalius Pigai for expressing readiness to facilitate the wave of public dissatisfaction over the newly amended Criminal Procedure Code or KUHAP.

Jakarta – Indonesia's biggest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, has asked its chief to resign for inviting a US scholar known for his support of Israel during the Gaza war to an internal event in August, according to meeting minutes reviewed by Reuters.

Heru Andriyanto, Nanda Andrianta, Surabaya – The chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) – the largest Muslim organization in Indonesia – Yahya Cholil Staquf on Sunday firmly rejected demands from a faction within the group calling for his resignation.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The search and rescue (SAR) operation for victims of the landslide in Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, has been extended for three more days after two additional bodies were recovered on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – Massive deforestation occurring in the natural landscape of Seblat, Bengkulu, Indonesia, has raised serious concerns among conservation experts, including Burhanuddin Masyud, regarding the sustainability of the Sumatran elephants.

Theressia Silalahi, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka called for deeper economic ties with Africa during the Indonesia – Africa CEO Forum 2025 in Johannesburg, where he conveyed warm greetings from President Prabowo Subianto and highlighted plans to expand investment and mobility between the two regions.

Adinda Jasmine, Jakarta – The government of the United Kingdom declared its support for Timor Leste after the country was officially accepted as the 11th member of ASEAN at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26.

Antara, Jakarta – The Immigration and Correctional Affairs Ministry on Wednesday introduced the Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) program, a new residency policy designed to resolve long-standing issues surrounding dual citizenship in the country.

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Indonesia's electric vehicle (EV) industry is accelerating rapidly, with total investments across electric buses, passenger EVs, and two- and three-wheelers reaching Rp 5.77 trillion ($346 million), according to the Industry Ministry.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – The Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (Safenet), a civil society organization advocating for digital rights, has warned that the new system from the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi), called the National Moderation and Complaint Administration System (SAMAN), has the potential to narrow civil space and encourage excessive censorship

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – The Ministry of Human Rights has spoken up about the new Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), which was ratified by Parliament on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Shela Octavia, Dita Angga Russa, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition is asking President Prabowo Subianto to issue a Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perppu) to cancel the revised Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) which has just been passed into law by the House of Representatives (DPR).

Ade Ridwan Yandwiputra, Jakarta – The Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia has concluded that national efforts to prevent human trafficking remain inadequate. The primary issue leading to this poor supervision is the lack of coordination among relevant government agencies.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka officially made his G20 debut in Johannesburg on Saturday by telling the world's richest economies that they had no right to dictate to other countries under the guise of cooperation.

Zacharias Wuragil, Jakarta – The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, concluded on November 21, 2025. As the agenda was nearing its end, the Indonesian government showed no signs of strengthening its climate commitment.

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – Indonesia has fallen short of its renewable energy targets for the past nine years, raising concerns about the nation's ability to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.

Aida Uli, Jayapura – The Papuan Council of Churches (PCC) has recorded that as of October 2025 the number of refugees in various regions of Papua has reached 103,218.

The majority of refugees are indigenous Papuans. They have fled to other areas considered safe due to military operations and armed conflict with the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB).

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – CEO of state-owned electricity firm PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo, stated that the company has prepared pilot projects for Waste-to-Energy Plants (PLTSa) at seven locations. PLN is collaborating with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and Danantara.

Antara, Jakarta – The Directorate General of Taxation at the Ministry of Finance has collected Rp11.48 trillion from tax defaulters as of November 19, 2025. Director General of Taxation Bimo Wijayanto stated that this figure demonstrates significant progress in the effort to collect debts from the 200 taxpayers with the largest arrears.

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – PT Freeport Indonesia workers who were laid off (PHK) in 2017 are demanding that the company immediately fulfill their rights, and convey the Inspectorate's findings to the Papuan House of Representatives (DPRP).

Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Surabaya – New research has found that the air in several major Indonesian cities is contaminated with microplastics, posing threats to public health and the environment.

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – Anindita Wirawan, a 40-year-old mother of three in South Jakarta, is among the many parents voicing renewed alarm over bullying after a string of recent cases across the country, some ending in death, rekindled public grief and anger.

Agencies, Jakarta – Hundreds of people stayed in temporary shelters Thursday after a volcano in East Java erupted, damaging houses and a school, with around 190 people evacuated from its slopes, authorities said.

Jakarta – Thousands of residents in Riau province palm oil belt protested on Thursday against the takeover of their plantations by the government's forestry task force, an organizer told Reuters.

Harumbi Prastya Hidayahningrum, Alfi Dinilhaq, Jakarta – The Manpower Ministry will bring in governors, mayors, and regents to discuss the country's new provincial minimum wage (UMP) formula for 2026, aiming to ensure that wage decisions reflect the varied economic realities across regions.

Indah Handayani, Jakarta – Indonesia – the country with the largest nickel reserves in the world – is increasingly importing ore from the Philippines to keep domestic smelters running, according to the Indonesian Nickel Industry Forum (FINI). The group described the situation as a warning sign for the long-term sustainability of Indonesia's downstream industrialization strategy.

Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – The Directorate General of Digital Space Supervision at the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has officially notified 25 private electronic system providers (PSEs) operating in Indonesia that they are not in compliance with the necessary administrative requirements.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Police, in cooperation with the Financial Services Authority (OJK), has uncovered two illegal online lending platforms called Dompet Selebriti and Pinjaman Lancar that allegedly extorted users and leaked their personal data.

Authorities said at least 400 people have fallen victim to the schemes.

Danu Damarjati, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition has responded to remarks by the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III chairperson who called them lazy in assessing to the discussions on the Draft Criminal Procedure Law (RUU KUHAP) which has now been ratified as the KUHAP Law.

Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi, Jakarta – The Chair of the Indonesian Retailers and Mall Lessee Association (Hippindo), Budihardjo Iduansjah, has requested the Ministry of Tourism to promote the value-added tax refund for foreign tourists to increase their arrival.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Economic Alliance (AEI) expressed a number of criticisms against the sovereign wealth fund Daya Anagata Nusantara or Danantara Indonesia. These are conveyed during a discussion hosted by Danantara in response to the demands previously signed by 458 economists and academics from both domestic and foreign institutions.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is about to make his global forum debut at G20 Johannesburg Summit this weekend.

Indonesia – Indonesia's Constitutional Court has issued a landmark ruling prohibiting active police officers from holding civilian government positions. Still, the implementation of the decision has sparked controversial discussions as thousands of police officers remain in posts across ministries and state agencies.

Stephanie Lidya Nashirah Suprapto – In early October, President Prabowo Subianto swore in Irene (who uses only one name) as Indonesia's first deputy ambassador to China. Her appointment is a symptom of troubling developments in Indonesia's foreign policymaking. It raises serious questions about the importance of competence and meritocracy in Indonesia's diplomatic service.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has explained the rationale behind the government's latest move to inject an additional Rp76 trillion into the country's banks, a step aimed at boosting liquidity and supporting economic activity.

Iim Halimatusa'diyah and Ary Hermawan – Are the two largest Islamic organisations in Indonesia losing their ability to uphold and guide civil society?

Jakarta – The death toll from landslides in two regions of Indonesia's Central Java rose to 30 as rescue efforts continued, the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Friday.

Some 21 people remain missing after landslides triggered by torrential rain struck the city of Cilacap last week and the Banjarnegara region over the weekend, the agency said.

M. Faiz Zaki, Jakarta – Indonesia produced 822,000 four-wheeled vehicles between January and September 2025, the Ministry of Industry reported.

Setia Diarta, Director General of Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment, and Electronics Industry at the ministry, said around 380,000 units were exported during this period.

Shradha Triveni – Indonesia's environmental issues often feel too vast to take in at once. A nation said to have more than 17,000 islands, it contains the world's third-largest tropical rainforest and one of its busiest commodity frontiers.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has officially classified bank accounts with no deposits, withdrawals, or balance checks for more than 1,800 days – roughly five years – as dormant accounts.

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.