Wahyu Sahala Tua, Jakarta – Indonesia's top automotive industry association signaled a likely downward revision to its 2025 car sales target amid slowing national demand and weaker-than-expected transactions at the country's largest auto show.

Basudiwa Supraja, Bandung – Senior Indonesian business figure Sofjan Wanandi has called on the government to shift its focus toward ensuring legal certainty in economic regulation and promoting national unity, now that the country has concluded its election cycle.

Zhulfakar, Fahri Ali, Rikhi Ferdian, Jakarta – Indonesia has launched a nationwide health screening initiative targeting 58 million schoolchildren, as part of a sweeping government effort to detect early signs of illness and improve the long-term health prospects of its young population.

Jakarta – National Police chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has caught wind of espionage activities involving refugees, foreign workers (TKA) and foreign tourists coming to Indonesia.

Responding to the raids and the stance taken by the authorities over the phenomenon of the raising pirate flags based on the One Piece animation film series by the public, Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid said:

Michael Neilson, Bali – "I can't believe this is happening," said Komang Agus, looking on in despair at his workplace of 16 years in the Bali tourist hotspot of Bingin, lying in fresh ruins.

The Myanmar junta's rhetoric against Timor Leste is reaching hysterical pitch as the island state's accession to ASEAN looms.

Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has denied violating the Catholic-majority nation's constitution and dismissed a ruling from a top court that accused him of interfering in judicial independence.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – Former Minister of Youth and Sports Roy Suryo expressed his delight over Democratic Party's involvement in the polemic surrounding Indonesia's former president Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) fake diploma. He believes that the firm response from the party's top officials signifies that his former party has no connection to this issue.

Yanuar Nugroho and Julia Lau – There is growing disquiet among Indonesia's political elite about the uncertain fate of the new capital city, Ibu Kota Negara (IKN) Nusantara, after President Prabowo Subianto's press office announced that Jakarta, not Nusantara, will host this year's Independence Day celebrations.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The act of raising the flag of the Japanese animation One Piece in Indonesia is suspected to have been infiltrated by authorities.

Daniel Ahmad Fajri, Jakarta – A constitutional law lecturer from Mulawarman University in Indonesia, Herdiansyah Hamzah, stated that the law does not prohibit Indonesian citizens from flying the pirate flag from One Piece. Citizens are allowed to fly the One Piece flag as long as it is not higher than the Indonesian flag.

Jakarta – The Chairperson of the People's Consultative Assembly Ahmad Muzani has no issue with the hoisting of the One Piece flag by citizens ahead of the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day. Muzani sees it as an expression of creativity.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai has prohibited people from raising an One Piece anime flag ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia's independence. Pigai said that it would be a violation of the law and a form of subversion if the flag is raised alongside the red and white flag.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The polemic over Indonesia's ex-president Joko Widodo (Jokowi)'s fake diploma continues. This time, the Democratic Party is also implicated in the tangle of this issue and accused as the mastermind behind the narrative of disbelief in Jokowi's bachelor's degree.

Danang Triatmojo, Jakarta – Pro-Palestine protesters from the Free Palestine Network (FPN) descended on the Egyptian Embassy in the Menteng neighbourhood of Central Jakarta on Saturday afternoon August 2.

Wawan Kurniawan, Antara, Jakarta – Flying the Jolly Roger next to the Indonesian flag this Independence Month? Authorities say that's a no-go.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – One of the residents from Riau, Kharik Anhar, is undaunted by the Indonesian government's criminal threat against those who raise the One Piece flag. "There is no law prohibiting people from raising flags of characters, football clubs, or animations at home or on vehicles," said Kharik when contacted on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Ahmad Luthfi, the Chair of the Ansor Cyber Agency, stated that the One Piece pirate flag is not a threat. The spirit of adventure, courage, and solidarity in the One Piece series aligns with the values of struggle and unity of the Indonesian nation.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – SETARA Institute criticizes the use of articles used by the Indonesian police in handling intolerant acts. In some cases of forced dispersal and prohibition of religious worship, the police only use the vandalism article.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – A total of 2,123 joint security personnel have been deployed to secure the Palestine solidarity rally at the South Monas Square area, Central Jakarta, this morning.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's Banten Provincial Police have threatened to take firm action against residents who intentionally raise the pirate flag of One Piece during the 80th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – The Prasasti Center for Policy Studies assesses that Indonesia's investment realization, which reached Rp477.7 trillion in the second quarter, provides a positive signal amidst global uncertainty.

Iman Pambagyo – After a turbulent first half of 2025, Indonesia enters the second semester with hopes of recovery – yet, much like a boat navigating choppy waters during the eastern monsoon season, the national economy must still weather global uncertainties, weakening commodity prices, and unresolved domestic challenges.

Dinda Shabrina, Jakarta – A large-scale rally in support of Palestine was held this morning in the southern area of the National Monument (Monas), Central Jakarta.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Hanin Marwah, Badung – Megawati Soekarnoputri, the general chair of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, or PDIP said the concept of "opposition" and "coalition" does not exist in Indonesia's presidential system. According to her, the terms government opposition and coalition are known in a parliamentary system.

Daniel Ahmad Fajri, Jakarta – The National Liberation Army of West Papua-Free Papua Movement, or TPNPB OPM, issued a prohibition on the raising of the Indonesian flag in Papua on August 17, 2025, which is the day Indonesia commemorates its Independence Day. Their reason is for the education of the Papuan people.

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – The 2025 World Giving Report (WGR) has ranked Nigeria as the most generous country globally with an average donation of 2.83 percent of per capita income. Meanwhile, Indonesia has dropped from first place to 21st out of 101 surveyed countries.

Yogyakarta – The August 17 '45 People's Resistance Alliance will hold a One Piece flag-raising competition on Indonesian Independence Day on August 17. In addition to this, they have also called for the raising of the One Piece flag in various places to symbolise resistance.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW), Transparency International Indonesia (TII), and the IM57+ Institute have strongly criticized President Prabowo Subianto's decision to grant special privileges to two corruption convicts.

Jakarta – After months of troubling silence in the face of rising violence against religious minorities, Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has finally spoken out – expressing regret over the recent attack on a Christian prayer house in Padang, the capital of West Sumatra.

Jakarta – Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir stated that Timor-Leste is an important partner in building a peaceful, inclusive, and dynamic Southeast Asian region.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – A total of 1,178 inmates have been declared eligible for amnesty or pardon from President Prabowo Subianto following a verification process, according to Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas.

Yustinus Paat, Monique Handa Shafira, Juan Ardya Guardiola, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has granted amnesty and abolition to two prominent political figures previously aligned with rival presidential candidates, triggering debate over the intersection of law and politics.

Ricki Putra Harahap, Iqbal Riyanda, Agung Dharma, Jakarta – State railway operator Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) canceled dozens of train services across Java on Saturday following the derailment of the Argo Bromo Anggrek train in Subang, West Java, on Friday afternoon.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has requested approval from the House of Representatives to grant presidential pardons to former Trade Minister Thomas Trikasih Lembong and Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto, both of whom were recently convicted on corruption charges.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia recorded a $10.69 billion trade deficit with China in the first half of 2025, the largest among its trading partners with which it posted a negative trade balance, according to figures released by the central Statistics Agency (BPS) on Friday.

Wahyu Sahala Tua, Jakarta – Indonesian car owners pay up to ten times more in annual vehicle taxes than their Malaysian counterparts, a disparity that industry leaders say is discouraging middle-class consumers and weakening the domestic automotive market.

Jakarta – When news broke that a young diplomat at the Foreign Ministry died under mysterious circumstances on July 8, media outlets began to dig deeper into his personal and professional past, and when a revelation surfaced that he once served as a witness in a human trafficking case, many found justification to suspect foul play.

Muhadi Sugiono, Yogyakarta – Under President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesian diplomacy has taken a distinctive turn. Rather than relying solely on his foreign ministry, Prabowo has been personally performing diplomatic roles on the international stage. In the nine months since his inauguration, he has visited 26 countries for bilateral and multilateral meetings.

Mr Samson Same, a displaced Papuan man from Kisor Village, died in custody on 9 July 2025 at the Class IIB Sorong Prison (see photo, source: Jubi), Papua Barat Daya Province.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 17 July 2025, members of the Indonesian security forces, including the Beoga Police Chief and personnel from the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI), were captured on video engaging in the illegal collection of community funds from village heads in Beoga District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua Province.

Hanif Abdul Halim, Yogyakarta – Arecent White House press release, "Fact Sheet: The United States and Indonesia Reach Historic Trade Deal," highlights a significant development regarding cross-border data transfer.

BeritaSatu, Jakarta – The CEO of Jakarta-owned food enterprise, Food Station Tjipinang Jaya, has been named a suspect in a rice mislabeling and adulteration case, along with two of his subordinates, police confirmed on Wednesday.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – According to the 2024 Asia Scam Report compiled by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), 65 percent of Indonesians experience scam attempts every week. These scams take various forms, from fake job offers to investment fraud.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) reports that the fish population around the island of Java is dwindling due to a high amount of waste damaging the marine ecosystem. The Director General of Marine Management at the KKP, A. Koswara, stated that waste is currently one of the biggest threats to marine health.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has declared August 18, 2025, a national holiday to celebrate the 80th Indonesian Independence Day, which falls on August 17. Deputy State Secretary Minister Juri Ardiantoro stated that the holiday is a "gift for the public."

M. Raihan Muzzaki, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to pursue Harun Masiku in connection with the bribery case involving Wahyu Setiawan, the former Commissioner of the General Election Commission (KPU) for the 2017-2022 period.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The Presidential Palace has confirmed that Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka will attend the 80th Indonesian Independence Day ceremony at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. Deputy State Secretary Juri Ardiantoro reiterated that Gibran will be present in Jakarta for the ceremony.

Ilham Oktafian, Juan Ardya Guardiola, Jakarta – The sudden emergence of One Piece pirate flags flying alongside Indonesia's national flag across several regions has sparked political controversy just weeks ahead of the country's 80th Independence Day celebration on August 17.