Shinta Maharani, Eko Ari Wibowo, Jakarta – Fifteen Student Executive Councils (BEM) spread across Yogyakarta and Central Java have sent a letter of protest to the management of the Populist All Indonesia Student Executive Council (BEM SI Kerakyatan) Alliance after four BEMs resigned from the alliance following a National Conference at the Dharma Andalas University in Padang, West Su

Fadhli Arsil – Thousands of people from various segments of society crowded into the Hotel Indonesia (HI) traffic circle in Central Jakarta on Sunday July 27 to take part in a demonstration titled "Solidarity March with Global March to Gaza". The demonstration was held as a form of concern over the humanitarian crisis plaguing Gaza, Palestine.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – The issue of personal data of citizens has recently become a widely discussed topic. The protection of personal data is considered insufficient, making it vulnerable to misuse.

Daniel Ahmad Fajri, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Army (TNI) has deployed 920 soldiers to prevent and mitigate forest and land fires (Karhutla) in Riau Province. The Head of the TNI Information Center, Major General Kristomei Sianturi, claimed that the army is always present in the midst of the community in every threat that disrupts the nation's security.

Jakarta – We highly commend President Prabowo Subianto for his grand initiative to launch cooperatives in every single village in the country, totaling more than 80,000 nationwide, as a way to empower as many people as possible so they can improve their welfare while growing rural economies.

Chandra Adi Nurwidya, Yogyakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo poked fun at long-running rumors questioning the authenticity of his university diploma during a warm and laughter-filled 45th reunion of the 1980 class of Gadjah Mada University's Faculty of Forestry on Saturday.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The UN climate boss said Saturday that Indonesia should set more ambitious targets in its efforts to tackle global warming, saying that such a move would be necessary if it wished to unlock green financing and investments.

Yuni Rohmawati, Palembang – South Sumatra saw a sharp increase in hotspots in July 2025, reaching the highest monthly total for the year so far.

Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – The Jakarta Provincial Government is reevaluating its list of social aid beneficiaries to ensure the assistance is targeted and appropriate, following reports that thousands of recipients are allegedly involved in online gambling activities.

Basten Gokkon – Indonesia's marine ministry has approved one of Java's largest coal plants to use vast amounts of seawater for cooling, prompting concerns from marine experts over the impact of heated discharge on coastal ecosystems and fisheries.

Antara, Padang, W – Sumatra. West Sumatra launched an integrated corn farming initiative on Wednesday as part of Indonesia's push to achieve food self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imports, following President Prabowo Subianto's directive to halt corn imports by 2026.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 6 July 2025, a 25-year-old Papuan Villager, Mr Yemau Kiwak Magai, was reportedly executed by security force members in Gilini Village, Omukia District, Puncak Regency, Papua Tengah Province. The killing occurred during a military operation in Omukia District, beginning on Sunday, 6 July 2025.

Dio Suhenda, Jakarta – The launch of President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cooperatives program, which the government claims is the poor's "tool of struggle", has brought renewed attention to cooperatives, an economic institution that has outlived various regime changes thanks to its firm roots in the Indonesian social value of gotong royong (mutual support).

Indonesia, West Papua – On the evening of 17 July 2025, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) reportedly tortured and executed Mr Obert Mirip, an 18-year-old student, inside the Titigi Military Post, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province (see photo on top, source: Jubi).

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – The Corruption Court in Jakarta sentenced the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto to three years and six months in prison on Friday after finding him guilty in a bribery case related to a House of Representatives seat swap in the 2019-2024 term.

Jakarta – The scandals over the procurement of the gas station digitalization system at Pertamina and the electronic data capture (EDC) equipment at Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) have highlighted the ramshackle management of state-owned companies.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that urban areas are seeing increased poverty rates, while rural areas are logging the opposite.

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said Thursday that 12 American companies have established data centers in Indonesia, amid recent concerns alleging that the government sold Indonesian citizens' personal data to the United States.

Muhammad Farhan, Jakarta – Indonesia will prioritize wheat and soybean imports from the United States as part of a reciprocal trade deal tied to Washington's decision to lower tariffs on Indonesian goods, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Friday.

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Poverty levels in Indonesia declined across nearly all provinces as of March 2025, with the exception of Papua and Maluku, according to the latest National Socioeconomic Survey released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) on Friday.

Jakarta – Last week, a wedding in Garut regency, West Java, sadly resulted in the deaths of a young girl, a grandmother and a police officer. The event, celebrating the union of Maula Akbar, son of West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, and Putri Karlina, daughter of Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.

Gembong Hanung, Jakarta – For many Jakartans, access to clean and affordable water remains elusive, even for those already connected to the piped network operated by the city-owned tap water company PAM Jaya.

Ni Made Tasyarani, Jakarta – A trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States set to include provisions on personal data transfers has raised alarms about the potential undermining of Indonesia's data sovereignty.

Antara, Bandung – Two running communities in Bandung are in hot water after handing out free beer during last week's Pocari Sweat Run 2025. The city government has issued official sanctions against the groups, Freerunners and Pace and Place.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Approximately 23.85 million Indonesians still live in poverty as of March 2025, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), although data showed that the country's poor population had shrunk to a record low in two decades.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – Cybersecurity expert Pratama Persadha from the Communication and Information System Security Research Center (CISSReC) views the White House's official statement on the transfer of personal data from Indonesia to the United States as a strategic opportunity rather than a threat.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto expressed surprise over criticism of the results of the import tariff negotiations with US President Donald Trump.

He addressed the issue during his speech at the 27th anniversary of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) at the Jakarta International Convention Center (JICC) on July 23, 2025.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto stated that all political parties, whether in government or opposition, need to be open to public criticism. However, he rejected criticism from individuals who claim to represent the people but do not contribute to actual work.

Salsabilla Azzahra Octavia, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto recalls his father, Sumitro Djojohadikoesoemo, when hearing the acronym PSI.

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Cases of food poisoning suspected to be caused by consuming meals from the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) continue to occur. Since the program started on January 6, 2025, thousands of students have been reported to have suffered food poisoning symptoms after consuming meals from President Prabowo Subianto's flagship program.

Ravando – On June 6, 2025, President Prabowo Subianto invited members of the Indonesian national football team to dinner at his residence in Kertanegara, South Jakarta, to celebrate Indonesia's 1-0 victory against China in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Winston Mwale, Geneva – The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, marking a remarkable achievement for the young nation that emerged from conflict and built a robust public health system from the ground up, writes Winston Mwale.

Melynda Dwi Puspita, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has published the latest electronic Wealth Report (E-LHKPN) of Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Gibran's total assets reached Rp27,519,975,620 for the 2024 reporting period, which was submitted on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia said on Wednesday that it would not transfer its citizens' personal data to the US, but what Jakarta was open to giving was commercial data as part of the latest tariff deal.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has released the Wealth Report of State Officials (LHKPN) for President Prabowo Subianto. According to the LHKPN website, the Gerindra Party chief patron's total wealth stands at Rp2.06 trillion.

The official document specifies, "Total Wealth Rp2,062,241,012,691."

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The newly released logo for Indonesia's 80th Independence Day has drawn comparisons to 'Keroppi,' the well-known frog character created by Japanese company Sanrio, according to some residents.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Jakarta – Indonesia's government and parliament have agreed on a 2026 economic growth target of between 5.2 and 5.8 percent, according to the preliminary 2026 draft state budget and national development plan endorsed in a plenary session on Thursday.

Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Indonesia has reported a sharp decline in forest and land fire hotspots in Riau, falling to 116 per day from around 1,300 daily earlier this month, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said.

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Singapore-based Indonesia Airlines has yet to secure the regulatory permits required to operate flights, delaying its planned soft launch this month, the Transportation Ministry said on Thursday.

Muhammad Farhan, Muhammad Aulia, Jakarta – The National Police's Food Task Force has seized over 200 tons of rice in a major investigation into rice producers accused of selling low-quality rice in bags labeled as premium brands.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to intensify defense cooperation by increasing joint exercises between their land, sea, air and cyber forces, among other measures, as the two neighbors grapple with navigating the current geopolitical landscape.

Ruth Dea Juwita, The Manpower Ministry has logged a 32.1 percent jump in layoffs in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, mainly concentrated in the manufacturing, retail and mining industries.

Fadli, Jakarta – The Indonesian Consulate General in Johor Bahru, the capital of Malaysia's Johor state, repatriated on Monday 232 previously detained migrant workers in coordination with the Malaysian Immigration Department.

Jakarta – The "America First" and "Make America Great Again" slogans of United States President Donald Trump have sparked a ripple effect across major economic powers, evident in the surprising rise of Japan's little-known Sanseito Party in Sunday's Upper House elections. Indonesia must anticipate and adapt to these evolving dynamics in countries like Japan.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Two of Indonesia's most prominent environmental experts are facing a lawsuit that activists say is part of a wider trend of silencing scientists who testify against environmental violators.

Bella Evangelista, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday inaugurated over 2,000 newly commissioned officers of the Indonesian Armed Forces and the National Police, urging them to embrace a life of service, loyalty, and sacrifice for the nation.

Prisma Ardianto, Jakarta – Indonesia's Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said the country's fiscal deficit for 2025 is now expected to widen to 2.78 percent of GDP, up from the earlier projection of 2.53 percent, due to a sharp decline in state revenue during the first half of the year.

Mita Hapsari, Jakarta – After attending the United Nations (UN) invitation in New York, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung returned to Indonesia, bringing the results of several collaborations with global regional leaders. This initiative marks a concrete step toward realizing his vision of making Jakarta a world-class city.

Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Indonesia and the United States have agreed on a framework to negotiate an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade aimed at strengthening their bilateral economic ties. The agreement will grant exporters from both countries unprecedented access to each other's markets.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesia has agreed to exempt US companies from local content requirements – the same policy that had prevented tech giant Apple from selling its iPhone 16 – as part of the freshly struck tariff deal.