Responding to the 30th anniversary of the July 27th attack today, Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director, Usman Hamid, said:

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has dismissed 261 non-civil servant employees and disciplined 48 civil servants as part of a sweeping effort by its new chief, Sudaryono, to tighten governance following a high-profile corruption scandal that rocked the agency.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia is set to make halal certificates mandatory this October. Bigger businesses already had to include halal labels on their products since October 2024.

Salman Mardira, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Police have arrested the head of the narcotics unit at the South Tangerang Police, six of his subordinates, and an officer from the Aceh Provincial Police over alleged involvement in drug trafficking and abuse of authority, officials said Monday.

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Jauhari Mahardhika, Jakarta – Indonesian stocks closed lower on Monday as investors weighed the market implications of Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo's abrupt resignation, overshadowing a broader rally across Asian markets fueled by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Yulia Savitri, Palembang – In South Sumatra's Muara Maung village, coal mining has become an inescapable part of daily life, with expanding operations choking the community's air, land and water leaving residents to grapple with worsening environmental degradation.

The case involving Febrie Adriansyah, former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, is riddled with conflicts of interest. Investigated by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) – Febrie's former office – the case is characterized by those in power attempting to utilize the situation against one another.

Ade Ridwan Yandwiputra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI) believes that President Prabowo Subianto's use of the term "londo ireng" (black Dutchman) against his critics further reinforces his anti-criticism stance. Prabowo applies this label to journalists, observers, civil society organizations, and other parties who criticize the government.

Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Toyota Indonesia exported 145,080 completely built-up (CBU) vehicles in the first half of 2026, a 10.7% increase from a year earlier that outpaced growth in Indonesia's overall vehicle exports.

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – Secretary General of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Hasto Kristiyanto criticized the special treatment received by former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah, who did not wear a prisoner's vest and was not handcuffed when being sent to the Corruption Eradication Commission's detention center.

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Sudaryono, the newly appointed head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), has permanently shut down 833 kitchens supplying the government's Free Nutritious Meals program after they failed to meet operational and hygiene standards.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Minister of State Secretariat of the Indonesia's Shadow Cabinet, Feri Amsari, said the civilian-led group plans to publish a performance report evaluating President Prabowo Subianto's administration after three years in office.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Indonesia's Shadow Cabinet State Secretary Feri Amsari said the newly formed civilian-led cabinet is not seeking to overthrow the government, stage a coup, or commit treason, arguing that its establishment does not meet the legal definition of treason.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Constitutional law expert from Mulawarman University, Herdiansyah Hamzah, said the sharp decline in public satisfaction with President Prabowo Subianto's performance reflects growing concerns over government policies and their implementation on the ground.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Political analyst Dedi Kurnia Syah argued that President Prabowo Subianto's use of the term londo ireng to describe government critics is misplaced. According to Syah, the pejorative should instead be directed at corrupt current or former officials.

Febrianto Adi Saputro, Jessi Carina, Jakarta – Public satisfaction with President Prabowo Subianto's performance has now touched 51.1 percent, a decrease of 30.1 percent in the last nine months. In November 2025, Prabowo's approval rating was 81.2 percent.

M. Nurul Fajri, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia – Indonesia's delayed Election Bill threatens preparations for the 2029 polls, raising concerns over legal certainty, institutional balance and democratic integrity.

Septia Ryanthie, Jakarta – Chair of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) Kaesang Pangarep has revealed his intention to run as a legislative candidate for the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) in the 2029 General Election.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Transparency Indonesia Society (MTI) assesses that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's statement likening journalists, observers, and civil society organizations to 'londo ireng' (meaning black Dutchman – a term to refer to local individuals who Prabowo claims serve foreign powers or interests over their own country) as an attempt to delegitimize

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) revealed that public satisfaction with President Prabowo Subianto's performance has plummeted by roughly 30 percent over the past nine months.

RR Ariyani, Jakarta – Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs spokesperson Haryo Limanseto expressed hope that duty-free incentives for aircraft spare parts and industrial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will ease operational costs for businesses. Lowering these costs will help companies sustain operations, boost efficiency, and stay competitive.

A. Muh. Ibnu Aqil, Jakarta – More children in Indonesia are receiving lifesaving vaccines than ever before, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, reflecting a broader global recovery in childhood immunization since the COVID-19 pandemic despite persistent challenges, including vaccine hesitancy.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Residents of Alas Tlogo Village, Lekok District, Pasuruan Regency, are protesting the multiple occurrences of stray bullets hitting their homes, allegedly from nearby military training activities by the Indonesian armed forces (TNI).

Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – Former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah remains an active prosecutor and continues to receive his salary despite being named a corruption suspect, a senior Attorney General's Office official said on Friday.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – A new 10% tariff on Indonesia following a forced labor probe will take effect on Friday before noon, as Washington's stopgap 10% levies will end in about an hour.

Ria Fortuna Wijaya, Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Indonesia's ambition to establish an international financial center capable of competing with Singapore and Dubai may ultimately depend less on tax incentives than on whether it can convince global investors that the country's legal and regulatory framework offers the certainty needed for cross-border finance.

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has criticized President Prabowo Subianto for likening journalists, observers, and civil society organizations to londo ireng (black Dutchmen).

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – Bayu Wardhana, the secretary general of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia, demanded an apology from President Prabowo Subianto for likening journalists to 'londo ireng' (black Dutch), which he deemed discredits journalists as a critical group.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto said his advisers have repeatedly warned him against delivering speeches without prepared notes, saying they believe reading from a script is the safest way to avoid making mistakes.

M Ambari, Jakarta – Endi sat in front of the door leading to the second deck of a fishing boat at the Nizam Zachman fishing port in Jakarta. As he waited for the vessel to depart, the 42-year-old member shared his experience working at sea.

Mita Amalia Hapsari, Jakarta – Former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah entered detention on Friday night without handcuffs or the pink detainee vest typically worn by corruption suspects, drawing attention because he once oversaw many of Indonesia's highest-profile graft prosecutions.

Reza Hery Pamungkas, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has begun supervising a high-profile corruption investigation being handled by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) after prosecutors formally requested oversight, amid concerns over a potential conflict of interest.

Rizky Zulkarnain, Jakarta – The Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) has condemned President Prabowo Subianto's statement equating journalists, observers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with the term "londo ireng" (Black Dutchman).

The YLBHI believes the statement is not merely a joke, but rather a form of labelling against groups critical of the government.

Between 2019 and 2025, Indonesian courts adjudicated more than 8,000 criminal cases, ranging from environmental protection and forestry to mining and fisheries. At first glance, the figure suggests that the government is actively prosecuting illegal logging, unlicensed mining, the trade in protected wildlife, and forest fires.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Deputy Defense Minister Donny Ermawan Taufanto has officially been inaugurated as the Governor of the University of the Republic of Indonesia. Donny was inaugurated by President Prabowo Subianto as the first governor of the newly established university.

Jakarta – The government will incorporate educational material on the prevention of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) phenomenon into school curricula starting this year.

This was announced by the Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs, Romo Muhammad Syafi'i, as cited on the Ministry of Religious Affairs' official website.

Jakarta – Indonesia plans to introduce limited dual citizenship for highly skilled foreign nationals and members of the Indonesian diaspora as part of a proposed revision to the country's nationality law, Justice Minister Supratman Andi Agtas said on Thursday.

Medikantyo Adhikresna, Jakarta – The Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that telecommunications operators may no longer forfeit customers' unused mobile data, ordering providers to offer mechanisms that ensure prepaid or postpaid subscribers can continue using data they have already paid for.

Bobby Bascomb – Sea salt sold in markets across Lombok Island, Indonesia, is contaminated with microplastics, according to a recent study.

The case of alleged bribery in connection with audits carried out by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) is no longer simply a matter of trading audit opinions.

Antara, Jakarta – Celebrity lawyer Hotman Paris Hutapea has stepped down as legal counsel for former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah, saying he needs to focus on recovering from spinal surgery.

Afifah Amalia P, Jakarta – The appointment of Sudaryono as the new head of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN), replacing Nanik S. Deyang, has drawn criticism from public health advocates, who argue that the leadership change reflects the government's priorities for its flagship Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.

Aliy Arivin Anward, Jakarta – Deputy of the Indonesian National Nutrition Body (BGN) for Systems and Governance, Prima Yosephine Berliana Tumiur Hutapea, stated that they will investigate the cause of the food poisoning case from the free nutritious meal (MBG) program at the Sendangrejo Public Elementary School in Blora.

Achmad Ali, Surabaya, East Java – State prosecutors have named the former chief executive of Surabaya Zoo as a corruption suspect over an alleged scheme involving fictitious operational expenses, including animal feed, that authorities say caused an estimated Rp 10.2 billion (about $558,659) in state losses and contributed to deteriorating conditions for the zoo's animals.

The purchase of crude oil from Russia has become a bitterly sarcastic, textbook embodiment of the adage "laughing oneself to death, the Russian way" (mati ketawa cara Rusia).

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The Indonesian Army (TNI) clarified that there is no new assignment for Village Supervisory Non-Commissioned Officers (Babinsa) regarding taxpayer compliance monitoring by the Ministry of Finance's Directorate General of Taxes.

Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat – There is something profoundly unsettling about the suggestion that Indonesia's president might personally pay for his official overseas travel. Not because it reflects generosity but because it reflects institutional failure.

Eric Bernaudeau, Waingapu, East Nusa Tenggara – Two hours from the tourist beaches of Bali, slavery is alive and well on the Indonesian island of Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, where people are still born into bondage.

They work from dawn to dusk without pay, are passed on in marriage and are sometimes beaten and raped by their masters.

Jakarta – The chief of the agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals program said on Wednesday she had resigned, citing health reasons, the second leadership change at the beleaguered government body in just over a month.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – A demonstration by the National Legal Intellectual Network (Jaringan Intelektual Hukum Nasional or JIHN) outside Indonesia's Attorney General's Office in South Jakarta turned chaotic on Wednesday afternoon, July 22, 2026, after protesters set a banner on fire, triggering clashes with security personnel.