Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Magelang – President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday ordered a closed-door session with regional legislative council (DPRD) leaders during a national retreat in Magelang, asking journalists to leave the venue so he could speak candidly "from the heart" about pressing issues facing the country.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – International rating agency S&P Global Ratings has raised concerns over Indonesia's government debt interest payments relative to revenue, which have exceeded 15 percent.

The warning was delivered to Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa during a meeting in Washington DC, United States, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Priyo Budi Santoso, Magelang, C – Java. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia defends Pertamina's decision to raise non-subsidized fuel prices, saying the adjustments follow market mechanisms tied to global oil prices and currency movements.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The Chairperson of the Central Leadership Board of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Megawati Soekarnoputri, proposed the implementation of the second edition of the Asia-Africa Conference (KAA).

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – Indonesia is still in the process of securing permits for its oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the Foreign Ministry has said, denouncing threats against commercial vessels and their crews amid the fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Several European timber firms have cut ties with suppliers linked to deforestation in Indonesia following a 2025 investigation, suggesting that an upcoming European Union regulation is already influencing behavior ahead of its implementation at the end of 2026.

Indah Ayu Pujiastuti, Jakarta – Indonesia holds one of the world's largest strategic advantages in the global electric vehicle supply chain through its abundant nickel reserves, yet it has so far failed to convert that edge into a leading position in battery-cell manufacturing, according to an industry analyst.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Analysts say France has emerged as the safest partner for Indonesia's military modernization drive, offering fewer political constraints than the United States or Russia as Jakarta continues to become its largest arms buyer in ASEAN.

Karina Tehusijarana, Jakarta – Recently leaked screenshots of a lewd group chat among law students at the University of Indonesia (UI) have brought renewed attention to the prevalence of sexual violence in Indonesian universities.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The National Nutrition Body (BGN) is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that it spent its 2025 budget on the procurement of shoe polish and brushes.

This expenditure was disclosed in realization data from Inaproc, the government's goods and services procurement portal managed by the Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Agency.

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia targets the realization of crude oil imports from Russia will take place this month. The government is currently finalizing the technical details, including the purchase volume.

Septia Ryanthie, Jakarta – The civil society groups have filed a petition for a constitutional review at the Constitutional Court regarding President Prabowo Subianto's decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP).

Antara, Jakarta – Deputy Coordinator of KontraS, Andrie Yunus, has sent a letter to President Prabowo Subianto urging that his acid attack case be tried in civilian court and calling for the formation of an independent Joint Fact-Finding Team (TGPF).

Dede Leni Mardianti, Jakarta – Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has issued a final warning to the Wikimedia Foundation to promptly complete the registration process as a private Electronic System Provider (PSE) in Indonesia. The same warning applies to all subsidiaries of the Wikimedia Foundation operating in Indonesia.

Mutia Yuantisya, Jakarta – Indonesia's Ministry of Finance will bear the Income Tax (PPh) Article 21 for workers in five labour-intensive sectors throughout 2026, under Minister of Finance Regulation No. 105/2025 as part of the government's economic stimulus package for the 2026 fiscal year.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The Military Court II-08 Jakarta has received the case dossier on the acid attack against Andrie Yunus, which was transferred by the Military Prosecutor's Office II-07 Jakarta.

The head of the court, Colonel Fredy Ferdian Isnartanto, said the institution has both absolute and relative jurisdiction to try the case.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – A series of sexual harassment and violence cases have recently emerged on Indonesian university campuses. The Indonesian Education Monitoring Network (JPPI) recorded 233 cases of violence, including sexual violence, in educational environments from January to March 2026.

Adhyasta Dirgantara, Ardito Ramadhan, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition held a protest action at the entrance to the Presidential Palace Complex in Central Jakarta on Friday April 17.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – The new Indonesia-US military co-development partnership could come with limitations, as one analyst sees very low odds of Washington being willing to transfer its technologies.

Martin Bagya Kertiyasa, Jakarta – Indonesia's manufacturing sector maintained expansion in the first quarter of 2026, with stronger output, orders, and inventories signaling sustained industrial momentum, Bank Indonesia reported.

Natasha Khairunisa, Jakarta – Rupiah extended its decline on Friday as stronger-than-expected US labor data and firm signals from the Federal Reserve reinforced the dollar, outweighing easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The Attorney General's Office was putting on a show of power, rather than law enforcement, when arresting Samin Tan. The coal tycoon was detained just after leaving the office of the Forest Areas Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH), which was established by the Prabowo Subianto administration with the involvement of the AGO, which now prioritizes pressure over legal certainty.

Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office has arrested the country's chief ombudsman just six days after his appointment for allegedly taking a bribe from a local nickel company, authorities said on Thursday.

Jakarta – The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) has revealed a number of irregularities that have not been resolved publicly 33 days since the attempted murder of its deputy coordinator Andrie Yunus.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said a number of U.S. investors prefer placing funds in financial instruments such as bonds and equities, rather than committing to long-term direct investment.

Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's recent investor roadshow in the United States may support short-term market sentiment, but stronger policy credibility will be needed to drive lasting structural impact, an economist said.

Endang Mulyani, Jakarta – Indonesia's battle against tobacco use is showing little progress, with around 70 million people – based on the 2023 National Health Survey – still actively smoking despite years of excise hikes.

Yvette Tanamal, Jakarta – The Foreign Ministry has asserted that all cooperation with foreign powers, including the United States, will strictly uphold national sovereignty, following reports of the ministry's competing views with the Defense Ministry over a proposed overflight access agreement with Washington.

Jakarta – After several years of relatively "wetter" dry seasons, Indonesia is now facing a hot spell that could be drier and longer than usual. The latest forecast from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) shows the archipelago has an 83 percent chance of experiencing a weak to moderate El Nino, expected to emerge midyear.

Jakarta – As scrutiny grows over the deaths of three intern doctors last month, Yuna, who is undergoing her internship in Sukabumi city, West Java, says the program's limited leave policy leaves little room for rest, even when interns fall ill.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The Military Prosecutor II-07 Jakarta on Thursday transferred the case file of Andrie Yunus to the Military Court II-08 Jakarta for trial proceedings. The handover follows the submission of case files involving four Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers from the Military Police investigation.

Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – Social media platforms considered high-risk for children are beginning to comply with the Communications and Digital Ministry's new child protection rules, with TikTok among the latest to fall in line.

Akmalal Hamdhi, Oriza Reza, Jakarta – Indonesian businesses are facing potential production disruptions as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive up raw material costs and threaten global supply chains, the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) said on Tuesday.

Anastasya Lavenia Yudi, Jakarta – S&P Global Ratings assesses that Indonesia is more vulnerable to weakening credit metrics compared to other Southeast Asian countries amid the turmoil in the Middle East. Indonesia's debt is rated BBB or stable.

Antara, Jakarta – The case of sexual harassment against students and lecturers at the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia (UI), is a wake-up call, the Indonesian Education Monitoring Network (JPPI) claims.

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Indonesian communities have donated at least Rp 9 billion (around $525,000) to the Iranian embassy-run donation drive so far, although the money is only a tiny fraction of the war losses that Tehran suffered.

Ervana Trikarinaputri, Jakarta – Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf admitted to being in a tight spot as aircraft fuel prices surged ahead of the 2026 Hajj, or 1447 Hijri. According to Irfan, the past ten days were crucial as Garuda Indonesia and Saudia Airlines, the carriers serving the pilgrimage, suddenly requested additional fees.

Mei Leandha, Jakarta – Members of the NasDem Party in North Sumatra gathered at the party's regional office in Medan on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to voice their aspirations regarding the content and cover of this week's Tempo Magazine.

Isabel Esterman – In Kapuas Hulu district in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, a pilot program is attempting to change how people living in Borneo perceive and engage with wildlife and wildlife conservation.

Antara, Jakarta – The President of All-Indonesian Workers Union Confederation (KSPSI), Andi Gani Nena WeaAndi, has unveiled the two-part agenda for the upcoming May Day on May 1, 2026. He stated that President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to attend two events at the National Monument (Monas) in Jakarta and Nganjuk, East Java.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – Indonesia is entering the 2026 fire season with early signs of escalation, as burned area surges even before the dry season peak and forecasts raise the possibility of a so-called "Godzilla" El Nino later this year.

Muhammad Firman, Jakarta – Public satisfaction with the performance of ministers in President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cabinet has reached 70%, according to a nationwide survey conducted by Cyrus Network in early April 2026.

Elan Suherlan, Subang, West Java – Electric vehicle makers BYD and VinFast are hiring thousands of workers in West Java, with about half of new recruits coming from the province, local officials said.

Sita Dewi and Ary Hermawan – The Prabowo Subianto administration has turned to the US-based technology company Meta to impose a georestriction (an Indonesia-wide ban) on a news report posted on Instagram by the Jakarta-based feminist media outlet Magdalene.

Jakarta – The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has proposed regulating a ban on vaporizers under the narcotics and psychotropics bill, citing the discovery of illegal substances in several vape liquid samples, a move that has drawn pushback from industry players and vaping communities.

Agencies, Jakarta – Indonesia, fresh off concluding a defence pact with Washington and an oil deal with Russia, has also agreed to boost defence industry cooperation with France, Jakarta said Wednesday after the countries' presidents met in Paris.

Adlu Raharusun, Manokwari – The Papua Special Autonomy Development Acceleration Board (BP3OKP) has received complaints from residents regarding alleged contamination of well water and air pollution linked to the Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) kitchen, Ash Sidiq Prafi Mulya, located on Jalan Gunung Salju, Amban, Manokwari.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that as Indonesia enters the second quarter of 2026, the nation's economy remains in a strong position. Additionally, he claimed a series of economic indicators has improved, including a decrease in the unemployment rate.

M. Faiz Zaki, Jakarta – The Indonesian government's free nutritious meal (MBG) program has failed to reach most vulnerable citizens, according to a study by the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios), while calling it costly.

Jakarta – PT PLN (Persero) has officially launched its Clean Energy Day campaign, a strategic initiative aimed at fostering a more efficient, eco-friendly, and sustainable work culture. The program encourages employees across Indonesia to use environmentally friendly transportation every Friday as part of efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions.