The Indonesian Military (TNI) confirmed that 13 people, including four TNI personnel, died in an ammunition explosion in Sagara Village, Cibalong District, Garut, West Java, on Monday morning (12/5/2025). Learn more.
The death toll from the sinking of the Tiga Putra tourist boat off Malabero Beach, Bengkulu, has risen to eight, after one more victim succumbed to injuries late Monday (12/5/2025). Learn more.
The National Search and Rescue Agency evacuated German and Russian passengers who fell ill aboard the Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship near Aceh. Learn more.
Chairman of the House of Representatives (DPR)’s Commission III, Habiburokhman, formally requested the release of an ITB student detained over a meme posted on social media involving President Prabowo Subianto. Learn more.
Bandung Sub-regional Police arrested 142 people during an anti-thuggery operation in the Kahatex industrial area, Rancaekek, in response to public complaints about frequent extortion during pay periods.. Learn more,
The Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs is monitoring anti-thuggery operations targeting civil society organizations, locally known as ormas, linked to criminal activity in East Kalimantan. Learn more.
Indonesian Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak has issued a directive instructing military commands to assist in securing prosecutor offices across the country. Read more.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that extreme weather—marked by heavy rains, strong winds, and lightning—has caused significant damage in Yogyakarta and Bogor, West Java, as of mid-May 2025. Learn more.
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said that a university student recently arrested for posting a meme featuring President Prabowo Subianto and former President Joko Widodo should be educated rather than criminally prosecuted. Learn more.
Jambi Regional Police Chief Inspector General Krisno H. Siregar has warned all personnel to avoid illegal activities and not tarnish the force’s image by acting like “uniformed thugs.” Learn more.
The Indonesian Military task forces have killed a key figure of the Armed Criminal Group, Nekison Enumbi alias Bumi Walo, in an armed operation in Ilamburawi District, Puncak Jaya, Central Papua. Learn more.
The Damai Task Force performed dialogic patrol is part of a broader effort to build trust and nurture familiarity between the security personnel and the communities they serve. Learn more.
