The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) in Bali has recovered on Saturday (10/5/2025) the body of a Jordanian man, who was swept away while swimming at Batu Belig Beach five days ago. Learn more.
Central Jakarta Police removed 109 flags belonging to civil society organization, locally known as mass organizations or ormas, during Operation Brantas Jaya 2025. Learn more.
Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian affirmed that regional administrations are allowed to allocate grants to universities, despite higher education being under central government authority. Read more.
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is finalizing a presidential regulation to regulate an additional Rp50 trillion budget for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. Learn more,
The government congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. Learn more.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs confirmed that World App, linked to Sam Altman’s Worldcoin, has collected retinal data from over 500,000 Indonesian users since 2021. Read more.
Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin has confirmed that the Bill Gates Foundation-supported .M72 tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate is safe, as it has passed the first phase of clinical trials and is now in the third phase to evaluate its effectiveness. Learn more.
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo affirmed that the police will take firm action against all forms of thuggery, in line with President Prabowo Subianto’s directive to guarantee investments. Read more.
Bone Bolango Sub-regional Police are investigating an explosion that occurred during the construction of the Bulango Ulu Dam in Gorontalo province, which killed one person. Read more.
The education program for troubled students in military barracks, initiated by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, could be applied nationwide if successful. Learn more,
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has assured the public that drug users who voluntarily report themselves for rehabilitation will not face prosecution. Learn more,
Minister of Manpower Yassierli has called for inclusive hiring practices and the removal of age-based restrictions in recruitment to ensure equal employment opportunities for all. Read more.
