Aceh Governor Urges Residents Not to Raise Crescent-and-Star Flag on Peace Anniversary
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf asks residents not to raise the moon-and-star flag on the 20th anniversary of the Helsinki peace deal. Read the full statement.
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Criminal
Densus 88 Arrest Two Alleged Terrorists in Aceh
The Indonesian National Police (INP) Special Detachment (Densus) 88 Anti-Terror Unit arrested two suspected terrorists, identified as ZA (47) and M (40), in Banda Aceh on Tuesday (8/5/2025).
Criminal
Aceh Prosecutors Flog Four Online Gambling Convicts in Public
Four online gambling convicts publicly flogged in Aceh Jaya as part of Sharia law enforcement. Read the full report here.
National
Aceh Governor Opens Various Industries in Commitment to Open More Job Opportunities
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf, known as Mualem, said that battery, cigarette, and steel industries will soon be established in several regencies/cities in Aceh Province.
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Minister Yusril Urges Acehnese Not to Misinterpret His Statement on Helsinki MoU
Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra urges Acehnese not to misread his legal remarks on the Helsinki MoU amid the recent island dispute, clarifying the basis for President Prabowo’s ruling—read his explanation here.
Economy
Aceh Governor Opens Oil and Gas Investment Opportunities After Island Dispute Resolution
Aceh plans to attract oil and gas investors to newly designated Aceh territory after the resolution of island disputes with North Sumatra. Discover how it is turning a territorial win into an energy investment opportunity.
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President Prabowo Rules Disputed Islands to Aceh in Border Resolution
President Prabowo Subianto has resolved a long-standing border dispute by ruling that four contested islands belong to Aceh, ending tensions between Aceh and North Sumatra. Read the article.
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Aceh to Present 1992 Agreement in Dispute Over Four Islands at Home Affairs Ministry Meeting
Aceh will present a 1992 agreement as evidence in its claim over four disputed islands with North Sumatra at a key Home Affairs meeting—read more to see how the territorial battle unfolds.
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Home Minister Submits New Evidence on Aceh–North Sumatra Border Dispute to President
The Ministry of Home Affairs has submitted new critical evidence in the Aceh–North Sumatra island dispute to President Prabowo—discover how this may shape Indonesia’s territorial future.
National
Government Seeks Peaceful Resolution to Disputed Islands: Minister Yusril
Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra emphasized the government’s commitment to a peaceful, lawful solution over the disputed islands between Aceh and North Sumatra. Stay updated on Indonesia’s regional boundary issues.
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Four Disputed Islands Belong to Aceh: Former VP Jusuf Kalla
Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla said that four disputed islands legally belong to Aceh, citing the 2005 Helsinki Agreement and Law No. 24/1956. Read how his stance adds weight to Aceh’s claim amid rising regional tensions.
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President Prabowo to Decide on Aceh–North Sumatra Island Dispute Next Week: DPR
President Prabowo Subianto is set to resolve the long-standing island dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra next week. Read how this move may redefine interprovincial governance in Indonesia.
