Finance Chief Freezes 2026 Tobacco Tax, DPR Backs Move
Indonesia’s Finance Minister freezes 2026 tobacco tax hike, with Parliament backing the move to protect industry and workers. Read the full report here.
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Economy
Economy
DPR Passes 2026 State Budget: $236 Billion Spending Approved
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) passes the 2026 State Budget with Rp3,842 trillion in spending and a Rp698 trillion deficit. Read the full story here.
National
The Hope for Reforming Police Institution is Still Exist: DPR Says
Nasir Djamil, a member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the PKS faction, spoke about the ongoing process of reforming the Indonesian National Police (INP).
Defense
TNI Soldiers to Guard DPR “Until Fully Secure”: Defense Minister
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin confirmed TNI troops will remain stationed at the DPR/MPR complex after September riots. Read the full story now.
National
Big Shake-Up in DPR: Speaker Puan Maharani to Lead DPR Reform
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) launches reform under Speaker Puan Maharani, including pay reviews, travel moratorium, and asset seizure bill. Read the full story here.
National
Home Affairs Ministry Handed Over a House the the Family of Late Affan Kurniawan
Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian personally handed over a house to the family of the late Affan Kurniawan at the Pesona Kahuripan Complex, Cileungsi, Bogor Regency, West Java.
National
Senen Transjakarta Bus Stop Begins to be Cleaned After Burned Down during Public Protest
Authorities have begun cleaning the Senen Transjakarta bus stop from debris after it was set on fire by demonstrators on Friday (8/29/2025) evening.
Criminal
National
INSTRAN Condemns the Vandalism on a Number of Public Facilities in the Recent Protest
The Strategic Initiative for Transportation (INSTRAN) condemns the arson, destruction, and vandalism of a number of public facilities in Indonesia, especially public transportation services such as Transjakarta bus stops and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations in Jakarta.
National
DPR Protest as Momentum to Evaluate Salary and Allowances of Legislative Members: Muhaimin Says
National Awakening Party (PKB) Chairman Muhaimin Iskandar said the demands of demonstrators targeting members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) are a momentum for a comprehensive evaluation of the performance and state facilities received by the people's representatives.
National
PAN Suspends Eko Patrio and Uya Kuya as Members of DPR RI
The Central Leadership Council (DPP) of the National Mandate Party (PAN) has suspended Eko Hendro Purnomo, also known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, also known as Uya Kuya, as members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) starting Monday, September 1, 2025.
National
The Democratic Party Ready to Evaluate DPR Member Allowances
The Democratic Party faction in the House of Representatives (DPR) apologized for the issue of DPR member allowances and stated its readiness to evaluate the matter in accordance with the will of the people.
National
Prabowo and Eight Political Parties Release Official Statement on the Latest Public Protest
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and eight political party chairmen in the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) delivered a joint statement regarding the developments in the demonstrations taking place in Jakarta and a number of other cities.
