Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrests Riau Governor Abdul Wahid and nine others in its sixth graft sting of 2025. Learn more about the latest anti-corruption move — read now.
Pelalawan Police in Riau arrested a 25-year-old man accused of killing dogs and selling their meat. Authorities seized 12 kg of dog meat and cooking tools. What legal charges will the suspect face? Read the full story now!
South Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) police seize cannabis plants from a village farm and arrest two suspects. Read about the operation and legal consequences.
Indonesia intensifies legal crackdown on Riau forest arson with 51 suspects charged. Learn how authorities are combating wildfires. Read more now.
Indonesian National Police named 46 suspects over Riau forest fires that burned 280 hectares. Read the full update.
Indonesian National Police Chief General Sigit monitors wildfires in Riau via helicopter, urges fast response and prevention of deliberate fires. Read the full news.
Indonesia names 44 suspects in Riau forest fires, linking blazes to palm oil land clearing. Get the full update on enforcement and impact here.
Riau Police investigate a 100-hectare land fire in Rokan Hilir amid soaring hotspot numbers. Police vow legal action. Read the full story.
BMKG Pekanbaru reports 294 wildfire hotspots in Riau, with most in Rokan Hilir, as dry season peaks. Read the full update and public warning here.
Indonesian National Police (INP)’s Criminal Investigation Agency uncovered a cross-border drug trafficking operation involving 38 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine smuggled from Malaysia in Bengkalis, Riau. Learn more.
A Malaysian ship crew drown in Riau. Learn more.
A Malaysian-registered yacht, Happy Lobster, owned by Chinese national Huang Zhigang (51), was stranded in the waters of Tanjung Permai, Rangsang Subdistrict, Kepulauan Meranti Regency, Riau. Read more!
