Indonesia Maintains Subsidized Fuel Prices Despite Weakening Rupiah and High ICP
The Indonesian government confirms subsidized fuel prices will remain unchanged despite a weakening rupiah and rising global oil prices. Read more here.
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International
No Indonesian Victims in San Diego Islamic Center Shooting: Indonesian Consulate
The Indonesian Consulate General in San Francisco confirms no citizens were harmed in the tragic San Diego Islamic Center shooting. Read the full statement.
National
Army Chief Denies Direct Central Command Over "Pesta Babi" Film Crackdown
Army Chief General Maruli Simanjuntak clarifies that the shutdown of "Pesta Babi" documentary screenings was decided by local administrations. Read more.
Criminal
South Sumatra Police Destroy 200 Kilograms of Marijuana from Empat Lawang Regency
South Sumatra Police destroyed 200 kilograms of marijuana seized from a 20-hectare plantation in Empat Lawang Regency. Read the full police update here.
Criminal
INP Vow Strict Action Against Officers Involved in Drug Crimes
Indonesian Policei confirms that any police officer involved in drug syndicates will face immediate dismissal and civilian prosecution. Read the full statement.
National
Dutch Man Faces 9-Year Prison Sentence for Hydroponic Marijuana Cultivation in Bali
A Dutch man faces a nine-year prison sentence in Bali for cultivating hydroponic marijuana at his Denpasar home. Read the full courtroom details here.
Criminal
BNN Busts North Sumatra Meth Ring Inspired by Viral Social Media Song
The National Narcotics Board (BNN) smashed a crystal meth drug ring in North Labuhan Batu, North Sumatra, after responding to a viral song. Read the full story here.
National
Immigration Ministry Boosts Surveillance Against Foreigners Operating Online Gambling
The Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs increases surveillance on foreign nationals to prevent online gambling operations. Read the full details here.
Criminal
International
Indonesia Condemns Israeli Intervention on Humanitarian Mission of Global Sumud Flotilla
Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid strongly condemned the Israeli military's interception and detention of the international humanitarian mission Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0, which was en route to Gaza, Palestine.
National
Smart Glasses Help Boost Traffic Law Enforcement in Ponorogo: Police
The Ponorogo Sub-regional Police Traffic Unit used smart glasses to support traffic law enforcement in the area on Monday (5/18/2026).
Criminal
Thieves Stealing Tourist’s Cellphone in HI Roundabout Arrested by Police
The Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police's Robber Hunter Team arrested eight street criminals suspected of involvement in a series of violent thefts in several areas of Jakarta.
Criminal
Man Allegedly Stole Courier Goods from a Truck Arrested by Police
Police arrested a man with the initials RS, also known as B, in connection with the alleged theft of goods from a SAP Express Courier box truck at the Cilincing Rusun Bridge in North Jakarta. The incident went viral on social media.
