Actor Ammar Zoni Runs Prison Drug Ring Using Encrypted App: Officials
Indonesian actor Ammar Zoni accused of running a drug ring inside Salemba Prison using an encrypted app. Read full report on the case and official response.
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Criminal
Female Teacher Killed in KKB Assault in Yahukimo, Papua Mountains
A teacher was killed in Yahukimo, Papua Highlands, after being attacked by an armed criminal group (KKB), police confirm. Read more.
National
Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman Appointed as New Bapanas Chief
President Prabowo Subianto appoints Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman as the new Head of Bapanas, replacing Arief Prasetyo Adi. Learn more.
National
Indonesians in the Philippines Told to Stay Alert After 7.4-Magnitude Quake
Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry urges citizens in the Philippines to stay alert after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao. Read the full report.
Economy
Indonesia’s National Debt Tops Rp 9.1 Trillion, Finance Ministry Says Ratio Still Safe
Finance Ministry reports national debt reaching Rp9.1 trillion in June 2025, still within a safe ratio. Read the full report.
National
Three Police Officers Sanctioned for Fatal Armored Vehicle Crash During August Protests
INP sanction three officers over an armored vehicle crash that killed a motorcycle driver during a protest operation. Read the full story.
Economy
OJK Blocks 27,000 Bank Accounts in Massive Online Gambling Crackdown
Indonesia’s Financial Service Authority (OJK) blocks 27,000 bank accounts tied to online gambling in a major financial crackdown. Read the full report on how regulators tighten banking oversight.
Economy
Danantara Proposes Two Debt Solutions for Indonesia–China High-Speed Rail Project
Danantara proposes equity injection or state takeover options to resolve KCIC high-speed rail project debt amid ongoing Indonesia–China negotiations.
National
Jakarta Won’t Raise MRT and LRT Fares Despite Budget Cut
Jakarta officials confirm MRT and LRT fares will stay flat despite budget cuts, ensuring affordable transport for residents. Read more about the city’s subsidy policy.
National
BNPT Warns of Radical Ideology Recruitment Through Online Games
BNPT warns of radical ideology spreading through online games and urges parents to monitor children’s gaming activity. Read more about the growing digital threat here.
National
Metro Jaya Police Suspend Detention of Activist Figha Lesmana After Protest Arrest
Metro Jaya Police suspend detention of activist Figha Lesmana on humanitarian grounds after August protest arrest. Learn details of the case and police statement—read more here.
National
Jakarta Opens Ragunan Zoo for Night Visits Starting This Weekend
Jakarta launches “Night at the Ragunan Zoo,” allowing evening visits and sports every Saturday from 6–10 p.m. Enjoy nocturnal animals under the lights. Read more here.
