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.
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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.
Criminal
Meranti Police Foil Massive Drug Smuggling: 30 Kg of Meth, Narcotic Vapes from Malaysia Seized
Meranti Policein Riau foiled a 30 kg meth smuggling attempt from Malaysia, uncovering narcotic vape liquids and “Happy Water Lamborghini.” Read the full report here.
National
Guantanamo Detainee Hambali to Face US Military Trial in November: Minister Yusril
Guantanamo detainee Hambali, accused in the 2002 Bali bombings, will face a US military trial in November, Indonesia’s Yusril Ihza Mahendra confirmed. Read the full story here.
National
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia Ready to Repatriate Indonesian Prisoners Upon Request: Minister Yusril
Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to repatriate Indonesian inmates if formally requested, according to Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra. Read the full report here.
Sports
Indonesia Bans Israeli Gymnasts from World Championship in Jakarta
Indonesia refuses visas for Israeli gymnasts at the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, reaffirming its pro-Palestine foreign policy. Read the full statement here.
