INP Arrest Nearly 1,000 In 246 Cases Over August Riots
Indonesian police confirm 246 riot cases with nearly 1,000 suspects arrested, including minors. Suspects face charges from incitement to weapons offenses. Read the full report here.
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Economy
Jakarta Cuts Local Taxes to Ease Burden on Citizens and Businesses
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung announces sweeping tax cuts on property, vehicles, advertising, and education to ease the burden on residents and businesses. Read the full story here.
Economy
SOEs Ministry Downgraded Into Administration Agency: Deputy House Speaker Dasco
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) plans to downgrade the Ministry of SOEs into a new body, citing overlapping functions with the state wealth fund. Read more here.
National
West Bandung Sees Another Mass Food Poisoning: 600+ Students Affected by MBG
More than 600 students in West Java have been hospitalized after eating meals from Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal program. Authorities are investigating the cause. Read the full report.
Culture
Jakarta Revives Southeast Asia’s Oldest Jazz Festival After Six-Year Hiatus
JakJazz, Southeast Asia’s oldest jazz festival, returns to Jakarta in 2025 with outdoor concerts, global musicians, and a strong spotlight on young Indonesian talent. Read the full story here.
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Bali Hospital Denies Organ Theft After Australian’s Heart Returned Months Later
RSUP Prof Ngoerah Hospital in Bali denies stealing the heart of Australian Byron James Dumschat, saying forensic procedures delayed repatriation. Read the full story here.
Criminal
Damai Cartenz Task Force Names Two KKB Leaders Behind Deadly Attacks in Yahukimo
Damai Cartenx Task Force identified Elkius Kobak and Kopitua Heluka as rebel leaders behind deadly attacks in Papua’s Yahukimo. Read the full report here.
Criminal
Police Foil Distribution of 1,350 Ecstasy Pills in North Aceh, Two Arrested
North Aceh police seized 1,350 ecstasy pills and arrested two suspects in a sting operation at a local gas station. Read the full story here.
National
Jakarta Remains Indonesia’s Capital, Governor Pramono Clarifies Amid IKN Shift
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stresses the city remains Indonesia’s capital despite plans to move government to Nusantara by 2028. Read the full statement here.
Defense
Indonesia and Russia Step Up Naval Ties Amid Rising Global Tensions
Indonesia and Russia boost naval cooperation as Admiral Muhammad Ali meets Russian envoy Sergei Tolchenov in Jakarta. Read more about the strengthening defense ties.
National
Army Wraps Up Territorial Program Near President Prabowo’s Residence
The Indonesian Army concludes its teritorial program near President Prabowo’s home, building wells, homes, and schools while delivering health and social services. Read the full report.
National
Indonesia Limits Passports for Dual-Citizen Children: Here’s Why
Indonesia restricts passport validity for dual-citizen children under the 2006 Citizenship Law, requiring them to choose nationality by age 21. Read the full explanation.
