DPR Passes 2026 State Budget: $236 Billion Spending Approved
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) passes the 2026 State Budget with Rp3,842 trillion in spending and a Rp698 trillion deficit. Read the full story here.
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Criminal
KKB Burns House, Kills Civilian in Papua’s Asmat District: Damai Cartenz Task Force
An armed criminal group attacked in Papua’s Asmat District, killing a civilian and burning his house. Police vow firm action. Read the full story here.
Economy
Energy Ministry Suspends 190 Mining Licenses Over Violations in Coal and Mineral Sector
Indonesia suspends 190 coal and mineral mining licenses after violations of reclamation and production rules. Read the full news here.
National
West Java Police Probe Mass Food Poisoning of 301 Students Linked to MBG Program
West Java Police investigate mass food poisoning of 301 students in West Bandung after eating meals from a government program. Read the full news here.
National
BGN Suspends West Bandung’s Free Meal Program After Food Poisoning Case
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) halts its Free Nutritious Meal program after hundreds of students in West Bandung suffered food poisoning. Read the full story here.
Criminal
East Jakarta Police Provide Safe House for Mother of Woman Burned Alive by Husband
East Jakarta Police set up a safe house for the mother of a woman burned alive by her husband in Cakung. Read the full story here.
National
US-Indonesian Couples Lead Mixed Marriages in Jakarta
US-Indonesian marriages top Jakarta’s cross-border wedding statistics from 2020–2025, with nearly 2,000 mixed unions recorded. Read the full report.
National
INP Launch Comprehensive Reform and Transformation Program
The Indonesian National Police launches a nationwide transformation and reform program to improve professionalism, public service, and legal enforcement. Read full details.
International
Prabowo Applauded for His Speech in UN Assembly, Calling for the Palestinian Independence
President Prabowo Subianto was greeted with applause from the heads of state and delegates in attendance regarding Indonesia's support for Palestinian independence, which he conveyed in a speech at the Two-State Solution Summit at UN Headquarters.
National
In Maintaining Food Price Stability, Police Held GPM Program in Pabelan
The Indonesian National Police (INP) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo directly reviewed the implementation of the Affordable Food Movement at the Indonesian National Police (INP) Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) in Pabelan, Semarang Regency, Tuesday (9/22/2025).
Criminal
Armed Criminal Group Gun Down a Civilian and Burned a House to the Ground in Asmat
The Armed Criminal Group (KKB) of Yahukimo led by Elkius Kobak again committed an armed crime by shooting a civilian named Indra Guru Wardana in Kolf Braza District, Asmat Regency, Sunday (9/21/2025).
National
Free Nutritious Food Touches on 32 Schools, 2,379 Students to Receive the Benefits
The government continues to strive to improve the nutrition for school children through the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG).
