Indonesia Will Achieve Rice Self-Sufficiency by 31 December 2025: Agriculture Minister
Indonesia’s agriculture minister says the country will reach rice self-sufficiency by December 31, backed by rapid production and livestock investment. Read more.
Latest News
Economy
National
Deepfake Violence Against Women Soars: UNDP Warns of “Alarming AI Misuse”
UNDP warns of a massive surge in AI-driven deepfake violence targeting women in Indonesia and globally, urging stronger digital literacy and law enforcement action. Read more.
Sports
Indonesia Stays at 122nd in Latest FIFA Ranking
Indonesia stayed at 122nd in the latest FIFA ranking as rivals climbed. Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam moved up, while Italy dropped from the global top 10. Read the full details here.
National
Jakarta MRT Evacuates 524 Passengers After Century-Old Tree Causes Major Shutdown
A century-old tree forces Jakarta’s MRT to evacuate hundreds, halt routes, and refuse compensation while repairs continue. Read the full story.
Criminal
AGO Slaps Travel Ban to Ex-Tax Chief and Four Others in Major Tax Manipulation Case
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) bars ex-tax director Ken Dwijugiasteadi and four others in a high-profile corruption probe over manipulated corporate tax duties. Read all the names and details.
National
BGN Defends 41 SPPG Kitchens Owned by Politician’s Daughter Amid Viral Monopoly Issue
Indonesia’s nutrition agency refuses to close 41 school kitchens owned by a politician’s daughter despite monopoly allegations, sparking controversy over the national nutrition program. Read the full story now.
Criminal
INP Hunts Two Chinese Citizens in Shocking Illegal Loan Extortion Scandal
Indonesia’s cyber police are hunting two Chinese nationals behind an illegal loan app scandal linked to extortion, blackmail, and stolen personal data. Massive losses reported. Read the full story now.
National
INP Pull Back Senior Officer After Court Bans Active Cops From Civil Posts
INP recalls a senior officer from a ministry post after a Constitutional Court ruling banning active police from civilian jobs. Read the details.
National
President Prabowo Opens Emirates–Indonesia Cardiology Hospital, Calls It a “Symbol of Friendship”
President Prabowo inaugurates the Emirates–Indonesia Cardiology Hospital in Solo, highlighting it as a symbol of bilateral friendship and advanced medical innovation. Read more.
National
Basarnas Races to Evacuate Hikers as Mount Semeru Explodes With Deadly Pyroclastic Flows
Hundreds evacuated, hikers trapped but safe, and residents injured as Mount Semeru’s eruption sends deadly pyroclastic flows down its slopes. Read the full report.
Criminal
Viral Theft Shocks Jakarta: Flood-Pump Cables Stolen in Broad Daylight
A viral video shows thieves stealing flood-pump cables in West Jakarta as police launch an investigation. The incident raises concerns over critical infrastructure security. Read more.
Criminal
Cloudflare Linked to Massive Online Gambling Network: Communication Ministry
Indonesia says over 76% of illegal gambling sites use Cloudflare to hide IPs and evade blocking. The ministry warns the company to register or face sanctions. Read more.
