After August Riot, INP Admit a “Turning Point” Crisis
Indonesian National Police (INP) calls August clashes a “turning point” and launches a reform push focused on public services and community policing. Read the full story.
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Economy
Govt Pushes Ahead With IKN After Constitutional Court Cancels Long-Term Land Rights
Indonesia vows to keep building its new capital Nusantara despite a court ruling scrapping long-term land rights previously offered to investors. Read more here.
National
President Prabowo Bans Students From Lining Streets to Welcome Him
President Prabowo Subianto orders regional leaders to stop mobilizing students to welcome him on the streets, citing heat and lost study time. Read the full report.
Economy
Pertamina Strikes 724 Million-Barrel Oil Find, Its Biggest in a Decade
Pertamina announces a massive 724 million-barrel oil discovery in the Rokan Block while expanding sustainable fuel and hydrogen projects. Read more.
National
Mount Semeru Erupts, Spews Deadly Pyroclastic Flow 7 Kilometers
Mount Semeru erupts in Indonesia, unleashing a 7-km pyroclastic flow and triggering strict danger warnings for nearby communities. Read more.
National
Govt Launches “Global Citizenship” Scheme to Solve Dual Nationality Dilemma
Indonesia launches Global Citizenship of Indonesia, offering permanent residency to foreigners with deep ties to the country, without dual citizenship. Read the full report.
National
President Prabowo Meets Michael Bloomberg: Talks Span Education, Health and a Major New Partnership
Prabowo Subianto and Michael Bloomberg discuss partnerships in education, health, sanitation, and marine conservation, including a potential collaboration with Danantara. Read more.
International
Indonesia Sets Bold New Climate Target: Emissions Capped at 1.5 Gigatons by 2035
Indonesia commits to capping emissions at 1.5 gigatons by 2035 and boosting renewables, but COP30 observers question its coal-heavy energy mix. Read the full news.
National
SMA 72 Bomber Linked to Online “True Crime Community: BNPT Chief
BNPT confirms the SMAN 72 blast suspect engaged with an online “true crime community,” raising alarms about youth radicalization. Police continue investigations as experts map rehabilitation needs. Read the full news.
Criminal
Fake “Chinese Police Station” Uncovered : 27 Chinese Citizens Face Deportation
Indonesia arrests 27 Chinese citizens running a fake police-station cyberfraud scheme in Lampung; all face deportation as authorities coordinate with Beijing. Read the full news.
National
“We Must Never Get Tired”: INP Deputy Chief Pushes New Wave of Reform
Indonesian Police Deputy Chief Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo outlines a new acceleration of reform, responding to public demands and performance reviews. Read the full news.
Criminal
Immigration Office Nabs China’s Rp 2.2 Trillion Corporate Loan Fugitive in Batam
Indonesia arrests Chinese fugitive WZ linked to a Rp 2.2 trillion corporate loan fraud after Beijing issued a diplomatic request. Immigration detains him in Batam. Read the full story.
