Indonesia Extends Mining and Energy Contracts for US Giants Freeport and Exxon
Indonesia extends operations for Freeport and ExxonMobil, securing $30 billion in investment and increased state ownership. Read the full energy and mining report.
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Government Evaluates Papua Airport Security Following Aircraft Shootings
The Indonesian government is conducting a major security evaluation of Papua’s airports after a Smart Air plane was shot. Read about the temporary closures.
Criminal
INP Seize Gold Shop Inventory in Nganjuk Over Money Laundering Suspicions
Indonesian National Police seized gold and documents from a shop in Nganjuk, East Java linked to a massive money laundering case. Read more about the illegal mining connection.
National
Jakarta Governor, Deputy Governor Admit Fundamental Challenges Persist After First Year
Governor Pramono Anung and Rano Karno review their first year leading Jakarta, admitting that floods and traffic remain major hurdles. Read their full progress report.
Economy
OJK Slaps Heavy Fines on Perpetrators of Stock Market Manipulation
OJK has fined influencer BVN IDR 5.35 billion for stock market manipulation involving AYLS, FILM, and BSML shares. Read the full enforcement details here.
National
Damai Cartenz Task Force Arrests KKB Commander in Dekai
The Damai Cartenz Task Force arrested KKB commander Homi Heluka in Dekai, Yahukimo. Read about his involvement in nine violent attacks in Papua.
National
Human Rights Minister Dismisses Government Involvement in UGM Student Leader Threats
Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai denies government involvement in threats against UGM BEM Chairman Tiyo Ardianto. Read the Minister’s full statement here.
Economy
Pertamina to Increase US LPG Imports to 70% Following Bilateral Trade Pact
Pertamina President Director Simon Aloysius Mantiri announces plans to increase US LPG imports to 70%. Read the news on Indonesia-US energy cooperation.
Economy
Zero Tariffs on US Imports Support National Industry: Trade Minister
Trade Minister Budi Santoso asserts that zero-percent tariffs on US agricultural imports like soybeans and wheat will benefit Indonesian industries and consumers.
National
Religious Ministry Clarifies Zakat Funds Excluded from MBG Program
he Ministry of Religious Affairs clarifies that zakat, a mandatory Islamic alms, is not for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program. Read more on zakat rules.
Economy
Minister Airlangga Confirms Indonesia-US Trade Pact Focuses Solely on Economy
Minister Airlangga Hartarto confirms the new Indonesia-US trade agreement (ART) focuses purely on economy and trade. Read more about the zero-percent tariff details.
National
New BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Directors Inaugurated
Coordinating Minister Muhaimin Iskandar inaugurated new directors for BPJS Kesehatan and Ketenagakerjaan for the 2026–2031 term. Read more on the leadership transition.
