BNN Proposes Total Vape Ban in New Narcotics Bill
BNN Chief Suyudi Ario Seto proposes a total ban on vapes in the new Narcotics Bill following drug-laced liquid discoveries. Read the full legislative update here.
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INP Confirm Regular-Only Academy Intake
The Indonesian National Police confirm the 2026 Akpol recruitment is strictly via the regular track with no special quotas. Read the official warning against fraud.
Criminal
Southwest Papua Police Launch Manhunt for 19 Fugitives in Tambrauw Murder and Arson Case
Southwest Papua Police are hunting 19 fugitives linked to arson and murder in Tambrauw. Read the latest updates on the KKB-linked investigation and manhunt.
Economy
OJK Proposes Criminal Sanctions for Misleading "Finfluencers" in P2SK Law Revision
OJK proposes criminal charges for "finfluencers" spreading false financial info in the P2SK Law revision. Read about the new Anti-Scam Center and consumer protections.
National
INP Guarantees Transparency in 2026 Police Academy Recruitment
Indonesian Police guarantees a transparent and broker-free 2026 Akpol recruitment process. View the full selection schedule and 300-cadet quota details here.
Economy
Government Evaluates Mitigation Strategies for Surging Plastic Prices
Minister Maman Abdurrahman announces government plans to mitigate a 30-80% spike in plastic prices. Read the full MSME protection report here.
National
Communication Ministry to Hold Virtual Meeting with Steam Over Unverified IGRS Rating
Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry to meet with Steam following the unauthorized use of IGRS rating labels. Read the full report on Indonesia's digital game classification and child safety rules.
Economy
Finance Minister to Overhaul Coretax System to Combat Tax "Jockeys"
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa pledges to fix Coretax system flaws to stop illegal tax filing "jockeys." Read the full digital tax reform update here.
Economy
Minister Bahlil Shifts LPG Imports from Middle East to US and Australia
Minister Bahlil Lahadalia confirms Indonesia has shifted LPG and crude oil imports to the US, Australia, and Africa. Read the full energy security update here.
Criminal
Three Soldiers Face Premeditated Murder Charges in Bank Manager Killing
Three Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers face premeditated murder charges in the abduction and killing of a Jakarta bank manager. Read the full military court report and trial details here.
National
PT KAI Reroutes and Cancels Trains Following Bangunkarta Train Derailment
PT KAI has canceled and rerouted several trains following the derailment of the Bangunkarta train at Bumiayu Station. Read the full travel advisory and evacuation update here.
Economy
Severe Weather Forces Flight Diversions at Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Severe weather and windshear have caused twelve flight diversions at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Read the full operational update and passenger advisory here.
