16,000 Global Activists to Sail for Gaza, Indonesians Join Humanitarian Flotilla
16,000 activists from 44 nations, including Indonesians, will join the Global Sumud Flotilla to deliver aid and challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade. Read the full report.
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Economy
No New Taxes Despite Higher Revenue Target in 2026 State Budget: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani confirms no new taxes in Indonesia’s 2026 draft state budget despite ambitious revenue targets. Read the full details here.
Defense
President Prabowo Makes Defense Top Priority in 2026 Budget: Here’s What It Covers
President Prabowo Subianto prioritizes defense in Indonesia’s 2026 budget with focus on modern weapons, reserve forces, industry, and soldier welfare. Read the full plan now.
National
INP to Hold Operation Merdeka Jaya 2025 Preparation on Saturday
The Indonesian National Police (INP launches Operation Merdeka Jaya 2025 to secure Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day celebrations in Jakarta. Read the full update now.
National
Central Jakarta Police Distribute 5 Tons of Low-Cost Rice Ahead of Independence Day
Central Jakarta Police provide 5 tons of low-cost rice in Gerakan Pangan Murah low-cost food initiative to support affordable food access ahead of Independence Day. Read more now.
Criminal
Two Hajj Travel Associations Implicated in Special Quota Corruption Scandal: KPK
KPK uncovers two Hajj travel associations’ role in Rp1 trillion special quota corruption case involving the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Read more for full details.
International
Indonesia Denies Talks With Israel Over Gaza Evacuation
Indonesia denies reports of talks with Israel on Gaza evacuation, affirming any plan will require Palestinian approval and regional consensus.
Criminal
Damai Cartenz Task Force Probes Killing of Two Brimob Officers in Nabire
Two Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers killed in Nabire by Aibon Kogoya-led group. Police vow firm action and boost security in Papua.
National
Police Held Surprise Inspections on Rice Warehouse in Jakarta to Prevent Hoarding
The Jakarta Metropolitan Regional Police Food Task Force conducted surprise inspections of several rice warehouses.
National
Halal Certificate Gives Certainty to Product Quality: BPJPH Head Says
The Head of the Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, emphasized that halal certification aims to provide legal certainty in providing protection for product halalness.
National
Situation in Pati is Under Control Following Massive Protest
The Indonesian National Police (INP) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that the massive protest in Pati was under control, despite some anarchy.
Criminal
238 Drug Cases in Total Uncovered by Police in North Sumatra from January to August
The North Sumatra Regional Police's Drugs Criminal Investigation Directorate and the Belawan Port Sub-regional Police demonstrated significant achievements in drug eradication from January 1 to August 12, 2025.
