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TNI Commander Reshuffles Top Officers from Regional Chiefs to Army Spokesman
TNI Commander Gen. Agus Subiyanto announces a major reshuffle of senior officers, including new regional commanders and Army spokesperson. Read the full list of appointments.
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NU to Sue Trans7 Over TV Show Deemed Insulting to Islamic Boarding Schools
Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), to sue Trans7 over a TV program accused of insulting Islamic boarding schools and revered clerics. Read the full report on the controversy.
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“Leaked Mic” Chat Between President Prabowo and President Trump Was Casual, Not Diplomatic: Minister Sugiono
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono clarifies that President Prabowo Subianto’s leaked mic talk with President Donald Trump was informal and personal, not political. Read the full story here.
Economy
President Prabowo Hails Rp 50 Trillion “Patriot Bond” Milestone Amid Massive Investment Push
President Prabowo Subianto celebrates the Patriot Bond’s Rp50 trillion milestone as Indonesia boosts major investment and clean energy projects. Read the full report here.
Criminal
Fake “DPR Staff” Arrested for $47,000 Police Recruitment Scam in Jakarta
Central Jakarta Police arrest fake DPR staff for defrauding Rp750 million in a police recruitment scam. Learn how the suspect lured victims with false promises—read the full story.
Economy
PT Freeport Landslide May Hit Antam’s Gold Supply: Minister Bahlil
Indonesia’s Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia warns Freeport’s mine landslide could reduce Antam’s gold supply and domestic output. Read the full report here.
International
Indonesia Ready to Deploy Peacekeepers to Gaza After U.S. Request: President Prabowo
President Prabowo says Indonesia is ready to deploy troops for Gaza peacekeeping following U.S. and allies’ request. Read the full statement here.
Criminal
Govt Seizes 4,600 Cubic Meters of Illegal Timber Worth Rp 239 Billion
Indonesian government seizes Rp239 billion worth of illegal timber from Mentawai forests, exposing a major corporate-backed logging ring. Read the full investigation here.
National
LPSK Reports 11,811 Requests by October 2025
LPSK reports 11,811 protection requests by October 2025, mostly linked to fraud and sexual violence cases. Learn how Indonesia boosts witness protection—read more here.
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Digital Traffic System ETLE Builds Public Trust: Traffic Corps Chief
Indonesia’s police expand ETLE to mobile enforcement, aiming to strengthen fairness, integrity, and public trust in traffic law enforcement. Read more here.
National
Prevents Bullying, Govt, Emphasize the Importance of Character Building Effort
Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi emphasized the importance of regional governments, schools, and families to strengthen character education and build a culture of non-violence in educational environments.
