Flights Halted at Frans Seda Airport as Mount Lewotobi Eruption Sends Ash Clouds
Flights at Frans Seda Airport, Maumere, were suspended due to Mount Lewotobi’s ash eruption, canceling six routes and raising safety alerts. Read the full update.
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Economy
Finance Minister Denies Ordering State Banks to Raise FX Deposit Rates
Finance Minister Purbaya denies ordering state banks to lift FX deposit rates, stressing pro-market policy stance. Read more on Indonesia’s banking strategy.
National
INP Reform Team to Seek Input from Civil Society Coalition
Indonesian police reform team will consult civil society groups as part of efforts to boost accountability and public trust. Read more about the reform agenda.
Economy
Indonesia Issues 1,012 Golden Visas, Attracts $2.9 Billion in Investment
Indonesia issues 1,012 Golden Visas with $2.9B investment inflows from 61 countries. Learn how the program boosts the economy and attracts global talent. Read more.
National
UNESCO Praises Indonesia’s Literacy Drive, Calls for Next Steps
UNESCO praises Indonesia’s literacy gains as adult literacy nears 96% and youth nearly 100%. Learn about the challenges and government’s next steps. Read more.
National
Deputy Commander Defends TNI Free Meal Program Amid Food Safety Concerns
Deputy Commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI) ensures TNI’s Free Nutritious Meal program is safe and hygienic despite food poisoning reports. Learn how the army secures food quality. Read more.
National
INP Reassigns Senior Officers, Key Intelligent and Brimob Chiefs Replaced
Indonesia Police reshuffle: 60 officers, including Brimob and Intel chiefs, replaced in major shake-up. Polri highlights career growth, equality, and transformation. Read the full update.
Criminal
WhatsApp Admin Named 10th Suspect in Violent DPRD Protest
Madiun police name WhatsApp admin as 10th suspect in violent DPRD protest that caused heavy damages. Rioters face serious charges, including arson and hoax-spreading. Read the full story.
Sports
Historic First: Indonesia Wins Silver at 2025 World Rowing Championships
Indonesia secures historic silver at the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, marking its first-ever senior world medal. Read the full story.
Economy
Indonesia Pushes IMF, World Bank Reform at G77 Meeting in New York
Indonesia urges IMF and World Bank reform at G77 UN meeting, citing unfair voting power that sidelines emerging economies. Read more from New York.
International
Indonesia Sends 14 Aid Trucks to Gaza After President Prabowo’s UN Pledge
Indonesia sends 14 trucks of humanitarian aid to Gaza, echoing Prabowo’s UN call for Palestine’s independence. Read more on the relief mission.
International
Political Backing for UNRWA Is a Must, Not a Choice: Minister Sugiono
Foreign Minister Sugiono urges the UN: backing UNRWA is vital, not optional, as the agency faces threats and funding cuts. Read the full statement from New York.
