JakJazz, Southeast Asia’s oldest jazz festival, returns to Jakarta in 2025 with outdoor concerts, global musicians, and a strong spotlight on young Indonesian talent. Read the full story here.
RSUP Prof Ngoerah Hospital in Bali denies stealing the heart of Australian Byron James Dumschat, saying forensic procedures delayed repatriation. Read the full story here.
Damai Cartenx Task Force identified Elkius Kobak and Kopitua Heluka as rebel leaders behind deadly attacks in Papua’s Yahukimo. Read the full report here.
North Aceh police seized 1,350 ecstasy pills and arrested two suspects in a sting operation at a local gas station. Read the full story here.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stresses the city remains Indonesia’s capital despite plans to move government to Nusantara by 2028. Read the full statement here.
Indonesia and Russia boost naval cooperation as Admiral Muhammad Ali meets Russian envoy Sergei Tolchenov in Jakarta. Read more about the strengthening defense ties.
The Indonesian Army concludes its teritorial program near President Prabowo’s home, building wells, homes, and schools while delivering health and social services. Read the full report.
Indonesia restricts passport validity for dual-citizen children under the 2006 Citizenship Law, requiring them to choose nationality by age 21. Read the full explanation.
West Java Police move to repatriate an Indonesian woman trafficked to China after forced marriage and abuse. Learn how authorities are cracking down on the trafficking network. Read the full story.
Bhayangkara Hospital in Jakarta reveals forensic details on the death of an eight-year-old girl found in Penjaringan. Injuries point to foul play. Read the full story.
Five Thousand Islands Water and Air Police officers were awarded for rescuing a teenager swept away by waves in a jet ski accident at Pantai Mutiara. Read the full story.
Riau Islands Police have handed over a port authority official and five others to prosecutors for allegedly smuggling 3,200 vape pods containing etomidate into Batam. Read the full report.
