Govt to Issue Regulation To Protect Online Motorbike Taxi Drivers
The government is finalizing a presidential regulation to protect online motorcycle taxi drivers and provide stronger legal certainty in the gig economy.
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Economy
Energy Ministry to Review Groundwater Permits After Controversy Over AQUA’s Water Source
Indonesia’s energy ministry to review groundwater permits amid AQUA’s water source controversy over alleged use of bore wells. Read the full story here.
National
INP Crack Down on 86 Forest Fire Cases Amid Rising Environmental Concerns
Indonesian National Police tackle 86 forest fire cases and arrest 83 suspects for land burning as environmental risks escalate. Read the full report here.
Criminal
Gunung Sitoli Prison Back to Order After Riot, Warden Under Investigation
Gunung Sitoli Prison in North Sumatra returns to order after a riot sparked by an inmate abuse case. Warden faces investigation. Read the full report here.
Criminal
10 KKB Members Under Legal Process Amid Rising Attacks in Yahukimo: Police
Papua Police confirm 10 KKB members are under legal process after months of deadly attacks in Yahukimo. Read more on Papua’s latest security update.
National
On-Site Monitoring and Inspection Held, Ensuring Safe Food Supply in Merauke
To ensure the distribution of subsidized fertilizer is on target and in accordance with government regulations, the South Papua Regional Police conducted on-site monitoring and inspections of storage warehouses and farmer groups in Merauke Regency on Wednesday (10/22/2025).
National
12,000 Vehicles Joins the Tax Amnesty Program in Bangka Belitung
The Bangka Belitung Provincial Government is implementing a second round of the 2025 motor vehicle tax amnesty (PKB) program. The tax amnesty program began in early September.
Criminal
A Man Attacked by Two Assailants in Dekai, Said to be the Symphatizers of KKB
Personnel from the Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force, along with the Yahukimo Sub-regional Police, moved swiftly to investigate a case of serious assault against a civilian named Ambotang (52), a Bugis ethnicity.
National
Ai Developers Urged for Transparency and Accountability in Innovation
Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, urged artificial intelligence (AI) developers in Indonesia to be transparent and accountable when developing AI-based innovations.
National
Drug Offense Can be Reported Through Police Emergency Number
The Drugs Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Bangka Belitung Regional Police stated that the public can report all forms of criminal activity, including drug offenses, through the toll-free emergency number 110.
National
DPR Commends INP for Thwarting 38,000 Drug Cases Across the Country
Nasir Djamil, a member of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR), stated that the Indonesian National Police's (INP) disclosure of 38,934 drug cases from January to October 2025 demonstrates the institution's commitment in protecting Indonesia's future generations.
National
Assuring Available Stock of Minyakita, Police Held Surprise Inspection at Markets in Banjarmasin
To ensure the availability and price stability of basic necessities, the Food Task Force Team from the Directorate of Special Crimes of the South Kalimantan Regional Police conducted surprise inspections of several distributors and stores.
