Riau Islands Regional Police Chief Inspector General Asep Safrudin is committed to ensuring that the border areas of the Riau Islands Province do not become entry points for drugs into Indonesia.
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka emphasized the importance of digital downstreaming and said that data is the "new oil" that must be utilized to win the competition.
The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) is hunting down two ship owners who smuggled drugs in the waters of the Riau Islands, namely The Aungtoetoe 99 carrying 1.2 tons of cocaine and 678 kg of crystal methamphetamine, and the Sea Dragon Terawa Motor Ship carrying two tons of crystal methamphetamine from Thailand.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto believes that cooperation between ASEAN member countries, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China can make the regional economy grow faster.
President Prabowo Subianto proposed that the ASEAN Secretariat institution and the role of the ASEAN Secretary-General be strengthened so that they can quickly respond to crises that arise from outside the region.
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs (Menko Polkam) Budi Gunawan appreciated the success of the Indonesian Navy, National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Customs, and Indonesian National Police (INP) for thwarting the smuggling of two tons of crystal methamphetamine in Batam, Monday (5/27/2025).
The Indonesian Army has formed an investigation team to determine the cause of a fire that struck the Poso District Military Command in Central Sulawesi on Monday night. Learn more.
Leaders of ASEAN countries signed the Kuala Lumpur Declaration during the 46th ASEAN Summit held in Malaysia, marking a renewed commitment to regional integration and cooperation. Learn more.
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati conveyed Indonesia’s economic resilience during a meeting with international rating agency S&P Global Ratings. Learn more.
President Prabowo Subianto invited Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone to strengthen bilateral trade during a meeting on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read more.
The National Narcotics Agency is pursuing two ship owners involved in smuggling 4 tons of narcotics in the Riau Islands waters.. Learn more.
West Sumatra Regional Police Chief Inspector General Gatot Tri Suryanta led the release of a mentally ill man who had been shackled for 15 years in Lubuk Alung, Padang Pariaman,. Learn more.
