‘Izin’ and ‘Siap!’: Indonesia military lingo creeps into civilian life
The use of military-related language among civilians has been common at a time when the military is expanding its role into civilian affairs across the country.
Maretha Uli
Indonesia ex-president Jokowi’s diploma challenger faces defamation trial
Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Tifauzia “Tifa” Tyassuma maintained that she had merely expressed a professional opinion after examining a photograph circulating…
Indonesia former education minister gets 10 years in prison in Chromebook corruption case
The panel of judges said the laptop procurement program, part of Nadiem’s education digitalisation program, had failed to achieve its intended purpose, resulting in US$87.6…
As the capital approaches 500 years, Jakartans long for a seamless transit city
Jakarta remains marred by longstanding mobility problems, even as the capital turns 499 years old on Monday.
Indonesia’s free meals beneficiaries willing to forgo assistance to improve quality
Similar calls have extended beyond beneficiaries. On Thursday, June 18, dozens of women and rights activists grouped under the Indonesian Women's Alliance (API) staged a rally in…
Indonesian Health Ministry to push regulation on tobacco plain packaging
Studies looking at Australia and other countries that have imposed plain packaging for tobacco products found a drop in the number of smokers following the implementation of such…
Femicide persists in Indonesia as women face systemic neglect
A new report by advocacy group Jakarta Feminist recorded 230 femicide victims in 2025, including 31 underage girls, up from 209 cases documented a year earlier.
Indonesia deputy immigration minister suspected of extorting foreigners overstay permit
Deputy Immigration and Corrections Minister Silmy Karim, who also served as the immigration director general between 2023 and 2024, allegedly received around Rp 100 million…
Jakarta court revives police probe into activist acid attack as military trial continues
At a hearing on Tuesday, sole judge Suparna ruled that the Jakarta Police must continue investigating the attack that left Andrie, deputy coordinator of Kontras and an outspoken…
Low scores in Indonesia’s school exams renew calls for education reform
The test, taken by final-year students at each level, measures proficiency in mathematics and Indonesian, with English and two elective subjects added for high schoolers. The…