UN chief Guterres appoints Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno as special envoy on water
Ms. Retno becomes the first Indonesian special envoy and the first individual to hold the new post.
Revised anti-wildlife trafficking law in Indonesia brings bite to the rules, but enforcement is key
The iIlegal wildlife trade is rampant in Indonesia, a key regional biodiversity hot spot and home to endangered species like Sumatran tigers, Asian elephants and komodo dragons…
President Jokowi flies back to Nusantara to spend final weeks as president
The President is to hold his final cabinet meeting on Friday at the newly built presidential compound in the country's future capital, where he plans to remain until the day…
Women lead forest fire lawsuit against three companies in South Sumatra
Villagers across Ogan Komering Ilir regency in South Sumatra file a lawsuit demanding compensation for financial losses and health impacts of wildfire-induced haze from three pulp…
Minister defends President Jokowi’s son’s ‘lavish’ private jet trip
Information and Communications Minister Budi Arie Setiadi, who is also leader of President Jokowi's volunteer group Projo, said the jet ride had allowed Kaesang's wife, Erina…
Prabowo-Megawati ties continue to warm ahead of inauguration
President-elect Prabowo Subianto appeared intent to forge warmer ties with Megawati Soekarnoputri as he hopes to have a sit down with the chairwoman of the largest political party…
Gig economy threatens Indonesia’’s human capital growth
Indonesia’s vision of achieving fast GDP growth to become a high-income economy by 2045 requires massive investment in human capital, but the rise of the gig economy could get…
President Jokowi to spend remainder of his term in new capital Nusantara
Presidential spokesperson Hasan Nasbi told reporters on Monday that the construction of the main presidential palace in Nusantara had been completed and that would allow the…
Indonesia’s new education budget scheme raises fear of funding cut
Several reports have emerged about local authorities using the education funds for unrelated infrastructure and village assistance, as well as other noneducational purposes.
President Jokowi’s influence shows signs of waning
The outgoing leader suffered a major blow last month when waves of demonstrations managed to block an attempt in the legislature to alter candidate age requirements in a manner…