Japanese, Indonesian defence ministers agree to begin talks on Japan exporting destroyers
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin reached an agreement during their meeting in Tokyo on Friday.
Indonesia new export earnings rules raise concerns over banking competition
President Prabowo Subianto’s plan to swear in new appointees to his government following corruption-related dismissals feeds speculation about a possible broader cabinet…
As President Prabowo falters, Indonesia’s political heavyweights smell an opening
President Prabowo Subianto is facing sustained scrutiny over the economy, state spending, the cost of living and declining foreign investor confidence – a moment some rivals…
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…
Indonesian rupiah slides to record 18,000 low, 2026 losses deepen
Weaker confidence is compounding the currency’s woes and has pushed foreign investors to demand higher yields or cut exposure to rupiah assets, says Bank Permata chief economist…
Hijab-switching researcher scandal puts Indonesian academia under scrutiny
At the conference, held from May 17 to 21, Wa Ode Dwi Daningrat observed the researcher, later identified as Prihantini, changing her hijab and switching name tags in an apparent…
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…
Indonesia opens corruption probe into large-scale free meals programme
Former National Nutrition Agency (BGN) head Dadan Hindayana is suspected of having an affiliation with foundations picked as free nutritious meal rollout partners, while also…
‘Not showmanship’: Aide hits back at critics of Indonesia President Prabowo’s foreign trips
The detailed rebuttal marks the first time a senior government official has directly addressed criticism surrounding Mr Prabowo’s foreign travels, which has intensified as…
The price you pay for living in Jakarta
It doesn't really matter where you live, Jakarta is expensive everywhere, the writer laments.