Indonesia’s economic pivot calms markets, but firmer measures needed
'Oversold' markets expect concrete improvement in policies, not rhetoric.
Indonesian central bank hikes rate in surprising move, rupiah gains
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo announced the 25-basis-point (bps) hike in a statement on Tuesday, lifting the benchmark rate to 5.5 percent, less than three weeks after a…
Man in Indonesia allegedly laced chicken satay with rat poison, killing mother-in-law
The accused, identified as 40-year-old Purwadi Wahyudi, admitted to purchasing a packet of chicken satay and mixing it with rat poison. He then allegedly arranged for the poisoned…
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’s latest AI-generated earworm is an ode to its energy minister
Since mid-May, Mas Bahlil Ganteng – Indonesian for “Handsome Brother Bahlil” – has spread rapidly across TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp groups, spawning dance videos,…
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…