Angry mobs ransack, loot Indonesian officials’ homes as unrest escalates
Protests over lawmakers' exorbitant housing allowance have escalated into angry crowds breaking into the homes of at least four officials, including the finance minister.
Hundreds of Indonesian workers hold protest demanding better protection
Spokespersons of each labour union took turns voicing six demands in the protest, including a revision to the 2020 Job Creation Law, eliminating outsourcing practices, raising…
Indonesia President Prabowo awards top honours to allies, aides
In a ceremony that took place at the State Palace in Jakarta on August 26, President Prabowo presented civilian honors on more than 100 national figures, with many of the medals…
Indonesia raises rice price cap despite increased stock
The Rice and Grain Milling Entrepreneurs Association (Perpadi) welcomed the move, as rising production costs had made it difficult for mills to operate under the previous price…
Hundreds reportedly detained, one journalist injured in Jakarta unrest
to protest alleged excessive salaries for lawmakers, including a monthly housing allowance of Rp 50 million (US$3,068) for each lawmaker. Responding to the protest, House Deputy…
Cars over people? Sidewalk cuts in South Jakarta draw backlash
Critics warn it undermines pedestrian rights and contradicts the city’s vision of becoming a “global city."
Revamp of Indonesias’ local content rules riles businesses
A plan to cut local content requirements for goods made by foreign suppliers rather than in-house could dent investment as the country aims to woo foreign capital, businesses say.
Concert pullouts in Indonesia signal sponsorship, spending strains
Experts point to waning interest from corporate sponsors, especially SOEs that have “reallocated budgets” to programs more closely tied to government priorities, as a key…
Indonesian government in crisis-control mode over tax hike
Amid growing public unrest over reports of steep property tax hikes, Home Minister Tito Karnavian has instructed regional heads to consider economic conditions in their…
Free meals overshadow Indonesia’s core education spending in 2026 budget
The hefty allocation for free meals has drawn criticism from education observers who warn of misplaced priorities. They argue the funds should instead be used to make basic…