Free West Papua protest ends in clash over flag in Indonesia’s Yogyakarta
A clash against the police broke out during the Free West Papua protest in Yogyakarta on Sunday night as a protester tried to raise the Morning Star (Bintang Kejora) flag.
Indonesian government defends slashing free meal budget for first year
President Prabowo Subianto has said that a pilot program based on a per meal cost of Rp 10,000, around two-thirds the initial estimate of Rp 15,000, showed that the reduced budget…
Indonesia’s ruling coalition outclasses opposition
Aside from the opposition losing its base, Wednesday’s elections also saw pro-Prabowo parties that had decided to split from KIM to back their own candidates in several regions…
Strong policies urged to achieve Indonesia’s climate ambitions
Environmental researchers and activists push the government to issue regulations that would support the achievement of 8 percent economic growth, as promised by President Prabowo…
Regional polls help Indonesia President Prabowo tighten grip on power
The likely victory of candidates backed by the ruling coalition in most strategic regions in this week's local elections is expected to solidify the power base that President…
‘Decisive’ victory for Indonesia’s ruling coalition in nationwide regional polls
Quick count results from various pollsters have suggested that pro-Prabowo Onward Indonesia Coalition (KIM) candidates appear on course to win the elections in several strategic…
Disasters prevent millions from casting their votes in Indonesia’s regional head polls
Some 30 percent of 25,223 polling stations in North Sumatra failed to carry out the voting process after heavy rainfall triggered massive floods and landslides in various parts of…
Indonesians to head to polls for first-ever simultaneous local elections
Over 200 million voters will head to the polls to elect their local leaders across 545 regions, namely 37 governors, 93 mayors and 415 regents, as well as their respective…
Gender-based violence remains a neglected issue in Indonesia, UN says
The global cost of violence against women is estimated to be at least US$ 1.5 trillion, with a world bank study finding that gender-based violence can cost some countries between…
Dozens die across Indonesia as rainy season strikes
Hydrometeorological disasters, including flash floods and landslides, hit a number of regions in North and West Sumatra.