Indonesia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok over AI-generated sexualised images
The Communications and Digital Ministry has summoned X officials to discuss the matter.
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New criticism, old terror: The Jakarta Post
Indonesians are again reminded that the space for government critics to express their opinions is shrinking, with a series of terror and intimidation.
Indonesia may seize another 5 million hectares of palm oil plantations in 2026
Authorities seized more than 4.1 million hectares of land last year, arguing it was being illegally operated in forest areas by both large palm oil companies and smallholder…
Indonesia’s regions step up monitoring, vigilance against super flu
Super flu refers to the H3N2 influenza A variant known as subclade K, which has been spreading globally since the final quarter of 2025.
Indonesian tourism safety in spotlight after Saudi tourist killed in jet ski accident
A lawmaker has called for a sweeping overhaul of Indonesia’s tourism safety and security standards, saying a series of fatal incidents involving both domestic and foreign…
Detained protester’s death raises prison neglect concerns in Indonesia
Alfarisi, a 21-year-old protester who was arrested following nationwide protests against economic hardship in August 2025, died at a detention center reportedly after suffering…
Indonesia extends income tax relief for labour-intensive industries
Tax relief is provided for employees working in five business sectors: footwear, textiles and apparel, furniture, leather and leather goods, as well as tourism.
Indonesia’s start-up scandals in 2025 force investors to raise the bar, change playbooks
From the unravelling of eFishery saga to corruption probes ensnaring venture capital executives tied to state-backed funding at TaniHub, the year stripped the gloss from Southeast…
Chinese investors fueling Indonesia’s coconut boom
Trading partner's rising demand helps island country unlock value of key crop.
Do-or-die year for Indonesian President Prabowo’s free meals rollout
Funding concerns are compounded by the program’s heavy reliance on education funds. The program has also faced scrutiny over food safety following a series of mass food…