House of Representatives lawmakers and government officials insist that the revision of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law is based on "democratic principles, civilian supremacy…
Investigators from the prosecutor’s office questioned at least 7 witnesses in the case. The witnesses’ identities were not disclosed, but the office’s chief of intelligence…
The bill has been criticised by civil society groups, who say it could take the world's third-biggest democracy back to the draconian New Order era of former president Soeharto,…
The shifting geopolitical landscape and great power rivalries pose a new challenge for Indonesia's policy stance of nonalignment and “neutrality."
The massive infrastructure project would be key to dealing with land subsidence and flooding in the area, particularly in Jakarta and other major cities along the northern coast…
The House of Representatives is expected to pass a controversial revision to the 2004 Indonesian Military (TNI) Law during a plenary session on Thursday following a speedy…
Analysts suggest a downturn of the Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite index, which gained momentum with a sudden plunge on Tuesday prompting a brief suspension of trade, is driven…
Indonesian politics in particular is infested with nepotistic practices. All political parties, both in the ruling coalition and the opposition, cannot resist the temptation of…
Among the member states of the ASEAN, only a few recognise indigenous peoples, let alone protect their rights. Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam are among those that fare the…
The government has agreed to impose a levy on coconut exports and derivatives, but has yet to decide whether to impose an export moratorium as proposed by the industry.