Politics Political Turbulence in Jakarta: Gerakan Cinta Prabowo Files Formal Complaint Against Budi Arie Over ‘Pre-2029’ Remarks September 2, 2026 Iffa Jayyana JAKARTA – The Indonesian political landscape is witnessing a fresh wave of friction as the Gerakan Cinta Prabowo (GCP), a prominent volunteer group supporting President Prabowo Subianto, officially initiated legal…
Politics Leadership Transition at Partai Ummat: Ridho Rahmadi Steps Down Amidst Academic and Health Challenges September 2, 2026 Suro Senen JAKARTA – The political landscape within Partai Ummat has witnessed a significant shift this week following the resignation of its Chairman, Ridho Rahmadi. The departure of the son-in-law of party…
General News Indonesian Government Uncovers Alleged Poultry Feed Monopoly Amidst Price Surge September 1, 2026 Nana Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant development for Indonesia’s vital poultry sector, Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman has publicly alleged the existence of monopolistic practices driving up the cost of…
Politics Strategic Diplomacy: President Prabowo Subianto Arrives in Russia as Guest of Honor at Eastern Economic Forum September 1, 2026 Neng Nana JAKARTA/VLADIVOSTOK – In a significant move that underscores the evolving landscape of global geopolitics, President Prabowo Subianto has departed for Vladivostok, Russia, to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).…
Politics Operation "Asset Recovery": Kejagung Seizes Rp 338 Billion in Mining Corruption Crackdown September 1, 2026 Reynand Wu Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant move signaling a more aggressive stance against white-collar crime, the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) has successfully executed a massive asset seizure linked to a…
Politics Building a Nation from Scratch: Reflecting on Indonesia’s Constitutional Journey Through Archives September 1, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati JAKARTA – The birth of a nation is rarely a singular moment of declaration; rather, it is a grueling, multi-layered process of institution-building. As Indonesia celebrated its path through history,…
Politics Budget Crisis Threatens Human Rights Advocacy: Komnas HAM Warns of Zero-Funding for Heavy Violations in 2027 September 1, 2026 rifanmuazin JAKARTA – The Indonesian National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has sounded a stark alarm regarding its operational capacity for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year. During a crucial Hearing…
Politics Intentional Arson Suspected: Pulang Pisau Regent Uncovers Evidence of Sabotage Amidst Forest Fire Crisis September 1, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman JAKARTA – The battle against forest and land fires (Karhutla) in Central Kalimantan has taken a sinister turn. During a nighttime patrol on Monday, August 31, the Regent of Pulang…
Business and Finance Delayed Implementation: Indonesian Government Negotiates Technical Hurdles to Slash E-Commerce Fees for MSMEs September 1, 2026 Neng Nana JAKARTA – The highly anticipated 50% reduction in service fees for Micro and Small Enterprises (UMK) operating on e-commerce platforms has hit a temporary regulatory and technical bottleneck. Despite the…
Politics Stasiun Karet ‘Retires’: Jakarta Commuter Line Shifts Operations to BNI City Station August 31, 2026 Dwi Wanna JAKARTA – In a significant move aimed at streamlining the capital’s public transportation network, Stasiun Karet officially ceased its passenger operations on September 1, 2026. This transition marks the end…
