Politics Shadow Lab Exposed: Bareskrim Polri Dismantles Five-Year Counterfeit Children’s Vitamin Operation in Lampung October 9, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – In a significant strike against the illicit trade of pharmaceutical products, the Directorate of Special Economic Crimes (Dittipideksus) of the Indonesian National Police (Bareskrim Polri) has successfully dismantled…
Politics Investigation Launched into Alleged Sexual Misconduct by Arts Teacher at SMKN 27 Jakarta October 8, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – The Jakarta Education Agency (Dinas Pendidikan DKI Jakarta) has officially launched a comprehensive investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving an arts teacher at SMKN 27, a prominent…
Politics Student Couple Abandon Infant in Sleman: A Tragic Case of Misguided Desperation October 7, 2026 Suro Senen SLEMAN, Indonesia – A quiet neighborhood in Ngrangsang, Selomartani, Kalasan, Sleman, became the center of a distressing discovery late last September. The community was left in shock after a seven-day-old…
Politics The Rebirth of a Jakarta Icon: Revitalizing Blok M Without Losing Its Soul October 6, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – The historic Blok M district in South Jakarta, a perennial heartbeat of the capital’s urban culture, is set to undergo a monumental transformation. PT MRT Jakarta has officially…
Politics Seeking Justice on the High Seas: The Struggle of KM Maulana 23 Crew Members October 5, 2026 Nana JAKARTA – The harrowing tale of four Indonesian crew members (ABK) aboard the fishing vessel KM Maulana 23 has sparked national outrage, shedding light on the dark, often invisible reality…
Politics Opening the Doors of Governance: Jakarta Launches ‘Namu Balai Kota’ to Bridge the Gap Between Citizens and City Hall October 4, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – In a significant move to demystify the inner workings of local government and foster a more transparent, participatory administration, the Jakarta Provincial Government has officially launched its pilot…
Politics A New Chapter for the Indonesian National Police: Jenderal Suyudi Ario Seto Assumes Command October 2, 2026 Nana Muazin JAKARTA – In a solemn and tradition-steeped ceremony held at the Bhayangkara Field, Mabes Polri, South Jakarta, on Friday, October 2, 2026, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) officially transitioned its…
Politics Bahlil Lahadalia Poised for Dual Role: Navigating the Intersection of Energy and Industrial Downstreaming in the Prabowo Administration October 1, 2026 Asro JAKARTA – In a significant consolidation of executive authority, Bahlil Lahadalia, the current Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), has confirmed that he is set to assume an expanded…
Politics Legal Scrutiny: Constitutional Court Justice Questions Validity of ‘Paket C’ Equivalency in Election Disputes September 30, 2026 Laily UPN JAKARTA – The Constitutional Court (MK) of Indonesia has cast a spotlight on a burgeoning administrative gray area within the nation’s electoral framework. During the ongoing hearing for case number…
Politics Digital Transformation of Social Safety Nets: Indonesia Targets 48 Million Families in Massive Inclusion Drive September 30, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation initiative aimed at revolutionizing how social assistance (bansos) is distributed across the archipelago. Under the leadership of Minister…