This aerial picture taken from a helicopter shows a general view of the sport facilities at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium (center) and other fields and venues for the upcoming 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on March 29, 2018. `

GBK set for major revamp after takeover of hotel

The government plans to transform Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Sports Complex into a world-class sports and tourism hub after reclaiming a disputed state-owned plot within the complex that had long been occupied by a commercial hotel.

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Prabowo urges unity at NU conference amid growing public discontent

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of unity and praised the role of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in maintaining stability on Tuesday, as his administration faces mounting criticism and a persistent wave of student protests over the country’s economy and costly government programs.

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Ministry secures logs from suspected illegal logging at N. Sumatra sawmills

Law enforcement of illegal logging actitvities are aimed at tracing the origins of the wooden logs, checking their documents and ensuring timbers entering processing industry has proper legality.

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Detectives from the Riau Police’s Special Criminal Investigation unit seize sacks of mangrove charcoal during a raid on an illegal kiln in Meranti Islands regency, in this photograph released on May 6, 2026.

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Police name businessman as suspect in Riau mangrove encroachment case

The Rokan Hilir Police's special crimes unit has named a local businessman as a suspect in a forest encroachment case and charged him with articles that carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a Rp 10 billion (US$560,968) fine.

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A commuter train passes through the newly inaugurated Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) station in North Jakarta on June 23, a day after its opening during Jakarta’s 499th anniversary celebrations. The station sits adjacent to JIS, Indonesia’s largest stadium.

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New JIS station brings hope for smoother event access

The newly inaugurated Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) train station in North Jakarta is raising hope for easier access to concerts and other large-scale events at the stadium, long criticized for its limited public transportation connectivity.

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Protesters from the Lampung Community Alliance hold posters during a rally on June 22, 2026 at Adipura Monument in Bandar Lampung, Lampung. The group expressed support for the continuation of the free nutritious meal program, saying it benefits children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and older adults.

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Children in pro-free meals rally sparks exploitation concerns

The involvement of elementary school students in a rally supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s free nutritious meal program in Batam, Riau Islands, has prompted criticism from child protection advocates and education observers, who say the mobilization risks exploiting minors.

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Safeguarding local media: Several journalists show banners demanding fair pay and that media companies protect sexual violence victims on May 1, 2025, during a march to commemorate International Labor Day in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi.

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Copyright Law amendment threatens press freedom

Several articles in the draft revision for the 2014 Copyright Law may lead to overlapping with other regulations as well as the criminalization of journalists and content creators for producing pieces that criticize public officials.

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Students take part in a protest against a rise in non-subsidised fuel prices, inefficient government spending, free meals program and military involvement in civilian affairs, on June 22 in Surabaya.

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Elite maneuvers put student movements at risk

Concerns are growing that political elites are trying to delegitimize student protests against President Prabowo Subianto's policies, with recent maneuvering threatening to undermine their credibility and shift focus away from the grievances that drove the demonstrations.

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