The civilian Eurocopter EC225LP Super Puma helicopter lost altitude while scooping water, in a similar manner as the Indonesian Army Aviation Center's (Puspenerbad) Mi-17V5 which crashed on Wednesday, killing three. 

The root cause of the high number of illegal migrant workers and human trafficking is that the government is still trapped working in the “downstream” instead of solving “upstream” problems.

The case started with the the interception of a Mitsubishi Colt Diesel truck carrying 129 sacks of fertilizer weighing some 6.5 tonnes on Oct. 2 by local military intelligence personnel.

Chronic overcrowding and staff shortages have contributed to repeated prison escapes across Indonesia with at least six successful prison escapes having been reported across the country so far this year.

A third fisherman, Abdul Rahim, 21, was found unconscious and is still receiving treatment at his house.

Human-elephant encounters in Bener Meriah have resulted in multiple fatalities over the past decade. The most recent fatal incident occurred in February, when a farmer was trampled to death by an elephant while trying to drive it away from his farmland.

A demonstration outside the Yogyakarta Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) building turned violent after sunset, when groups of unidentified individuals reportedly arrived carrying sharp weapons, sticks, stones and firecrackers, according to eyewitness accounts and videos circulating online.

Panel of judges also slapped defendant Manuturi Butar-butar with an environment restoration cost of Rp 600 million (US$33,227), which must be paid within one month with an extension of another month after which the verdict becomes legally binding.

The government said it would launch an investigation into the fatal shooting in Pidie regency, Aceh, where a civilian was reportedly shot dead in a clash with soldiers after the hoisting of the crescent and star flag resembling those of the past separatist movement.

Two officers, one noncommissioned officer (NCO) receive posthumous promotions because they were killed in the line of duty. 

The arrest of a senior official with close ties to former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo over alleged wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto has put their political alliance under growing strain, raising the prospect of a wider confrontation between the two figures.

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) attributed the hailstorms in West Java and Lampung to the development of mature cumulonimbus clouds, powerful storm systems capable of producing intense rainfall, strong winds and hail.

In addition to announcing compesnation schemes, PLN Batam is also reshuffling its managerial structure at the Public Relations and Corporate Secretary division.

Detained officers released after mediation, with customs officials agreeing to a Rp 655 million customary settlement.

An Indonesian military helicopter carrying eight people on a firefighting mission crashed in waters off Borneo island on Wednesday, killing a crew member.

A ban on vapes highlights a shift in the drug trade from drugs sold in a solid form to those in a liquid form, often masked by the addition of fruity scents.

Data from the Forestry Ministry's SiPongi monitoring system showed that South Papua recorded 103 high-confidence hot spots on Monday afternoon, the highest number among Indonesian provinces that day. The province remains under a wildfire emergency status until Nov. 28, even as conditions improve in other fire-prone areas.

After months of battling forest and peatland fires, parts of Indonesia now face another threat as damaged landscapes leave communities increasingly vulnerable to flooding ahead of the rainy season.

Police accused of using excessive force against underage female students during a nighttime raid on a local Islamic boarding school as part of an investigation into an arson case, including pointing firearms at them and forcing some to uncover their hair.

13 fishermen from Raas Island in Sumenep regency, East Java were arrested by Australian authorities in October for allegedly fishing illegally in Australian waters.

The case comes amid broader concerns over sexual violence against children in Indonesia. According to data from the Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry, Some 21,352 children experienced violence in 2025, including 12,338 cases of sexual abuse.

The high number of illegal migrant workers being deported is the proof that the legal departure process in Indonesia is complicated and expensive.

The Pesajian village head, identified as M, allegedly issued land documents which were used to claim land in the forest area.

The continued reliance on open dumping has been linked to a series of environmental and safety incidents in recent years. At least 43 landfills across Indonesia experienced major fires between January and early October. 

Critics argued that utilizing the cooperatives' clinics as BPJS Kesehatan's primary facilities would require a large fiscal expenditure and divert funds from more pressing healthcare needs.

More local and foreign companies have been named suspects in wildfire investigations launched across Kalimantan and Sumatra over the past week, as calls to hold haze-causing polluters accountable grow louder.

The Javan banteng is the second-largest indigenous mammal remaining on Java after the Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus). The species is legally protected and classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.