The birth of Pesek's seventh child is testament to the successful orangutan conservation program at TNGL.

Some Indonesian minors fear losing their favorite entertainment platform, while parents look for alternative activities for their children as the government’s social media restrictions for under-16 users are set to come into effect on March 28.

The primary schooler is one of about 70 million children the government is hoping to shield from the threats of cyberbullying, pornography and internet addiction.

During an impromptu visit to Senen, Central Jakarta, Prabowo reportedly promised poor residents living along the railway track proper housing and sanitary facilities.

The more hours spent on social media, the lower well-being and life satisfaction among 15-years-olds, particularly girls, the 2026 World Happiness Report has suggested.

Officials estimate that around 1.5 tonnes of illegal drugs circulate in the province each month, with a total market value of approximately Rp 1.5 trillion.

Former presidential candidate Anies Baswedan’s surprise visit to the Idul Fitri gathering hosted by former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Democratic Party's founding leader, has sparked speculation over a possible thaw in ties following their fallout in the last election two years ago.

Efforts to extinguish fires have been hampered by a scarcity of water because of a drought caused by the long dry season in both provinces.

Lt. Gen. Yudi Abrimantyo, the chief of the Indonesian Military’s (TNI) Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS), has ‘handed over’ his position amid investigations into alleged involvement of military intelligence officers in the acid attack against Kontras activist Andrie Yunus.

Since March of last year, seven animals at the zoo, including a pelican and a binturong, have reportedly died amid the ongoing management conflicts. 

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leadership has been reported to the antigraft body’s supervisory council over allegations of ethics violations for granting graft suspect Yaqut Cholil Qoumas’ request for a transfer to a house arrest for the Idul Fitri holiday.

Military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Aulia Dwi Nasrullah confirmed to Reuters that there had been a "handing over of position" by Lt. Gen. Yudi Abrimantyo, the military's intelligence unit chief, as a form of responsibility for the attack.

At present, only two troupes in the Riau Islands continue to practice Mak Yong, with just one still actively performing, placing the survival of this centuries-old art form at risk for future generations.

During a trip to Salah Nama Island, the boat engine developed problems before cutting out. This resulted in seawater entering the boat, causing passengers to panic.

Ragowo “Didit” Hediprasetyo, the only son of President Prabowo Subianto, marked this Idul Fitri through a series of visits to families of former presidents, continuing a tradition he began since his father took office and positioning himself as a bridge to other political figures.

The government’s plan to enforce a mandatory one day of remote work per week for civil servants has drawn skepticism among analysts, who are calling for longer-term solutions to cushion the impact of rising global oil prices triggered by the Middle East war.

Heavy congestion and traffic accidents have again marked the annual Idul Fitri travel season this year, despite extensive preparations by the government to manage the surge in travelers making homebound trips.

Bali has experienced a worrying rise in violent crimes involving foreign nationals in recent years, amid a surge in tourism on the island.

Each year, millions of visitors flock to the country’s coastline, one of the longest in the world. Many beaches, however, still lack adequate safety measures, including lifeguards and warning signs, leaving swimmers vulnerable to accidents and fatalities.

A hybrid learning plan has been scrapped from austerity measures amid a rise in global energy prices due to the Middle East war, even as legal challenges continue against the multibillion-dollar free meals program.

President Prabowo Subianto first raised the proposal as part of a wider austerity measure to mitigate potential impacts from the crisis triggered by the United States-Israeli war against Iran.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has returned high-profile graft suspect Yaqut Cholil Quomas back to its detention facility after briefly placing him under house arrest for Idul Fitri, following public criticism of favoritism.

Swiss national Luzian Andrin Zgraggen was arrested on Friday after he posted a story on his Instagram account @luzzysun, showing he was going outside during Nyepi on Thursday and a hate speech caption.

Police have foiled the shipment of more than 20 kilograms of drugs and arrested five people in two separate operations in Riau and Central Java amid the busy Idul Fitri mudik (exodus) season.

As the Idul Fitri extended holiday draws to a close, Indonesia has been hit by a series of disasters across several regions, with authorities warning travelers returning home of increasing risks of floods and landslides as well as extreme weather along their way. 

The BMKG has urged regions across Indonesia to remain vigilant against forest fires amid forecasts of drier-than-normal weather this year.

Setting off firecrackers has become a popular cultural practice to mark the end of Ramadan and celebrate Idul Fitri, particularly in Java and parts of Sumatra. The practice, however, often leads to fatalities, injuries, and property damage, as people frequently make their own firecrackers to save costs or to produce larger, high-powered devices.