President Prabowo Subianto spent part of Idul Fitri celebrations in Aceh, where he touted a swift recovery in the province, which had been the hardest hit in last year’s floods and landslides in northern Sumatra, despite evacuees lamenting persistent gaps in government aid on the ground.

Calls have mounted for accountability and reform of the military as more details emerge surrouding the acid attack on human rights defender Andrie Yunus, after authorities confirmed the involvement of intelligence officers in the incident.

Leaders from across the political spectrum offered a show of unity over the weekend as they gathered for an Idul Fitri tradition of renewing ties that experts say carries particular weight this year as domestic pressures mount alongside an increasingly volatile global landscape.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has come under criticism for moving high-profile graft suspect Yaqut Cholil Quomas from its detention facility to temporary house arrest over Idul Fitri following a request from his family.

The Indonesian president said he would withdraw from the Board of Peace if it does not bring benefits to Palestinians or align with Indonesian national interests.

Swiss national Luzian Andrin Zgraggen risks up to five years in prison on hate speech charges, the Bali Police said after the man was reported over an expletive-ridden social media post.

In marking Idul Fitri this year, a local mosque foundation has announced an expansion project that aims to build the tallest structure in Batam's Lubuk Baja district, more commonly known as the Nagoya central business district.

The antigraft body has acquiesced to a request from the former minister's family that he be placed under house arrest for Idul Fitri, saying that the temporary measure complies with legal processes.

Local administrations across the province are rolling out the carpet to welcome a surge of up to 6 million visitors over Idul Fitri, based on preliminary data from various sources.

This year's Idul Fitri open house at the presidential compound bore witness to a commingling of officials and ordinary citizens in a harmonious holiday spirit.

The Immigration and Corrections Ministry has granted special remission for 154,785 prisoners and reduced prison sentences for 1,123 juvenile offenders on Idul Fitri. 

Ramadan this year was welcomed by the Chinese New Year and seen off by Nyepi, (Day of Silence), which marks the New Year in the Balinese Hindu calendar.

Prabowo spent the eve of Idul Fitri, also known as malam takbiran, in the North Sumatra provincial capital of Medan, where he had arrived the day before from Jakarta.

Former BNI sub-branch head in Aek Nabara offered the church a fictitious investment product, promising a yield of 8 percent per annum.

Drivers are reminded to pay attention to traffic ahead and take a rest when they feel tired or sleepy.

President Prabowo Subianto has said that the acid attack against activist Andrie Yunus was a “barbaric, terror act” that must be thoroughly investigated, pledging to personally ensure that those who masterminded the assault are brought to justice.

The government has declared that Idul Fitri will fall on Saturday, following an isbat (moon sighting confirmation) meeting on Thursday night.

Quasi-opposition chairwoman underlined Jakarta’s free and active, non-aligned foreign policy amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

The National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) has projected that the peak of this year’s homecoming mudik (exodus) traffic flow has taken place two days ahead of Idul Fitri.

An internal military justice investigation of the alleged perpetrators clouds transparency and risks perpetuating impunity, civil society groups have said.

Exactly seven days since two unknown motorcyclists attacked Andrie Yusri with acid, leaving the rights activist with severe burns on his face and chest, law enforcement authorities have detained four suspects and identified another two in parallel investigations by the military police and the Jakarta Police.

In addition to the eight "high-risk" platforms subject to restrictions under the new online child protection rule, the digital ministry has indicated that other social media apps like WhatsApp could be required to adjust their minimum user age, pending the results of their self-assessments.

This photo series traces those 30 days of devotion across Indonesia, capturing the colors, rituals and human moments that define Ramadan, from village mosques to crowded city streets.

A rights activist and a legal analyst are among those who have hit out at the President's claim last Friday that government critics were "not patriotic", describing the statement as ill-conceived and ill-timed, especially amid heightened fear after the acid attack on a Kontras advocate the day prior.

Edward said the investigation began after a pornographic video, featuring a woman believed to be MMJL and a masked man wearing an ojek (motorcycle taxi) uniform, went viral on social media.

The task force, led by businessman Hashim Djojohadikusumo, is assigned to look for ‘innovative and sustainable funding’ for national park management without compromising its main purpose of environmental conservation, according to Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni.

The contraband cigarettes, without excise stamps, are estimated to be worth Rp 1.66 billion (US$97.733), a potential state loss of Rp 835.5 million.