Experts said early detection of color blindness would help children adapt more effectively, develop their potential and better anticipate future challenges.

The mandatory military-style training for managers of President Prabowo Subianto’s Red and White Rural Cooperatives and fishing villages initiatives has claimed two more lives, intensifying calls from lawmakers and civil society groups to review the program.

The detection of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus in wild birds on mainland Australia has raised concerns across the Asia-Pacific, with experts urging Indonesia to strengthen surveillance and biosecurity to prevent cross-border transmission.

Sun bears, also known as honey bears, are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and are threatened by habitat loss and hunting for traditional medicine.

Police are collaborating with various parties to prevent the theft of public infrastructure goods made of metal by syndicates known as "iron termites".

Jakarta's expanding transportation network has made getting around easier, but accessibility, neighborhood connectivity and car-centric streets continue to keep many commuters from leaving their private vehicles behind.

As investigations continue into an alleged extortion case involving former deputy immigration minister Silmy Karim, mixed-marriage families expressed hopes for real improvement in Indonesia’s immigration system.

Indonesia may risk seeing its corruption perception index decline further this year as concerns over shrinking civic space, growing militarization and attacks on press freedom continue to worsen under the administration of Prabowo Subianto, according to Transparency International Indonesia (TII).

Amalia said some of the allegedly fictitious SPPGs were registered at locations clearly unfit to operate free meal kitchens, including in forests, rice fields and even cemeteries.

President Prabowo Subianto has brushed aside mounting criticism of his administration, defending his push to improve economic equality and food security in his first direct response to growing protests against his costly flagship programs amid economic hardships.

Indonesia’s experience offers important lessons on the value of partnership, innovation and long-term investment, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the UN Development Program (UNDP) Kanni Wignaraja said.

The discovery of a West Java woman in critical condition after years of alleged confinement and abuse has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for stronger protections against gender-based violence.

Hundreds of new transmission towers are planned in North Sumatra and Aceh to boost system reliability and prevent future blackouts.

Police seized 21 green sea turtles on Pegametan beach in Sumberkima village, Gerokgak distrisct, Buleleng regency, Bali, on Friday, from a smuggling suspect.

A Singapore-based think-tank assessing transboundary haze from forest fires issued a rare “code red” warning on Wednesday, flagging a risk for severe regional haze between August and September and urging Indonesia to step up mitigation efforts ahead of the warming El Nino weather phenomenon.

Two participants in a military training program for managers of President Prabowo’s Red and White Village Cooperatives and fishing villages initiatives have died during separate training sessions, prompting calls for a review of the program and renewed questions over the relevance of military-style instruction. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rabies is endemic in 26 of Indonesia’s 38 provinces, with Bali and East Nusa Tenggara consistently recording some of the highest case numbers each year, driven largely by large stray dog populations.

Public debate over President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free nutritious meals program is intensifying, with competing demonstrations held in several regions amid concerns about alleged corruption, food safety problems and the burden on state finances.

Public demand for more parks comes as Jakarta’s green open spaces remain insufficient, covering just 5.59 percent of the city’s total area as of April, well below the 20 percent target set under the 2007 Spatial Planning Law.