Rosek Nursahid, founder of the wildlife conservation organization ProFauna Indonesia said that illegal imports of songbirds from neighboring nations like Vietnam and Malaysia are directly driven by the depletion of Indonesia’s own wild populations after decades of overhunting.

President Prabowo Subianto’s expansion of the military’s command structure has raised fresh concerns over the widening military presence in civilian affairs, with critics fearing it would sidestep defense functions and only further weaken civilian supremacy across the regions.

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is gearing up to expand the portfolio of city-owned bus operator PT Transjakarta by transforming it into a limited liability company to secure more funds, as the city seeks to venture into water transit and aviation services.

The Constitutional Court is scheduled to rule on a petition challenging Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s eligibility in the last election as late as Tuesday, with the court having completed hearings last week.

Morowali is home to one of Indonesia’s largest nickel processing and industrial complexes, and the latest incident is not the first conflict in the region linked to nickel mining activities.

What grows wild in Indonesia’s forests is finding a new place on the table, as women from forest communities turn overlooked ingredients into food products, delicacies and new sources of income.

The Riau Islands office of the Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Service Agency (BP3MI) holds various education and training sessions to equip prospective workers with skills and certifications.

Narcotics detectives also detained nine suspects from three cases involving Malaysian syndicates controlling the smuggling and distribution of sabu (crystal methamphetamine).

Firefighters were still trying to extinguish fires and locate hot spots underneath the piles of garbage using thermal drones.

In a study aiming at quantifying the relationship between temperature and excess mortality, researchers projected that Indonesia may see almost 20,000 extra heat-related deaths during this El Niño season.

Residents living in and outside the capital are converging on the capital amid an expansion in green open spaces, though questions linger on the ease of access to such public facilities so people can fulfill their daily need for sports and recreation.

The new National Police chief Gen. Suyudi Ario Seto has begun reshaping the police force, moving more than a dozen senior officers who previously held key posts under his predecessor Listyo Sigit Prabowo over the weekend.

The latest cabinet reshuffle has placed ties between President Prabowo Subianto and his predecessor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo under renewed scrutiny, as the President appears to try preventing potential political rivals from building influence outside the government.

The incidents occurred over two consecutive days on Tuesday and Wednesday, damaging six houses and forcing 26 residents to evacuate after their homes were inundated by almost 1 meter.

The regulation was passed on Monday to replace a similar measure enacted in 2013, widening protections for people with disabilities and shifting policy toward a rights-based approach.

Among the most notable changes in Thursday's reshuffle was the elevation of Golkar Party chairman Bahlil Lahadalia to coordinating minister for downstreaming and energy transition, while retaining his post as energy and mineral resources minister.

President Prabowo Subianto's decision to establish the Presidential Advisory Board (Wantimpres) was welcomed, but critics also called on the President to be more willing to listen.  

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) data showed temperatures in Semarang reached 37.1 degrees Celsius over the past week, putting the Central Java city among the hottest places in Indonesia during that period.

One of the islands was located about 760 meters northwest of Mount Anak Krakatau, the other about 495 meters southwest.

By late September, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported at least 108 people had died while taking shelter after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Flores Island in NTT on Aug. 15. The number of people who were killed directly by the disaster was 48, according to official records.

The male calf is the sixth delivery for the 45-year-old Lisa, a tamed elephant.

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Customs and Excise has foiled attempts to smuggle a total of 330 kg of gold since the beginning of the year through Sept. 14, with initial investigations indicating that the gold came from illegal mines in various parts of the country.

Health and consumer rights groups have welcomed a recent Constitutional Court ruling that called for a regulation of sugar, salt and fat labelings on food and beverage products in order to strengthen consumer health protection.

President Prabowo Subianto has replaced National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo as well a senior minister linked to former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, in a cabinet shake-up keen observers consider an attempt to further consolidate control among his loyalists.

Speaking to reporters after his inauguration, Arrmanatha said he would build on the government’s existing foreign policy while ensuring that Indonesia’s diplomacy remains consistent with its established priorities amid what he described as a “complicated” global landscape.

At least 43 landfills across Indonesia have been hit by major fires this year, highlighting the environmental and safety risks associated with the country’s continued reliance on open dumping.

Arrmanatha, better known as Tata, previously served as Sugino’s foreign minister. He was among three deputy foreign ministers appointed by Prabowo in October 2024.