A National Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer was dishonorably discharged while his subordinate faced demotion for their role in the killing of 21-year-old motorcycle transportation driver Affan Kurniawan during a protest in Jakarta on Aug. 28.

Rights groups condemned the arrests against people who posted on social media about the protests and riots, which were feared of opening the door for more prosecutions against more social media users who voice criticism against the government and other authorities.

The unrest in Sorong and Manokwari was triggered by the controversial decision to transfer the court proceedings of four Sorong residents accused of treason to the Makassar District Court in South Sulawesi, citing alleged “safety concerns.”

The helicopter was carrying two crew members and six passengers, of whom three were foreigners. Everyone on board perished in the crash in South Kalimantan. 

In Central Java, protesters responded by burning and vandalizing multiple regional legislative council (DPRD) buildings and police stations across the province. Cities affected included Kediri, Pekalongan, Surakarta, Brebes, Jepara and Magelang.

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, one of the ministers at the meeting, said the government would study the students' demands, without going into further detail.

The campaign centers on 17 short-term demands and eight long-term demands that the House of Representatives and the government must work on, such as institutional reform and ending military patrols.

The former minister and tech entrepreneur maintained his innocence on Thursday, saying “God will protect [and] the truth will come out”.

Police have arrested at least three for their alleged online activism on social media, accusing them of rallying protesters and inciting riots. 

Pink and green have quickly come to symbolize a solidarity movement after violent protests, sparked by discontent over economic inequality and lavish perks for lawmakers, rocked Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

The helicopter was carrying two crew members and six passengers when it lost contact shortly after takeoff on Monday.

Pink and green have quickly come to symbolise a solidarity movement after violent protests, sparked by discontent over economic inequality and lavish perks for lawmakers, rocked Indonesia.

An ethics hearing dishonorably discharged Cosmas after finding him guilty of committing serious ethical violations that caused the killing of 21-year-old ojol (online motorcycle transportation driver) Affan Kurniawan during a violent protest in Jakarta on Aug. 28.

Leaders of the House of Representatives promised to kick off deliberations on the asset forfeiture bill after they wrap up work to revise the Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) before the end of the year.

According to Eko, in addition to the fragment of the Ganesha statue, rioters also stole four pieces of batik cloth featuring motifs unique to Kediri, and destroyed a miniature model of a traditional rice barn along with another statue on display at the museum.

The Marines secured the safety of teachers and students to resume their school activities after raiding and driving away the OPM rebels.

The recent wave of protests that swept across the country should serve as a “wake-up call” for President Prabowo Subiano’s fledgling administration, analysts warn, saying the government has been lulled into a false sense of stability while ignoring deepening economic and political grievances.

The sudden appearance of soldiers patrolling the streets of Jakarta and other major cities since Monday has prompted nervous online twitters about the potential for martial law, as well as calls from academics and civil groups for their withdrawal to restore democratic norms.

Former deputy manpower minister Immanuel Ebenezer has admitted to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) his wrongdoing in an alleged extortion case pertaining to occupational safety and health certification in the Manpower Ministry.

JI carried out some of Indonesia’s most deadly terrorist attacks, including the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people. 

The WFH directive had been in effect since Friday, following a surge in demonstrations triggered by the death of 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan. He was fatally struck on Thursday by a tactical police vehicle near the Senayan Legislative Complex in Central Jakarta when dispersing unruly crowds.

The National Commission on Human Rights was conducting an investigation into security forces' handling of the protests, commissioner Anis Hidayah told journalists on Tuesday.

Policy inconsistencies, ad hoc measures and social factors like the perceived prestige of private vehicles are just some of the speed bumps on Jakarta's road to becoming a global city, according to a local official and urban experts.

The House of Representatives has resumed deliberations on the domestic worker protection bill this week, continuing their progress on the long-gestating piece of legislation which has picked up pace since earlier this year.

Seven Mobile Brigade (Brimob) police officers could face criminal investigation after an ethics probe found probable cause that they not only broke ethics but also the Criminal Code when their armored vehicle ran over and killed a motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver in a protest last week.

At least 10 people died while 20 are missing and 500 injured, during and after nationwide protests that rocked Indonesia over the weekend, according to various reports from civic organizations and official institutions.

An Airbus BK117 D-3 helicopter owned by Eastindo Air lost contact with air traffic control just eight minutes after taking off from the airport in Kotabaru district, South Kalimantan, at around 8:46 a.m. on Monday.