In recent months, Pacu Jalur has drawn global attention thanks to a viral video of 11-year-old Rayyan Arkhan Dikha performing calm, rhythmic movements atop a racing jalur,  a performance that ignited the worldwide ‘aura farming’ trend on social media.

Critics of government officials and policies faced more digital intimidation and assault in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous period, a recent report said, suggesting a declining condition of freedom of expression in the digital realm in the country.

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered strong law enforcement against companies or individuals violating quality standards for premium and medium-grade rice, following alarming findings of a recent surge in illegal blending across the country.

The government is expanding the free nutritious meal program to include students enrolled in Sekolah Rakyat.

Opposition is intensifying in response to renewed efforts by government officials and the political elite to scrap direct regional head elections and return to an indirect voting system, with critics warning that such a move would represent a serious regression in Indonesia’s democratic development.

The announcements were made late Thursday after consultations between the government and party factions in the legislature in Jakarta and Bali.

The waves triggered by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s far east did not cause any damage or casualties in Indonesia, as recorded by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB).

Despite recent official data indicating a decline in the national poverty rate, the lived reality on the ground–particularly in urban centers like Jakarta–suggests a more sobering situation, as rising layoffs and the growing cost of living continue to erode household purchasing power.

The national park management is repairing the tracks and will close the volcano from Aug. 1-10 to add more infrastructure for climbers' safety and comfort.

Long lines of motorcycles and cars stretching up to two kilometers have become a common sight at 41 gas stations across the regency in recent days, with residents reporting wait times of up to 10 hours just to fill their tanks.

According to local authorities, since March 2025, Hong Kong vessels have stopped purchasing live fish from fishermen in Natuna and Anambas regencies, Indonesia’s outermost islands, without providing any official explanation.

Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) senior politician Puan Maharani has called on party members to maintain unity and loyalty under the leadership of chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri ahead of its congress, which had been delayed several times this year.

Weather agency have issued tsunami warnings across six provinces in eastern Indonesia after one of the largest earthquakes in history struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in far eastern Russia on Wednesday morning.

Vietnam’s 1-0 victory in the final match of the 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship match with Indonesia marks its third consecutive title in the competition, making it the most successful team in the tournament.

Videos circulating on social media show residents complaining of shattered windows and damaged roofs, caused by the intense vibrations from horeg parades passing near their homes. 

Amid recent calls to undo the direct regional head elections that have been in place for 20 years, law experts have warned political parties and the House against undermining the authority of the Constitutional Court.

Berman Sitanggang, a resident of Pangururan district on Samosir Island, said hundreds of tonnes of tilapia in floating fish farms on Lake Toba have died over the past few weeks, with the number continuing to rise.

The Jakarta Police have found no signs of criminal activity or participation of any other individuals in the death of Foreign Ministry employee Arya Daru Pangayunan, whose body was found on his bed with his head covered in a plastic bag and wrapped with yellow duct tape earlier this month.

The world needs moral leadership based on wisdom, not strength, to solve various crises. 

Human rights groups have strongly condemned a recent mob attack on a Christian prayer house in Padang, West Sumatra, accusing authorities of enabling religious intolerance through inaction and dismissive responses.

The blaze is believed to have been triggered by an electrical malfunction, the leading cause of fire incidents in Jakarta.

WALHI noted that between January and July 2023, the Surabaya Health Agency recorded over 174,000 cases of acute respiratory infections (ISPA) in the city, including more than 6,000 cases among infants.

Fictitious orders for hundreds of online motorcycle taxi drivers in Riau Islands constituted a terror threat against two media companies, media executives said. 

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi has dismissed growing concerns over President Prabowo Subianto’s commitment to the Nusantara capital city project, asserting that the President has no plans for a moratorium and remains fully committed to completing the relocation within three years.

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has recorded at least 61 wildfires across North Sumatra since the beginning of the year, destroying more than 4,400 hectares of land.

As Jakarta continues to expand public transportation services, people laud the newest Transjakarta electric bus route connecting Blok M in South Jakarta with Ancol in North Jakarta, two of the capital’s major tourism hubs.

Mounting calls for the government to take bolder action in addressing the climate crisis were voiced at the 2025 Indonesia Net-Zero Summit, as experts and leaders from various sectors emphasized urgency ahead of the COP30 climate talks in Brazil later this year.