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Prabowo’s grandfather nominated for national hero title

Margono Djojohadikusumo’s nomination originated from the public and was subsequently endorsed by the Central Java provincial administration before being submitted to the central government, Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf

9 hours ago
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Women take everyday battles to Jakarta streets

From expensive books and menstrual products to unpaid care work, protesters brought everyday grievances to Jakarta’s streets, demanding an end to inequality, discrimination and systemic injustice. ...

22 hours ago
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Wiretap scandal could trigger shake-up in ruling coalition

The wiretapping scandal targeting President Prabowo Subianto could feed distrust within the ruling coalition, as more political parties call for investigators to get to the bottom of what could amount to a treason attempt, testing political loyalties amid the growing possibility of a cabinet reshuffle. ...

23 hours ago

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Young Indonesians take fight for justice to Constitutional Court

From challenging the revised TNI Law to defending freedom of expression, young Indonesians are increasingly turning to judicial reviews to hold the government accountable.

2 days ago
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Listyo’s dramatic fall shakes security establishment

Former top cop Listyo Sigit Prabowo's arrest could be part of a broader effort by new National Police chief Gen. Suyudi Ario Seto to dismantle the remnants of Listyo’s influence within the force.

2 days ago
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Police chief says wiretapping probe a matter for law enforcement

The wiretapping involved Listyo Sigit Prabowo, a Jokowi loyalist who had served as national police chief and presidential chief of staff, and a spokesperson for President Prabowo Subianto said intercepting the president's communications could amount to treason.

3 days ago
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Wiretapping scandal exposes gaps in surveillance safeguards

The wiretapping scandal involving former police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo allegedly misusing an official interception system has raised concerns over gaps in surveillance technology safeguards as well as the vulnerability of private communication and data.

3 days ago
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Troops descend on Jakarta amid wiretapping scandal

Jakarta appears to be on high alert as thousands of military troops are deployed to the capital after three police generals, including presidential chief of staff Listyo Sigit Prabowo, were arrested over unauthorized wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto.

4 days ago
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Gibran in limbo as House mulls response

The fate of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka hangs in the balance as political parties weigh legislative moves that could potentially pave the way for his impeachment following a court ruling invalidating the education certificate that he used to qualify for the 2024 election.

5 days ago
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President Prabowo sacks chief of staff Listyo for alleged wiretapping

Listyo Sigit Prabowo was among three serving police officers detained and accused of illegally tapping phones of the president, journalists, politicians, business people and more from 2025 to this year.

5 days ago
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Ex-police chief Listyo may have committed 'treason' by wiretapping president: Govt

The alleged wiretapping may constitute treason and endanger state security, presidential spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi told reporters.

5 days ago
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Three police generals named in plot to bug Prabowo

Three police generals were named suspects on Tuesday in a sprawling illegal wiretapping case that has targeted President Prabowo Subianto and a number of high-profile and politically exposed individuals over the past year, with authorities seeking to downplay an emerging scandal that could tear apart the governing coalition.

5 days ago
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Police probe alleged trafficking in Russian military recruitment

Police have arrested 13 suspects across the five cases, including two Russian nationals and one Ukrainian national, for further investigation. One other suspect remains at large.

6 days ago
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Plan to turn Red and White cooperative clinics into BPJS providers draws scrutiny

Under the plan, clinics at Red and White cooperatives will also provide basic medical services for members of the national health insurance scheme.

1 week ago
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Student protests gain momentum amid little response from govt

Student protests have gained momentum across the country, as they vowed to sustain their protests and rally broader public support into the movement amid growing frustration over the government’s lack of meaningful follow-through on their demands.

1 week ago
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Supreme Court ruling renews calls for Gibran to step down

Calls for Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka to step down have resurfaced after the Supreme Court ruled invalid a certificate he submitted in place of a high school diploma when he ran for office in 2024.

1 week ago
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Indonesia calls for G20 unity against global crises in foreign ministers’ meeting

Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir urged members to strengthen dialogue to resolve escalating geopolitical tensions, including conflicts affecting the Strait of Hormuz, the Black Sea and the Red Sea.

1 week ago
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Election panel delay sparks interference fears

A push to delay the selection of new election commissioners is gaining traction among pro-government parties in the House of Representatives, raising concerns over potential political interference as lawmakers also propose expanding the bodies responsible for organizing and overseeing elections.

1 week ago
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Prabowo’s cooperatives program faces legal challenge

A village chief, an independent cooperative and a civil organization have turned to the Constitutional Court to challenge the Red and White cooperatives program, President Prabowo Subianto’s second flagship program to face legal pushback after the free nutritious meal program.

1 week ago
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Nationalist rhetoric clouds Indonesia’s haze accountability

Indonesia’s recent row with neighboring countries over transboundary haze caused by local fires is fueling concerns that the government is wielding nationalist sentiment to deflect criticism of its response to the crisis.

1 week ago
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KPK searches Djarum's office in excise graft probe

The antigraft body issued a new warrant in October for an investigation into alleged irregularities and bribery pertaining to cigarette excise, with the commission’s spokesperson saying investigators may summon related parties for questioning as the probe goes.

1 week ago
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Students return to streets as anger swells over wildfires, shrinking civic space

Students and civil society groups across Indonesia took to the streets once again on Wednesday to demand the government’s accountability over the persistent forest and peatland fires, while decrying what they say is a shrinking civic space under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.

1 week ago
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Students protest against President Prabowo policies, wildfires

Worsened by the El Niño weather pattern that leaves peatland vulnerable to fires, Indonesia has been faced with its worst forest fires and resulting haze in 11 years, increasing respiratory illnesses and polluting the air of neighbouring countries Malaysia and Singapore.

1 week ago
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House presses on with asset forfeiture bill during recess

The House of Representatives presses ahead with the asset forfeiture bill during recess, as it seeks to pass the long-delayed bill into law by mid-December amid growing public pressure and concerns of transparency in its process.

1 week ago
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Government weighs changing corruption law to boost investment climate

The government is reviewing possible revisions to the anticorruption law to improve legal certainty and the investment climate, with possible changes focusing on clarifying the definition of state financial losses and specifying corruption offences.

1 week ago
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Delays in forming selection panel for election body draw scrutiny

The government missed the deadline to form a committee that will vet new election organizers and supervisors, raising concerns over compliance with the law and the transparency of the selection process.

1 week ago
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Millions seized in Hercules case spotlights informal power in land deals

The Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) seizure of hundreds of millions of rupiah linked to property developer Summarecon and gang leader Rosario “Hercules” de Marshal has renewed concerns over mass organizations’ role in land disputes and the corruption risks posed by informal power networks.

1 week ago
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PKS seeks House talks on Gibran's fate after court ruling

The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) seeks discussions with other political parties in the House of Representatives on the appropriate follow-up to address Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s legitimacy as Vice President, following a court ruling that raised questions over his educational qualifications.

2 weeks ago
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Indonesia sees rule of law weaken under Prabowo

An annual international index on countries’ adherence to the rule of law found Indonesia scoring lower this year compared to 2025, with the country scoring lowest in criminal justice, absence of corruption and fundamental rights.

2 weeks ago
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Proposal to narrow definition of corruption draws flak

A proposal to narrow the legal definition of corruption has prompted concerns of weakening anticorruption campaigns.

2 weeks ago

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