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Politics premium

Prosecutors seek 5 years in prison for ex-deputy manpower minister in extortion case

Prosecutors from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have demanded a five-year prison sentence for former deputy manpower minister Immanuel “Noel” Ebenezer over extortion schemes tied to workplace safety certifications at the ministry.

11 seconds ago
Americas premium

No Indonesian victims in San Diego shooting: Foreign Ministry

The police are investigating the shooting incident, caused by two teenage gunmen opening fire at the mosque and which led to the killing of a security guard and two other men, as a hate crime. ...

1 hour ago
Markets premium

Authorities move to calm investors as stock market plunges

The benchmark index was down 1.85 percent on Monday and plunged again by more than 3 percent in the morning trading session on Tuesday. ...

1 hour ago

The Latest

Markets premium

Govt to inject Rp 2 trillion a day into bond market to shore up rupiah

The President is expected to outline the broader stabilization strategy before lawmakers in the coming days, according to the finance minister.

3 hours ago
Economy premium

Market pressure amid the triple global shock

Beyond negative sentiment related to warning from global index compiler MSCI, global investors have also become more sensitive to concerns surrounding Indonesia’s fiscal resilience, particularly amid rising global energy prices.

3 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Indonesia made no commitment to US on airspace access: Sjafrie

The letter of intent signed in Washington mentioned respecting each country's territorial integrity, the need for a mechanism ifIndonesia agreed to airspace access, and respect for local laws, Sjafrie told a hearing with the House of Representatives Commission I overseeing defense.

3 hours ago
Society premium

Watching climate patterns may help bolster dengue response

Observing patterns of atmospheric conditions may help health authorities in better preparing mitigation and prevention efforts against the mosquito-borne disease, a recent study suggests, with the insect expected to flourish more in a warming world.

4 hours ago
Academia

Dispute resolution is key to defusing Thailand-Cambodia tensions

Tensions are escalating again between the neighbors, this time over their maritime border.

5 hours ago
Regulations premium

OJK urges prudent risk controls amid Prabowo’s 5% loan program

Dian Ediana Rae, OJK’s chief executive for banking supervision, stated that while the program aims to expand public access to financing, the implementation must align with banks’ risk appetite and institutional expertise.

6 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Beyond the subak: the story of the award-winning Paving Puzzle

Students from Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, have highlighted the hidden potential of subak, the traditional Balinese irrigation system that has been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage.

6 hours ago
Economy

Japan first quarter GDP growth beats expectations

Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter on solid exports and consumption, data showed, though momentum will face a severe test as the full force of the energy shock from the Iran war filters through businesses and consumers.

6 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

PNM Mekaar Customers Show Women’s Empowerment Strengthens Family Economy

Women’s empowerment continues to play a vital role in supporting Indonesia’s economic growth. With Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contributing more than 60 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), women entrepreneurs have become an increasingly important driving force in improving family welfare and community development. More than half of Indonesia’s MSMEs are managed by women, positioning them as key contributors to household income and local economic resilience.

7 hours ago
Academia premium

Securing stable work in an uncertain world

Every country in our region is struggling with the question of how education systems can keep up with the pace of change. 

6 hours ago
Family Matters

The parents who learn Roblox before their kids do

Screen time limits are the easy part. Parents today are doing something much harder to keep their kids safe.

6 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Gaza-bound flotilla says Israeli forces intercepting fleet

Indonesian journalists, volunteers among those taken hostage after vessels lost contact.

6 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump says he paused attack on Iran, signals nuclear deal may be possible

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack against Iran after Tehran sent a peace proposal to Washington, and that there was now a "very good chance" of reaching a deal limiting Iran's nuclear program.

7 hours ago
Academia premium

Advanced therapy: How Indonesia can escape the middle-income trap

To escape the middle-income trap, Indonesia must transition from a passive market into a global producer of breakthrough medical innovations.

7 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Tribal clashes in Papua Highlands leave 13 dead, hundreds displaced

Police said the clashes also caused extensive property damage, with 177 houses, 63 traditional honai homes, eight shophouses, a school building and a village office set on fire. The conflicting groups also torched 48 cars and 43 motorcycles.

7 hours ago
Academia premium

The world must not turn its back on vaccination

The world is losing sight of the overwhelming evidence that vaccines save lives.

8 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia, Netherlands officials urge unhindered respect for UNCLOS

Amid mounting geopolitical turbulence, officials from Indonesia and the Netherlands said in a forum on Monday that safeguarding key international legal frameworks such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has become more critical and that the rights of archipelagic states cannot be ignored.

8 hours ago
Academia premium

Values-based realism: Countering US hegemonic foreign policy

As US foreign policy shifts into a cutthroat, transactional game under Trump, Europe is fighting back by forging its own strategic autonomy rooted in value-based realism.

9 hours ago
Politics premium

New armaments aim to defend sovereignty, says Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto symbolically handed on Monday replica keys to new armaments over to the military as a means to defend Indonesian sovereignty amid shifting geopolitical realities.

10 hours ago
Academia premium

Indonesia is in the shadow of a perfect economic storm

The rupiah’s march toward 18,000 per dollar is not merely a currency story; it is a warning signal of something deeper, the erosion of confidence in Indonesia’s economic direction.

10 hours ago
Markets

EM FX steady, stocks reel as bond selloff spreads on inflation fears

Bonds from Tokyo to New York extended losses on Monday as inflation fears stoked investor wagers on rate hikes from global central banks. G7 finance ministers in a meeting in Paris looked to find common ground to tackle imbalances from the selloff.

10 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Rupiah’s drop signals deeper risks beyond market volatility

The rupiah recently plunged to an all-time low of Rp 17,514 per United States dollar, and pressure on the currency may intensify in the second quarter as Indonesia faces a convergence of external and domestic challenges. Maturing government debt, dividend repatriation by foreign investors and soaring oil prices are tightening dollar liquidity, while the latest MSCI Indonesia rebalancing threatens further capital outflows.

10 hours ago
Society premium

Nadiem case deters young Indonesians overseas from returning

The prosecution of former education minister Nadiem Makarim, an Ivy League graduate who left Indonesia’s first unicorn start-up Gojek, which he cofounded, to serve in government, is fueling unease among young Indonesians overseas who now question whether returning home is worth the risk.

10 hours ago
Think Big premium

From US to home, Juara pushes 'jamu' skincare into the spotlight

Traditionally brewed as a herbal drink to prevent or treat ailments, jamu has been given a modern twist by Juara, which has transformed its natural ingredients into contemporary skincare products.

11 hours ago
Editorial premium

Not China’s problem

Any impression that rules are enforced selectively or that crackdowns are politically motivated would be extremely detrimental to the country’s investment climate.

11 hours ago
Markets premium

BI governor announces policy shift as rupiah slides

In a House or Representatives hearing on Monday, Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo said “we believe” the rupiah will end up averaging around Rp 16,800 per United States dollar, within the Rp 16,500 to Rp 16,900 target range set in the 2026 state budget.  

20 hours ago
Economy premium

Chili prices rise as fuel costs climb, Idul Adha demand surges

Authorities noted that unfavorable weather conditions and attacks from plant pests and diseases had temporarily disrupted agriculture production in several areas.

1 day ago

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Tue, May 19, 2026

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