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Politics premium

Ongoing KUHAP revision slammed for lacking public participation

Civic groups have accused the House of Representatives Commission III overseeing legal affairs of not listening to their input for the revision of the Criminal Law Procedure Code (KUHAP) that is expected to pass by year-end.

3 days ago
Society premium

Govt set to kick off Sekolah Rakyat despite tepid reception

Relatively short preparation time for the program as well as a discrepancy about potential recipients' data have been blamed for the slow uptake of the Sekolah Rakyat (community school) program that will be launched on July 14. ...

4 days ago
Archipelago premium

Wreck of Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry found upside down in Bali Strait

The joint search and rescue (SAR) team has finally located the wreck of the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry on the seabed of the Bali Strait using an underwater drone, following its sinking just before midnight on July 2. ...

4 days ago

The Latest

Europe premium

Prabowo in Brussels to seal EU deal amid US tariff threat

Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto emphasized that “shifting global geopolitics”, a likely reference to Washington’s protectionist tariff hikes, has made Europe a more attractive alternative for Indonesian exports.

4 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Security, trade in focus as Australia PM Albanese arrives in China

Australia's exports to China, its largest trading partner, span agriculture and energy but are dominated by iron ore, and Albanese will travel with executives from mining giants Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue and hold business events in three cities over six days.

4 days ago
Entertainment

'Superman' aims to save flagging film franchise, not just humanity

James Gunn's "Superman," which opened in theaters worldwide this week, is a reboot aimed at relaunching the so-called DC Universe of comic book-based superhero movies, which also features Wonder Woman and Batman.

4 days ago
Americas

Farm worker dies after US immigration raid in California

Raids on agricultural sites Thursday resulted in the arrests of 200 undocumented migrants, as part of US President Donald Trump's wide-ranging anti-immigration crackdown, and clashes between law enforcement officials and protesters.

4 days ago
Economy premium

MRT Jakarta to launch tender for $3b east-west line in Q4

The tender will prioritize Japanese firms, as the project is being financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with cofinancing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

4 days ago
Jakarta premium

Calls grow for more Betawi lessons in Jakarta schools

Following the Jakarta city administration’s plan to ban the iconic ondel-ondel (giant Betawi effigy) buskers from streets, city council members and historians have called for deeper integration of Betawi culture into the school curriculum to ensure its continuity and relevance among the younger generation.

4 days ago
Economy

Trump says Mexico, EU to face 30% tariff from Aug. 1

President Donald Trump on Saturday targeted Mexico and the European Union with steep 30 percent tariffs, dramatically raising the stakes in already tense negotiations with two of the largest US trading partners.

4 days ago
Entertainment

Manchester gives hometown heroes Oasis rapturous reception

The city has been bracing for "Oasis Day" ever since the Gallagher brothers, singer Liam and guitarist Noel, announced last year they had buried the hatchet and were reforming the band.

5 days ago
Society premium

Social aid recipients fall into online gambling addiction

Half of a million social aid recipients in Indonesia were found on a list of online gamblers, according to a recent analysis by the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK).

5 days ago
Science & Tech

UN report urges stronger measures to detect AI-driven deepfakes

The ITU called for robust standards to combat manipulated multimedia and recommended that content distributors such as social media platforms use digital verification tools to authenticate images and videos before sharing.

5 days ago
Regulations

US customs duties top $100 billion for first time in a fiscal year

US customs duty collections surged again in June as President Donald Trump's tariffs gained steam, topping $100 billion for the first time during a fiscal year and helping to produce a surprise $27 billion budget surplus for the month, the Treasury Department reported on Friday.

5 days ago
Politics premium

Government launches Human Rights Law overhaul to empower Komnas HAM

The Human Rights Ministry has kicked off an initiative to revise the country’s Human Rights Law to strengthen the authority of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM), a move cautiously welcomed by rights groups who urge that the reforms avoid legal overlaps or weaken existing protections.

5 days ago
Middle East and Africa

'All Crew Muslim': Ships look to dodge Red Sea attacks with messages

The Red Sea is a critical waterway for oil and commodities, but traffic has dropped sharply since Houthi attacks off Yemen's coast began in November 2023 in what the Iran-aligned group said was in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza war.

5 days ago
Jakarta premium

Police probe death of diplomat in Central Jakarta

The death of Arya, 39-year-old junior diplomat at the Foreign Ministry specializing in the protection of Indonesian citizens abroad, has raised questions, particularly due to the circumstances in which he was found.

5 days ago
Archipelago premium

Bali villages to get grants of up to Rp 1 billion to effectively manage waste

Bali has been grappling with a growing waste crisis in recent years, with unmanaged garbage frequently contributing to environmental problems such as flooding, including in popular tourist areas.

5 days ago
Asia & Pacific

US, China have 'positive' meeting at ASEAN foreign minister talks

The sit-down between Wang and Rubio, a longtime China hawk, came as Asian foreign ministers wrapped up three days of talks at an ASEAN gathering in Kuala Lumpur.

5 days ago
Americas

UN says US sanctions on expert sets 'dangerous precedent', must be reversed

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced that Washington was sanctioning the outspoken a special rapporteur of the UN Human Rights Council, Francesca Albanese, "for her illegitimate and shameful efforts to prompt [ICC] action against US and Israeli officials, companies and executives".

5 days ago
Food premium

‘Beyond the Plate Vol. 2’: Borderless culinary creativity

At a dinner session, a modern refinement of Korean barbecue from a Jakarta-based establishment was interwoven with the quiet precision of a Michelin-selected restaurant based in Kuala Lumpur.

5 days ago
Archipelago premium

IKN Authority downplays report of rampant prostitution in new capital

The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority said there were no prostitution practices in the new capital's core area although there were some online prostitution practices outside the core area.

5 days ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Trade Ministry deregulates imports to boost competitiveness

The Trade Ministry has rolled out a wide-ranging regulatory reform package aimed at easing import restrictions and cutting red tape, in a bid to revitalize the manufacturing sector, respond to global trade pressures amid United States (US)’ tariff hikes, and bolster Indonesia’s competitiveness as it eyes membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

5 days ago
Asia & Pacific premium

RI urges ASEAN to uphold fair norms amid global trade tensions

Speaking on the final day of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, Indonesia stressed that ASEAN must remain committed to a rules-based order that emphasizes inclusivity and justice. 

5 days ago
Tech premium

As users surge, Indonesia falls short on AI talent

Indonesia is among the top countries globally in the number of artificial intelligence (AI) users but lags far behind in AI development, revealing a yawning digital talent gap.  

5 days ago
Politics premium

Oil tycoon Riza Chalid named suspect in Pertamina corruption case

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) suspects businessman Riza Chalid of conspiring  in a  deal with state energy giant Pertamina to lease the Merak fuel terminal in Banten that caused state losses.

5 days ago
Editorial

Rainy days in July

The unseasonal heavy rains and the hydrometeorological disasters that followed were just more evidence that the climate crisis is real and affecting our lives.

5 days ago
Archipelago premium

KPK questions East Java governor in grant fund corruption case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has been investigating the alleged misuse of East Java provincial grant funds since 2022 and has named dozens of individuals as suspects.

6 days ago
Regulations premium

Prabowo seeks meeting with Trump as tariff looms

The government says it remains in negotiations to secure a trade deal with Washington before the Aug. 1 deadline.

6 days ago
Economy premium

BGN wants extra Rp 118t to fund free meals program in 2026

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has requested an additional Rp 118 trillion (US$7.27 billion) to finance the free nutritious meals (MBG) program through the end of 2026, citing a projected shortfall in the initial budget allocation.

6 days ago

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Thu, July 17, 2025

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