The Constitutional Court’s recent ruling that alleged insults against the president or vice president can only be prosecuted upon their complaint has not quieted fears for free speech amid growing intimidation of critics.

President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated nearly 3,400 bridges built by the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police in villages across the nation amid a target to construct a total of 5,000 bridges by the end of 2026.

President Prabowo Subianto offered a triumphant assessment of his administration’s first two years on Friday, touting food self-sufficiency and flagship programs despite mounting public discontent and skepticism over whether their benefits have been widely felt.

President Prabowo Subianto has invoked the economic philosophy of Marhaenism, associated with the quasi-opposition Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), as he seeks broad political support for his new plan to establish a mineral exchange.

The People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) has said that more research is needed before pushing for the revival of the now-defunct state policy guidelines, a controversial proposal critics fear can snowball into wider constitutional changes.

President Prabowo Subianto has called on law enforcement officers to make use of their positions and powers to crack down on illegal mining, during his State of the Nation address on Friday.

Former presidents Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Megawati Soekarnoputri were notably absent from the annual People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) plenary meeting on Friday, to hear President Prabowo Subianto deliver his second State of the Nation address as the country’s president.

A women’s rights group and a number of individual petitioners have filed a legal challenge to the Job Creation Law, saying the law contains discriminatory provisions that impoverish women and undermine their rights.

Intellectuals call for the government to restore the independence of key state institutions to support the rule of law and end misallocation of state funds for initiatives including President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship programs.

The growing consolidation of mass organizations under a group cofounded by President Prabowo Subianto’s younger brother Hashim Djojohadikusumo to support government programs has raised concerns over the potential narrowing of space for criticism and the weakening of independent voices.

Before being able to formally take up the position, senior prosecutor Rinaldi Umar was replaced by Saiful Bahri Siregar as the new investigation director under the assistant attorney general for special crimes (jampidsus). 

The trial of former religious affairs minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas began on Tuesday at the Jakarta Corruption Court, with prosecutors accusing him of abusing his authority in the management of the haj quota three years ago to enrich himself, ministry officials and private travel agencies.

University of Riau student Khariq Anhar allegedly committed an unlawful act by altering a news article headline that prosecutors deem contributed to August 2025 anti-government protests that led to nationwide unrest.

President Prabowo Subianto’s plan to overhaul school textbooks has raised concerns that the government could use the revisions to further its controversial project to reshape Indonesia’s history, which critics have accused of downplaying human rights violations committed during the New Order era.

Another speculation over a possible cabinet reshuffle has intensified ahead of Indonesia's Independence Day, even as the Presidential Palace has repeatedly denied any potential changes to President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.

A proposal to stop directly electing deputy regional heads has gained traction in the House of Representatives, with lawmakers arguing that the current system often produces dysfunctional partnerships and unnecessary political and administrative costs.

A paper promoting President Prabowo Subianto’s free nutritious meals program for a Nobel Peace Prize nomination has become embroiled in an academic integrity scandal after its lead author allegedly fabricated her professorship and listed researchers as coauthors without their consent.

The two men were arrested over online comments about the President's controversial remark on Iran’s nuclear capability, which the police allege breach certain provisions on provocation and incitement in the ITE Law.

The revision to the education system law could pave the way for the multitrillion-rupiah free nutritious meal program to once again be financed through the education budget, teachers groups have warned, potentially reversing a court decision ruling out free meals as an education expense.

The antigraft body also suspected Kuantan Singingi officials for bribing their Forestry Ministry counterparts S$12,500 pertaining to forest area conversion in the regency.

Ahead of Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day, social media users have turned this year’s official celebration logo into a canvas for political satire, criticizing President Prabowo Subianto’s administration amid growing discontent over the country’s political and economic direction.

President Prabowo Subianto has called for the revival of the now-defunct state policy guidelines to be made binding on all institutions, a move experts warn is incompatible with the country’s post-Reform constitutional system.

The submarine’s ability to evade detection, innovative sensors and weapon systems make the submarines a key strategic asset for the Indonesian Navy.

Coordinating Politics and Security Minister Djamari Chaniago has given reassurance that the domestic security situation remains stable and under control ahead of the country’s 81st Independence Day celebration, urging the public not to be influenced by “disinformation” about possible unrest in August.

President Prabowo Subianto’s aides and National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo himself denied the speculations, saying his dismissal and replacement remain the President’s prerogative rights.

The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) is assessing a protection request filed by businessman Ferry Hongkiriwang, a witness in a money laundering case implicating former assistant attorney general for special crimes Febrie Adriansyah.

President Prabowo Subianto's political standing has weakened significantly nearly two years into his term, a shift analysts attribute to a growing public disillusionment with the government's handling of the economy, implementation of flagship policies and his leadership style.

Public opinion surveys have grown alongside Indonesia’s democratic transition, as public sentiment has become increasingly important in shaping elections and evaluating policies, according to experts.

The petition, launched on July 29 by a coalition of civil society groups, warns that the TNI's growing involvement in civilian affairs will not only undermine military professionalism but could also harm more people due to a potential increase in violence against those defending their rights and lands.

Several plaintiffs and education observers critiqued the Constitutional Court for not ordering the government to immediately revise the 2026 and 2027 state budget, which is still in deliberation, to exclude allocations for the free meals program from the education budget.