Forget about dreaming big. For children in Mentawai Islands regency, finishing school is a matter of luck and not the norm.

The promise of getting rich quick and easy access has allowed online gambling to mushroom in Indonesia, to the tune of Rp 200 trillion worth of transactions. But not everyone, if anybody, is hitting the jackpot. 

Indonesia faces a severe El Nino, possibly a 'Gorilla El Nino,' as rising temperatures mirror 2015's extremes.

As cases of monkeypox infection in Jakarta have multiplied over the past 10 days, the Health Ministry is on alert for the virus as epidemiologists highlight the importance of tracing.

Teachers have called on education authorities to revamp school safety systems, including building designs, following a string of incidents this year that have resulted in accidental student deaths because of faulty school railings and collapsing buildings.  

The accusations against drugmaker Afi Farma were made in a court in Kediri, in East Java, where the company is based, and Reuters is the first to report the charge that it used highly toxic ingredients. 

Many cities and regencies have declared a state of emergency for the drought caused by the El Niño-induced prolonged dry season, which has led to limited access to clean water for thousands of residents. 

World Day Against the Death Penalty is observed every Oct. 10, calling for countries still implementing capital punishment to abolish it, while raising awareness of the condition of death row convicts, many of whom experience injustice during the legal process leading to their verdict.

In a world where many things can be scientifically explained, it is disheartening to witness the continued scapegoating of women for something entirely beyond their control

Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno signed a road map for low-carbon tourism this week at the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) forum in Bali.

Retno said that over the next two years Indonesia would use its position on the UNHRC to promote three key issues, increasing countries’ national capacities to uphold human rights; intensifying dialogue between countries and regional groups; and the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights principles.

Most Indonesians believe that through teamwork, it is possible to reduce human-induced environmental degradation, but this does not necessarily translate into concrete action, a new study has found.

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Malaysia's minister of natural resources, environment and climate change, in an interview with Reuters said he had asked his Indonesian counterpart to address the haze, as air quality worsens, saying haze should not be a new normal.

The government is planning to work closely with the police to prevent bullying in educational institutions amid an increase in reports of harassment at school in recent months.

The 142-kilometre (88.23-mile) railway, one of President Jokowi's flagship infrastructure projects and part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, has faced problems ranging from land procurement issues, pandemic-related delays and ballooning costs.

While the company’s commitment to eventually pay the fee is widely appreciated, an expert has said the move is too late and insufficient to restore the damaged land.

Nipah virus, a rare but serious bat-borne virus that can cause asymptomatic infection in mild cases, and acute respiratory infection and fatal encephalitis in more severe cases, has been wreaking havoc in Southern Kerala, India.

TikTok Indonesia has lamented the government’s recent decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms, saying that the move could jeopardize the livelihoods of millions who depend on the short-form video platform for income.

The Yogyakarta native, who has been blind since birth, has placed fourth in the 18th season of America’s Got Talent that concluded on Wednesday in the United States, with Italian dog trainer Adrian Stoica and his dog Hurricane winning the reality competition.

Activists and members of humanitarian organizations pointed out government shortcomings in tackling human trafficking during a seminar on Friday night, saying that more needs to be done.

The National Museum should follow the fire-prevention measures and procedures provided by an international museum council, according to a historian.

More than half of surveyed gender-based violence victims report that they are unsatisfied by the law enforcers' application of restorative justice, a recent Komnas Perempuan study has found.

The viral case of a young mother of two who allegedly died at the hands of her abusive husband has again put the spotlight on the lack of formal support for victims of domestic abuse, including focused training on law enforcement response to victims of abuse.

The government is planning to bring in sweeping changes to how state employees are managed through a state civil apparatus (ASN) bill, which it is hoped will provide better welfare for millions of non-permanent employees currently working in government offices.

Climate activists are pessimistic whether decisions made at the recent ASEAN and G20 summits will lead to significant action at the upcoming United Nations climate summit (COP28).

The government will no longer use the term Isa Al-Masih when referring to Christian holidays, ending decades of state policy to refer to Jesus Christ, a key figure in the Christian faith that is professed by millions of Indonesians, by his Islamic name.

Thick haze has blanketed parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan as fires continue to rage, in part due to El Niño, and affected regions have started imposing measures to anticipate related health impacts, including a mask mandate for schools.

Singing sensation Putri Ariani will head to the final round of America’s Got Talent (AGT) after captivating the talent show’s judges on Tuesday with a cover of U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”.

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has been granted Indonesia's first golden visa, officials said, as Southeast Asia's biggest economy looks to attract wealthy foreign investors.

Representatives of 15 news titles in Asia emphasized the need for elevating cooperation to a new level and making Asia's voice heard during the Asia News Network annual board meeting in Beijing on Monday.