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Activist acid attack heads to military court despite pushback

The acid attack against rights activist Andrie Yunus will proceed to a military court after Indonesian Military (TNI) prosecutors handed over the case dossier to the Jakarta Military Court, despite continued pushback from civil society groups calling for a civilian trial to ensure transparency.

7 hours ago
Regulations premium

Lack of land casts doubt on govt’s sugarcane plantation mandate

The policy aims to close the widening gap between national sugar demand and local output while pushing the country closer to its sugar self-sufficiency target. ...

7 hours ago
Jakarta premium

Transjakarta delivers major economic gains, household savings

The expansion of the city-owned bus network Transjakarta has reduced household spending while generating economic returns worth three times its subsidy, a new study found, underscoring the broader benefits of investing in reliable public transportation systems. ...

9 hours ago

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Politics

AGO arrests chief ombudsman on bribery charges after only six days in office

He is being detained as a suspect in a corruption case involving nickel mining governance in North Sulawesi, according to the AGO.

10 hours ago
Wellness

Perimenopause is everything everywhere all at once. And then some.

For decades, the coping mechanisms held. Then perimenopause arrived and stripped them away. What came next was a diagnosis that reframed everything.

12 hours ago
Society premium

Deputy minister urges private sector to support rights of intellectually disabled people

Deputy Human Rights Minister Mugiyanto has said that the fulfillment of human rights for persons with disabilities is not solely the responsibility of the state, but must also involve the private sector.

12 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Australia to boost defense spending citing growing threats

The new commitment follows pressure from US President Donald Trump's administration for Canberra to boost military expenditure as a share of total annual economic output.

12 hours ago
Economy premium

IMF, global investors see Indonesia as bright spot, BI says

The International Monetary Fund and foreign investors see Indonesia as one of the world’s “bright spots” with strong economic fundamentals and resilience, despite the country’s vulnerability to global economic turmoil, according to Bank Indonesia.  

12 hours ago
Archipelago premium

AGO to expedite auction of seized Iranian tanker in Batam

After two auctions failed to produce a buyer, the tanker and its cargo of crude oil remain idle in Batam, though it could be used as a "bargaining chip" to seek the release of two Indonesian vessels stuck in the Gulf, an expert suggests.

13 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran

A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran bearing a new message from Washington after US President Donald Trump indicated negotiations could resume this week following last weekend's failed talks in Islamabad.

13 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Whisky Live Jakarta 2026 brings whisky, wine and sake onto one refined stage

Whisky Live Jakarta 2026 ushered in a new chapter for Indonesia's premium spirits festival scene, bringing more than 70 local and international labels across whisky, wine, sake and premium spirits within a single, curated experience.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

Bulog seeks to command larger Minyakita distribution pie

The state logistics agency said the increase was needed to meet rising demand as consumers shift from bulk cooking oil to Minyakita, partly driven by soaring plastic prices amid the Iran war.

14 hours ago
Society

Indonesian university suspends students over viral lewd chat

An advocacy group is demanding the government declare a state of emergency on violence in education and make it a national priority.

14 hours ago
Academia premium

India marks milestone in peaceful nuclear energy program

India has officially entered the second stage of its three-stage nuclear power program.

15 hours ago
Economy premium

Indonesia to tap ASEAN, domestic tourism amid Iran war fallout

The tourism industry is beginning to feel the impacts of the Iran war, prompting the government to shift its strategy toward boosting regional and domestic travel.

15 hours ago
Academia premium

Empowering the future, strengthening youth engagement

As we look toward the Youth Pledge centennial in 2028, the government has an opportunity to reverse the current trend of clamping down on dissent and instead embrace youth voice through policies that engage the younger generation in active nation building.

16 hours ago
Economy

China says economy grew 5% on-year in Q1, beating forecasts

China's economic growth topped expectations in the first quarter of the year, official data showed Thursday, even as the global economy reels from the fallout of war in the Middle East.

17 hours ago
Academia premium

Finding legal certainty for Indonesia's ambitious spaceport program

To claim its rightful place in the global space race, Indonesia must bridge the gap between its unparalleled equatorial advantage and the legal vacuum stalling its national spaceport.

17 hours ago
Academia premium

The world is learning to work around America

As the era of American hegemony comes to an end, the outlines of what may come next are coming into view.

18 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Riau Islands immigration cracks down on foreigners working illegally

Batam Immigration office detained five Chinese nationals and a Malaysian while immigration authorities in Ranai deported two Malaysians.

19 hours ago
Economy

Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival

Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the US-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for an economic revival under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and exposes the policy paralysis that is gripping Bangkok.

19 hours ago
Entertainment premium

A decade in, Palari Films maintains its golden edge

From hard-earned trust to global recognition, Palari Films now sets its sights on bigger stories, wider collaborations and the next generation of filmmakers.

19 hours ago
Academia premium

Stability, criticism and the eroding meaning of Indonesia’s democracy

While Indonesia’s tradition of consensus is celebrated as a cultural jewel, it is increasingly being weaponized to hollow out democratic dissent. The legacy of colonial mentality and elite cooptation has transformed "deliberation" into a tool for maintaining a fragile, uncontested status quo.

19 hours ago
Politics premium

Potential Gerindra-NasDem merger could reshape 2029 electoral landscape

Talks about a potential merger between Gerindra and NasDem, two of the country’s five largest political parties, have recently emerged, a scenario that analysts said could alter the political landscape ahead of the 2029 presidential election and weaken prospects for opposition figures.

20 hours ago
Politics premium

Kalla blasphemy report raises concerns over pressure on govt critics

The report comes amid heightened scrutiny over freedom of expression under President Prabowo Subianto, with critics pointing to a rise in legal threats, police reports and public pressure directed at dissenting voices.

20 hours ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Meikarta to Tanah Abang: Public housing in private hands

of its plan to deliver 3 million homes, the government is partnering with state-owned PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and PT Astra International to build 1,000 low-cost flats on KAI-owned land in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, financed through Astra’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) scheme. While the model appears efficient, it raises a key question: Is this a sustainable solution to Indonesia’s housing shortage, or merely a stopgap that masks deeper structural gaps and potential quid pro quo dynamics?

20 hours ago
Society premium

Viral chat logs renew alarm over sexual violence on campuses

Recently viral chat messages containing sexual harassment by 16 law students of University of Indonesia (UI) have sparked public condemnation and renewed concerns over widespread sexual violence on campuses.

21 hours ago
Economy premium

Ministry seeks to bolster community-based tourism as priority agenda

Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana sat down with The Jakarta Post’s Ni Made Tasyarani and Chloe Djalal to explain how the ministry aims to meet its targets in the tourism industry, including tourist arrivals.

21 hours ago
Politics premium

US overflight proposal sparks ministerial rift

The Foreign Ministry previously sent a letter to the Defense Ministry to warn that the United States proposal for an overflight access for its military aircraft may drag Indonesia to potential retaliation in the event of wider conflicts.

21 hours ago
Editorial premium

Second time surrender

From "free and active" to a silent subordinate: Prabowo’s recent concessions to Washington signal a dangerous erosion of Indonesian sovereignty.

21 hours ago

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Fri, April 17, 2026

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