A controversial broadcasting bill seeking to ban lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) content across conventional and online media has sparked widespread criticism, with activists warning it could fuel further discrimination and endanger the rights and safety of the marginalized community.

Declaring a single state-approved historical narrative will naturally marginalize and silence alternative perspectives.  

Nearly 40 military aircraft -- including transport planes like the Hercules C-130 and reconnaissance aircraft -- were parked on the tarmac at the Al Udeid base on June 5, according to images published by Planet Labs PBC and analyzed by AFP.

Hospital staff informed Alif's parents that if they wanted their son to continue receiving treatment, they would need to pay out of pocket, as his condition did not meet the emergency criteria set by the JKN and would therefore not be covered by the state insurance.

Indonesian embassies are activating their contingency plan to evacuate Indonesian citizens via land from Iran and Israel, as commercial flights cannot land in both countries.

Trump's move to hit the pause button could open up space for diplomacy, after days of fevered questions about whether or not he would order US military action against Tehran.

The Indonesia Corporate Sustainability Outlook (ICSO) 2025, hosted by Olahkarsa in collaboration with S&P Global and Sustainable1, was successfully held on July 24 at The Sultan Hotel & Residence, Jakarta.

Confrontational rhetoric combined with uncertain commitments raises fears of abandonment in Southeast Asia.

PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is set to begin its initial production of copper cathode from its Manyar smelter in Gresik, East Java, with an annual target of 441,000 tons.

A forum of retired senior military and police officers has officially submitted a proposal to the House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. The group, which includes high-profile figures like former vice president Try Sutrisno, argues that Gibran's path to office was marred by undemocratic processes and legal flaws.

President Prabowo Subianto shored up ties with Russia in a bilateral talk with President Vladimir Putin in the northern Russian city of Saint Petersburg on Thursday, exploring ways to deepen partnership amid deepening conflict in the region.

The short-lived dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra over four outlying islands serves as a reminder that a nation as vast and diverse as Indonesia requires continuous political will and efforts, as well as sensitivity, to maintain our hard-fought, hard-won national unity.

From rainforest dialogues to global rhythms, Sarawak is hosting two of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic events, the Rainforest Youth Summit 2025 (RAYS) and the Rainforest World Music Festival 2025 (RWMF) this week, charting a bold, intergenerational vision for sustainable tourism, environmental leadership and cultural connection in the heart of Borneo.

The government is banking on corporate participation to bridge Indonesia’s infrastructure funding gap, but experts warn that strained finances of state-owned construction firms and the current reluctance of private investors to commit to large-scale projects may hinder progress.  

The global rating agency downgraded the state-owned lender’s inherent creditworthiness to Ba2 citing real risks in its outstanding loans and accrued interest receivables, though it maintained BTN’s overall credit rating at Baa2 with a stable outlook.

Historian and activist Ita Fatia Nadia revealed that she has received anonymous threats after protesting Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s controversial remarks about the mass rape of Chinese-Indonesian women during the May 1998 riots, which preceded the fall of Soeharto and his authoritarian regime.

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday ordered the resumption of student visa appointments but will significantly tighten its social media vetting in a bid to identify any applicants who may be hostile towards the United States, according to an internal State Department cable reviewed by Reuters.

A day after stopping short of announcing an evacuation order, the government issued the highest alert level for its citizens in Iran on Thursday, advising them to pack a bag of essential documents and emergency supplies and get in touch via official channels.

Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s statement denying that mass rapes occurred during the 1998 riots are “deeply insensitive” and “hurtful to the victims”, according to a pro-democracy group, who also threatened to stage a nationwide rally should the minister refuse to apologize.

Foreigners have rushed to leave both countries after Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign last Friday targeting Iran's nuclear and military facilities, sparking retaliation from Tehran.

The state asset fund, which also acts as the holding body for SOEs, plans to consolidate the logistics sector from 18 firms into a single major player and to merge 16 state-owned insurers into just three entities.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologized Thursday for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that has provoked widespread anger and put her government on the brink of collapse.

Lawmakers plan to pass a Criminal Law Procedure Code (KUHAP) revision by the end of the year despite calls from lawyers, academics and civil groups to extend the time frame for broader consultation and to ensure changes in the procedural law reflect public interest.

A week of Israeli air and missile strikes against its major rival has wiped out the top echelon of Iran's military command, damaged its nuclear capabilities and killed hundreds of people, while Iranian retaliatory strikes have killed two dozen civilians in Israel.

Young women’s leadership is crucial to respond to the complexity of today’s peace and security challenges.

Mirroring a fall in tax collection, state revenue also declined to Rp 995.3 trillion (US$61 billion) in May, down by 11 percent from Rp 1.1 quadrillion in the same period last year.

Rather than following the West’s costly policies, low-carbon innovation, climate adaptation and poverty alleviation as well as additional investments in areas like maternal and newborn health and agricultural R&D are keys to real progress and development toward climate resilience in the developing world, including Indonesia.