According to Victor, the explosion occurred at around 5 a.m., nearly leveling four houses and causing significant damage to four others. While no fatalities were reported, seven residents including a toddler, were injured in the incident.

A 61-year-old social activist in Batam is facing a one-year sentence in a defamation trial for controversial charges under the ITE Law, over social media posts he published last year that allegedly targeted the Batam Satpol PP.

The new formula introduces a tiered system where companies will receive additional credit for labor and overhead if they produce in-house, and a lower score if they rely on contract manufacturers.

Weda Bay Nickel is a joint venture of Indonesia's Antam and Singapore-based Strand Minerals, whose shares are divided between French mining giant Eramet and Chinese steel major Tsingshan. 

Taiwan’s Center for Food Safety (CFS) is reviewing all related product lines to determine whether other Indomie variants have been affected.

Following the successful staging of Construction & Engineering Week, the Indonesia Energy & Engineering (IEE) Series 2025 officially opened Energy & Engineering Week, held at JIExpo Kemayoran, from Sept.17 to 20. 

While the new finance minister has promised not to make any major changes to next year's draft budget and instead focus on fiscal discipline, Sri Mulyani's departure has left markets nervous about her replacement's policy direction.

AIESEC at the University of Indonesia (UI) has held LeadSummit 2025, the grand finale of the LeadSeries, delivering a day of inspiration and collaboration for students from across the country.

A battery plant co-owned by Hyundai Motor is facing a minimum start-up delay of two to three months following an immigration raid last week, Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz said on Thursday.

Unlike European countries, the US appears to have no interest in decreasing its deficits.

Jakarta’s affluent couples and individuals are increasingly drawn to exclusive landed homes that not only meet the needs of modern living but also enhance the quality of life they aspire to.

Blending mythology, politics and boundless imagination, the artist’s fantastical creation continues to challenge hegemonic powers with its vision of a borderless future.

The Perseverance Mars rover collected the "Sapphire Canyon" rock samples in July 2024 from what's thought to be an ancient lakebed, and its poppyseed and leopard-esque spots pointed to potential chemical reactions that piqued the interest of researchers.

Nepal's so-called Gen Z protests, which resemble similar youth-led protests in the region, have managed to create a historic opportunity for their active participation in charting the country's future course in governance, though this presents new challenges that require a whole other set of skills and experiences.

Aulia’s death has sent shockwaves across the country and brought national attention to the widespread, systemic bullying within Indonesia’s medical residency programs.

Torrential rain since late Tuesday triggered floods and landslides in seven districts across Bali, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Abdul Muhari said in a statement.

Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa begins his job as the country’s new finance minister at a tough moment, as the 2026 budget plan comes with lots of open questions but little time to find the answers.

The World Bank has estimated that Indonesia’s underground economy, a vast, hidden reservoir flowing beneath the surface, accounts for around 22 percent of GDP.

The industry involves sprawling compounds housing tens of thousands of workers, many of them trafficked, who are forced to scam victims around the world.

In their second joint work visit to date, the Vice President and fisheries commission chair Titiek, the President's ex-wife, traveled to Batam in a show of executive-legislative synergy.

The suspects allegedly smuggled more than 3 kilograms of illicit substances, consisting of 1.3 kg of cocaine and 1.99 kg of 4-CMC, a synthetic stimulant. 

Combating poverty is not just a moral imperative, it is also crucial for economic stability, conflict prevention and long-term development.

The government noted that only a few accredited laboratories are currently capable of advanced food testing.

President Prabowo Subianto will use his debut at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this month to press for Palestinian statehood, the Foreign Ministry said, as it prepares for a flurry of meetings on the sidelines of the annual gathering.

Digital amplification forces us to confront an uncomfortable truth about freedom of expression in the internet age.

Indonesia’s stock market took a heavy blow in late August during nationwide riots and protests. On Aug. 29, the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite index fell to 7,830.49 from 7,952.09 the day before, a 1.53 percent drop.

From viral videos of a young man’s death to the rise of green and pink protest symbols, social media has emerged as the frontline in Indonesia’s recent nationwide demonstrations, amplifying calls for reform and exposing growing distrust in state authority.