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Rights minister proposes designated protest zone at House complex

Pigai said that he made the proposal in a bid to improve what he deemed as "substantive democratic practices."

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Rights bodies form fact-finding team on violent protests, riots

State independent rights bodies, including National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan), form a fact-finding team to review casualties and damages from recent nationwide riots and look into who masterminded them. ...

1 day ago
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Listyo on thin ice as calls for police reform intensify

Questions over the future of National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo have resurfaced following President Prabowo Subianto’s recent pledge to overhaul the force amid intensifying calls for meaningful change in the wake of last month’s deadly protests sparked by economic inequality and police brutality. ...

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Prosecutors name Nadiem suspect in Chromebook graft case

The former minister and tech entrepreneur maintained his innocence on Thursday, saying “God will protect [and] the truth will come out”.

1 week ago
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Police arrest international organization worker for alleged role in Jakarta riots

Police have arrested at least three for their alleged online activism on social media, accusing them of rallying protesters and inciting riots. 

1 week ago
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'Pink and green' protests call for a reset in Indonesia

Pink and green have quickly come to symbolize a solidarity movement after violent protests, sparked by discontent over economic inequality and lavish perks for lawmakers, rocked Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

1 week ago
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Police fire Brimob officer over Affan's death

An ethics hearing dishonorably discharged Cosmas after finding him guilty of committing serious ethical violations that caused the killing of 21-year-old ojol (online motorcycle transportation driver) Affan Kurniawan during a violent protest in Jakarta on Aug. 28.

1 week ago
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Asset bill gains momentum following nationwide protests

Leaders of the House of Representatives promised to kick off deliberations on the asset forfeiture bill after they wrap up work to revise the Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) before the end of the year.

1 week ago
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Unrest ‘wake-up call’ for Prabowo to address public grievances

The recent wave of protests that swept across the country should serve as a “wake-up call” for President Prabowo Subiano’s fledgling administration, analysts warn, saying the government has been lulled into a false sense of stability while ignoring deepening economic and political grievances.

1 week ago
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Post-riot military presence vexes civil groups

The sudden appearance of soldiers patrolling the streets of Jakarta and other major cities since Monday has prompted nervous online twitters about the potential for martial law, as well as calls from academics and civil groups for their withdrawal to restore democratic norms.

1 week ago
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Disgraced ex-deputy manpower minister admits wrongdoing in extortion case

Former deputy manpower minister Immanuel Ebenezer has admitted to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) his wrongdoing in an alleged extortion case pertaining to occupational safety and health certification in the Manpower Ministry.

1 week ago
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With brooms in hand as symbol for change, Indonesian women join Jakarta protests

The National Commission on Human Rights was conducting an investigation into security forces' handling of the protests, commissioner Anis Hidayah told journalists on Tuesday.

1 week ago
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House resumes deliberation of domestic worker protection bill

The House of Representatives has resumed deliberations on the domestic worker protection bill this week, continuing their progress on the long-gestating piece of legislation which has picked up pace since earlier this year.

1 week ago
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Ethics probe recommends charges in death of motorcycle taxi driver

Seven Mobile Brigade (Brimob) police officers could face criminal investigation after an ethics probe found probable cause that they not only broke ethics but also the Criminal Code when their armored vehicle ran over and killed a motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver in a protest last week.

1 week ago
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Violent crackdown on protests turns deadly

At least 10 people died while 20 are missing and 500 injured, during and after nationwide protests that rocked Indonesia over the weekend, according to various reports from civic organizations and official institutions.

1 week ago
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Police arrest rights activist allegedly inciting riots

The Jakarta Police have arrested rights group Lokataru Foundation director Delpedro Marhaen on allegations of inciting riots among underage children during the weeklong protests sparked by lavish perks for lawmakers that escalated into a broader outcry against police brutality after the vehicular killing of a bystander.

2 weeks ago
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20 people missing after Indonesia protests

At least six people have been killed since protests erupted last week, intensified by footage spreading of the killing of a young delivery driver by a paramilitary police unit.

2 weeks ago
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Yaqut submits to second KPK grilling in haj quota probe

The KPK has questioned the former religious affairs minister for a second time as a witness in the ongoing probe into alleged graft in the allocation of the 2024 haj quota, which it says prevented 8,400 regular pilgrims from completing the haj and incurred an estimated Rp 1 trillion in state losses.

2 weeks ago
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Political parties rally behind scaling back House perks

Following days of demonstration over lawmakers’ allowances, political parties at the House of Representatives have reaffirmed their commitment to scaling back perks and to listening to peaceful protests, signaling the legislature’s first step in addressing mounting public criticism.

2 weeks ago
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Jakarta regains calm under heavy security

Calm is slowly returning to Jakarta under heightened security after a week of protests over lawmakers’ conduct and generous allowances, which escalated following the tragic killing of a young man by an armored police vehicle during a crowd dispersal last Thursday.

2 weeks ago
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Students gather for protests despite fear of crackdown

At least 500 protesters gathered outside the House of Representatives building in Jakarta on Monday afternoon as dozens of police officers watched on. Soldiers were present earlier but left after several hours.

2 weeks ago
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House back in session after weeklong protests

Members of Commission I overseeing defense and foreign affairs on Monday resumed their session to discuss details of the 2026 state budget with leadership of the Indonesian Military (TNI). 

2 weeks ago
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Students and activists call off protests on Monday, citing heightened security

The protests began in Jakarta a week ago, and have spread nationwide, escalating in size and intensity after a police vehicle hit and killed a motorcycle taxi driver on Thursday night.

2 weeks ago
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Prabowo calls for severe response to protests

While President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday announced big concessions to roll back some legislative perks that incensed public opinion, he also instructed authorities to crack down on “treasonous” and “terrorist” elements in an attempt to diffuse the nation’s worst bout of rioting in years.

2 weeks ago
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Five things to know about Indonesia's deadly unrest

Indonesia has been simmering with discontent in recent weeks over economic issues such as financial perks for lawmakers, but a motorcycle gig driver's death sparked widespread protests on Friday.

2 weeks ago
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Prabowo cancels China trip as protests continue

Prabowo had been due to attend a "Victory Day" parade in China on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two following Japan's formal surrender.

2 weeks ago
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TikTok says live feature temporarily suspended in Indonesia over protests

"Due to escalating violence during protests in Indonesia, we have voluntarily introduced additional safeguards to keep TikTok a safe and civil space," a TikTok spokesperson said.

2 weeks ago
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Doubts linger over new coastal body’s ability to deliver on seawall project

The President has set up a new body to manage the mega seawall project on Java's northern coast, leaving observers wondering about its feasibility and capacity amid a swelling bureacracy and a strained budget.

2 weeks ago
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Widespread unrest in Indonesia after driver killed by police vehicle

The week's protests were the most violent since President Prabowo Subianto took office in October, and mark an early challenge for the president who has pledged fast, state-driven growth.

2 weeks ago
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Prabowo calls for calm as public outrage grows

President Prabowo Subianto has urged calm as public anger mounts following the death of an online ride-hailing driver who was run over by a police tactical vehicle during clashes in Central Jakarta on Thursday evening.

2 weeks ago
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President Prabowo calls for calm after protests

In a recorded video shared with the press, Prabowo also asked people to remain calm after the protest on Thursday and to continue trusting the government.

2 weeks ago
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Killing of Go-Jek driver sparks unrest in first major test for Prabowo presidency

The civilian, a motorcycle ride-sharing driver, was hit at the site of violent clashes on Thursday near parliament as police sought to disperse demonstrators protesting about issues including lawmakers' pay and education funding. 

2 weeks ago
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Police fire tear gas at protesters after driver's death

The police response to the protests drew strong criticism after videos circulated on social media showing a black tactical vehicle running over a man.

2 weeks ago

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Tue, September 16, 2025

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