The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has launched six raids in January and February, half the total for 2025, signaling renewed vigor in fighting graft, though experts and activists caution the agency must remain free from political pressure to succeed.

A public spat between two ministers has cast a spotlight on the unity of President Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet, with analysts saying it reflects weak coordination and unhealthy competition within the cabinet that could hinder the government programs.

Indonesia seemingly followed a global pattern of more restrictions on freedom of expression through political interference against civil society that contributed to a three-point drop in this year’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) by Transparency International.

Nearly a year and a half into his presidency, President Prabowo Subianto enjoys strong approval ratings, but hesitation from some coalition members underscores the difficulty of keeping the alliance united for a potential reelection bid.

A mother of a May 1998 mass rape victim and a historian have testified in a lawsuit against Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s denial of the rapes that took place almost three decades ago, describing his statement as a blatant attempt to erase and delegitimize the history.

Indonesians on Monday bid farewell to former National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) governor Agus Widjojo, who died on Sunday night at the age of 78. The retired army general, later a diplomat, was widely influential in redefining civil-military relations as Indonesia transitioned to democracy in the late 90s.

Indonesia will aqcuire Russian-made MiG 29 C/UB for aggressor squadron roles, despite of CAATSA threats.

Judges with the Depok District Court in West Java allegedly asked for a Rp 1 billion (US$59,266) fee in exchange of expediting the execution of a land dispute ruling made in 2023 in favor of a property company under the Finance Ministry.

Analysts see statements from both politicians as a ‘pre-warm-up’ ahead of the 2029 election amid early speculations on politicians potentially running in the next race.

The renewed plan by the House of Representatives to revise the General Election Law has reignited debate over the legislative threshold, dividing political parties over whether it should be scrapped or strengthened.

Boeing's proposed price for the fighter jets was deemed too high by the government and could not be followed through, the Defense Ministry said about the failed deal.

President Prabowo Subianto courts major Islamic organizations in an apparent attempt to ease opposition to Indonesia’s Board of Peace participation, amid doubts over Israel’s involvement and the initiative’s impact on Palestinian independence.

Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai told lawmakers about a plan to grant more power to state bodies overseeing human rights issues, including the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM).

Investigators are closing in on oil tycoon Riza Chalid following Interpol’s red notice issue for the arrest of one of Indonesia’s biggest oil magnates, marking an escalation in the high-profile corruption probe.

The government’s plan to provide military training for thousands of civil servants has sparked mixed reactions among the public and analysts, with some praising the policy’s efficiency while others question its relevance amid evolving patterns of modern warfare.

Amid intensifying regional conflicts across the globe, President Prabowo Subianto has maintained Indonesia’s non-bloc, non-alignment foreign policy but hinted at the harsh realities of global politics, which might have compelled him to take sides on some international political issues.

Mohammad Riza Chalid, 66, nicknamed the "gasoline godfather", is wanted in Indonesia for his alleged involvement in corruption at state-owned oil company Pertamina between 2018 and 2023, including for money laundering and manipulating a lease agreement.

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has searched the house of former environment minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar as part of its investigation into corruption in the palm oil sector and now plans to summon her for questioning.

Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding on Saturday, with chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf expressing gratitude that months of internal disputes in the country’s largest Muslim organization have now subsided.

A plenary meeting led by the group’s supreme leader Miftachul Akhyar also agreed to revoke the leadership reshuffle that took place during the internal feud between November and December, and to move forward the timeline of the organization’s national congress.

The police reform commission has said the majority of members favor keeping the force under the direct command of the President.

The reassignment of President Prabowo Subianto’s nephew Thomas Djiwandono to the senior post of the country's central bank has fueled speculations of a cabinet reshuffle, with attention turning to the possible appointment of another family member to an executive post.

The House of Representatives abruptly appointed lawmaker Adies Kadir as a Constitutional Court justice, replacing an appointee who had served only five months. Adies was embroiled in controversy over remarks that fueled the August unrest.

Indonesia has received its first batch of French-made Rafale fighter jets, the Defense Ministry confirmed on Tuesday, with three aircraft now stationed at an airbase in Pekanbaru, Riau.

National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo has firmly opposed proposals to place the force under the supervision of a ministry, warning he would rather step down than see the police no longer report directly to the President.

Civil groups have slammed a suggestion by the deputy rights minister to do away with foreign intervention by having NGOs get state funding, amid the government’s plan to codify anti-foreign propaganda drives.

As President Prabowo Subianto’s police reform commission reviews changes to the force, discussions on placing the National Police under a ministry have reemerged, reviving fresh debate on how best to improve accountability and prevent the politicization of law enforcement.

The government is preparing a legal framework to allow police officers to serve in certain civilian ministries and state agencies, a move that analysts say runs counter to Constitutional Court rulings barring such appointments unless they are directly related to policing and stipulated by law.

Two newly declared political parties have entered Indonesia’s electoral landscape with ambitious presidential alignments but face a long road to the 2029 elections, as voter fragmentation continues to constrain the prospects of new players in the country’s party system.

The House of Representatives has shelved plans to revise the Regional Elections Law this year amid mounting public pushback against a renewed proposal by President Prabowo Subianto’s ruling coalition to end direct elections for regional heads.