Politics

Jakarta prepares to host a significant diplomatic event as His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrives for a state visit to Indonesia this Friday afternoon. The high-profile visit underscores the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations, both pivotal players in their respective regions and influential voices in the global arena. King Abdullah …

The political futures of Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, alias Uya Kuya, remain in a state of indefinite suspension, with the National Mandate Party (PAN) confirming on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, that both prominent figures are still non-active members of the House of Representatives (DPR RI). This latest update comes from Eddy Soeparno, the …

Jakarta Senator Fahira Idris has issued a powerful call for a comprehensive and systemic transformation of Indonesia’s education sector, emphasizing the urgent need to address deep-seated inequalities in access and quality, while simultaneously bolstering teacher competence and accelerating inclusive digitalization. Her remarks, delivered in commemoration of National Education Day (Hardiknas) 2026, underscored the critical role of education as the bedrock …

Jakarta, Indonesia – The nation is in mourning following the peaceful passing of Hj. Rugaiya Usman Wiranto, the beloved wife of General (Ret.) TNI Wiranto, a revered figure in Indonesian military and political history. Mrs. Wiranto, often affectionately known as Uga Wiranto, passed away on Sunday, November 16, at 3:55 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB) in Bandung, West Java, after …

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, in her influential capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for Financial Inclusion for Development, has just concluded a comprehensive and strategic working visit to Indonesia, spanning from Monday, November 24, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. This significant engagement marked her fifth visit to the archipelago, underscoring Indonesia’s …

JAKARTA – A recent survey conducted by Parameter Politik Indonesia (PPI) has identified Taj Yasin Maimoen, the former Deputy Governor of Central Java for the 2018-2023 term, as the most popular figure among potential candidates for the upcoming Central Java gubernatorial election (Pilkada Jateng). The data collection for this comprehensive survey was carried out between May 15 and May 21, …

The Solo City branch of the Golkar Party (DPD II Golkar Kota Solo) has officially announced its endorsement of Sekar Krisnauli Tandjung, daughter of veteran politician Akbar Tandjung, as its prospective candidate for the upcoming regional head election (Pilkada Solo). This strategic move, confirmed on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Solo City Hall, marks an early and decisive step by …

The National Awakening Party (PKB) has officially confirmed that it is engaged in active discussions with former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan regarding his potential candidacy for the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election (Pilkada Jakarta). This revelation signals an intensifying political landscape as parties begin to strategize and coalesce ahead of the highly anticipated regional polls later this year. The announcement, made …

Ratno Nuryadi, Head of the Nanotechnology and Materials Research Organization at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), underscored on Friday, April 17, 2026, the unequivocal link between the quality of national laboratories and the advancement of Indonesia’s industrial sector. Speaking at what observers are calling a pivotal gathering for the nation’s scientific and industrial future, Ratno articulated a vision …

On Monday, November 10, 2025, at the State Palace in Jakarta, President Prabowo Subianto formally bestowed the prestigious title of National Hero upon Marsinah, a resolute labor activist whose valiant struggle for workers’ rights tragically culminated in her death during the repressive New Order era. This solemn recognition, established through Presidential Decree (Keppres) Number 116/TK/Tahun 2025, acknowledges Marsinah as one …