Politics

The peaceful mission to provide agricultural aid to the people of Papua Pegunungan ended in tragedy on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, when three officials from the Jayawijaya Regency Agriculture Department were brutally killed in an ambush by an armed group. The incident, which occurred in the Muliama District, has sent shockwaves through the region and prompted a major security investigation, …

Jakarta – The political landscape in Indonesia experienced a fresh wave of digital controversy on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, when the Chairman of the Golkar Party and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, publicly stated that he had no prior knowledge of actions taken by his party’s youth organizations. Several autonomous wings of the Golkar Party recently …

Jakarta, Indonesia — The political landscape of Indonesia’s second-largest party witnessed a stark reminder of discipline and loyalty as Golkar Party Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia issued a stern warning to all members regarding internal unity. Speaking at the grand celebration of the party’s 61st anniversary, held at the Golkar Central Executive Board (DPP) headquarters in Slipi, West Jakarta, Bahlil emphasized that …

JAKARTA — Results from a comprehensive public perception and expert evaluation survey released by the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) have placed Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia at the center of public discourse. According to the findings, Bahlil earned the lowest performance score among cabinet members in the administration led by President Prabowo Subianto. …

The Indonesian Navy (TNI Angkatan Laut) is set to reach a historic milestone in its maritime power projection as the Italian-built aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi begins its final voyage toward the Indonesian archipelago. Departing from Italy on August 24, 2026, the vessel marks a transformative moment in the modernization of the Indonesian military, signaling the nation’s emergence as a …

Jakarta — As the administration of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto navigates the complex socio-economic realities of its governance term, political observers continue to scrutinize the operational mechanics of the executive branch. A prominent critique has emerged regarding the structural distribution of power within the current cabinet, with experts pointing to an excessive reliance on the president’s personal intervention to resolve …

Jakarta – A wave of indignation swept through the Indonesian political landscape following a viral video featuring Rieke Diah Pitaloka, a member of Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P). In the widely shared footage, Rieke openly expressed her profound outrage upon discovering that Pesantren Al-Fath Jalen, an Islamic boarding …

Pantas Sutardja, a 63-year-old visionary with Indonesian roots, has cemented his status as one of the most influential figures in the global technology sector. Now a naturalized United States citizen residing in Saratoga, California, Sutardja’s journey from his early academic pursuits to becoming a cornerstone of the semiconductor industry is a testament to the power of technical innovation and entrepreneurial …

The political status of prominent Indonesian public figures-turned-politicians Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, popularly recognized as Uya Kuya, continues to be a subject of significant public interest. Months after the initial announcement regarding their suspension, the leadership of the National Mandate Party (Partai Amanat Nasional, or PAN) has officially confirmed that both figures remain …

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) has officially committed to the immediate revitalization of SDN Mboeng, located in the East Manggarai Regency of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). This decision follows a surge of public scrutiny triggered by reports highlighting the school’s deteriorating infrastructure and inadequate learning environment. The intervention, announced on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, by the Ministry’s …