Politics

The Attorney General’s Office (Kejaksaan Agung or AGO) in Indonesia has officially confirmed that its Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), Febrie Adriansyah, was subjected to surveillance by members of the National Police’s elite counter-terrorism unit, Detachment 88 (Densus 88). This revelation has escalated into a significant inter-institutional dispute, prompting heightened security measures at the AGO headquarters and drawing …

Jakarta, Indonesia – Sari Yuliati, a prominent figure within the Indonesian political landscape, has been thrust into the national spotlight following her appointment as the Secretary of the Golkar Party Faction in the House of Representatives (DPR RI). This significant promotion sees her filling the vacancy left by Mukhtarudin, who was recently sworn in as the Minister of Protection for …

The Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) has publicly acknowledged its strong interest in nominating Kiai Haji Marzuki Mustamar, the former Chairman of the East Java Nahdlatul Ulama (PWNU), as its candidate for the highly anticipated 2024 East Java Regional Head Election (Pilkada). This strategic move by PKB signals a potentially significant political realignment in one of Indonesia’s most populous and electorally …

A sophisticated and widespread illegal operation involving the production and distribution of nitrous oxide (N2O) gas, marketed under the brand "Whip Pink," has been dismantled by Indonesian authorities. The Directorate of Drug Crimes (Dirtipid Narkoba) of the National Police Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim Polri) announced the arrests of nine individuals following extensive raids conducted across various locations in Jakarta. This …

Jakarta, VIVA – A comprehensive new survey conducted by the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has cast a critical light on the performance of President Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet during its inaugural year, identifying Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, as the lowest-ranked minister according to public and expert assessments. The findings, released on Tuesday, October …

JAKARTA – A dramatic scene unfolded at the Constitutional Court (MK) building on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, when individuals claiming to be family members of a key witness for the Democratic Party, identified as Sulaiman, caused a commotion and demanded access to him during an ongoing legislative election dispute hearing. The incident injected an unexpected element of human drama into …

The esteemed Auditorium Prof. Dr. H. Moeslim Taher in Jakarta bore witness to a significant academic and legal milestone on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Professor Yuhelson was formally inaugurated as a Professor in the specialized field of Bankruptcy Law. The solemn open session, a hallmark of academic recognition, was personally presided over by Prof. Harris Arthur Hedar, who holds …

Jakarta, VIVA – Political analyst Agung Baskoro has issued a critical assessment of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, stating that its highly centralized leadership style risks marginalizing key government figures and hindering effective governance. Speaking on the tvOne program "Apa Kabar Indonesia Malam" on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Baskoro argued that the current approach, which he termed "Superman management," is too …

His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan is scheduled to undertake a significant state visit to Indonesia this Friday afternoon, marking a crucial moment for reinforcing diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. The visit, which underscores a longstanding bond between the leaders and their countries, is poised to unlock new avenues for collaboration across various sectors, …

The Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) is set to engage in crucial discussions with Anies Baswedan next week, focusing on his potential candidacy for the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election (Pilkada) 2024. This development comes as PKB identifies Anies as a formidable contender, citing his consistently high electability ratings in various surveys. The planned meeting underscores a significant political maneuver in the lead-up …