Politics

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 …

Jakarta, VIVA – In a significant address marking the 61st anniversary of the Golkar Party, its Chairman, Bahlil Lahadalia, delivered a powerful message to thousands of cadres, emphasizing the critical importance of internal consolidation and unwavering solidarity. The event, a "tasyakuran" or thanksgiving celebration, took place at the Golkar Central Leadership Council (DPP) Office in Slipi, West Jakarta, on Monday, …

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 …