Politics

Four and a half months into a renewed phase of conflict, the United States and Iran are locked in a contentious dispute, not over nuclear centrifuges or proxy warfare, but over the fundamental right to levy fees on commercial tankers traversing the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Israel, a prominent actor in earlier stages of the broader regional conflict, has receded …

A dramatic scene unfolded at the Constitutional Court (MK) building in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, as family members of a witness for the Democratic Party in a legislative election dispute case caused a significant commotion, alleging coercion and demanding to see their relative. The incident, which garnered immediate attention, highlighted the intense and often emotionally charged atmosphere surrounding …

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The esteemed family of General (Ret.) TNI Wiranto is enveloped in profound sorrow following the demise of his beloved wife, Rugaiya Usman, who peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 16, at 3:55 PM Western Indonesia Time (WIB) in Bandung, West Java. The heartbreaking news of her departure was conveyed directly by General (Ret.) Wiranto, her devoted husband …

Jakarta, VIVA – A recent incident involving a property tax bill issued to a non-profit Islamic boarding school, Pesantren Al-Fath Jalen in Tambun Utara, Bekasi Regency, has ignited a fervent response from Rieke Diah Pitaloka, a prominent member of Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the PDI-P faction. The legislator publicly voiced her strong disapproval and …

Indonesia’s financial markets presented a dichotomy on Monday, July 20, 2026, as the benchmark Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) closed firmly in positive territory, yet the national currency, the Rupiah, experienced a significant weakening, pushing it precariously close to the Rp18,000 per US Dollar psychological barrier. This divergent performance underscored the complex interplay of domestic resilience and external pressures currently shaping …

The Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) is set to hold a crucial meeting with Anies Baswedan next week to discuss his potential candidacy for the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election (Pilkada) 2024. This move signals a significant development in the political landscape of Indonesia’s capital, as PKB acknowledges Anies Baswedan’s consistently high electability, positioning him as a formidable contender for the gubernatorial seat. …

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Queen Máxima of the Netherlands recently concluded a significant working visit to Indonesia, spanning from Monday, November 24, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. Her presence in the archipelago was not in her capacity as the reigning monarch of the Netherlands, but rather as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for Inclusive Finance for Development. This distinction …

Jakarta, VIVA – Prominent entertainment figures Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, or Uya Kuya, continue to hold a non-active status as members of the House of Representatives (DPR RI). This update comes from the National Mandate Party (PAN), the political vehicle through which both celebrities secured their legislative seats. The latest confirmation, provided by …

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) of Indonesia has embarked on a significant initiative, orchestrating an intensive managerial training program for 5,153 prospective managers of the ‘Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih’ (KNMP) program. Spanning nearly two weeks from July 17 to 29, 2026, the nationwide training is being conducted concurrently across ten educational units of the Indonesian National Armed …

JAKARTA – A recent survey conducted by the prominent research institution Parameter Politik Indonesia has identified Taj Yasin Maimoen, the former Deputy Governor of Central Java for the 2018-2023 term, as the most popular figure in the early stages of the Central Java gubernatorial election (Pilkada Jateng) race. The comprehensive data collection for this survey was carried out between May …