Politics

Jakarta, Indonesia – A landmark initiative to propel Indonesia’s maritime sector onto the global stage culminated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, with the official inauguration of the Ocean Institute of Indonesia (OII). The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) Ballroom in Central Jakarta, marked a significant transformation in the nation’s marine and fisheries vocational education …

JAKARTA – A serious inter-agency dispute has erupted in Indonesia following allegations that Febrie Adriansyah, the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) at the Attorney General’s Office (Kejaksaan Agung or Kejakgung), was subjected to surveillance by members of the National Police’s elite counter-terrorism unit, Detachment 88 (Densus 88). The incident, which Jampidsus Adriansyah confirmed has been escalated to an …

His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan is scheduled to undertake a pivotal state visit to Indonesia this Friday afternoon, a diplomatic engagement poised to significantly deepen bilateral relations between the Hashemite Kingdom and the Republic of Indonesia. The visit underscores a unique bond between the two nations’ leaders, King Abdullah II and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, whose …

Jakarta, VIVA – A recent independent survey conducted by the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has placed Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, at the bottom of the list for ministerial performance, drawing significant public and analytical attention. The findings, released on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, indicate a critical perception of his tenure within the …

Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has steadfastly declined to disclose the precise figures for additional allocations to the Transfer to Regions (TKD) budget within the 2026 State Budget (APBN). Speaking at the APBN KiTa press conference held at the Ministry of Finance offices on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Minister Purbaya emphasized that such a critical announcement awaits the …

JAKARTA – The National Awakening Party (PKB) has officially set its sights on former Chairman of the East Java Nahdlatul Ulama (PWNU) Regional Board, KH Marzuki Mustamar, as a potential candidate for the 2024 East Java Regional Head Election (Pilkada). This strategic move by PKB signals a significant development in the political landscape of one of Indonesia’s most crucial provinces, …

Jakarta is set to host a pivotal state visit as His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrives in the Indonesian capital this Friday afternoon. The visit underscores the deepening strategic partnership between Jordan and Indonesia, two nations with significant geopolitical influence in their respective regions and shared commitments to peace, stability, and interfaith …

Jakarta, VIVA – A prominent political observer, Agung Baskoro, has voiced significant concerns regarding the operational style of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, characterizing it as overly centralized around a single figure. Baskoro argues that this "Superman management" approach diminishes the effectiveness and visibility of key governmental roles, including that of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, various coordinating ministers, and other …

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 …