Monday, November 2, 2026

Student protests gain momentum amid little response from govt

Student protests gain momentum amid little response from govt

Student protests have gained momentum across the country, as they vowed to sustain their protests and rally broader public support into the movement amid growing frustration over the government’s lack of meaningful follow-through on their demands.


Friday, October 30, 2026

Students return to streets as anger swells over wildfires, shrinking civic space

Students return to streets as anger swells over wildfires, shrinking civic space

Students and civil society groups across Indonesia took to the streets once again on Wednesday to demand the government's accountability over the persistent forest and peatland fires, while decrying what they say is a shrinking civic space under President Prabowo Subianto's administration.


Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Indonesia, Singapore to work together on regional haze

Indonesia, Singapore to work together on regional haze

Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir highlighted Jakarta’s 'good neighbor' policy that entails mutual responsibility and respect with neighboring countries, which was responded to by his Singaporean counterpart with the city-state’s commitment to resolving differences.


Monday, October 26, 2026

Indonesia, Singapore at odds as gas export cut raises energy concerns

Indonesia, Singapore at odds as gas export cut raises energy concerns

Coordinating Downstream and Energy Transition Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that the government would evaluate contracts with countries that did not "show respect" to Indonesia.