Friday, February 27, 2026

Student groups press for police reform after fatal assault on Maluku teenager

Student groups press for police reform after fatal assault on Maluku teenager

The recent police brutality case against an underage student in Tual, Maluku shows the government’s failure to protect its citizens and reform the police as well as a troubling pattern of impunity within the force, student groups have said.

<Student groups press for police reform after fatal assault on Maluku teenager - Politics - The Jakarta Post>


Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Indonesia fast-tracks push to roll out homegrown trains

Indonesia fast-tracks push to roll out homegrown trains

Sovereign wealth fund's decision could impact ties with Japanese rail suppliers


Monday, February 23, 2026

Indonesian classic-car maker picks up speed

Indonesian classic-car maker picks up speed

Buyers are queuing up for Bali-based Tuksedo's hand-built 'replica' vehicles



Friday, February 20, 2026

Indonesia, US sign reciprocal tariff agreement

Indonesia, US sign reciprocal tariff agreement 

The accord sets a 19-percent tariff on Indonesian goods entering the United States. Jakarta is also to exempt US companies from local content requirements and address and prevent barriers to US agricultural products sold in Indonesia.


Thursday, February 19, 2026

South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon in insurrection trial

South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon in insurrection trial

Prosecutors had sought the death penalty in the case, closely watched in a deeply divided country. It is the most consequential yet for the ousted leader, whose bid triggered a national political crisis and tested democratic resilience.

<South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon in insurrection trial - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post>