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.
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Monday, November 2, 2026
Student protests gain momentum amid little response from govt
Student protests gain momentum amid little response from govt
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.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Qatar team up to complement Mecca alliance
Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Qatar team up to complement Mecca alliance
Nations see growing need for defense ties to diversify from US, as Houthis attack Saudi
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