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Jakarta deploys troops against muggers, stirring dark memories
Jakarta residents have largely welcomed a new police-military campaign against violent street crime, after a wave of brazen motorbike muggings struck fear into Indonesia’s capital. But rights advocates warn that deploying soldiers alongside police blurs a line between law enforcement and military power, reviving memories of extrajudicial killings in a country still haunted by its authoritarian past. On May 15, Jakarta police announced the formation of a special, 24-hour joint patrol task...
Acid attack victim's lawyer describes trial of perpetrators as a 'sham'
Lawyer of Indonesian man attacked with acid says trial of perpetrators is a 'sham' Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 4:55am At 11pm on a humid Jakarta night in March, human rights activist Andrie Yunus was getting ready to head home after finishing a recording for a podcast. This story contains details of an assault. The episode, which had been taped at a legal aid office in central Jakarta, was on the increasing influence of the military across Indonesia's civilian institutions, an issue the 27-year-old...
Indonesian president Prabowo sacks head of free meal scheme
Indonesian president Prabowo sacks head of free meal scheme Critics have called for the free school meals programme to be suspended over hygiene concerns and accusations of corruption. JAKARTA: Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto removed on Tuesday (Jun 2) the head of the body responsible for his signature free school meals programme, which has been blighted by mass food poisonings and corruption claims. The much-hyped billion-dollar scheme was the flagship policy of Prabowo's 2024...
Indonesia arrests former head of President Prabowo’s flagship free meal scheme
Indonesia arrests former head of President Prabowo’s flagship free meal scheme The scheme was linked to cases of food poisoning that have reportedly affected at least 33,000 children as of April. JAKARTA: Indonesia's Attorney General's Office (AGO) said on Wednesday (Jun 3) that three former officials of the National Nutrition Agency, including its recently fired chief, have been arrested over alleged violations relating to an ambitious free-meal programme. The case is related to graft...
Sat-Chi, fresh off Singapore Open win, pull out of Indonesia Open
India’s star men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have pulled out of the Indonesia Open 2026 after Satwik suffered an injury during their opening-round match in Jakarta. The duo was forced to retire midway through their contest against Malaysia’s Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing on Wednesday, bringing an early end to their campaign. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) later confirmed the withdrawal and said the pair would now focus on recovery before returning to...
Turkiye’s top diplomat, Indonesia’s president discuss $10bn trade goal
Turkiye’s top diplomat, Indonesia’s president discuss $10bn trade goal The two discuss a range of sectors, including defence, energy, transportation and the halal food industry. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have held an “extremely productive” meeting in Jakarta as the two countries aim to reach a bilateral trade volume target of $10bn, according to Turkiye’s top diplomat. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation across a range of...
ZTE Day Indonesia 2026 strengthens AI innovation and digital infrastructure collaboration to accelerate Indonesia's digital transformation
ZTE held ZTE Day Indonesia 2026 in Jakarta to showcase its latest integrated ICT innovations aimed at accelerating Indonesia's digital transformation. The event highlighted how AI, intelligent networks, and cloud infrastructure are crucial for national digital competitiveness and future economic growth. ZTE emphasised the need for strong cross-industry collaboration to build a robust digital foundation for the country.
Indonesia’s labour movement is deeply divided over political patronage
In Jakarta last month, many May Day demonstrations took place, but two stood out as reflections of the divisions among Indonesia’s trade unions. At the National Monument (Monas), tens of thousands of workers gathered at a rally with President Prabowo Subianto as the guest of honour. Several kilometres away at the People’s Representative Council complex, around 10,000 people assembled under a different banner: “May Day with the People”.
Asia Steps Up Currency Defense as Korea, Indonesia Vow Action
Rupiah banknotes in a money-counting machine at a currency exchange office in Jakarta. Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg