Defense and Security
Cybersecurity experts warn of risks in brokerage apps after hacking incidents
Cybersecurity experts have warned of the growing risk of brokerage app hacks that could lead to massive customer losses.
Indonesian Navy eyes acquisition of former Italian aircraft carrier “Giuseppe Garibaldi”
The Indonesian Navy is pursuing the acquisition of the Giuseppe Garibaldi, an aircraft carrier previously operated by the Italian Navy, a move seen as part of efforts to strengthen the fleet and expand its operational capabilities at sea.
Government pledges positive response to public demands: Yusril
The government has vowed to respond positively to demands raised during mass demonstrations in late August 2025, although not all of them can be fulfilled immediately, Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Institutions, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, said on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Brimob officer dismissed over deadly armored vehicle incident in Jakarta riot
The National Police’s ethics commission has dismissed a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer over the death of an online motorcycle taxi driver who was fatally struck by an armored vehicle during violent protests in Central Jakarta late last month.
Indonesia faces leaderless state as riots paralyze police: Analyst
The recent wave of riots across Indonesia signals a breakdown of state authority, with the National Police (Polri) described as “paralyzed” and the government failing to exercise leadership, according to an analyst at the Singapore-based ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute.
Government allocates Rp900 billion for post-protests repairs
The government has pledged to restore public facilities damaged in recent mass protests within six months at the latest, with Rp900 billion (US$58 million) allocated for nationwide recovery efforts, Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo announced on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
TNI-government dismiss speculation of military rule, vow constitutional order
The government and the Indonesian Military (TNI) have dismissed speculation of imposed military rule following a week of violent protests that left casualties and widespread destruction in a number of cities, including the capital Jakarta.
Prabowo visits riot victims at Police hospital
President Prabowo Subianto visited the Police Hospital in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, on Monday, September 1, 2025, where he witnessed himself the severe injuries suffered by police officers and civilians following violent protests in the capital city last weekend.
Prabowo orders TNI, police to act firmly in safeguarding national security
President Prabowo Subianto convened a Cabinet meeting at the State Palace on Sunday, August 31, 2025, focusing on the country’s escalating security situation amid days of unrest in Jakarta and a number of cities across the country.
Sugiono, Sjafrie in Canberra for Indonesia–Australia 2+2 Meeting
Foreign Minister Sugiono and Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin arrived in Canberra, Australia on Wednesday August 27, 2025 to attend the Ninth Australia–Indonesia Foreign and Defense Ministers’ 2+2 Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Indonesia-Vietnam coast guards strengthen maritime security cooperation
Chief of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) Vice Admiral Irvansyah met with Commander of Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) Region 3, Major General Ngo Binh Minh at the Bakamla Headquarters in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Indonesia−U.S. launch 2025 Super Garuda Shield amid geopolitical tension
The joint military exercise Super Garuda Shield 2025 began in Jakarta on Monday, August 25, 2025, bringing together 6,500 personnel from Indonesia and 12 other participating and observing nations aimed at strengthening cooperation, interoperability, and shared commitment to peace and stability.