Jakarta Power Play
Govt, House asked to revoke contentious housing allowance policy amid protests
The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has called on the government and the House of Representatives (DPR) to withdraw policies deemed harmful to the public and potentially triggering social conflict, such as the recently introduced housing allowance for lawmakers.
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.
Statement of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto
Friday, August 29, 2025
Civil society launches paper on climate justice, asks DPR to speed up deliberation
The People’s Alliance for Climate Justice (ARUKI) unveiled a 300-page academic paper for the Draft Law on Climate Justice on Thursday, August 28, 2025, calling on the House of Representatives (DPR) to include the paper in the 2026 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) and begin deliberations without delay.
Budget allocated for new Mineral Industry Agency, Pantura Sea Wall Authority
Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has confirmed that the government will provide funding for two newly established institutions endorsed by President Prabowo Subianto − the Mineral Industry Agency and the Northern Java Coastal Region (Pantura) Sea Wall Authority.
Gerindra to expel ex-manpower minister following arrest
The Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) has confirmed that it will revoke the membership card of former Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer, also known as Noel, following his arrest by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Deputy Manpower Minister’s arrest, a slap to Prabowo-Gibran administration
Chairman of the Confederation of Congress of Indonesian Unions Alliance (KASBI), Sunarno, described the arrest of Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer in a sting operation by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as both “deeply concerning” and a “hard slap” to the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Government takes measures to stabilize rice prices, ensure food security
The Ministry of Agriculture, the National Food Agency (BPN), and the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) have launched coordinated strategic measures to address rising rice prices and ensure national food security.
KPK requests increased oversight capacity in anti-corruption campaign
The Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Setyo Budiyanto, emphasized the importance of improving the procurement system to reduce the potential for state losses, which has been a primary focus in the fight against corruption. In a recent parliamentary hearing, Budiyanto explained that while the government has made several efforts, many challenges remain in enhancing the effectiveness of oversight.
Next presidential election in a distance, yet the heat is on
An incident on the sidelines of the Operational Troop Roll Call and Military Honor ceremony at the Army’s Special Forces’ Training and Education Center in Batujajar, West Bandung, West Java, on August 10, 2025 has led to widespread speculation of a heated rivalry among two young political figures.
Prabowo's speech on illegal mining criticized as empty rhetoric amid oligarchic grip
The Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) strongly criticizes President Prabowo Subianto's recent speech at the Annual Session of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) on August 15, 2025, calling it as empty rhetoric that fails to address the root causes of illegal mining.
Indonesia aims for nearly Rp3,200 T in revenues, backed by tax and customs reforms
The government is targeting state revenues of Rp3,147.7 trillion (US$194 million) in 2026, a 9.8 percent increase over this year's target.