Society, Environment and Culture
Unravel the intricate threads of justice, societal transformation, and cultural narratives shaping Indonesian society.
Church council calls for end to military operation in Papua villages
The Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) has called for an immediate halt to a military operation that has reportedly affected three villages in Papua’s Intan Jaya Regency.
Indonesian NGO calls for nickel industry reform at OECD Forum
Indonesian environmental group Satya Bumi has called for urgent reforms in the country’s nickel industry during the OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, held from May 5–7, 2025 in Paris.
Residents oppose pipeline crossing in Morowali, citing threats to farmland
Dozens of residents of Bumi Raya and Wita Ponda sub-districts in Central Sulawesi staged a protest on Monday, May 5, 2025, opposing the planned construction of a raw water pipeline crossing the Karaopa River, which is intended for PT Indonesia Huabao Industrial Park (IHIP) and PT Bahusuo Taman Industri Investment Group (BTIIG), both operating in Bungku Barat, Morowali Regency.
W. Sulawesi residents seeks mining moratorium amid environmental threats
Hundreds of residents from villages across West Sulawesi staged a protest in front of the provincial governor’s office on Monday, May 6, 2025, calling for a moratorium on mining permits, the revocation of extractive industry licenses, and the halt of all ongoing mining operations threatening their environment and livelihoods.
Former JI leader affirms disbandment, pledges loyalty to Indonesian State
Zarkasih, the former Amir (leader) of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), has confirmed that the organization has sincerely renounced terrorism and is aligning itself fully with the framework of the Indonesian state.
Indonesia tops Global Flourishing Index, surpassing wealthier nations: Study
A global well-being study co-conducted by Harvard University, Baylor University, and international polling agency Gallup, which was published on Thursday, May 1, 2025, concluded that Indonesia is ranked as the most flourishing nation in the world.
Radio broadcasting revisited − awaiting law ratification
Indonesia is awaiting the ratification of the revised Broadcasting Law, an important milestone in transforming the national media ecosystem, with crucial change being the legitimacy of State-run radio station RRI as the first national digital radio broadcaster to broadcast free-to-air.
Police fire tear gas as locals protest against mining in East Halmahera
Tensions escalated on Monday, April 28, 2025, when police forces fired tear gas at some 300 residents of Wayamli and Yawanli villages in East Halmahera who were marching to protest against mining activities by PT Sambaki Tambang Sentosa (STS) on their customary lands.
GKP pays over US$7 million in tax, non-tax contribution since 2007
In conjunction with Southeast Sulawesi Province’s 61st anniversary celebration, PT Gema Kreasi Perdana (GKP) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable regional development by contributing more than US$7.25 million to the state through taxes and non-tax revenues (PNBP) since the issuance of its mining permit in 2007.
Most Indonesian business leaders support coal phase-out before 2035: Survey
A significant majority of Indonesian business executives − 88 percent − support transition from coal to renewable energy before 2035, according to a global survey conducted by Savanta on behalf of the We Mean Business Coalition, E3G, and Beyond Fossil Fuels.
Fighting at the grassroots, not on stage: Jatam
Amidst noisy narrative of green energy, clean energy transition, and booming nickel industry − the backbone of the world's electric vehicles − the Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) continues to speak up from the margins.
Pope Francis passes away at age 88
The supreme leader of the Catholic Church and Head of State of the Vatican, Pope Francis, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 07.35 local time in Vatican.