#Civil Society
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.
Concerns mounted over CNI’s smelter operation in Southeast Sulawesi
As PT Ceria Nugraha Indotama (CNI) prepares to launch commercial operations of its upgraded nickel smelter this April 20205, environmental activists are raising concerns over the company's past record and the potential ecological impact of its activities in Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi.
Morowali under environmental threat from nickel industry tailings: Tanah Merdeka
The Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) is facing a growing environmental crisis due to hazardous tailings produced by the nickel industry, says environmental and mining watchdog the Tanah Merdeka Foundation (YTM).
PT. Gabri Indo Italy shuts down factory without notice: Union
PT. Gabri Indo Italy, a garment manufacturer located in Tangerang, Banten, has shut down its factory without prior official notice, violating workers' rights, according to the Nusantara Workers' Union (SBN).
Economist warns of worsening Indonesia's debt crisis
Indonesia's national debt has reached alarming levels, raising concerns over the country's financial stability, economist Anthony Budiawan has warned.
Sixty thousand laid-off workers to miss out on holiday bonuses
Some 60,000 workers from 50 companies that have been laid off due to company bankruptcies, efficiency policies, workforce reductions, and factory relocations to other countries will likely have to miss out their bonuses two weeks before Idul Fitri, the Indonesian Trade Unions Confederation (KSPI) has revealed.
Study highlights peatland flood risks in Indonesia
Flooding has emerged as a severe environmental threat due to the ongoing degradation of Indonesia’s peatland ecosystems, with a newly launched study, Sinking Wetlands, by Pantau Gambut, sheds light on the alarming flood risks faced by Peat Hydrological Units (KHG) across three major regions − Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua.
Civil society groups spark nationwide protests against Prabowo's policies, criticizing budget cuts and biasness
Thousands of student protesters, united in a movement dubbed "Dark Indonesia", staged simultaneous rallies in Jakarta and a number of regions in the country on Monday, February 17, 2025, criticizing President Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka government’s populist policies, in particular budget efficiency and free nutritious meal (MBG) program.
Civil society groups: Climate funding useless if it is not on target
Global civil society organizations have suggested that despite increase in funding, the effectiveness of the climate financing should be more important than mere quantity, citing that the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) funding has so far not gone to the right projects.