#Civil Society
Deputy House Speaker: Student delegates to meet government today
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad has announced that student representatives who held an audience with parliament on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, will meet with the government today, September 4, 2025.
Indonesia plans to build Haj Village in Mecca, awaits land ownership reform
The Indonesian government is exploring the purchase of land in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to develop a dedicated residential complex for Indonesian Haj pilgrims, dubbed "Kampung Haji" or the Indonesian Haj Village, aimed at accommodating the large number of Indonesian pilgrims and reducing the cost of Haj and Umrah services.
Three dead, two missing after KM Barcelona V caught fire in North Sulawesi
At least three people were confirmed dead and two others still missing after the KM Barcelona V, a passenger ferry, caught fire in the waters off Talisei Island, North Minahasa, North Sulawesi, on Sunday afternoon, July 20, 2025.
Free Palestine Network calls for legislation to boycott Israeli products
Secretary-General of the Free Palestine Network (FPN), Furqan Amini M.Chan, asks the Indonesian government and parliament to immediately draft and pass legislation that prohibits the entry of Israeli-affiliated products into the country.
Indonesia urged to enforce ambient air quality standards amid worsening pollution
The Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has called on the government to implement National Ambient Air Quality Standards, citing alarming air pollution levels across the country, particularly in Greater Jakarta area, where PM2.5 concentrations last year ranged between 30–55 μg/m³ − six to eleven times higher than the WHO’s safe limit of 5 μg/m³.
RI sees over 5,600 workplace accidents in early 2025, stronger safety culture sought
Indonesia has recorded more than 5,600 workplace accidents in the first quarter of 2025, with the majority occurring in the construction, manufacturing, and mining sectors, said Muchammad Yusuf, Director of Occupational Safety and Health Testing Development at the Ministry of Manpower.
Indonesia expresses concern over U.S. Immigration policy on Harvard
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced concern over a recent U.S. immigration policy that could bar Harvard University from accepting international students, potentially affecting 87 Indonesian students currently enrolled at the prestigious institution.
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).