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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 boosts spending to Rp694 T amid calls for fiscal reform
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, has pledged to accelerate government spending of at least 25 percent of the state budget, or Rp694 trillion (US$44.77 billion) in an effort to boost consumption and stabilize the economy amid ongoing unrest and rising unemployment.
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.
Massive protests carry significant economic opportunity costs, Expert warns
Mass demonstrations inevitably impose opportunity costs on the economy, ranging from lost work hours to disrupted logistics and delayed daily transactions, according to Syafruddin Karimi of the Department of Economics, Andalas University.
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.
Massive labor protest demands higher wages, tax Reforms, new labor law
Thousands of workers from Greater Jakarta area rallied to the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Affan's death sparked public outrage
President Prabowo Subianto expressed deep sorrow and anger on Friday, August, 29, following the death of an online motorcycle taxi driver, Affan Kurniawan, who was killed after being struck by a police tactical vehicle (Rantis) during a protest in Central Jakarta on Thursday night, August 28, 2025.
Saudi distributor signs commitment for Indonesian processed food products
Saudi Arabian distributor Mohammed Bawazir for Trading Co., Ltd (MBT) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to purchase US$60 million (Rp 975.85 billion) of Indonesian processed foods, initially focusing on ready-to-drink coffee, biscuits, and canned tuna, with potential expansion to other Indonesian products.
Finance ministry prepares budget for new ministries, agencies
Ministry of Finance is preparing the state budget allocation for two newly established agencies and one new ministry under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.
House asks public to respect UGM’s clarification on Jokowi’s diploma
Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Commission X of the House of Representatives has called on the public to respect and refer to Gadjah Mada University (UGM) official clarification regarding the authenticity of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s diploma.
House warns government against tax hike in 2026 State Budget
Budget Committee of the House of Representatives has cautioned the government against raising tax rates in its effort to meet the 2026 revenue target as outlined in the Draft State Budget (RAPBN).
KPK arrests Deputy Manpower Minister in graft sting operation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer, popularly known as Noel, in a late-night graft sting operation on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.