#Law
Tangerang DPRD cancels allowance increase following public pressure
The Regional Representatives Council (DPRD) of Tangerang Regency, Banten Province, has canceled the planned allowance increase for all councillors in the 2025 fiscal year following a consensus reached among all political party factions and the local government.
Prabowo vows not to back down against mafia, corruption
President Prabowo Subianto pledged on Monday, September 1, 2025 that he would not back down in confronting corrupt groups and criminal networks, vowing to defend the people and uphold the law amid recent unrest.
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 to evaluate cabinet following the arrest of Deputy Manpower Minister
President Prabowo Subianto is set to conduct an evaluation of his Cabinet members after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) carried out a sting operation against Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer, an incident serving as a reminder for government officials to refrain from engaging in corrupt practices.
Russian envoy clarifies on ex-Indonesian navy soldier seeking return from war duty
Russian Ambassador to Indonesia, Sergey Tolchenov, has issued a statement regarding former Indonesian Navy soldier Satria Kumbara, who had joined the Russian Army (VSR) as a war volunteer and now seeking repatriation to Indonesia.
MK ruling on separate national, local elections hailed as democracy milestone
The Constitutional Court (MK) ruling on separate organization for national and local elections is highly praised as a “critical milestone” in strengthening the country’s democratic system.
Government grants abolition for Tom Lembong, amnesty for PDI-P’s Hasto
The administration of Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka has granted abolition to former trade minister Thomas Trikasih Lembong and amnesty to Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) secretary-general Hasto Kristiyanto, as part of a broader effort to promote national unity ahead of the country’s Independence Day celebrations on August 17, 2025.
President Prabowo slams greedy business practices, coining term “Serakahnomics”
President Prabowo Subianto has issued a scathing rebuke of unethical business practices in Indonesia, accusing certain business groups of exploiting the suffering of the people for profit, coining the term “Serakahnomics” to describe a blended behavior of the Indonesian word serakah (greedy) and economics.
Tom Lembong highlights irregularities in sugar import case verdict
Former Trade Minister Thomas Trikasih Lembong, or Tom Lembong, expresses concerns over the 4.5-year prison sentence handed down by the Jakarta Corruption Court on him in connection with a sugar importation case, claiming that it disregards his ministerial authority.
Erick outlines SOE ministry’s expanded role, seeks Rp604 B budget for 2026
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir clarified the evolving role of his ministry in light of the newly established sovereign wealth fund BPI Danantara during a hearing with SOEs and Investment Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
KPPU warns of law violation in potential Grab-GoTo merger
Indonesia’s Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has issued a public warning regarding the potential merger between tech giants Grab and GoTo, emphasizing the importance of compliance with national competition laws.
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.