#Politic & Social
President Prabowo arrives in New York for UN General Assembly session
President Prabowo Subianto arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 4:50 PM local time.
“Economic pressures, political missteps and security rivalry” drive Indonesia's unrest
A wave of protests across Indonesia stems from economic hardship, political misjudgments, and unresolved tensions between the country’s security institutions, with multiple actors exploiting the situation, says political analyst at the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) Tarli Nugroho.
Chances are greater for Golkar's extraordinary congress: Expert
The speculation of the organization of an extraordinary congress (Munaslub) for Golkar Party is gaining traction, with political analyst Ray Rangkuti suggesting that the chances of the Munaslub taking place currently stand at around 60:40 percent, or potentially even 70:30 percent.
Golkar officials dismiss rumors of “internal coup” to oust Bahlil
Officials of Golkar Party have dismissed speculations that an extraordinary national congress (Munaslub) being planned to replace Bahlil Lahadalia as the party’s chairman.
Bali event, party congress, and continuing support for Megawati: Official
An official with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) clarifies that a recent event held in Bali is not a prelude to the upcoming 6th party congress, but a routine legislative training session (Bimtek) for party members serving in the House of Representatives (DPR) as well as lower legislative bodies (DPRD I and II).
President Prabowo to visit Russia at Putin’s invitation
President Prabowo Subianto is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission to Russia following an official visit to Singapore, underscoring Indonesia’s increasing prominence on the global stage.
BGN targets 82.9 million of nutritious meal recipients by year-end: Chief
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the government aims to serve nutritious meals to 82.9 million beneficiaries by the end of 2025 through its rapidly expanding food assistance program.
RI-China hold first 2+2 Dialog on strengthened bilateral, regional cooperations
In a historic move to enhance bilateral relations, Indonesia and China held their first-ever 2+2 Dialog in Beijin on Monday, April 21, 2025, involving foreign and defense ministers of both nations.
Indonesian FM, Malaysian Ambassador push for border negotiation resolution
Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono met with Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia, Dato’ Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia on Tuesday, March 12, 2025 discussing bilateral key issues of progress in border negotiations, economic cooperation, ASEAN affairs, and the Palestine issue.
President Prabowo tells ministers to stick to the set budget
President Prabowo Subianto asks his Cabinet ministers to stick to the budget allocated by the government and should not ask for additional budgets to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
Political parties wrangle about government’s planned VAT increase
Controversy over the planned increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 11 percent to 12 percent which will take effect starting January 1, 2025 heightens, with political parties blaming each other for differences in position towards the government’s policy
Prabowo faces backlashes over porposal to grant clemency to corruptors
President Prabowo Subianto has been criticized over his idea of granting clemency to corrupters who are willing to return back the corrupted state assets.