Roy Suryo and Tifauzia Tyassuma were formally detained by the Indonesian Police on June 19 on charges of slander and defamation against Indonesia’s former President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). The case began in March 2025, when Roy, Tifa and Rismon Hasiholan Sianipar vocally questioned the authenticity of the educational documents and diplomas of of Jokowi and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Category: Indonesia
Indonesian students receive Official Pre-Departure Seminar ahead of studies in France
On June 18, the French Institute in Indonesia (IFI), along with Campus France, organised a Pre-Departure Seminar to prepare Indonesian students for their studies in France. The event provided students and their parents with essential information and practical guidance for their academic journey abroad.
Indonesian students rally nationwide against currency downturn and fuel price hikes
Students across Indonesia held a massive rally on June 12 to protest against Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s administration’s economic management and policy direction. Beyond the capital Jakarta, the wave of demonstrations rapidly spread to other major regional cities, such as Bogor, Bandung, Semarang, Kendari and Yogyakarta, signifying the wide public discontent.
Hundreds protest in Yogyakarta Indonesia as criticism against government policies widen nationwide
On June 13, hundreds of students gathered at the Gejayan intersection in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for a protest organised by the People’s Alliance Calls (Aliansi Rakyat Memanggil) collective, accusing the government of failing to safeguard public welfare and demanding wide-ranging policy reforms.
Indonesian rupiah recovers as interest rate hike and US-Iran truce boost investor confidence
Following the announcement of the US-Iran peace agreement on June 15, a wave of confidence swept through the global market, including Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia. On the same day, the Indonesian rupiah saw an over-150-point appreciation, recovering from a historic low of 18,000 just a few days prior to trade at 17,700 rupiah per US dollar.
Japan and Indonesia deepen defense ties with destroyer transfer and training
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, unveiled a new defence policy framework on June 12, signalling a strategic shift intended at bilateral defence ties and maritime security.
Thousands of students flood streets, warn Indonesia is heading toward bankruptcy
On June 12, more than 1,000 Indonesian students held a protest against economic policies implemented under President Prabowo Subianto’s government. In Jakarta, demonstrations were mostly organised by the Student Executive Board of Universitas Indonesia (BEM UI) through a national consolidation on June 10, titled Indonesia is Heading toward Bankruptcy (Menuju Indonesia Bangkrut)” took place in Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, one of Jakarta’s principal arterial road.
Indonesian Parliament passes new Police Law, expanding cyber powers and civilian roles
The Indonesian House of Representatives passed a revised version of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) Law during a plenary session on June 9. Facing no objection in the parliament, the law was unanimously adopted, amending the previous regulation, Undang-Undang Nomor 2 Tahun 2002. This law aims to strengthen professionalism in policing and reinforce the principle of a civilian police force.
Indonesia’s free nutritious meal programme undergoes restructuring amid cost concerns
On June 11, the Indonesian government announced it expects the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme to require less funding than previously planned after reviewing its management and operations.
Indonesia expands barter trade to curb US dollar reliance
Speaking on June 9 after an exclusive coordination meeting on food commodity price developments, Trade Minister Budi Santoso informed reporters that the government is preparing a new barter mechanism that is expected to help ease the demand for greenbacks and preserve foreign exchange reserves, as trade will not be conducted using American currency.