On July 20, three Papuan civilians were brutally murdered by the notorious separatist group, the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM), on the pretext of a false allegation that the indigenous people were secret intelligence operatives for the Indonesian military force (TNI) tasked with locating rebel hiding spots.
Category: Indonesia
Indonesian Navy Participates in RIMPAC 2026 MASCAL Training to Boost Medical Response Readiness
On July 26, Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) Marines and the US Marine Corps (USMC) conducted a joint Mass Casualty Training (MASCAL) exercise in Hawaii as part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 exercise, enhancing their ability to respond to large-scale military and humanitarian emergencies.
Modest Market Shock as Indonesia’s Central Bank Governor Unexpectedly Resign
Indonesia’s monetary anchor, central bank governor, Perry Warjiyo unexpectedly stepped down due to “personal reasons”, Minister of the State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi announced during a press briefing on July 27.
Indonesia’s Bintan Hosts Annual Durian Festival to Promote Culinary Heritage
On July 26, hundreds of visitors gathered in Bintan, Riau Island Province, Indonesia, for the 2026 Bintan Durian Feast and Festival, an annual event aimed at celebrating the island’s renowned durian daun (Durio oxleyanus) while promoting its tourism and cultural heritage.
Indonesia Commissions Over 1,000 Military and Police Officers to Master Cyber and AI Defence
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has commissioned 1,177 new officers from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri), using the occasion to call for a new generation of security personnel equipped to respond to artificial intelligence (AI), cyber threats and other emerging security challenges.
Indonesia Seeks Return of Cultural Artefacts Held Overseas
On July 23, the Indonesian government reaffirmed their commitment to repatriate several Indonesian cultural artefacts which had been illegally smuggled overseas. Speaking at a press conference in Jakarta, Minister of Culture Fadli Zon stressed that the authorities were still working to secure the return of numerous artefacts currently held abroad.
No, China should not help Indonesia’s Free Meals Programme with AI
Chinese Ambassador Wang Lutong’s latest offer to help Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG or Makan Bergizi Gratis in Indonesian) programme with artificial intelligence (AI) may appear to be a welcome example of technological cooperation.
Saving the People Who Save Us: Close the Fiscal Gap in Indonesia’s Primary Healthcare
On May Day 2026, a young doctor named Myta Aprilia Azmy died in an intensive care unit in Palembang, Indonesia.
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru Remains on Alert After Spewing Hot Ash
On July 18, Mount Semeru, locatedin the province of Jawa Timur, Indonesia, erupted and released a hot pyroclastic flow that travelled approximately 3.5 kilometres down its slopes.
Indonesia Begins $20bn Abadi Masela LNG Hub Construction
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto officially launched the groundbreaking of the Abadi Masela Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) National Strategic Project on July 16. He officiated the ceremony virtually via video conference from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.