On paper, Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s “unbreakable” economy. Growth holds steady at around 5%, domestic consumption remains resilient and foreign investment continues to flow despite a tightening global environment.
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Indonesia train crash leaves 15 dead and dozens injured
On April 27, a railway accident occurred late in East Bekasi, near Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on a busy rail line. It involved a commuterand a long-distance train.
From Minority Struggle to Majority Responsibility
In a well-known saying attributed to the fourth caliph in Islam, Ali ibn Abi Talib stated that when you encounter another person, there are only two possibilities; they are either your brother in faith or your brother in humanity. It is a striking reflection, not least because it came from one of the earliest converts to Islam, whose formative years were spent observing the daily example of Prophet Muhammad.
Forget WFH, Indonesia Must Act Now for Energy Independence
The Indonesian government has issued a one-day Work From Home (WFH) policy for civil servants at both the central and regional governments.
Indonesia to cover airfare VAT as jet fuel price surge
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartanto, held a press conference on 25 April to discuss the sustainability of the national airline industry amid rising aviation fuel costs.
Three Indonesian scholars reported to authorities for criticisms against the government
In the last two weeks, three Indonesian academics—Saiful Mujani, Feri Amsari and Ubedilah Badrun—have been reported to authorities by various civil society organisations for alleged hate speech and defamation against the government, which constitutes a criminal offence under the new Criminal Code.
Cleaning Up Indonesia’s Digital Space: Public Service Policies Require Parental Cooperation to Prevent Addiction
On March 6, the ministry issued Communication and Digital Ministerial Regulation No. 9 of 2026 on the Implementation of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic System Operators in Child Protection.
Indonesian anti-intellectualism is incapacitating the war on corruption
On March 9, 2026, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto sat in his private residence as he was accompanied by his personal aide in announcing the construction of more than 200 bridges via a Zoom conference.
Indonesia to celebrate Francophonie Week 2026
Francophonie Week 2026 officially opened in Jakarta on April 20 and will run until April 24, bringing together diplomatic representatives and cultural communities from French-speaking countries.
Bali Spirit Festival strengthens wellness tourism in Indonesia
The Bali Spirit Festival, widely recognised as one of Southeast Asia’s pioneering international yoga and wellness gatherings, returns this year under the theme “Welcome Home.”