Jakarta has officially launched the Indonesia Forestry Carbon Hub (IFCH) and debuted its first carbon credit projects, the Ministry of Forestry announced on July 6.
Category: Indonesia
Is It Time for Indonesia to Rewrite Its Constitution?
Indonesia’s Reform era (Reformasi) commenced in 1998 with the resignation of President Soeharto, ending more than three decades of authoritarian rule. His resignation followed a week of widespread civil unrest amid the economic turmoil caused by the Asian financial crisis. More than two decades after the Reform era began, Indonesia still struggles with familiar political pathologies: excessive centralisation, uneven development, strained centre-periphery relations, entrenched oligarchic power and weak mechanisms of accountability.
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong Visits Indonesia for Leaders’ Retreat
Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong paid an official visit to Indonesia’s capital on July 6 for the Indonesia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat, meeting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Merdeka Palace.
Indonesia Pushes Inclusive HIV and Tuberculosis Healthcare
On July 5, Indonesia’s Ministry of Health renewed its call for more inclusive healthcare services for people affected by HIV and tuberculosis (TB), warning that stigma, discrimination and fragmented care continue to prevent vulnerable groups from receiving timely treatment.
Separatists Burn Plane, Kill US Pilot in Indonesia’s Papua Highland
The US Associated Mission Aviation (AMA) pilot was murdered by a Papuan separatist group on July 2. Indonesian authorities confirmed that an armed criminal group (KKB) connected to the separatist movement was responsible for burning a missionary aircraft and fatally killing its American pilot in Yahukimo district, Papua Highlands.
Belarus and Indonesia Launch 5‑year Cooperation Roadmap
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commenced his two-day visit to Jakarta on July 1 to meet his Indonesian counterpart, President Prabowo Subianto. The trip was a return call following President Prabowo’s trip to Minsk in July 2025 and marked the first Belarusian presidential visit to the archipelago in 13 years.
Indonesia to Collect E-Commerce Income Tax via Marketplaces from August 1
Indonesia will officially begin collecting income tax through designated digital marketplaces starting August 1, the Finance Ministry’s Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) announced on July 1.
Indonesia Reinforces Social Protection with Enhanced Job-Loss Insurance
On July 1, Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower reiterated its commitment to strengthening protection for employees, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the Job-Loss Insurance (JKP) programme for workers affected by redundancy.
Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo Begins Political Tour in Support of Youngest Son’s Party
Former Indonesian president Joko Widodo initiated his political tour across the archipelago from June 26 to 28 to campaign for the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), led by his youngest son Kaesang Pangarep, marking his most visible manoeuvre into active politics since leaving the presidency in 2024. On his first visit, he embarked for Lampung province in the country’s western island of Sumatra to attend the coordination meeting for the regional PSI office.
Three dead in Indonesian military training scheme for civilians
Three Indonesian trainees have been pronounced dead after undergoing compulsory basic military training organised by the Ministry of Defence. The training is a prerequisite for participation in the Indonesian Graduate Development Pioneers, Red and White Village/Urban-Village Cooperatives (KDMP) and Red and White Fishing Villages (KNMP).