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Indonesia MBG program faces mass poisoning and scrutiny

148 clusters · 193 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Badan Gizi Nasional suspends 1,276 meal service units over hygiene concerns

The food safety crisis surrounding the free nutritious-meal (MBG) program has intensified. By early September 2026, the civil society coalition MBG Watch estimated approximately 45,000 poisoning cases across 36 provinces

Indonesia Agrarian Reform Bill development

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia targets poverty reduction through agricultural and land reform

The Indonesian government has submitted the Problem Inventory List (DIM) for the Agrarian Reform Bill to the Legislative Body (Baleg) of the House of Representatives (DPR RI). Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights Edwa

Indonesia expands waste-to-energy and circular economy drive

30 clusters · 54 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: West Java advances strategic waste management and energy projects

Indonesia is accelerating its waste-to-energy (PSEL) programme under Presidential Regulation No. 109 of 2025, targeting the resolution of 70–80% of the nation's waste problem by 2029. The government aims to develop appro

Indonesia volcanic activity August-September 2026

39 clusters · 67 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki alert status lowered to Level II

Indonesia’s volcanic activity intensified through August and early September 2026. Between August 18 and 20, Mount Ibu, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, and Mount Semeru all experienced eruptions. Mount Ibu was placed at Level

Indonesia 2027 budget: Macro assumptions and fiscal targets

8 clusters · 111 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia ESDM Ministry allocates Rp27.37 trillion for 2027 budget

As discussions regarding the 2027 Draft State Budget (RAPBN) continue, the Indonesian government and Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) have reached an agreement on key macroeconomic assumptions. Thes

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

51 clusters · 181 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia suspends 26 company licenses over forest fires

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by a strong El Niño, has caused severe environmental and public health damage. By mid-September, nearly 300,000 hectares had been scorched. Data from the Global Fire Emissi

Indonesia fuel subsidy and food price updates

52 clusters · 107 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia food commodity prices see sharp increases in chili and rice

Indonesia’s fuel subsidy and food-price dynamics continued to shift through mid-September 2026. In the energy sector, Pertamina Patra Niaga implemented price increases for several non-subsidized products effective Septem

Indonesia commodity and mining sector developments

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia to launch ICOMEX mineral and strategic commodity exchange

Indonesia is implementing several strategic economic and regulatory measures to strengthen its commodity and energy sectors. President Prabowo Subianto announced the creation of the Strategic Mineral and Commodities Exch

Indonesian tin mining governance crackdown

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: MIND ID faces scrutiny over resource management and tin mining governance

President Prabowo Subianto ordered an investigation and the closure of approximately 1,000 illegal tin mining sites in the Bangka Belitung Islands. This enforcement action, involving the Indonesian National Police and th

Indonesian political party preparations for 2029 elections

5 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesian political parties agree on 5% parliamentary threshold

Indonesian political parties have begun various strategic preparations for the 2029 elections. Partai Hanura is targeting Gen Z with platforms on education and jobs, while PDI Perjuangan is shifting toward digital engage

Indonesia intensifies crackdown on illegal goods and tobacco

29 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Kendari Customs seizes 3.9 million illegal cigarettes in Southeast Sulawesi

Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) and customs agencies have broadened their 2026 crackdown on illegal goods. In early May, BPOM revoked permits for 11 cosmetics containing mercury and hydroquinone. In June, BPOM

Sunda Strait search for missing journalists extended

15 clusters · 520 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Sunda Strait SAR operation continues for five missing journalists

Search operations for the five journalists and three crew members missing in the Sunda Strait have entered their ninth day. The group, including journalists M. Bagus Khoirunnas, Ari Basuki, Yudhistiro Pranoto, Firman Dau

Indonesian forest fires and haze impact

13 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Padang and Makassar implement distance learning due to haze and fuel queues

By mid-September 2026, the impact of forest and land fires expanded to the Riau Islands province. In Bintan, the local government implemented remote learning via Zoom and home assignments to minimize children’s exposure

Indonesia market volatility and currency pressure

195 clusters · 307 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia Stock Exchange index falls for fifth day amid foreign sell-off

The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) has entered a period of heightened volatility and downward pressure. Following a brief rebound on September 8, the index dropped to levels between 6,490 and 6,589, driven by rising glob

Indonesia Labor Protection and Gig Worker Bill development

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesian Government submits Labor Protection Bill feedback to DPR

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) has approved the Labor Protection Bill as a parliamentary initiative to fulfill a Constitutional Court mandate regarding the Job Creation Law. The bill aims to provide leg

Corruption investigation at Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

5 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: DPR official urges KPK to probe university admission bribery

Following a Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) sting operation on August 20, 2026, Unsoed Rector Akhmad Sodiq has been officially named a suspect in a bribery and extortion scheme involving the 2025-2026 independent

Pertamina fuel subsidy oversight and Makassar shortages

5 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Makassar fuel shortages force remote learning and trigger Pertamina supply boost

Pertamina Patra Niaga has intensified oversight and sanctions against gas stations (SPBU) across Indonesia to ensure the proper distribution of subsidized fuel through its ‘Subsidi Tepat’ program. In West Sumatra, enforc

Indonesian Air Force fatal assault investigation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesian Air Force names 4 suspects in fatal assault of Serda Ahmad

Following the death of 22-year-old Sergeant Ahmad Muzammil Farisa at the Lanud Halim Perdanakusuma complex in East Jakarta, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) detained four members. Initial reports suggested the death was

Indonesia manages rice reserves and food security programs

27 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Agriculture launches rice insurance for El Nino

Indonesia continues its large-scale food security and drought mitigation initiatives. Perum Bulog is distributing approximately 997,200 tons of rice to 33.24 million beneficiaries for the July–September 2026 period. As o

Indonesian regional fiscal and budgetary challenges

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Baleg DPR RI reviews UU HKPD to address regional budget deficits

Indonesian legislators are addressing various fiscal challenges facing regional governments. Concerns have been raised regarding the deactivation of millions of health insurance participants under the PBI-JK scheme follo

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

8 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Kalimantan forest fires disrupt flights and threaten wildlife

The regional haze crisis has intensified as widespread forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, fueled by severe drought and El Niño, continue to impact air quality across Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, an emergency was dec

KKB violence against officials in Papua

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Jayawijaya Agriculture officials killed in armed group shooting

In September 2026, three employees of the Jayawijaya Agriculture Department were shot and killed by the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) in the Muliama District of Highland Papua. The victims, who were performing public servic

Indonesian digital infrastructure development

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia Finance Minister announces PPPK transitions and regional fund updates

PT Telkom Infrastruktur Indonesia (InfraNexia) and PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta (Lintasarta) have initiated collaborations to improve digital connectivity in Indonesia. At the BATIC 2026 conference, the two companies signed

Indonesia fuel policy and renewable energy transition

84 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia targets E20 bioethanol fuel implementation by 2028

Indonesia continues to advance its renewable energy agenda, specifically through the mandatory B50 biodiesel blend implemented on July 1, 2026. As of September 2026, B50 has reached approximately 94 percent of participat

Sumedang Vice Regent misconduct investigation

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Sumedang activists demand transparency in Vice Regent scandal investigation

An investigation was launched into allegations of sexual harassment, confinement, and physical assault involving the Vice Regent of Sumedang, M Fajar Aldila. The victim, a personal secretary identified as RY, reported th

Jakarta protests and investigation into August 27 riots

10 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Polda Metro Jaya identifies suspects in fatal Pejompongan assault and riot funding

Following mass demonstrations in Jakarta on August 27, 2026, the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) is advancing the Asset Forfeiture Bill toward a target enactment date of December 15, 2026. Commission III has id

Russia-Indonesia diplomatic and economic relations

6 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesia advances energy and mining partnerships with Russia

Diplomatic and economic relations between Russia and Indonesia have shown significant strengthening. In August 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the bilateral relationship as developing “very successfully” i

Trial continues for Yaqut in Hajj quota corruption case

15 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesia hajj quota corruption trial reveals preferential allocations

The corruption trial regarding Indonesia’s 2023–2024 Hajj quota management continues at the Central Jakarta District Court following the court's rejection of former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas’s int

Indonesia national development and social welfare discourse

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesia addresses gender equality and child deprivation

Discussions regarding Indonesia’s national development have shifted toward a focus on social welfare, environmental sustainability, and human rights. Initially, experts and legislators advocated for a re-evaluation of de

Global palm oil sustainability and regulatory pressures

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesian palm oil industry seeks better supply chain governance for EUDR compliance

The palm oil industry is facing mounting pressure to implement sustainable and traceable production methods to satisfy global market expectations and regulatory landscapes. In Honduras, industry leaders gathered at the