Indonesian National Police

Indonesian transportation and traffic safety coordination

2 clusters · 41 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia Police Launch Nationwide Operasi Patuh 2026

The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation and the National Police (Polri) have initiated efforts to enhance public safety and transportation security. Initial coordination focused on strengthening synergy between the two

Indonesia: Febrie Adriansyah trial for extortion and money-l

38 clusters · 139 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Febrie Adriansyah corruption trial proceeds after judge rejects interlocutory objection

Indonesia’s anti-corruption task force has broadened the money-laundering (TPPU) investigation centred on former special-crime judge Febrie Adriansyah. The primary suspect list includes Adriansyah, Don Ritto, and busines

Indonesian regional police community engagement

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesian police launch religious tolerance initiatives in South Sumatra and Sidoarjo

Regional police chiefs in Indonesia have initiated meetings with various community sectors to promote social stability and transparency. In North Sumatra, Inspector General Sonny Irawan met with the Indonesian Buddhist

Indonesia 2027 Budget and Fiscal Stimulus Measures

15 clusters · 132 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia allocates Rp26.34 trillion stimulus for year-end holidays

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) has officially passed the 2027 State Budget (APBN) law, setting total expenditure at Rp4,106.26 trillion against a projected revenue of Rp3,435.1 trillion. This results in

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

72 clusters · 249 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia battles widespread forest and land fires

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by El Niño, has reached catastrophic levels. By late September, approximately 1.92 million hectares had burned since January, devastating over half of the habitats for crit

Indonesian vaping industry regulatory and safety controversy

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesian officials warn of health risks and narcotics potential in vaping

The vaping industry in Indonesia is facing increasing scrutiny regarding health and safety concerns. Initially, three major industry associations—APVI, PPEI, and Arvindo—demanded transparency from the National Research a

Indonesia expands Sekolah Rakyat and digital social services

13 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Social Affairs expands education access for underprivileged youth

Indonesia has implemented the ‘Sekolah Rakyat’ (People’s School) program, a boarding school initiative designed to fulfill President Prabowo Subianto’s commitment to providing education for the nation’s most impoverished

Indonesia forest fires and regional haze crisis

9 clusters · 127 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia protests erupt over economic and environmental policies

Indonesia is facing its most severe wildfire and haze crisis in over a decade, driven by El Niño and peatland degradation. Since January 2026, approximately 900,000 hectares have burned across Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Pa

Indonesian police community outreach and charity

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesian Police conduct community outreach programs across several regions

Indonesian police forces (Polri) have implemented various community-oriented programs and humanitarian initiatives across the country. These efforts include ‘Subuh Keliling’ (dawn patrols) and ‘Jumat Keliling’ (Friday pa

Controversy over Andrea Bocelli concerts in Indonesia

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia debates Andrea Bocelli concerts amid boycott calls

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has called for the cancellation of two upcoming concerts by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, scheduled for October 31 at Borobudur Temple and November 3 in Jakarta. The MUI argues that hos

KMP Batumandi ferry fire and sinking

2 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: KMP Batumandi sinking and fire in Merak waters triggers investigation

On October 20, 2026, the KMP Batumandi ferry, operated by PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry, caught fire near Merak Port in Cilegon, Banten, while traveling from Bakauheni. Although the fire was extinguished by the evening, the ve

Indonesia and Malaysia anti-drug enforcement updates

86 clusters · 150 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia authorities dismantle major drug labs and intercept large shipments

Indonesia’s nationwide anti-drug drive accelerated through July and August 2026. Police data released on 30 June recorded 1,485 arrests and more than 215 kg of narcotics seized in Central Java. By 1 July the police chief

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

60 clusters · 229 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Singapore air quality improves as haze levels ease

The transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia has intensified as the 2026 El Niño phenomenon drove severe drought and escalating forest fires. By late August 2026, the crisis caused widespread disruptions. In Indonesia

Astra Motor motorcycle safety and maintenance initiatives

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Astra Motor expands safety riding education and facilities in Indonesia

Astra Motor continues to implement various initiatives in Indonesia focused on motorcycle maintenance and rider safety. In South Sumatra, the company launched the ‘Gebyar Kejutan AHASS’ program, running from July to Nove

Indonesian KPK investigations and forest fire response

3 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia combats forest fires and haze through weather modification

The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has expanded its investigations and asset management activities. Initially, the agency focused on validating the legality of investigations through court rulings, su

Indonesian police leadership transitions and community focus

11 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Sumatra Police conduct personnel reshuffle and inspect forest fires

Following his inauguration by President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesian National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto has implemented a major organizational reshuffle, rotation, and promotion policy. Formalized via Telegra

Indonesia wildfire and disaster crisis expands through Oct 2

39 clusters · 183 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fires trigger health crisis with 333,000 respiratory cases

By late October 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis has caused severe environmental and public health emergencies. Total recorded cases of acute respiratory infection (ISPA) have climbed to over 333,

Police officer shooting in South Tangerang

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Police officer charged with premeditated murder in colleague's death

On October 16, 2026, a fatal shooting occurred at the Mako Polairud Pondok Cabe in Pamulang, South Tangerang, resulting in the death of Bharatu Laurentius Valdo Fernandez Lewai, a member of the Directorate of Air Police.

Indonesian National Police community engagement initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Indonesian National Police hold social activities for 75th anniversary

The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has launched a new institutional direction centered on community engagement. Under the direction of National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto, the force introduced the tagline

Indonesian efforts against drugs and online gambling

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Bandung police dismantle illegal drug factory producing 8 million pills daily

Indonesian officials and local leaders have issued calls for increased community and youth involvement to combat the spread of narcotics and online gambling. In Medan, Mayor Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas urged young people to

Attack on Persib Bandung U-18 academy team

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: The Jakmania prepares sanctions after Persib U-18 bus attack

On the night of October 11, 2026, the Persib Bandung U-18 academy team bus was attacked and looted at the KM 360 Rest Area in Batang, Central Java, while returning from a match against Garuda United in Solo. The incident

Indonesian National Police leadership and restructuring

7 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Indonesian National Police reshuffles 199 high-ranking officers

Following the appointment of General Suyudi Ario Seto as National Police Chief, the Indonesian National Police has implemented a significant large-scale rotation of approximately 199 high-ranking and middle-ranking offic

Flash floods in Padang, West Sumatra

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Padang flood relief: Pertamina and Rumah Zakat provide aid

Heavy rainfall in West Sumatra triggered flash floods in Padang, impacting several districts including Kuranji, Koto Tangah, and Nanggalo. The flooding affected approximately 498 residents and inundated 120 homes, with s

Indonesian DPR legislative activities: Asset and Traffic

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Indonesia advances Asset Forfeiture Bill and Transmigration Law revisions

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Commission III continues its legislative oversight regarding the Asset Seizure Bill (RUU Perampasan Aset). Building on previous concerns regarding the ‘abuse of power’ by

Mental health and suicide trends in Indonesia

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Indonesia faces significant gap in depression treatment access

Indonesia continues to face a significant gap in mental health care. The Ministry of Health reports that of the estimated 2.5 to 3 million people suffering from depression, only 12.7 percent have access to treatment, mea

KM Virgo Transport 8 shipwreck: Victim ID and investigation

11 clusters · 428 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Police detain four suspects in KM Virgo Transport 8 sinking

Search and rescue operations for the KM Virgo Transport 8, which capsized in the Java Sea on September 13, 2026, have entered their 22nd day. As of October 4, 2026, 190 people have been accounted for, consisting of 108 s

Bird smuggling operation in Indonesia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Indonesia arrests two Vietnamese nationals for smuggling 3,400 birds

Indonesian police in Sidoarjo, East Java, uncovered a large-scale smuggling operation involving 3,394 birds. The shipment, which included Hwamei birds, starlings, and Chinese Laughingthrushes, was reportedly transported

Indonesian counterterrorism operations against Daulah Islam

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Densus 88 arrests 11 terrorism suspects across six Indonesian provinces

Indonesia’s Counterterrorism Special Detachment 88 (Densus 88) conducted coordinated operations across six provinces—West Java, Central Java, Central Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, Riau, and North Maluku—resulting in the arre

Sutrimo death and Febrie Adriansyah investigations

8 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Polda Metro Jaya finds no criminal foul play in Sutrimo's death

In late July 2026, Sutrimo, the 42-year-old caretaker for the Mordent Clinic building in South Jakarta, was found unconscious with foam emerging from his mouth and nose. He was declared dead on arrival at RS Muhammadiyah

Indonesian prison security raids

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Indonesian prisons conduct security inspections and rule socialization

Indonesian authorities have initiated a series of joint security raids across various detention centers to prevent the entry of prohibited items and narcotics. On September 17, a collaborative operation involving the In