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Indonesia has defended its deportation of Palestinian national Abdul Karim Raed Miqdab, confirming he was subject to an Interpol Red Notice issued by Cyprus on terrorism charges.
Southeast Asia moves forward on multiple fronts, from Indonesia's marine conservation partnership to ASEAN's response to Middle East tensions. Thailand appoints a new police chief while Singapore reinforces its position as a global hub.
An Indonesian court has convicted all 19 members of a baby-smuggling ring that trafficked at least 34 infants, including dozens to Singapore, between 2023 and 2025. The syndicate's mastermind received a seven-year sentence.
Southeast Asian nations pursue divergent but connected development agendas: Cambodia deepens China relations and joins global AI governance, Indonesia advances green transport initiatives, while Myanmar and Thailand tackle sustainability and economic challenges.
Indonesia has intensified its fight against online gambling by blocking 3.7 million websites and shutting 32,500 suspect bank accounts since late 2024, shifting strategy to dismantle financial networks supporting illegal betting operations.
Thaksin, Yingluck, and Paetongtarn Shinawatra met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta to explore investment opportunities and economic development strategies through state asset manager Danantara.
Indonesia has launched its B50 biodiesel programme, increasing palm oil-based fuel blending from 40% to 50%. The initiative aims to reduce diesel imports and boost domestic palm oil consumption by up to 1.8 million metric tons annually.
Indonesia has deported 92 Chinese nationals accused of operating a cybercrime network from Batam. The mass expulsion, arranged with Beijing's cooperation, highlights Indonesia's emerging role as a regional hub for transnational online fraud.
Indonesia's police and military have heightened tensions following corruption raids in Jakarta that netted millions in seized assets and drew a senior prosecutor into controversy, prompting concerns about institutional stability.
Indonesia has inaugurated its first waste-to-energy plant in Bali, a flagship project to convert daily municipal waste into electricity while reducing landfill dependency and creating green jobs.
Indonesia's Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo faces growing criticism after his wife and daughter were listed as delegates for an official trip to a United Nations meeting in New York, prompting the Ombudsman to demand greater transparency.
Indonesian prosecutors have demanded sentences of up to 10 years for members of a baby trafficking ring that allegedly sold at least 34 infants, including 12 sent to Singapore. The trial involves 19 defendants accused of operating one of Indonesia's largest cross-border human trafficking cases.
An Indonesian court has convicted Nadiem Makarim, the prominent education minister and co-founder of the Gojek ride-hailing platform, of corruption and sentenced him to a decade in prison.
Indonesia deepens defense partnerships with France while nabbing a Beijing fugitive. Myanmar's agricultural sector accelerates exports, while the Philippines and Singapore advance infrastructure and social initiatives.
Indonesia's communications ministry says TikTok and YouTube have collectively deactivated 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16, marking the enforcement of stricter digital protections introduced in March.
Indonesia has charged 24 foreign nationals in connection with an illegal gold mining operation in Maluku. Half remain at large, while the other 12 are in custody. Two local accomplices also face charges.
Competing protests are erupting across Indonesia over President Prabowo Subianto's free nutritious meal programme, with students demanding reviews and budget cuts while beneficiaries and workers fight to preserve the Rp335 trillion initiative amid corruption allegations.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten formally apologized to the Moluccan community for decades of mistreatment following their transfer to the Netherlands after Indonesia's independence in 1949, acknowledging broken government promises and inadequate integration efforts.
Indonesian police have dismantled a transnational drug smuggling network operating through Jakarta's main airport, arresting four foreign nationals and seizing RM22.7 million worth of etomidate across three separate cases between February and May.
Beneficiaries of Indonesia's flagship free nutritious meal programme are willing to abandon the assistance if quality standards are not met, signalling deep dissatisfaction with implementation despite the initiative's ambitious public health goals.
Indonesia's Attorney General's Office has arrested two additional suspects as part of an expanding corruption investigation into the national free meals programme, bringing the total number of detainees to five.