Indonesia’s Diplomatic Row and Controversy Surrounding Ali Khamenei’s Funeral in Iran

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and the Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) are scheduled to attend the funeral of Ali Khamenei, though the Indonesian Ambassador to Iran was denied access to the immediate area where the body is laid in state, according to reports from detikNews and the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The … Read more

MPR to Re-run West Kalimantan 4 Pillars Quiz Following Judge Controversy and Lawsuit

London, UK — May 13, 2026 — In a rare and direct intervention, the Chairman of Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) has formally reprimanded two judges involved in the controversial “Four Pillars” Intelligence Quiz competition held in West Kalimantan province. The move comes after weeks of public outrage, legal challenges, and accusations of bias and … Read more