Indonesian authorities have intensified their investigation into the fatal stabbing of Nus Kei, a prominent community figure from Maluku, after his brother publicly urged for a swift and thorough resolution to the case. The incident, which occurred in Jakarta, has drawn national attention due to its alleged links to a long-standing feud rooted in a … Read more
Two men convicted of the murder of Nus Kei have been transferred from a detention facility in Maluku to a prison in Ambon, authorities confirmed, citing security concerns as the primary reason for the move. The transfer, which took place earlier this week, follows heightened tensions in the region after the fatal stabbing incident that … Read more
Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla has spoken publicly following a police report filed against him over allegations of religious insult stemming from a lecture he delivered at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Yogyakarta. The former vice president, who served two non-consecutive terms from 2004 to 2009 and 2014 to 2019, addressed the media in … Read more
Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla has publicly addressed growing tensions between his family and the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in South Sulawesi, following reports of planned demonstrations by mass organizations outside PSI’s provincial office. The situation emerged after a controversial video circulated online, allegedly showing Kalla endorsing rhetoric deemed inflammatory by political opponents. In … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian authorities are pursuing multiple leads in the investigation of a brazen acid attack on Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of KontraS, a human rights organization. The attack, which occurred on Thursday evening, March 12th, 2026, has sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns about the safety of human rights defenders in Indonesia. Police … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian police are investigating the attempted murder of Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of KontraS (Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence), after he was attacked with acid on March 12, 2026. The investigation has taken a complex turn with authorities confirming that images circulating on social media purporting to show the … Read more
President Orders Full Investigation into Acid Attack on Indonesian Activist Jakarta – Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has affirmed a commitment to thoroughly investigate the acid attack on Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of KontraS, a human rights advocacy group. The pledge comes following a direct order from President Prabowo Subianto to pursue … Read more
Jakarta – The planned questioning of Raden Rara Freyanasifa Jayawardana, known as Freya JKT48, regarding her report of manipulated images created using the Grok AI platform has been postponed. The clarification session, initially scheduled for today, has been rescheduled at the request of the artist, according to authorities. “The clarification has been postponed, as Ms. … Read more
Jakarta – Indonesian authorities are preparing for planned demonstrations in the capital, Jakarta, with a significant police deployment to ensure public safety and order. The protests, scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026, are expected to draw participants from various student groups and civil society organizations. Police have allocated 1,436 personnel to oversee the demonstrations, which … Read more
Jakarta – In a significant reshuffling of personnel, Indonesian National Police (Polri) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has announced a series of transfers and appointments affecting 54 high-ranking and mid-ranking officers. The changes, formalized in a police telegram (ST/440/II/KEP./2026) issued on February 27, 2026, are intended to bolster organizational performance and ensure continued professionalism within … Read more