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Indonesia's proposal to grant dual citizenship only to adults with state-needed expertise has sparked criticism from mixed-marriage advocates, who argue children from such unions have stronger legal claims under existing citizenship principles.
Indonesia's customs authorities have enhanced baggage screening procedures for all airline crew members at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following the arrest of a Malaysian pilot accused of attempting to smuggle ecstasy into the country.
Malaysia Airlines has initiated an internal review after one of its pilots was arrested in Indonesia on suspected drug-related charges, raising questions about crew vetting procedures and airline safety standards.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle over 70,000 ecstasy pills into Indonesia. The national carrier says it takes the allegations seriously and is conducting an internal review.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a North Sumatra police officer and six others over alleged misappropriation of social welfare funds totalling nearly Rp1.9 billion, with forensic audits revealing widespread irregularities in programme implementation.
Indonesia's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Prabowo Subianto's free meals programme must be removed from the education budget by 2028, determining the initiative does not qualify as an educational expense and breaches constitutional spending mandates.
Hundreds of exhausted Jakarta professionals are gathering weekly to play traditional Indonesian children's games like lompat karet and bentengan, finding relief from work stress and urban pressures through nostalgic, high-energy play.
Cambodia and Indonesia have committed to intensifying efforts against online scams, recognizing the threat as a transnational challenge requiring coordinated action. The two nations plan deeper collaboration on law enforcement capacity and cross-border operations.
Indonesian forestry officials have arrested a suspected member of an international pangolin trafficking ring in Central Java, uncovering connections to major smuggling operations worth billions of rupiah.
Separatist rebels in West Papua have claimed responsibility for executing three indigenous Papuans they accused of being military informants, marking an expansion of violence against local populations beyond external targets.
Indonesia has defended its deportation of Palestinian national Abdul Karim Raed Miqdad, confirming he was subject to an Interpol Red Notice issued by Cyprus on terrorism charges.
Southeast Asia's governments tackle marine conservation, infrastructure repairs, and leadership transitions this week. Indonesia partners with OceanX for marine parks protection while Thailand appoints its 16th police chief and Singapore's cabinet undergoes youth-driven restructuring.
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake originating from North Sumatra triggered three emergency reports across the Klang Valley on July 22, prompting building evacuations and inspections that found no structural damage.
An Indonesian court has convicted all 19 members of a baby-smuggling ring, sentencing its mastermind Lie Siu Luan to seven years in prison. The syndicate trafficked at least 34 infants, with at least 12 sent to Singapore, between 2023 and 2025.
Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) has disclosed a RM163.4 million loss stemming from fraudulent activities at Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery, amid broader concerns about due diligence in regional investments.
Indonesian authorities arrested a 34-year-old Singaporean man on July 17 following a raid on a Jakarta residence used to manufacture etomidate vapes, also called Kpods. The operation was linked to smuggling from Malaysia.
A 17-year-old student in West Sumatra detonated a homemade bomb at his Islamic high school on July 14, claiming years of bullying as the motive. Three unexploded devices were discovered, renewing alarm over Indonesia's school violence crisis.
Indonesia's anti-corruption campaign faces credibility challenges as Febrie Adriansyah, the nation's most powerful anti-corruption prosecutor, is investigated for alleged money laundering. The controversial case highlights tensions between law-enforcement agencies.
Indonesia has escalated its fight against online gambling by blocking 3.7 million websites and shutting down approximately 32,500 bank accounts since late 2024, targeting the financial infrastructure supporting the illicit industry.
Indonesian authorities arrested a 34-year-old resident near an elementary school in South Jakarta after he allegedly sent a WhatsApp bomb threat claiming explosives were planted at 11 locations, forcing evacuations and searches.
Indonesian authorities conducted sweeping raids across Jakarta, discovering US$26.3 million in gold bars and cash at properties linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who resigned as deputy attorney general for special crimes.
Former Thai premiers Thaksin, Yingluck, and Paetongtarn Shinawatra convened with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta to explore investment prospects and long-term economic development strategies.
Indonesia's state logistics agency Bulog is actively negotiating rice export agreements with Malaysia and Singapore, involving 200,000 tonnes and 10,000 tonnes respectively, while working through pricing and commercial terms.
Indonesia has launched its B50 biodiesel programme, raising the palm oil blend from 40% to 50% to reduce diesel imports and boost domestic palm oil consumption to 16.3-17 million tonnes annually.
Indonesia has inaugurated its first waste-to-energy plant in Bali, a landmark project that converts municipal waste into electricity while tackling the nation's escalating waste crisis and supporting President Prabowo Subianto's environmental agenda.
Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia's Sunda Strait erupted on Tuesday, projecting ash 100 metres skyward as volcanic activity intensifies. Alert level remains at III (Watch) with a three-kilometre exclusion zone enforced around the crater.
A scandal at an international medical conference in Copenhagen has exposed widespread academic fraud in Indonesia, raising urgent questions about research integrity across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia's own vulnerability to similar ethical breaches.
Former Indonesian education minister Nadiem Makarim and state prosecutors have appealed a corruption conviction stemming from a Chromebook procurement scandal. He received a 10-year sentence and faces massive restitution demands.
An Indonesian court has convicted former education minister Nadiem Makarim, the prominent co-founder of tech unicorn Gojek, of corruption offences and handed down a 10-year prison sentence following a high-profile graft trial.
Indonesian authorities have charged four demonstrators following an anti-government protest in Surabaya against fuel price increases and a troubled free school meals initiative that has drawn nationwide criticism.
Indonesian police have detained multiple protesters following an anti-government rally in Surabaya targeting President Prabowo Subianto's policies, according to rights monitors.
Indonesia's human rights commission has urged the government to suspend military training for managers of President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cooperatives programme following five deaths during the initial phase of a 45-day training course.
Southeast Asian nations accelerate strategic initiatives this week. Indonesia enhances defence ties with France, Myanmar drives agricultural exports, and the Philippines advances infrastructure projects while President Marcos prepares a Canada visit.
Indonesia's social media crackdown has resulted in TikTok and YouTube disabling 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16. The measure aims to curb cyberbullying and addiction among young users.