BALIKPAPAN — The Balikpapan City Government continues to follow up on the controversy surrounding the operations of Helix, a nightlife entertainment venue on Jalan MT Haryono, South Balikpapan, which is suspected of operating before completing all required permits. The city’s Environmental Agency (DLH) has now moved swiftly to prepare direct field verification.

Indonesia's Indo Defense Expo 2025 in Jakarta showcases advanced defence capabilities including military vehicles, naval vessels, and fighter jets, with the government seeking to secure major international defence partnerships and deals. The event has already generated several memoranda of understanding and emphasises long-term cooperation over transactional sales, attracting delegations and officials from countries worldwide.

Rembang — The Rembang Regency Government, through its Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP), held technical guidance on the Online Single Submission Risk Based Approach (OSS RBA) and Investment Activity Reports (LKPM) on Wednesday (11/06), as part of efforts to strengthen the regional investment ecosystem.

President Prabowo Subianto officially opened the Indo Defence 2025 Expo & Forum, held at JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta, on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. JAKARTA — President Prabowo Subianto affirmed that Indonesia would never choose war as a first option. However, if forced, the nation stands ready to fight for its honour and independence.

KONAWE — A man identified by the initials JP (32), who worked as a public relations officer at major mining firm PT Obsidian Stainless Steel (OSS) Morosi, was found dead hanging from a tree in a plantation area belonging to residents of Paku Jaya Village, Morosi District, Konawe Regency, on Wednesday evening, 11 June 2025. Bondoala Police Sector Chief IPTU Heder Payapo confirmed that the victim was strongly suspected of having taken his own life following a quarrel with his wife, Yunita.

KENDARI — Justandi Paluala (32), a public relations officer at PT Obsidian Stainless Steel (OSS), was found dead by hanging in a plantation belonging to a resident of Paku Jaya Village, Morosi District, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. “The victim was found lifeless at approximately 22:00 WITA last night,” said Bondoala Police Sector Chief Inspector Heder Payapo on Thursday (12 June 2025).

Pangkalpinang (ANTARA) - The Bangka Belitung Islands Provincial Government has offered investment opportunities in tin downstream products to Chinese investors, aimed at driving economic growth and community welfare in the region.