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House Commission X Chair Condemns Brimob Violence That Killed Student in Maluku

The Chair of House Commission X has strongly condemned the killing of a 14-year-old madrasah student by a mobile brigade (Brimob) officer during a patrol in Tual, Maluku, demanding transparent legal proceedings and zero impunity. The officer, identified as First Class Private MS, has been named a suspect under the Child Protection Law and the new National Criminal Code, facing up to 15 years' imprisonment. The incident has prompted calls for a comprehensive review of the use-of-force protocols g

AGP builds environmental awareness culture through simultaneous clean-up campaign

Artha Graha Peduli (AGP) and the wider Artha Graha Group conducted a simultaneous clean-up drive across their operational areas to mark National Clean Day and National Waste Awareness Day 2026. The initiative, which included waste management partnerships and support for SMEs, aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's Indonesia ASRI movement promoting safe, healthy, clean and beautiful environments.

Gold Mine in Nabire Attacked by Armed Criminal Group: 2 Dead, 26 Chinese Nationals Evacuated

An armed criminal group led by Aibon Kogoya attacked a gold mining site operated by PT Kristalin Nabire in Legari, Central Papua, killing two people whose identities have yet to be confirmed. A joint military-police team is evacuating workers, including 26 Chinese nationals, from the site, following an earlier evacuation of 75 people the previous day. The incident underscores the persistent security challenges facing mining operations in Papua's remote highland regions.

Tesla Held Liable for Autopilot-Related Crash

A federal judge in Miami has upheld a US$243 million jury verdict against Tesla over a fatal 2019 crash involving its Model S autopilot feature, marking the first federal jury ruling on a deadly autopilot-related accident. Tesla was found 33 per cent responsible for the collision that killed a 22-year-old woman and injured her partner, with the verdict comprising US$42.6 million in compensatory damages and US$200 million in punitive damages.

Indonesian Foreign Ministry Condemns US Ambassador's Statement That Israel May Occupy the West Bank

Indonesia's Foreign Ministry joined 14 Arab and Muslim nations, along with the OIC, Arab League, and GCC, in issuing a joint statement strongly condemning US Ambassador Mike Huckabee's remarks suggesting that Israeli occupation of the West Bank is acceptable. The joint statement warned that such provocative declarations violate international law, threaten regional stability, and contradict US President Donald Trump's own comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict.

Deputy Minister Stella on LPDP Alumni: Every State Scholarship Is a Debt of Gratitude

Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Technology Stella Christie has weighed in on a viral controversy involving an LPDP scholarship recipient who declared she would ensure her children hold foreign citizenship rather than Indonesian. Stella stressed that every state scholarship represents a moral debt and that the controversy reflects a failure of moral education, whilst cautioning that excessive restrictions on scholarship recipients would be counterproductive.

Probolinggo Floods: Five Sub-Districts Affected, Water Levels Reach 1.5 Metres

Severe flooding struck five sub-districts in Probolinggo Regency, East Java, after a river embankment collapsed in the early hours of Sunday, with water levels reaching up to 1.5 metres. Authorities evacuated residents including the elderly, children, pregnant women and the ill, whilst the regional government pledged a comprehensive review of embankment conditions and river normalisation to prevent future occurrences. The disaster, described as the worst to hit Kraksaan sub-district in decades,

Cinnamon from disaster-hit area in Agam reaches European market

Cinnamon farmers in Malalak sub-district, Agam Regency, West Sumatra — an area devastated by flash floods in late November 2025 — have resumed exports to Europe and Malaysia via Bukittinggi. Farmgate prices remain well below pre-pandemic levels at Rp30,000–40,000 per kilogramme, prompting calls for government intervention to support growers who must wait up to 15 years for each harvest.

Fadli Zon highlights Indonesia's potential as global cultural centre

Culture Minister Fadli Zon has declared that Indonesia has the potential to become a global cultural centre and superpower in culture, citing the nation's extraordinary diversity of over 17,000 islands, 1,340 ethnic groups, and hundreds of local languages. Speaking at a general lecture at Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya, Zon emphasised that culture must be developed through creative industries and economic channels whilst also serving as a diplomatic instrument and a foundation for national

Deputy Defence Minister Delivers National Defence Briefing for Civil Servants

Deputy Defence Minister Donny Ermawan provided national defence strengthening materials to South Sulawesi provincial civil servants during a Ramadan Leadership Camp in Makassar. He emphasised that national defence is not solely the responsibility of the military and police but extends to all elements of the nation, including civil servants in their governance and public service roles.

Major Explosions Rock Ukraine Ahead of Russian Invasion Anniversary

Ballistic missile strikes hit Kyiv before dawn on Sunday, just two days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The attacks, which caused fires in residential buildings, were followed by a nationwide air raid alert and prompted Poland to scramble fighter jets along its border.

Sumedang Police Foil Youth Brawl Disguised as Sarong Fight

Police in Sumedang, West Java, intercepted a planned youth brawl disguised as a traditional sarong fight during Ramadan patrols, confiscating weapons including sharpened rulers and a machete. Ten young people were detained for processing and parental notification before being released, as part of broader preventive and educational policing efforts during the holy month.

MKMK Chairman Reported to Ethics Council Amid Adies Kadir Investigation

The chairman of the Constitutional Court's Honour Council (MKMK), I Dewa Gede Palguna, has been reported to his own ethics body by a student forum alleging he breached judicial conduct standards. The complaint comes amid an ongoing ethics investigation into Constitutional Court Justice Adies Kadir's appointment, with Palguna insisting the new report will not disrupt proceedings, even as the House of Representatives declared the MKMK lacks authority to pursue the Adies Kadir case.

Wahyu Cakraningrat in the Majapahit Royal Tradition

Abdullah Makhmud Hendropriyono presents a philosophical treatise on the Javanese-Majapahit concept of Wahyu Cakraningrat — the cosmic mandate legitimising royal authority — and its relevance to the establishment of the Kraton Majapahit Jakarta. The essay argues that this cultural institution represents a symbolic continuation of Majapahit's unifying legacy in modern Indonesia, reframing the ancient concept of divine mandate as cultural rather than political legitimacy.

Explanation of Sukabumi Boy's Condition Before Death in Suspected Stepmother Abuse Case

Police are investigating the death of a 13-year-old boy in Sukabumi, West Java, who allegedly suffered abuse at the hands of his stepmother while home from boarding school. Medical examinations revealed extensive abrasion wounds and suspected second-degree burns across the victim's body, though autopsy results showing chronic lung disease and organ congestion have complicated the determination of the cause of death.

Police Chief: Employees and 26 Chinese Nationals Evacuated from Mining Site

A joint TNI-Polri team is evacuating employees of PT Kristalin Nabire, including 26 Chinese nationals, from a gold mining site in Legari, Nabire Regency, Central Papua, following a deadly attack by an armed separatist group led by Aibon Kogoya that killed two people. Around 75 people had already been evacuated the previous day, with operations continuing along the Musairo River to remove remaining workers and artisanal miners from the area.

Balinese Language Counsellors Conserve Ancient Manuscripts on Lontar Palm Leaves

Balinese language counsellors participated in the 2026 Lontar Conservation Festival in Denpasar, working to preserve ancient manuscripts written in Balinese script on palm leaves. Organised by the Bali Provincial Culture Office, the event aims to maintain and safeguard these ancestral cultural heritage artefacts.

Foreign Ministry condemns US Ambassador's statement that Israel may occupy the West Bank

Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs joined 14 Arab and Muslim nations, along with the OIC, Arab League, and GCC secretariats, in issuing a joint statement strongly condemning US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's remarks suggesting Israeli occupation of the West Bank is acceptable. The coalition warned that such statements violate international law, threaten regional stability, and undermine peace prospects, while reaffirming their commitment to Palestinian self-determination and statehood

Ministry of Home Affairs: 370 Regional Subdivision Proposals Including Luwu Raya Stalled by Moratorium

Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs has received 370 proposals for new autonomous regions, including the formation of Central Luwu Regency and Luwu Raya Province, but all remain blocked by the existing moratorium on regional subdivision. The Director General of Regional Autonomy stated that the moratorium policy is still in effect, even as protests demanding the creation of new regions in South Sulawesi have led to road blockades on the trans-Sulawesi highway.

Barisan Merah Putih: Papua Security Situation Requires Serious Attention

The Barisan Merah Putih Republik Indonesia (BMP RI) chapter in Raja Ampat has called for serious attention to the ongoing security situation in Papua, where civilian casualties from armed group violence continue to mount on a near-monthly basis. The organisation urged the state to enforce the law firmly and fairly to protect civilians, while condemning all acts amounting to humanitarian violations and calling for dialogue to restore peace in the region.

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