Weekly politics: Military training halted, West Java to become Tatar Sunda

The Defence Ministry has halted basic military training for Sarjana Penggerak Pembangunan Indonesia (SPPI) participants who are prospective managers of the Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP) and Koperasi Nelayan Merah Putih (KNMP). The ministry has also decided to shorten the discipline and leadership training period for SPPI participants in the programme to just two weeks.

The proposal to rename West Java Province to Tatar Sunda has entered a new phase after all factions in the West Java Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) officially gave the green light to proceed with the initiative to the next legislative stage.

The Army’s Special Forces Command (Kopassus) conducted a security exercise at the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK) National Strategic Project (PSN) site in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara.

Vice Minister of State Secretary Juri Ardiantoro announced the official logo for the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, which was directly chosen by the public based on the results of a poll opened by the Ministry of State Secretariat from 24 to 28 June 2026.