Aris Marsudiyanto, head of the Agency for Development Control and Special Investigation, stated on July 23 that the nation is technologically behind despite rich natural resources. This comes amidst questions regarding a state-backed institution, URI, and potential resource diversion from existing campuses for its development.
Indonesia's National Economic Council Chairman, 78, expresses desire to relocate assets to Bali citing the unending Middle East conflict, amidst Indonesia's economic crisis.
Endonezya Cumhurbaşkanı Prabowo, Cakarta'da FBI Direktörü Kash Patel'den ülkesinin Papua bölgesinden ABD'ye yasa dışı yollarla götürülen etnik kültürel eserleri teslim aldı. Eserler, Endonezya Ulusal Müzesi'nde sergilenecek ve kültürel egemenliğin bir parçası olarak değerlendirildi.
Nanik Sudaryati Deyang resigned as chief of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency, overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's free meals program, due to health reasons. This marks the second leadership change in over a month amid budget cuts and a criminal probe into the program.
Indonesia has again reduced the budget for President Prabowo Subianto's signature free school meals program to 229 trillion rupiah, with further cuts possible. The program, a key election pledge, faces efficiency drives, logistical issues, food poisoning incidents, and corruption allegations, prompting a review to improve quality over beneficiary numbers.
印尼總統普拉伯沃宣布啟動B50生質柴油強制摻配政策，使印尼成為全球首個實施此政策的國家。此舉旨在提升能源自主、減少柴油進口，預計每年節省外匯支出並減少碳排放。
Indonesia's policy to protect children online has seen millions of suspected underage accounts removed by platforms like TikTok and YouTube. However, critics question the verification of these removals and the reliance on platforms to self-report compliance, raising concerns about genuine safety.
Indonesia's "Free Nutritious Meals" program, launched in 2025 by President Prabowo Subianto, is embroiled in a major corruption scandal. Allegations of graft and mismanagement plague the $15bn initiative, with officials arresting several individuals, including the head of the National Nutrition Agency, for alleged procurement fraud. Critics argue the program is too large, costly, and prone to corruption, despite its aims to combat child stunting and stimulate the economy.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's 'Indian DNA' remark deeply resonated with PM Narendra Modi, who praised it as a symbol of trust and shared heritage during his visit to Jakarta. Subianto also expressed admiration for India's growth and PM Modi's policies.
India and Indonesia have agreed to cooperate on the BrahMos missile system and air-to-air missile technology. The deals were announced following a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Modi and Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo, highlighting growing trust and collaboration in defense, security, and maritime affairs.
India announced it will supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia. The announcement coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jakarta, where eight agreements and MOUs are expected. Separately, two Indian soldiers were killed in an ambush in Manipur.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Singaporean PM Lawrence Wong to discuss the security of the Strait of Malacca, a critical oil chokepoint, amidst rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. The discussion follows a previous proposal to charge vessels transiting the strait.
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara and Singapore's Keppel Electric, Sembcorp Industries, and Singapore Energy Interconnections signed an MOU for a cross-border electricity project. This follows earlier agreements to supply 3.4 GW of low-carbon power to Singapore by 2035.
Five trainees died during a program for Indonesia's $13.4B village cooperative initiative, raising concerns about the training's design and safety, and the reliance on military discipline in policymaking.
Around 100 people protested fuel price hikes and a free meals scheme in Surabaya, Indonesia. Demonstrators threw rocks and set fires, leading to dozens of arrests by police.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's personal interaction with US counterpart Donald Trump at a Gaza peace summit, where he asked to meet Eric Trump, has sparked speculation about Jakarta's non-alignment policy and contrasted with earlier perceptions of Prabowo as Beijing-friendly.
Indonesia's $15 billion nutrition initiative for 83 million children and mothers faces controversy over weak oversight, budget transparency, and food safety. Three former nutrition agency leaders were arrested for alleged corruption related to operational kitchens, which have surged in number beyond initial plans.
Chinese investors in Indonesia's nickel industry have formally protested new government policies, including proposed royalty increases and stricter foreign exchange rules. The China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia cited increased operational costs and undermined investment certainty, potentially impacting the future of Chinese capital in the nation's industrialization program.
A África do Sul estreia na Copa do Mundo contra o México, buscando cooperação econômica e política com o Brasil. O país africano, com autoridade moral após o apartheid, defende a paz no Oriente Médio e busca maior influência global.
Dışişleri Bakanı Fidan, Endonezya ziyaretinde Cumhurbaşkanı Subianto ve Dışişleri Bakanı Sugiono ile görüştü. Savunma, enerji, yapay zeka ve helal gıda gibi alanlarda işbirliği ele alındı. 10 milyar dolarlık ticaret hacmi hedefine ulaşma yolları ve bölgesel meseleler konuşuldu.
Indonesian President Prabowo acknowledged violations within a billion-dollar school nutrition program aimed at eradicating malnutrition. He stated he was forced to replace trusted individuals and warned the initiative should not be used for self-enrichment, amid public sarcasm on social media.
Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan, Endonezya ziyareti kapsamında Cakarta'da mevkidaşı Sugiono ve Cumhurbaşkanı Prabowo Subianto ile görüştü. Görüşmelerde savunma, enerji, yapay zeka ve helal gıda gibi alanlarda işbirliği ile 10 milyar dolarlık ticaret hacmi hedefine ulaşma yolları ele alındı.
Indonesian authorities arrested Dadan Hindayana, the former head of the country's free school meals program, on Wednesday, a day after he was fired. Hindayana and two deputies are accused of crimes in the management of the program, which has been marred by mass food poisonings and corruption allegations.
Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan, Endonezya ziyaretinde Cumhurbaşkanı Prabowo Subianto ve Dışişleri Bakanı Sugiono ile görüştü. Savunma sanayii, enerji, yapay zeka ve helal gıda gibi alanlarda işbirliği ele alındı. 10 milyar dolarlık ticaret hacmi hedefi ve Orta Doğu ile Asya Pasifik'teki gelişmeler konuşuldu.
