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Al JazeeraMount Merapi Volcano Erupts, Sends Ash Column Two Kilometers High
Mount Merapi in West Sumatra released a two-kilometer ash column on 30 May 2026. Officials maintain a three-kilometer exclusion zone first set after a 2023 eruption.
finance.yahoo.comGaruda Indonesia Commissions Mural on Boeing 737 for Independence Day
State-owned carrier Garuda Indonesia hired artist Erika Richardo to paint a Boeing 737 with batik designs representing 16 ethnic groups. The project marks Indonesia's 80th independence anniversary in August 2025.
koreaherald.comSouth Korea to Offer Temporary Visa-Free Entry to Indonesian Group Tourists Starting May 28
South Korea will implement a temporary visa waiver for Indonesian group tourists beginning May 28. The measure applies to organized tour groups and runs through an unspecified end date.
rnz.co.nzIndonesia Creates State Entity to Control Coal, Palm Oil and Nickel Exports
President Prabowo Subianto announced that a new state-owned enterprise will manage exports of coal, palm oil and iron alloys by September. The entity was registered one day before the announcement and is 99 percent owned by the sovereign wealth fund Danantara.
South China Morning PostIndonesia Blocks Polymarket Access Over Online Gambling Rules
Indonesia's communications and digital ministry blocked the predictions platform Polymarket after it hosted bets on the end of President Prabowo Subianto's term. The ministry classified the site as an online gambling service that violates Indonesian law.
en.antaranews.comNine Indonesian Nationals Return Home After Detention by Israeli Forces
Nine Indonesian citizens who were detained while traveling on the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The group included journalists and humanitarian aid workers.
indianexpress.comIndonesia to Issue Updates on New Commodity Export Policy Within Weeks
The Indonesian government is preparing legal and structural steps for a new centralized export agency. Markets and trading partners will receive updates on the policy in the coming weeks.
en.antaranews.comTravelers Spend 11 Days Aboard Small Yacht Touring Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands
Nine passengers completed an 11-day expedition cruise from Bali to Timor-Leste on the 54-metre motor yacht Paspaley Pearl. The itinerary included snorkeling, hiking and visits to remote communities in the Lesser Sunda Islands.
ecns.cnIndonesia Announces Overhaul of Natural Resource Trade Rules
President Prabowo Subianto announced the largest changes to Indonesia's natural resource trade in decades. The policy update targets export procedures and domestic processing requirements.
Indonesia Plans State Control Over Commodity Exports
President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to place exports of several key commodities under state control. Indonesian palm oil prices fell after the announcement.
NprKecak Dance Performance in Bali Retells Ramayana Story
NPR reported a kecak dance performance in Bali that adapts a story from the Hindu epic Ramayana. The event featured about three dozen men chanting without instruments and concluded with a fire scene.
Indonesia Plans State Control of Key Commodity Exports
Indonesia is preparing to take control of major commodity exports. Coal miners, palm-oil producers and traders are seeking details on the new policy.
South China Morning PostIndonesian Authorities Used Online Disinformation to Label Critics as Foreign Agents
Amnesty International reported that Indonesian authorities and the military ran online disinformation campaigns targeting activists and journalists. The report said the campaigns labeled critics as foreign agents and sometimes led to physical threats.
ecns.cnFirst Giant Panda Born in Indonesia Reaches 169 Days and Prepares for Public Debut
The cub, nicknamed Rio, weighs 10 kilograms and has begun walking and eating bamboo. Veterinarians confirmed healthy development ahead of his introduction at Indonesian Safari Park later this month.
New York PostGuide Describes Fatal Eruption During Hike on Indonesian Volcano
A hiking guide has described how an eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island killed three members of a group of 20 hikers on May 8, 2026. The incident occurred after the group reached the crater despite restrictions on climbing the volcano. Indonesian police have questioned t…
BBC NewsIndonesian Islamic Boarding School Closed After Caretaker Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
Hundreds protested at the Ndholo Kusumo school in Central Java on 2 May as police escorted Kiai Ashari, who faces accusations of abusing up to 50 female students. The Ministry of Religious Affairs permanently revoked the school's license and sent students home. Police named the 5…
en.antaranews.comIndonesia Seeks 18-Year Prison Term for Former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim
Prosecutors requested an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Makarim over a 2020 contract awarded to Google for student laptops during the Covid-19 pandemic. The former education minister, who founded Gojek, faces corruption charges involving 2.1 trillion rupiah. Neither Google no…
thehindu.comIndonesia Sees Rise in Parents Rejecting Measles Vaccines
A growing number of parents in Indonesia are choosing not to vaccinate their infants against measles, according to an AFP report. The country, the world's fourth most populous, is experiencing a measles surge even as the government works to contain the public health situation. Mi…
Los Angeles TimesBodies of Two Hikers Recovered After Indonesia Volcano Eruption
Rescuers recovered the bodies of two Singaporean men on Sunday, two days after Mount Dukono erupted on the remote island of Halmahera. The men were part of a group of 20 hikers who ignored safety restrictions and were caught in the blast that sent ash 6 miles into the air. Offici…
thesouthafrican.comThree Hikers Killed, 17 Rescued After Eruption on Indonesia’s Mount Dukono
Rescuers retrieved the remains of an Indonesian woman and two Singaporean men days after a volcanic blast killed them near the crater rim. The hikers had ignored safety restrictions on the 1,355-meter volcano, one of more than 120 active peaks in the country. Search teams faced r…
Abc NewsThree Hikers Die in Eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Dukono as Search Ends
Rescuers located the remains of Heng Wen Qiang Timothy, 30, and Shahin Muhrez bin Abdul Hamid, 27, near the crater rim of the 1,355-meter volcano on Halmahera island on Sunday. An Indonesian woman identified only as Enjel was found dead the previous day. All three were among 20 h…
The Independent**Indonesian Rescuers Recover Body of One Hiker After Mount Dukono Eruption**
Rescuers recovered the body of an Indonesian woman on Saturday after a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono on Halmahera island killed three hikers who had ignored safety restrictions. Search operations for two missing Singaporean climbers were suspended due to ongoing eruptions, ra…
japantimes.co.jpBody of Indonesian Woman Recovered After Mount Dukono Eruption That Stranded 20 Hikers
Indonesian search teams found the body of hiker Enjel about 50 meters from the rim of Mount Dukono's main crater on Saturday, one day after the volcano erupted. Operations continued for two missing Singaporean climbers among a group of 20 who defied hiking restrictions. The searc…
Fox NewsThree Dead, Five Injured After Eruption Hits Group Climbing Indonesia’s Mount Dukono
Mount Dukono erupted at 7:41 a.m. local time on May 8, 2026, killing three climbers who had entered a restricted zone the previous day. Rescue teams evacuated 17 others, five of them injured, while the victims' bodies remained on the volcano. The mountain, which has erupted conti…
The BbcThree Hikers Killed in Mount Dukono Eruption on Halmahera Island
Two Singaporean men and an Indonesian woman from Ternate perished after the early-morning eruption on Halmahera island Friday despite a climbing ban in place since December 2024. All 17 surviving members of a 20-hiker group have been located, with most evacuated to hospital. The…
asiaone.comIndonesian Authorities Rush to Rescue 20 Hikers After Mount Dukono Eruption
Authorities are working to locate and rescue 20 hikers following an eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera island. A local rescue agency official told Reuters that search efforts are underway. The incident occurred on the island in Indonesia's North Maluku region.
japantoday.comIndonesia and Japan Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement
Indonesia and Japan signed a defense agreement on May 4 in Jakarta that establishes a framework for advanced military cooperation. The pact includes technology transfer, intelligence sharing, interoperability measures and joint exercises. It comes as both countries seek to enhanc…
citizen.co.zaPirates Seize Palau-Flagged Tanker MT Honour 25 Off Somalia With Indonesian Captain Aboard
Captain Ashari Samadikun sent a voice note warning of an attack on April 21 before the vessel was seized. His wife Shanty Shanaya received a video call three days later showing him surrounded by heavily armed pirates. The MT Honour 25 was traveling from Oman to Somalia.
South China Morning PostIndonesia Announces Plan to Transform Bali into Global Financial Hub
Indonesian officials have outlined a plan to develop Bali as an international financial center, drawing inspiration from Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The initiative includes finalizing regulations for a special economic zone on Serangan island. Officials stated that the move…
asiaone.comIndonesian Central Bank States Rupiah Moves in Line with Regional Peers
The Indonesian central bank has stated that the rupiah's movements are consistent with those of other regional currencies. This assessment comes amid ongoing monitoring of currency fluctuations in the region. The statement provides insight into the bank's view of the rupiah's per…
japantoday.comIndonesia and Japan Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement Following Easing of Japanese Arms Export Rules
Indonesia and Japan signed a defense cooperation agreement on Monday, focusing on areas such as humanitarian assistance, joint exercises, and maritime cooperation. The pact follows Japan's recent decision to ease its arms export restrictions, allowing sales to countries with defe…
France 24Authorities Estimate Nearly 1 Million Minors in Indonesia Engage in Online Gambling
Authorities in Indonesia estimate that almost 1 million minors are involved in online gambling, including over 80,000 children under 10. Gambling remains illegal in the Muslim-majority nation. Dozens of suicides linked to online gambling were recorded in 2024.
deccanchronicle.comTrain Collision Near Jakarta Kills 14 and Injures 84 in Indonesia
A long-distance train crashed into a stationary commuter train at Bekasi Timur Station outside Jakarta on April 27, 2026, killing 14 people and injuring 84. Rescue efforts continued into the next day to free trapped passengers. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ordered an inv…
en.antaranews.comIndonesian Police Arrest 13 in Alleged Abuse at Yogyakarta Childcare Center
Indonesian authorities arrested 13 individuals following a raid on Little Aresha childcare center in Yogyakarta, where police discovered children with bound hands and feet and signs of injuries. At least 53 children, mostly under two years old, are believed to be victims of abuse…
680news.comYoung Male Sumatran Orangutan Uses New Canopy Bridge Over Indonesian Road, Footage Shows
A young male Sumatran orangutan was captured on camera using a newly built canopy bridge to cross a road in North Sumatra, marking the first such recorded instance. The bridge, constructed in 2024, aims to reconnect fragmented habitats for the critically endangered species. Conse…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewInvestigation Links Indonesian Rainforest Clearance to Plantations Supplying Carbon-Neutral Packaging Firm Asia Symbol
An investigation by AFP and The Gecko Project uncovered vast tracts of Indonesian rainforest cleared for plantations. The cleared areas are home to endangered orangutans and supply Asia Symbol, described as a carbon-neutral packaging firm. The findings highlight environmental imp…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIndonesia's Blasphemy Law Faces Scrutiny After Report Against Former Vice-President Jusuf Kalla
Indonesia's blasphemy law is under examination following a police report against former vice-president Jusuf Kalla for comments on past Muslim-Christian conflicts. The report was filed by Christian and Catholic youth groups in mid-April, based on remarks Kalla made during a unive…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIndonesia's Finance Minister Suggests Levies on Ships in Strait of Malacca
Indonesia's finance minister indicated the country may impose levies on vessels passing through the Strait of Malacca. The strait connects the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea. The suggestion was made on April 22.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIndonesia's Parliament Passes Law Granting Rights to Domestic Workers After Decades
Indonesia's parliament has approved a new law recognizing domestic workers and providing them with protections such as health insurance and rest days. The measure, first introduced over 20 years ago, addresses long-standing issues for the country's 4.2 million domestic workers, m…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMSCI Maintains Measures on Indonesian Equities Pending June 2026 Market Update
Index provider MSCI announced it will keep existing measures in place for Indonesian equities in its indexes. The company is evaluating recent regulatory reforms in Indonesia. An update on the country's market status is scheduled for June 2026, informed by this assessment.