Indonesia’s tech scene once celebrated Nadiem Makarim as a game-changer. He built Gojek, a ride-hailing giant, and later joined the government as education minister. Now, his business success is under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. A court case could land him 18 years behind bars if prosec
Indonesia’s parliament has approved new rules that let police officers take jobs in government ministries. The change follows a similar update to the military law that last year opened more civilian posts for soldiers. The move is part of President Prabowo Subianto’s plan to use security force
Indonesia’s leaders are scrambling after the rupiah hit record lows and local stocks tanked faster than anywhere else last week. The finance team and central bank aren’t just watching—they’re rolling out a plan to stop the slide. On Saturday, officials laid out two big moves: make sure there’s enoug
Indonesia’s finance chief says investors are still confident, even as the currency and shares fall. He highlighted that government bonds attracted money in the first half of the year, showing steady demand for debt. The minister noted that during June’s early weeks, buyers poured funds into the n
Indonesia has taken a firm stand against online prediction markets, specifically targeting Polymarket, which lets users bet on events like elections and sports using cryptocurrency. The government argues that these platforms operate like online gambling, which is illegal in the country. Instead of f
Indonesia throws away huge amounts of plant waste from farms every year. Instead of burning this waste or letting it rot, experts think it could be turned into something useful. Most research in the country focuses on burning the waste for fuel, which is low down on the recycling ladder. Very little
Security cameras caught a star from a well-known street racing show sneaking around a parked car in the middle of the night. The person, dressed in dark clothes and a hood, appears to be attaching a small tracking device underneath the vehicle. This happened in Bath, New York, on May 12, according t
Indonesia has chosen a former labour union head to lead its environment ministry. The new minister, Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat, once fought against the former president in the 1990s and served a prison term for stirring protests. He also opposed the current president during the last election. Before h
Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq
Indonesia’s forests shrank by a striking 66% in 2025, the fastest rate in eight years, according to data from satellite imagery and field checks across 16 provinces. The country’s huge forest area, once one of the world’s richest in biodiversity, is being cleared at an alarming pace as it pursues am
