Polri deports Abdul Karim Miqdad to Cyprus after red notice
His family denies terror allegations, while a rights group warns the move could pave the way for further extradition to Israel.
Republika, Antara News +2
Subject
#Indonesia
Naturalization fee for foreign nationals rises to Rp75 million
PP 30/2026 also sets Rp25 million for citizenship through marriage and takes effect 30 days after promulgation.
Republika, CNN Indonesia +4
Indonesia to issue US$1 billion Panda Bond on July 23
China Lianhe assigned an AAA/stable rating, with Bank of China leading the first-time underwriting team.
Bloomberg, Antara News +2
Jabar accelerates Indonesia life expectancy target to 76 years
The push is backed by KITA SEHAT and Dokter Desa programs aimed at stunting, toddler nutrition and primary care in 27 regions.
Republika, Antara News +1
Government targets E10 gasoline to start in 2027, then E20
The government is preparing a 1-2 year domestic ethanol industry buildup so gasoline blending can cut imports without relying on foreign supply.
Antara News, Republika +1
ESDM targets B50 at all SPBU by Oct. 1, 2026
Only 57% of SPBU are dispensing B50 so far; the government set a three-month transition to clear B40 inventories.
Antara News, Republika
Malaysia's anti-graft agency probes pension fund loss in eFishery
KWAP said its investment totaled RM163,4 million and it is pursuing legal and recovery steps to limit losses.
Indonesia falls 2-3 to Kamboja, finishes SEA V Cup runner-up
The second leg of the SEA V Cup 2026 will be held in Indonesia on July 22-26 after Kamboja won the first-leg title.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Indonesia reaches 2026 AFF Women's final after 2-0 win over Singapura
Garuda Pertiwi will face Laos in Wednesday's final at 19.45 WIB after both goals came in the second half.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Herdman seeks third goalkeeper to complete 23-man squad
The added keeper will not be a club’s first-choice starter, with the Bali training camp ending July 25 before the Cambodia match.
Earlier: Herdman praises Mitchell Baker after Indonesian citizenship ahead of AFF CupSeries: Timnas Indonesia · Aff Cup 2026 Training Camp · 2 chapters since Jul 18VinFast enters Indonesia's electric scooter market, rolls out 3 models
Buyers get one year of free battery swaps, up to 20 times a month, with subscription or outright purchase options.
Republika, Antara News +1
BI survey: Indonesian businesses expand in Q2, inflation 3.07%
Production capacity rose to 73.8%, and business activity in Q3 is expected to stay expansionary with a 11.75% weighted net balance.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
Anwar: Malaysia civil servants' pension fund hit by eFishery case
KWAP is pursuing legal action and recovery of funds after its July 2023 investment, while reviewing governance checks.
ESDM launches B50, targets Rp170 trillion in savings
Officials project 2.1 million new jobs and a cut of 44.46 million tons of CO2 emissions in 2026.
Antara News, Republika
Indonesia Defends International Law as US Pressures ICC
Indonesia remains outside the Rome Statute but backs impartial accountability and is watching US moves in multilateral forums.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +1
Prabowo Promises Launch of National Electric Motorcycle This Week
The launch is expected in the coming weeks, and the government is also targeting a domestically made national car.
Antara News, Republika +1
Xi presses global AI rules as China forms 29-nation group
What's new: The Shanghai-based body aims to coordinate AI governance as China pushes back on security-based tech curbs.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +3
Revision of the Election Law again delayed ahead of 2029 polls
UI researcher says the delay stems from efforts to preserve rules that favor elites and avoid political conflict.
BI says Indonesian business, manufacturing stayed expansive in Q2
Manufacturing PMI-BI fell to 51.43, but BI still expects it to rise to 52.32 in the third quarter of 2026.
Antara News, Republika +1
Kemendikdasmen limits gadget use in schools under SE 18/2026
Schools are being told to regulate device use during class, not ban it outright, while strengthening students' digital literacy.
Tempo, Antara News +2
Pew survey finds China favored over US in 25 of 36 countries
What's new: Views of Xi Jinping topped Donald Trump's in 22 countries, including Canada, Mexico and several major European allies.
BBC News (World), Bloomberg +5
Indonesia debt reaches Rp9,920 trillion, 2025 ratio rises to 40.54%
As of March 31, 2026, the debt ratio rose again to 40.75% of GDP, with most debt coming from SBN.
Antara News, Republika +2
Indonesia mourns the death of former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad
Qatar has declared four days of mourning, while Sheikh Tamim received condolences on July 13-15.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +6
S&P Keeps Indonesia at BBB, Stable Outlook
The rating leaves Indonesia's investment-grade status intact, helping contain borrowing costs, though no upgrade was made.
Antara News, Republika +1
IUCN says Inpres 8/2026 strengthens elephant protection in Indonesia
The Asian elephant specialist group says the rule provides a basis for cross-sector cooperation to speed up protection of elephant populations.
Republika, Antara News +1
Car sales rise 15.8%, GIIAS 2026 to feature 65 brands
Vehicle exports from Indonesia also rose 7.7% to 251,705 units in the first half of 2026, supporting the auto industry outlook.
Antara News, Republika +1
Indonesia, Australia launch Katalis 2.0 for trade
The two countries have also begun reviewing IA-CEPA as goods trade rose from US$7,2 billion in 2020 to US$13 billion in 2025.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia +1
IHSG rises 1.92% after S&P keeps Indonesia at BBB
S&P kept a stable outlook, saw the budget deficit held below 3% of GDP, and forecast 5.1% growth in 2026.
Bloomberg, Antara News
Mitchell Baker becomes Indonesian citizen, enters national team plan
Next, the 19-year-old striker is projected to add attacking options for John Herdman's squad at the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026.
Republika, Tribunnews
Takeda to build plasma bank in Indonesia, initial $30 million investment
New: The Health Ministry has granted Takeda permission for plasma fractionation, with a two-year review before the network is expanded nationwide.
Antara News, Republika +1
PANRB minister grants ASN leeway to escort children on first school day
Agencies may set WFA and flexible hours, provided public services and performance targets are not reduced.
Antara News, Republika +4
Muhaimin urges cooperatives to drive village economies at Harkopnas
The government is preparing Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih as an economic service hub down to the village level.
Antara News, Republika
Indonesia offers to bridge dialogue on Myanmar at ASEAN forum
Indonesia urged an extension of ASEAN’s special envoy mandate and an objective review of the Five-Point Consensus implementation.
Bloomberg, Antara News
28 teams vie for Indonesia berth in Asia Robot Contest
The KRAI 2026 winner at Universitas Jember will represent Indonesia at the ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest in Hong Kong.
Republika, Antara News
Kemenham: Suspected KIP Kuliah irregularities threaten student rights
Students from poor families could drop out, widening inequality and eroding trust in campuses and higher education.
Antara News, Tempo
Asia Afrika Carnival 2026 in Bandung draws delegates from 26 countries
New: The carnival on Jalan Asia Afrika is the main event of Asia Africa Festival 2026, held July 11-12.
Antara News, Republika
Kemenkes reviews first provincial hospital in Wamena, Papua Pegunungan
The proposed facility could reduce dependence on hospitals in other regencies and better handle severe cases from eight regencies.
Antara News, Republika
MPR deems inclusive teachers lacking as only 15% of schools have GPK
The government plans to train 1,500 teachers in 25 provinces in 2026, but the national need is still far greater.
Antara News, Republika
Indonesia begins implementing B50, 50% biodiesel blend
Diesel demand for the program is projected to rise to 16.7-18 million kL, lifting foreign-exchange savings to about Rp 170 trillion.
Antara News, Republika +2
Bapanas prepares food stocks for dry season as Bulog rice hits 5.2 million tons
Feed corn stock remains at 188,000 tons, while chili, shallots, eggs and chicken are projected to stay in surplus all year.
Antara News, Republika
61 Indonesian nationals detained in Timor Leste in scam raid
Also: 6 Indonesians fled during the raid, 1 is suspected of being a supervisor, and at least 5 had worked in a Cambodia scam center.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Pertamina, Boeing sign MoU to develop SAF for Indonesia aviation
The partnership covers feedstocks, technology, certification and policy support to speed up Indonesia's SAF ecosystem.
Antara News, Republika +2
Indonesia uses Halal Expo 2026 to draw D-8 investment
Purbaya also pushed local halal gelatin to replace hundreds of tons of imports whose halal status he said remains unclear.
Republika, Antara News +1
Indonesia delays electricity exports to Singapore as price talks continue
Prabowo assigned Danantara to carry out cross-border power trade after meeting with Singapore's prime minister.
Republika, Antara News +1
At Modi dinner, Prabowo calls democracy the best system
The remarks came during Modi's July 6-8 state visit, which also included parliamentary events and a stop at Prambanan.
Antara News, Republika +1
Indonesia sends envoy to Tehran for Ali Khamenei tribute
Iran expects delegations from about 30 countries, with no representatives from the United States or Western nations invited.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +3
Prabowo welcomes Modi at Merdeka Palace for 3-day visit
The two sides are also set for a one-on-one meeting, bilateral talks and signing MoUs on health, space and pharmaceuticals.
Antara News, Tempo +1
Indonesia Seeks Envoy for Ali Khamenei Farewell Tribute
Iran is reported to have granted access only to officials above ambassador level, leaving Jakarta waiting on a replacement delegation.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +3
Indonesia, Singapore still haggle over green power export price
The price remains undecided even after the two countries signed 26 strategic cooperation agreements this week.
Antara News, Republika
Indef: Middle East conflict could cut Indonesia GDP 0.21%
If oil rises 30% above the 70 U.S. dollars a barrel baseline, consumer prices could rise 0.28%, real wages fall and energy imports jump 7.8%.
Republika, Antara News
Menkes proposes TBC patients for free nutritious meals
The proposal is being directed to BGN as the 2027 MBG recipient scheme is still being drafted, with TBC said to kill about 126 thousand a year.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +2
Surge partners with FiberHome to build 3,000 FWA sites in Indonesia
The deal also covers 1.6 million CPE devices, inter-island backbone, 300,000 FTTH homepass and 5G FWA solutions.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Kemenpar promotes stay-close-to-home trips for 2026 school break
Officials are offering 95 tour packages from 40 industry players as 67.7 percent of domestic trips still stay within provinces.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Purbaya inspects China steel plant in Pulogadung over taxes
The government suspects tax payments are out of step with the business scale and has sought documents for further verification.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
Indonesia brings environmentally focused energy transition agenda to London
New: the government is placing tropical forests, peatlands and mangroves at the center of Indonesia's position at GETES 2026.
Antara News, Republika +1
Health Minister: Bullying Is Top Complaint Among Doctors
The Health Ministry says pressure most often comes from fellow doctors, especially senior doctors toward younger doctors who move to new regions.
CNN Indonesia, Republika
China explores Tencent AI support for Indonesia's MBG program
The technology is designed to count student attendance daily so MBG kitchens can prepare more accurate, efficient portions.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
GoTo and Grab cut ride-hailing driver commission to 8% on July 1
The fee cut from 20% could squeeze profits at the two platforms in their biggest market.
Pew survey: Global trust in Trump falls as U.S. image turns negative
Only 23 percent in 36 countries trust Trump on world affairs, and Indonesia is among nations with sharp drops in opinion.
Antara News, Republika
One-stop scholarship portal targeted for limited launch in September
The platform will pool scholarship listings from government, foreign and private sources to close information gaps.
SIIA Puts Southeast Asia Haze Risk on Red Alert for Aug-Sept
The report warns that budget pressures in Indonesia and rising farm costs could amplify land-clearing fires.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Wamendagri urges local leaders to build regional identity
Bima Arya says uniform development has blurred local distinctiveness and should give way to history-, culture- and economy-based differentiation.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Fortified rice pushed into mass market to curb anemia
KFI estimates fortification costs about Rp1.000 per kg, or an average Rp15.900 per person a year.
Antara News, Republika
Russia explores labor placement partnership with RI
New: Moscow has contacted the Ministry of Manpower, the Ministry of P2MI, and several manpower suppliers.
Antara News, Tribunnews
MSCI keeps RI status, flags possible downgrade in November 2026
MSCI says Indonesia’s market-transparency reforms are not enough without consistent enforcement, including a 15 percent minimum free float.
Bloomberg, Antara News +1
MSCI keeps South Korea emerging, extends Indonesia review to November
What's new: MSCI warned Indonesia could face a frontier-market downgrade if reforms do not fix investability concerns.
Indonesia edges Thailand 3-2 to keep AVC Cup semifinal hopes alive
Indonesia’s final Group B match against Oman on June 26 will decide whether it can reach the semifinals.
Antara News, Tribunnews
55% of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims have returned home
114,236 pilgrims and officials have arrived home, while 74,441 others are moving from Makkah to Madinah for the second return phase.
Antara News, Republika +1
Prabowo teams up with Imperial College for 10 new medical schools
The British school will not open a branch in Indonesia, but will guide curricula, research, faculty and hospital design.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +1
Immigration Rejects Proposal for Visa-Free Entry for 8+1 States
Immigration says the scheme has not been shown to lift foreign-exchange earnings and could raise security and sovereignty risks.
Indonesia falls 0-3 to Korea Selatan in AVC Men's Cup 2026
The loss tightens Indonesia's path in Group B, with matches against Qatar, Thailand and Oman now pivotal.
Antara News, Tribunnews
2026 El Nino May Pressure Food Supplies, Inflation in Southeast Asia
WMO projects El Nino could form before August and last through at least November 2026, with rice output at risk of falling 2%-8%.
Bloomberg, Antara News +3
TVRI holds FIFA broadcast rights in Indonesia through 2027
The package covers the 2026 World Cup, the 2026 U-17 World Cup and the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with distribution limited to Indonesia.
BMKG Predicts Rain Across Most of Indonesia on Tuesday
New: BMKG warned of heavy to very heavy rain in North Sumatra, West Sulawesi, and North Maluku.
Antara News, Republika +1
UMKM Ministry offers free halal certification for 500,000 firms
The program is meant to help small businesses meet the halal certification requirement taking effect in October 2026.
Antara News, Republika
Naturalization of Mitchell Baker and Luke Vickery Awaits DPR Letter
After the DPR plenary vote, the files will go to the president before both players take the oath as Indonesian citizens.
Prabowo pushes Indonesia to host FIFA ASEAN 2026 tournament
The tournament is scheduled for September-October 2026, part of the government's support for national soccer development.
Republika, Antara News
B50 to take effect July 1, govt targets Rp157 trillion savings
Biodiesel allocation for 2026 rises to 17.6 million KL, while final tests show 80-90% of parameters meet standards.
Republika, Antara News +2
MSCI cuts Indonesia information flow score as OJK plans 8 reforms
Indonesia remains an emerging market, but MSCI flagged transparency, ownership structure and stock price integrity.
MSCI cuts Indonesia market-access rating on transparency concerns
Why it matters: A downgrade to frontier-market status could spur up to $13 billion in outflows after Jakarta stocks fell 27% this year.
Bloomberg, Republika +2