Indonesia

Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of Indonesia's leading human rights group KontraS, was attacked with acid in Central Jakarta after recording a podcast. The assault has drawn condemnation from the Human Rights Minister and Police Chief.

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake shook Indonesia's West Java coast early Friday morning, with tremors felt across Bandung, Garut, Tasikmalaya, and surrounding areas. No tsunami warning was issued.

Indonesia's diabetic community has developed a sugar-free version of the traditional es campur dessert using dates and fresh fruit as natural sweeteners, gaining over 250K searches and a 750% interest increase.

Human Rights Watch has documented Israel's use of white phosphorus munitions in populated civilian areas in southern Lebanon, violating international law that causing severe burns and respiratory damage to civilians.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced all Board of Peace discussions are "on hold" as Indonesia focuses on citizen safety amid Middle East escalation, while civil society groups demand complete withdrawal from what they call "Board of War."

PLN extends its popular 50% discount program for increasing electricity capacity (tambah daya) until March 10, 2026. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility, requirements, and how to apply through PLN Mobile.

Long queues at gas stations across Indonesia as residents rush to buy fuel amid fears of supply disruptions from the US-Iran conflict. Government assures reserves are safe, but experts warn panic buying could accelerate depletion.

Indonesia's strategic fuel reserves can only sustain the nation for 20 days, compared to Japan's 250-day reserve. This stark difference reveals fundamental challenges in Indonesia's energy security strategy and infrastructure.

Poor communication, lack of empathy, or inconsistent messaging from public officials during crises has become a major factor accelerating or worsening crisis situations in 2026, undermining public trust and prolonging emergencies.

As the US-Israel war on Iran escalates with drone and missile exchanges, Indonesia faces far-reaching implications from energy security to potential nuclear threats, prompting both government response and public concern.