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Indonesia has defended its deportation of Palestinian national Abdul Karim Raed Miqdab on July 17, confirming he was subject to an Interpol Red Notice issued by Cyprus authorities. The 41-year-old faces terrorism charges.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a 34-year-old Singaporean man following a raid on a Jakarta residence used to manufacture etomidate vapes. Police seized thousands of drug cartridges and laboratory equipment from the operation.
A 26-year-old Singaporean man has been arrested by Bali police following the death of his Indonesian girlfriend at a boarding house in Denpasar. He is suspected of strangling her after a year-long relationship ended.
Indonesia has intensified its fight against online gambling by blocking 3.7 million websites and shutting down thousands of bank accounts since late 2024, with authorities adopting a holistic approach targeting the entire illicit ecosystem rather than isolated platforms.
Indonesian police have arrested a 34-year-old suspect for sending a bomb threat via WhatsApp to an elementary school in South Jakarta, disrupting classes on the first day of the school year.
Indonesia's state logistics agency Bulog is advancing negotiations with Malaysia and Singapore on rice export agreements, though discussions remain focused on finalising prices and other commercial arrangements.
Indonesia's chief anti-corruption prosecutor has stepped down following a police investigation that uncovered substantial sums of cash and gold bars at properties linked to him, intensifying scrutiny of the nation's fight against graft.
Indonesia has inaugurated its first waste-to-energy plant in Bali, converting municipal waste into electricity as part of a broader national strategy to modernise waste management and reduce landfill dependency.
Indonesian authorities have arrested seven foreign nationals and 31 Indonesians in Medan for operating an international online dating scam network. The syndicate used fake profiles on social media platforms to target Japanese men before extracting money through deception.
Singapore and Indonesia have committed to keeping the Strait of Malacca open and accessible to all shipping, elevating maritime security in their bilateral ties as they expand cooperation into renewable energy and digital infrastructure.
Across Southeast Asia, governments are prioritizing digital infrastructure and development. Indonesia targets 100 Mbps internet speeds while allocating RM304 million to Papua farmers. Regional leaders pursue modernisation from defence to postal services.
An Indonesian court has found Nadiem Makarim, the former education minister and co-founder of ride-hailing giant Gojek, guilty of corruption and sentenced him to ten years imprisonment.
Indonesia has formally charged 24 foreign nationals as criminal suspects in an illegal gold mining operation in Maluku. The suspects allegedly constructed infrastructure for clandestine mining near Gunung Botak. Penalties include up to five years imprisonment.
Competing demonstrations across Indonesia reflect deepening divisions over President Prabowo Subianto's free meal programme, with students demanding suspension over costs and corruption while beneficiaries rally to protect livelihoods and agricultural markets.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has issued a formal state apology to the Moluccan community for their mistreatment following Indonesia's independence. Around 12,500 Moluccans were brought to the Netherlands in 1949, promised temporary refuge but left stranded for decades.
Indonesia's Attorney General's Office has arrested two additional suspects in a widening corruption probe centred on the free nutritious meals initiative. The arrests bring the total to five individuals implicated in alleged scheme involving price manipulation.