Cambodia Is Unsafe for Migrant Workers, Says Indonesian Minister Muhaimin

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Muhaimin Iskandar, Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Affairs, stated emphatically that Cambodia is not a destination for Indonesian migrant workers. He based this warning on the fact that Cambodia is unsafe and...

Indonesia’s uncertain path under Prabowo

During a mindless scroll, I stumbled upon a viral thread on X. A netizen posed the question, "Which is harder: life after a breakup or life after college?" The top comment responded, "Life after an election." For many Indonesians, this sentiment...

Indonesia should not bow to the IOC over its Palestine stance

The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to freeze dialogue with Indonesia and urge sports federations not to hold events in Jakarta exposes a troubling hypocrisy. Indonesia is being punished for refusing visas to Israeli athletes at...

Indonesia backs US role in ASEAN peace efforts at Kuala Lumpur summit

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed support for the United States’ continued engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including its role in mediating the conflict between Thailand and...

Health Minister: Majority of Indonesians Have Dental Problems

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin revealed the government plans to strengthen dental health services in all community health centers (Puskesmas) after a free health check program indicated numerous dental issues among the...

Bali trial begins for 3 accused of Australian's murder

The trial of three Australians accused of plotting the murder of a compatriot at a villa on the Indonesian resort island of Bali began Thursday, with all facing the death penalty. Prosecutors read out charges of premeditated murder for Darcy...

Future of Taiwan-Indonesia relations

This month is the first anniversary of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s presidency — he officially assumed office on Oct. 20 last year. As his first year draws to a close, a key question is how Jakarta plans to manage its posture toward...

Citi Economist Projects Indonesia's Economy to Grow 5% in 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Citi Indonesia’s Chief Economist Helmi Arman projects Indonesia’s economy to grow around 5 percent in 2025, with momentum expected to dip in the third quarter before recovering toward the end of the year. Helmi said export...

Indonesia to Send 18 Young Climbers to 2025 SEA Games, Targets Three Golds

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Chairperson of the Indonesian Federation for Sport Climbing (FPTI) Yenny Wahid announced that the federation will send 18 young athletes to compete in the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand this December. The team aims to bring home...

Surge’s rail-first approach aims to bring affordable internet to Indonesia

Surge is using a “railway-first” fibre network strategy to transform Indonesia’s broadband market. By building along railway corridors, partnering with the national rail operator, Huawei, and local ISPs, the company aims to deliver faster, more...

Indonesia's Prabowo Mourns the Passing of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto expressed his condolences on the passing of Thailand’s Queen Mother, Sirikit, the mother of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, during the plenary session of the 47th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur...

Bank Indonesia Notes Hike in Non-Performing Loans Amid Credit Slowdown

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bank Indonesia (BI) has noted a rise in Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) stemming from consumer credit. Irman Robinson, BI Director for Macroprudential Policy, stated that the increase in NPL risks is aligning with the slowdown in...

Indonesia Legalizes Independent Umrah: Key Differences from Regular Umrah

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Ichsan Marsha, explained the main difference between performing independent Umrah and the regular Umrah organized through licensed Umrah Tour Operators (PPIU). “In...

Indonesia and Turkiye Agree to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia and Turkiye have agreed to expand their civil aviation cooperation by adding routes, capacity, and supporting connectivity, tourism, trade, and broader economic opportunities. The Indonesian delegation led by the...

Bogor's Katulampa Dam Sends Flood Warning to Jakarta Tonight

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Heavy rainfall across much of Bogor, particularly in the Puncak area, on Monday evening, October 27, 2025, caused the Ciliwung River’s water level to surge. At Katulampa Dam, the level rose to a stage 3 flood alert. “The...

Indonesia's Bengkulu Coffee Secures US$1 Million Export Contract

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Head of Bank Indonesia's Bengkulu branch, Wahyu Yuwana Hidayat, expressed his pride in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) products in Bengkulu for being competitive and gaining international recognition. This...

Pakistan qualify for Asian Youth Games final after beating Indonesia

Pakistan continued its winning streak and qualified for the men’s volleyball final of the Asian Youth Games after defeating Indonesia 3–1 in the semifinals on Monday, ensuring at least a silver medal in the tournament. The national side, which...

Indonesia's LRT Jabodebek Train Experiences Electrical Disruption, Affecting 653 Passengers

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's LRT Jabodebek train (Light Rail Transit train) experienced an electrical disruption while serving passengers on Saturday, October 25, 2025. In a widely circulated video on social media, several passengers were seen...

Minister calls families' participation to preserve regional languages

Semarang, Central Java (ANTARA) - Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti called for families' commitment to preserving regional languages by making their use a habit. "This (the preservation) is part of our tasks because regional...

Indonesia fast-tracks fishermen villages to boost coastal economy

Cirebon, West Java (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) expressed the government’s confidence that the Red and White Fishermen Villages (KNMP) program will improve the welfare of fishermen and ultimately stimulate economic...