Joko Widodo

Indonesia court ruling deals fresh blow to new capital Nusantara

The Indonesian government must now cap land-use rights at new capital city Nusantara at 95 years instead of 190 years.

Prabowo, Jokowi likely on friendly terms for now, but this may change by next election: Analysts

There has been speculation about increased tensions between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) and his predecessor Joko Widodo.

Commentary

Indonesia’s river of discontent runs deep

A protester sets fire to the gate of the regional parliament building during a protest against the government's spending priorities, such as enhanced perks for lawmakers, in Bandung, West Java province, Indonesia, September 1, 2025. REUTERS/Bilal Wibisono

Indonesia’s delayed new capital risks becoming white elephant

A bridge on the highway connecting Nusantara and Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, remains under construction.

Indonesian President Prabowo pardons political opponents

FILE PHOTO: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto speaks to members of the media after his arrival at the Halim Perdanakusuma military airbase, following a trade deal with the United States after negotiations, which resulted in a reduction of proposed U.S. tariff rates on the country's exports to 19% from 32%, in Jakarta, Indonesia July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/File Photo

Indonesia court jails former trade minister for 4½ years in sugar graft case

FILE PHOTO: Thomas Trikasih Lembong, former Indonesian Trade Minister, leaves after being named a suspect and arrested late on Tuesday by prosecutors from the attorney general's office, according to the office he is accused of granting a permit to a private company at a time when Indonesia had a surplus of sugar, in Jakarta, Indonesia October 29, 2024, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Rivan Awal Lingga/ via REUTERS/File Photo

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