Joko Widodo

Authoritarian fears loom in Indonesia as new criminal laws take effect

The new KUHAP may exacerbate the situation as it grants the police more powers without sufficient supervision.

The lure of Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara? No traffic

The Presidential Palace and Ceremonial Plaza being constructed in Nusantara.

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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