Indonesia

Java needs seawall, mangrove restoration to protect northern coast

Northern Java currently faces a serious threat of coastal abrasion, tidal floods and land subsidence.

Field Notes from Jakarta

Indonesia’s latest AI-generated earworm is an ode to its energy minister

An AI-generated earworm about Indonesian Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has spawned dance videos, cartoon animations and countless remixes.

Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close

Journalists photograph a screen showing the movement of volcanic ash from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki at the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) office in East Nusa Tenggara.

Indonesia finance chief denies he is quitting as markets slump

Talk of Purbaya’s possible departure spread on June 4 amid deepening concerns about the country’s economy and a graft probe involving a free food programme.

Chinese investors behind Indonesia’s nickel boom scout alternatives as policy changes bite

Chinese companies that helped build Indonesia’s nickel industry into the world’s dominant producer are looking elsewhere.

News analysis

‘Sell Indonesia’ sweeps trading desks as Prabowo tightens grip

Global investors are unnerved by the more populist and interventionist agenda that President Prabowo Subianto has been pursuing.

Singapore family on mangrove tour in Bintan stranded after speedboat capsizes in hour-long ordeal

As the fast-moving boat turned a corner, it flipped over and capsized in the middle of the river.

Indonesia to ‘refocus’ free meal measures on more remote areas, official says

The new chief of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency said the refocusing measures are not a reduction of the government's commitment to the free meal programme.

Indonesia arrests Australian woman in Lombok for ‘medical’ cannabis in vape

Indonesia has some of the world’s toughest anti-drug laws, but has maintained a moratorium on executions for several years.

News analysis

Alleged graft, food poisoning and shoes: Can Prabowo’s free meals scheme be saved?

The US$15 billion (S$19.3 billion) scheme has been dogged by food poisoning cases since its launch in January 2025.

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