Indonesian politics

Public spat between two Indonesia ministers raises questions about weak coordination

Indonesia Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa during the Indonesia Economic Summit in Jakarta on Feb 3.

Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono summoned by police over Netflix show

Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono, who became the first from Indonesia to air a special on Netflix, gestures as he talks to journalists after he summoned by police over what they called public complaints about the material he used in his stand-up act, at Jakarta regional police headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Indonesia’s unlikely activists: How white-collar workers are finding their voice

Mr Efraim Leonard speaking at a community gathering where participants discuss socio-political issues in August 2024.

‘Game Of Thrones’ in Indonesia as Solo’s princes clash over the crown

Prince Purbaya is claiming the throne of Surakarta Palace and has been performing royal duties.

Nephew of Indonesia’s president gets nod to become central bank board member

Mr Thomas Djiwandono, the nephew of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, said “synergy” between the central bank, fiscal policy-makers and other authorities “can be accelerated, can be strengthened”.

News analysis

Prabowo visit thrusts Nusantara back into spotlight, but how far does it go?

Mr Prabowo Subianto’s first presidential visit to Indonesia’s planned new capital Nusantara on Jan 12 was intended to signal continuity and commitment to the project.

Indonesia’s Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 10, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS

Support mounts for Indonesian comedian after Netflix special reported to police

Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono was reported to the police over material in his two-hour stand-up comedy special Mens Rea.

Indonesia’s plan to expand military role in counter-terrorism draws flak

The plan outlines prevention, enforcement and recovery as the military's roles for the counter-terrorism campaign.

Coal mining concession sparks rift in Indonesia’s largest Islamic group Nahdlatul Ulama

Nahdlatul Ulama boasts an estimated 80 million members, the largest Islamic organisation in Indonesia.

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