Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia names fourth senior police officer as wiretapping suspect amid deepening political rift

The wiretapping scandal has exposed a deepening rift between President Prabowo Subianto (second from left) and his predecessor, Joko Widodo (left).

Troops deployed in Indonesia as President sacks aide accused of wiretapping

Listyo Sigit Prabowo (centre), who was appointed chief of staff just a few weeks ago, was among three senior police officers detained on Nov 3.

Indonesia arrests ex-police chief Listyo for alleged wiretapping of Prabowo

Former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo was named Presidential Chief of Staff on Oct 1.

S’pore says LNG traded by local firms usually shipped directly, following Indonesian minister’s remarks

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia (centre) told reporters in Jakarta on Oct 26, 2026, that Indonesia has not breached any contract in its gas deal with Singapore.

High global oil prices too had a hand in this haze

Firefighters in Sematang Borang on the outskirts of Palembang, South Sumatra, try out Brazilian fire suppressant powder Realiza Antichamas on Oct 15.

Trust but diversify: Lessons for Singapore from the haze-related friction with Indonesia

Events of the past few weeks offer a chance to take stock of Singapore’s comparative strengths – the resilience of its people and the competence of its administration.

Singapore, Indonesia committed at highest level to resolving bilateral issues: Vivian Balakrishnan

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) meeting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Bogor, West Java, on Oct 28.

Prabowo vows Indonesia will not be ‘frightened’ by MSCI amid proposed market downgrade

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) declared that Indonesia will not be intimidated by global index provider MSCI during a Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Oct 21.

Singaporeans have good reason to be angry about the haze

Generations of Singaporeans have endured bouts of haze caused largely by forest and plantation fires in Indonesia, says the writer.

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Indonesia’s haze response comes into focus as Prabowo marks two years in office

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto salutes while singing the National Anthem at the State Palace in Jakarta on June 8.

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