Former Customs Director Rizal strongly denied accusations of a bribe of IDR 14 billion. He highlighted witness inconsistencies and urged the judges to remain objective in their ruling.

BNPB reports that 18,973 hectares of land affected by forest fires in Kalimantan are still being managed. 38,000 personnel and 35 air fleets have been deployed, focusing on weather modification in Central Kalimantan.

Adrianus Meliala from the University of Indonesia (UI) states that police have several options in law enforcement, including search operations.

BNPB Chief Kristomei Sianturi reported to President Prabowo Subianto that Riau is now free of hotspots for forest and land fires, although other provinces remain a priority.

National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto stated that there is Chinese involvement in the meth factory case in Gampong Beureueh Dua, Aceh, with evidence amounting to 1.2 tons of meth.

The KPK has named 8 new suspects stemming from the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption related to a road construction project in North Sumatra.

The Cartenz-2026 Peace Operation Task Force has once again apprehended a fugitive linked to the weapons and ammunition network in Jayapura, increasing the total count to 17 suspects.

ARSSI reports an increase in outpatient visits for ISPA patients due to forest fires. The Ministry of Health has recorded 333,000 ISPA cases.

The Attorney General's Office begins disbursing the first tranche of Rp229.4 billion in compensation to victims of KSP Indosurya. The funds come from recovered assets.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring the situation of Indonesians in Europe following protests in France, with no reports of any injuries among WNI thus far.

Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko stated that Minister of ATR/BPN Nusron Wahid has returned to the country on Saturday (October 17, 2026).

The Cartenz Peace Task Force has apprehended AD alias YH and EH, the murderers of a local resident in Yahukimo, Papua Mountains, on Sunday (11/10/2026).

Member of Commission IV of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Robert J. Kardinal, urges Bareskrim Polri to promote transparency in the investigation of forest and land fires.

The idea of midterm elections becomes relevant as we observe the public's evaluation stalemate of the government midway through its term.

PLN officials announced that electricity supply in Batam has been fully restored after experiencing a blackout.

Longing for the GBHN repeatedly may not require the MPR to view the RPJP as a philosophical and technocratic disaster.

The exsyar ecosystem further strengthens the halal value chain across various real sectors.

KPK has proposed the Asset Forfeiture Bill to regulate the confiscation of unreported wealth in the LHKPN. Experts see positive implications for eradicating corruption, yet the DPR warns about human rights considerations. Check out the full pros and cons!

Member of the BPK Fathan Subchi, who passed away in Moscow, Russia, will arrive in Jakarta and lie in state at the BPK headquarters before being buried in Central Java.

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the safety of citizens in Panama following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake. KBRI Panama City urges citizens to contact the emergency hotline.