Menkominfo Meutya Hafid noted that most of the Submarine Cable Communication System (SKKL) routes connected to Singapore actually pass through Indonesian waters.

The Election Bill proposes adding commissioners to the KPU and Bawaslu due to high workloads. However, experts argue this approach is irrelevant, suggesting improvements in governance and commissioner quality instead.

Prabowo stated that the implementation of the single window export system is expected to close loopholes that have existed.

The House of Representatives is still discussing the proposal to increase the number of KPU and Bawaslu commissioners through the revision of the Election Law. The final decision awaits the dynamics of the working committee.

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 National Hajj Commission warns the Ministry of Hajj to be cautious of potential cost spikes for the 2027 pilgrimage due to the dynamics of the Houthi-Saudi conflict.

The DPR RI during the Prabowo-Gibran era faces criticism for hastening discussions of laws and the approval of public officials, raising doubts about the quality of legislation and meaningful public participation.

The UN Secretary-General will be in Indonesia for three days. One of his main agendas is to meet with President Prabowo Subianto.

KemenPAN-RB responds to Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono's plan regarding civil servant salaries being disbursed through the Merah Putih Cooperative. Read more here.

The government is testing a new method to tackle smoke from forest fires by dispersing dry ice from aircraft.

The Indonesian government is monitoring the situation in Saudi Arabia, which has come under attack by Houthis, to ensure the safety of its citizens.

The KPK seized 1.4 billion rupiah in cash and gold bars during a sting operation at BNPB. BNPB's Secretary, Rustian, along with 13 others, was detained in connection with procurement corruption.

Puan Maharani hopes the new IPU leadership can strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation in facing global challenges.

Nineteen students in Cilegon were hospitalized after being exposed to tear gas during a police training exercise. Kompolnas criticizes the carelessness of the Cilegon Police, leading to an apology.

The Constitutional Court ruled not to disqualify Gibran despite the absence of high school diploma evidence. The assessment of eligibility has been handed over to the appropriate institutions.

Kompolnas has reminded the police not to overlook children's rights in every law enforcement process, including during searches.

Commission II of the DPR chooses to wait for the new Election Law to be ratified before forming the KPU-Bawaslu selection committee.

Civil society coalition argues that the delay in forming the selection committee for KPU and Bawaslu candidates could pave the way for accommodating certain political interests.

Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has issued a one-week ultimatum for local governments to form a Task Force for Free Nutritious Meals (MBG). Read more here.

The Satgas PKH dismantled an illegal gold mine spanning 275 hectares in Nabire, Central Papua, owned by PT Kristalin Eka Lestari. The land will be managed by a state-owned enterprise.