The lack of a cap on the number of Wantimpres members in the Wantimpres Law has the potential to strain the state revenue and expenditure budget (APBN).

BNPB has deployed additional water bombing helicopters and a weather modification aircraft to East Java to address forest fires in several mountains, including Arjuno-Welirang and Bromo.

The Ministry of Health plans to conduct a survey on the nutritional status of school-aged children to measure the impact of the Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) on its recipients.

President Prabowo Subianto affirmed that Indonesia will not be daunted by any threats, even ready to make sacrifices. He also opened the possibility for further major austerity.

The TNI vows to take strict action against members facilitating online gambling in official residences, following a raid at KPAD Cijantung.

This DPR member believes that the inquiry rights, interpellation, or special committees are irrelevant in responding to the Gibran diploma controversy, except for the right to express opinions.

KSAD General Tandyo Budi ensures the Indonesian Army is deploying full capabilities to accelerate the extinguishing of forest and land fires, especially in peatland areas, while continuing government programs.

The Head of the Legal Division of the Indonesian National Police, Inspector General Ahrie Sonta, has been named a suspect in an illegal wiretapping case. Read more here.

The coalition political parties supporting Gibran are seen as able to express their opinions after the DPR's recess ends on October 9, 2026.

OJK and the Stock Exchange are working hard to ensure Indonesia's stock market remains in the Emerging Market category and does not fall to Standalone Market status. President Prabowo's support is crucial for capital market reforms.

Mensesneg Prasetyo Hadi stated that the government is deploying all efforts to extinguish forest and land fires, including through weather modification operations (OMC).

Head of BNPB Kristomei Sianturi stated that Prabowo instructed him to begin duties immediately after his inauguration, targeting a swift resolution to forest and land fires.

Minister Gus Ipul stated that the distribution of free mobile phones is prepared because many citizens do not yet own phones, while many services are accessed digitally.

Indonesia is adopting a 'wait and see' approach regarding the Houthi-Saudi conflict, unlike the defensive stance of Malaysia and Australia, posing risks for Indonesian nationals.

Sudaryono hopes that poisoning cases related to MBG can continue to be reduced through increased oversight from BGN via the connection of CCTV to the central office.

The Constitutional Court ruling states that businesses are required to include color-coded labels on food and beverage packaging that contains sugar, salt, and fat.

The Indonesian Foreign Ministry emphasizes that the government is seriously tackling forest and land fires, responding to Malaysia's plan to raise the karhutla issue at next month's ASEAN Summit.

BGN head Sudaryono claims children's protein consumption has increased to 80 percent thanks to the implementation of the MBG program.

Communities affected by smoke from karhutla need tangible actions to address the situation, along with public communication that prioritizes empathy.

The Supreme Court annulled the high school equivalence certificate of Gibran. How do the Prabowo-Gibran coalition parties respond? Gerindra, Golkar, Democrat, and PSI weigh in.