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Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition demanding vice president's impeachment

Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition demanding vice president's impeachment

By Ananda Teresia JAKARTA, Nov 11 (Reuters) - More than 100 Indonesian lawmakers from across the political spectrum submitted a petition on Wednesday demanding the impeachment of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, a move that risks further stoking political tensions in Southeast Asia's largest

Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition that could lead to vice president's impeachment

Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition that could lead to vice president's impeachment

By Ananda Teresia JAKARTA, Nov 11 (Reuters) - More than 100 Indonesian lawmakers signed a petition on Wednesday that opens the door for the impeachment of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, a move that risks further stoking political tensions in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Indonesia Intensifies Digital Monitoring of Russian Military Recruitment Channels

Indonesia Intensifies Digital Monitoring of Russian Military Recruitment Channels

Indonesia is increasing its digital surveillance of social media platforms used to recruit its citizens for foreign armies, particularly focusing on channels associated with Russia's military. This heightened monitoring follows reports of an Indonesian citizen dying while serving with Russian forces in Ukraine, prompting a diplomatic protest from Jakarta to Moscow. Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria stated that the ministry is actively identifying appropriate actions to prevent recruitment that could threaten national security. Digital monitors are investigating external social media channels facilitating mercenary recruitment, in coordination with the Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs. Authorities are also evaluating whether these overseas job postings linked to foreign military enlistment constitute human trafficking, indicating a multi-faceted approach to address the issue.

WHO Director-General Nominee Warns U.S. Against Solo Pandemic Response

WHO Director-General Nominee Warns U.S. Against Solo Pandemic Response

Budi Sadikin, Indonesia’s Minister of Health and a nominee for WHO Director-General, has issued a warning to the United States, stating that no country can effectively safeguard its population from a pandemic alone. Sadikin, who has a background in finance and physics, believes his executive experience can aid in WHO reform, particularly as the organization faces donor funding cuts. He advocates for emergency treatments during a global pandemic to be considered global public goods. Sadikin's positive relationships with the U.S., stemming from his executive education stints at institutions like Wharton, Harvard, and UC Berkeley, could potentially facilitate Washington's re-engagement with the WHO. He emphasizes that any belief by a country that it can manage the next pandemic independently is both scientifically and practically impossible.

Why Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing impeachment

Why Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing impeachment

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth’s impeachment fight will begin in the evening on Nov. 10, when the House will hold its first vote on the measure.

Indonesia Calls for Global Cooperation to Combat Illegal Fishing and Promote Blue Economy

Indonesia Calls for Global Cooperation to Combat Illegal Fishing and Promote Blue Economy

Indonesia is advocating for enhanced regional and global cooperation to tackle illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono emphasized this stance at the 7th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance in Sanya, Hainan, China. As the world's largest archipelagic nation, Indonesia believes international collaboration is crucial for addressing various global maritime challenges. The forum, attended by nearly 400 representatives from over 30 countries, also saw Indonesia pushing for stronger marine conservation efforts, expanded marine research, and the development of an inclusive and sustainable blue economy. Minister Trenggono highlighted the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as the foundational framework for international ocean governance. He also outlined Indonesia's five key blue economy policies, which include expanding marine conservation areas to 30% by 2045, implementing quota-based meas...

Indonesia's vice president offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility

Indonesia's vice president offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility

Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has offered to resign amid mounting pressure over his academic credentials, officials say

Indonesian Students Plan Nationwide Protests on Heroes' Day Against Government Policies

Indonesian Students Plan Nationwide Protests on Heroes' Day Against Government Policies

Student groups across Indonesia are organizing nationwide demonstrations for Heroes' Day, November 10, to voice their opposition to various government policies. Protests are scheduled in major cities including Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Banyuwangi, and Purwokerto. The students' grievances encompass concerns over corruption, environmental degradation, and the increasing cost of living. Specific demands include the dissolution of the state investment management agency Danantara Indonesia and an end to military and police involvement in civilian affairs. These planned demonstrations follow a protest held on November 9 outside the office of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka in Jakarta, where dozens of demonstrators gathered. Vice Presidential Secretary Al Muktabar stated that Vice President Raka had instructed officials to allow protesters to enter for dialogue, but the protesters declined the invitation, choosing to remain outside the compound.

Indonesia's BSSN Emphasizes Human Oversight for AI Security Amidst Rising Cyber Threats

Indonesia's BSSN Emphasizes Human Oversight for AI Security Amidst Rising Cyber Threats

Indonesia's National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) is advocating for human oversight as a critical component in managing the cybersecurity risks associated with the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sulistyo, Deputy for Government Cybersecurity at BSSN, highlighted that despite the 'AI tsunami' driven by new AI models, human involvement remains central to securing these systems. He stressed the importance of strong governance, human oversight, and the ability to detect and handle cyber incidents, especially as AI adoption outpaces organizational readiness. This perspective was shared during the National Cyber Security Connect (NCC) 2026 event in Jakarta. The BSSN has also launched a technical guidance program for 35 central government agencies to enhance their preparedness and response capabilities to cyber incidents. This program aims to improve understanding of attack patterns, equip teams with analytical tools, and teach digital investigation techniques to support incident response.

Indonesia Overhauls Competition Law in Bid for OECD Membership

Indonesia Overhauls Competition Law in Bid for OECD Membership

Indonesia is actively revising its business competition rules as part of a broader effort to meet the stringent standards required for membership in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Jakarta aims to complete key regulatory reforms by 2028, with revisions to its decades-old competition law being a top priority. Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto indicated that these revisions would likely focus on aspects such as merger and acquisition notifications. Under current regulations, companies must notify the KPPU (Indonesia's anti-monopoly watchdog) within 30 business days of such acquisitions. A recent example includes a Rp 15 billion (approximately $824,000) fine imposed on TikTok for late reporting of its takeover of e-commerce platform Tokopedia. The OECD has assigned a 'competition committee' to review Indonesia's progress, assessing whether Jakarta has established appropriate legal provisions, sanctions, procedures, policies, and institutions in its competiti...

Indonesian Agriculture Minister Pledges Action on 340 Reports of Agricultural Irregularities

Indonesian Agriculture Minister Pledges Action on 340 Reports of Agricultural Irregularities

Indonesian Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has committed to investigating 340 public complaints regarding alleged irregularities in the agricultural sector. These reports, received through the 'Lapor Pak Amran' channel over the past two weeks, concern issues related to rice, fertilizer, agricultural machinery, and rice field expansion programs. The minister stated that the government aims to crack down on 'food mafia' and other parties exploiting government programs, with investigations leading to on-site verification and potential referral to law enforcement. A key focus of the investigation is the alleged adulteration of rice distributed under the Food Supply and Price Stabilization (SPHP) program, including practices like repeated milling, repackaging, and illicit unloading to change packaging and labeling. So far, investigations have resulted in 13 suspects being named in eight cases involving 15 brands of fortified rice.

Indonesia Advocates for Global Cooperation to Combat Illegal Fishing and Promote Ocean Governance

Indonesia Advocates for Global Cooperation to Combat Illegal Fishing and Promote Ocean Governance

Indonesia is urging stronger regional and global cooperation to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono emphasized this stance at the 7th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance in Sanya, Hainan, China, held from November 6-8, 2026. Trenggono highlighted Indonesia's belief that international collaboration is crucial for addressing various global maritime challenges, given its status as the world's largest archipelagic country. The symposium gathered nearly 400 representatives from over 30 countries and regions. In addition to combating IUU fishing, Indonesia advocated for enhanced marine conservation efforts, expanded marine research, and the development of an inclusive and sustainable blue economy. The minister reiterated that the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) serves as the primary foundation for international ocean governance. Indonesia also outlined five key blue economy...