Court Clarifies Press Law Protection for Journalists
KN. The Constitutional Court ruled that “legal protection” for journalists under Article 8 of the 1999 Press Law means journalists can face criminal or civil sanctions only after all Press…
Thomas Djiwandono Nominated for Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia
KN. President Prabowo has nominated his nephew to join the central bank’s board of governors, his spokesperson said, amid growing concern about its independence as the government seeks more support…
Alliance of Independent Journalists: Press Freedom Declining
KN. In its Early 2026 Report released, the Alliance of Independence Journalists Indonesia (AJI) recorded 89 cases of violence against journalists throughout 2025, ranging from physical violence, digital attacks, intimidation…
Indonesia Turns Toward “Defense Diplomacy”
KN. Defense diplomacy will be the center of Indonesia’s foreign policy in 2026 as an instrument for safeguarding national interests, Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono has said, with the government expected…
Prabowo Declares Support for New Capital City
KN. State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi emphasized that President Prabowo Subianto wants the development of the new capital city IKN to continue. Prasetyo said that from the outset, Prabowo had…









