Indonesia's death sentences continue to rise, contributing significantly to global execution figures. In 2024, 1,518 executions were recorded globally, a 32% increase from 2023. Despite this rise, only 15 countries carried out executions, the lowest number in recent years. Indonesia, which has not executed anyone since 2016, sentenced 85 people to death in 2024, primarily [...]
Indonesia's rupiah has hit record lows against the US dollar, echoing the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis. The currency's decline, which began before President Prabowo Subianto's October inauguration, has worsened by about 8% due to political and economic uncertainties in the country. Prabowo's controversial policies, such as weakening central bank independence and restricting foreign companies, have [...]
The Indonesian government will take swift action to investigate and address reports concerning companies that are producing or distributing rice inconsistent with the quantities and qualities mentioned on their labels. This announcement was made by Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri. Putri emphasized that the Ministry of Trade is dedicated to monitoring [...]
On March 20, 2025, Indonesia’s parliament passed controversial amendments to the 2004 Armed Forces Law, allowing military officers to hold civilian government posts without resigning. This expansion of the military's role in government, including extending senior officers' retirement ages, has sparked widespread protests, with critics warning it could lead to military abuses and a return [...]
In Indonesia, religious minorities, including Christians, face significant discrimination due to laws like the 1965 blasphemy law, the 2022 criminal code, and the 2006 religious harmony regulation, which are often used to favor Islam. These laws empower religious majorities to block minority religious activities and prevent them from building houses of worship. Smaller groups like [...]
