# security

Indonesian Police Seek Rp 66.1 T Budget Increase for 2027

National Police seek an additional Rp 66.1 trillion for 2027 to fund EV procurement, election security, border posts, and housing.
News Jun 17, 2026 | 3:02 pm

Eight Gold Prospectors Killed in Papua Amid Separatist Violence

Indonesian authorities said separatist rebels killed eight civilian gold miners in Papua’s Yahukimo region.
News May 21, 2026 | 11:34 am

Police Plan Special Task Force as Transnational Crime Networks Expanding Into Indonesia

Indonesia plans a special task force to combat rising transnational crimes linked to online scams and gambling networks.
News May 10, 2026 | 5:05 am

Indonesia Drops Plan to Place Police Under Ministry, Retains Current Structure

Prabowo keeps police under presidential control, drops ministry plan, and backs stronger oversight reforms.
News May 5, 2026 | 8:54 pm

Hostage Captain’s Family Urges Jakarta to Act in Somali Pirate Crisis

Families plead for urgent action as four Indonesians remain hostage aboard a tanker seized by Somali pirates.
News Apr 26, 2026 | 1:47 pm

Suspected Papuan Separatist Attack Kills Two Indonesian Soldiers

Two Indonesian soldiers were killed in Papua in an attack claimed by separatists, prompting tighter security and plans for reinforcements.
News Mar 22, 2026 | 11:09 pm

More Than 2,000 Bali Police Personnel Deployed to Secure Nyepi and Eid

Thousands of police officers have been deployed across Bali to secure Nyepi and Eid festivities
News Mar 13, 2026 | 5:23 pm

Indonesia Deploys Nearly 90,000 Police for Eid Travel Surge

Nearly 90,000 Indonesian police will secure Eid travel as authorities brace for 143.9 million people returning to hometowns.
News Mar 11, 2026 | 2:06 pm

Indonesia Repatriates 6,047 Umrah Pilgrims, Urges Departure Delays Amid Middle East Tensions

Govt confirms Hajj stays on schedule while urging Umrah pilgrims to postpone trips.
News Mar 2, 2026 | 8:43 pm

US Reports First Casualties, Israel Says Its Planes 'Flying Almost Freely' over Tehran

Trump said on social media that nine ships in the Iranian navy had been “destroyed” and sunk, “some of them relatively large and important."
News Mar 2, 2026 | 1:51 am

Indonesia Evacuates 26 Chinese Nationals After Rebel Attack on Papua Gold Mine

Indonesia evacuates 26 Chinese nationals after separatist gunmen attack a gold mining site in Papua, killing two workers.
News Feb 22, 2026 | 9:10 pm

Indonesia Tightens Papua Security After Shootings

Indonesia boosts security in Papua after shootings targeting a plane and a mining site, deploying extra troops to protect vital facilities.
News Feb 17, 2026 | 1:47 pm

Indonesia Coordinates With China to Free Crew Kidnapped by Pirates off Gabon

Indonesia is coordinating with China to secure the release of four Indonesian sailors kidnapped by pirates in waters off Gabon.
News Jan 14, 2026 | 4:41 pm

Pentagon to Deploy Musk’s Grok AI Despite Global Backlash

Pentagon will use Elon Musk’s Grok AI despite global backlash over deepfakes and privacy concerns.
Tech Jan 13, 2026 | 1:24 pm

Separatist Attacks in Papua Kill 94 People Throughout 2025, Police Say

Police say separatist attacks across Papua killed 94 people in 2025, including security personnel, civilians, and militants.
News Jan 1, 2026 | 8:47 pm

Indonesia’s Police Chief Admits Shortcomings in 2025, Apologizes to Public

Indonesia’s police chief admitted shortcomings in 2025 and apologized, as the force dismissed hundreds of officers for misconduct.
News Dec 30, 2025 | 11:51 pm

A Stable Indo-Pacific Is Key to Indonesia’s National Security

Compared to his predecessor, Joko Widodo, Prabowo views foreign policy as much through the lens of security as trade and investment.
Opinion Dec 17, 2025 | 12:41 pm

West Papua Separatists Call for Peace, Reject Provocations Before Dec. 1

TPNPB declares Jayapura and surrounding districts a “peace zone” ahead of Dec. 1, warning against armed conflict and provocations.
News Nov 25, 2025 | 2:34 pm

Indonesia Uncovers Online Plot to Turn Children Against Pancasila, Join Militancy

Police uncovered ISIS-linked attempts to radicalize children online and arrested 5 suspects in a recruitment network spanning 23 provinces.
News Nov 18, 2025 | 6:07 pm