Indonesia’s neighbors powerless as smoke from monthlong wildfires shuts schools
Respiratory complaints have been skyrocketing, but existing legal frameworks offer little recourse to tackles transboundary air pollution.
World
japantimes.co.jp
01.10.2026
Indonesian Director Ariani Darmawan Ends 15-Year Hiatus With ‘Jani Be Good,’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Tokyo World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Indonesian director Ariani Darmawan is ending a 15-year absence from filmmaking with her debut feature, “Jani Be Good,” which will world premiere in the Asian Future competition at the 39th Tokyo Inte
Culture
variety.com
01.10.2026
Indonesia haze chokes neighbors, but little legal recourse
Haze from Indonesian wildfires has blanketed neighboring Malaysia and Singapore for more than a month, closing schools and sending respiratory complaints skyrocketing.
Science
phys.org
01.10.2026
INPEX acquires 50% interests in exploration blocks offshore Indonesia
Azerbaijan
trend.az
01.10.2026
Palme d’Or Winner ‘Fjord’ to Open Jakarta World Cinema as Festival Spreads Across Indonesia (EXCLUSIVE)
Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord,” which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year, will open Jakarta World Cinema, the Indonesian festival said Thursday as it revealed a 2026 program that also includes the top
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variety.com
01.10.2026
Disney+ and Vidio Launch Indonesian Bundle Pairing Global Franchises With Local Originals, Live Sports
Disney+ has struck its first partnership with Indonesian streamer Vidio. The two are launching a joint subscription that packages Disney+ Standard with Vidio Ultimate All Screen and puts Marvel, “Star
Culture
variety.com
01.10.2026
Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry
Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.
World
bbc.co.uk
30.09.2026
Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells
Indonesia’s prisons have long faced allegations that well-connected inmates can obtain preferential treatment through briberyFive Indonesian prison officials have been suspended after investigators fo
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theguardian.com
30.09.2026
Luxury compound uncovered inside Indonesian prison
Five prison officials have been suspended after an inspection uncovered an apartment-style compound with luxury amenities allegedly being used by inmates at a prison near Jakarta.
World
euronews.com
30.09.2026
Women fight fires and sexism in Indonesian Borneo
Women are fighting fires in a region where traditional gender roles define women as the main providers of childcare, cooking and cleaning.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026
Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates
Warden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at Cibinong prison.
World
aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
Indonesia suspends officials over inquiry into luxury prison cells
Calls for a wider investigation are growing in Indonesia after watchdog investigators uncover an alleged luxury inmate compound inside Cibinong Prison near Jakarta
World
abcnews.com
29.09.2026
Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison
A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol.
World
bbc.co.uk
29.09.2026
The wildfires choking Indonesia, sparking regional haze
For weeks, Indonesia has been battling fires that have burned vast swaths of forest and peat ecosystems, causing toxic haze to blanket parts of the country, Malaysia and Singapore.
Science
phys.org
28.09.2026
Death toll in Indonesia's capsized Java Sea ferry rises to 64; dozens remain missing
Indonesian rescuers have recovered more bodies from the wreck of a ferry that capsized in the Java Sea two weeks ago
World
abcnews.com
27.09.2026
Indonesia fires threaten critically endangered orangutan: IUCN
Wildfires that tore through Indonesian Borneo's vast tropical forests have increased pressure on critically endangered Bornean orangutans, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) sai
Science
phys.org
26.09.2026
Divers recover a total of 52 bodies from capsized ferry in Indonesia after a dayslong search
Divers in Indonesia have recovered 52 bodies following the capsizing of a ferry in rough seas earlier this month
World
abcnews.com
25.09.2026
Eni awarded 100% stake in Sapukala offshore block in Indonesia
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trend.az
24.09.2026
Indonesia reflags a former Italian warship as its first aircraft carrier
Indonesia’s navy has commissioned its first aircraft carrier after acquiring the former Italian vessel to strengthen its maritime defenses and disaster response
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abcnews.com
24.09.2026
Watch: How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sick
Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August.
World
bbc.co.uk
23.09.2026