The Latest Breaking News from Jakarta

3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building

An angry mob has set fire to a local parliament building in Makassar, Indonesia, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalized

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

Three killed in fire at Indonesian government building blamed on protesters

At least three people were killed and several injured in a fire blamed on protesters in Sulawesi island.

Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2025

Why are antigovernment protests taking place in Indonesia?

Protesters angered by police violence, parliamentarians’ wages and inflation are staging nationwide demonstrations.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025

Riot police and students clash during protest against MPs' allowances in Jakarta

Authorities blocked streets leading to the Parliament building, including several toll roads, causing severe traffic jams in the city.

Euronews · Aug 25, 2025

Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies

Indonesia and the United States began annual joint military exercises on Monday together with forces from a dozen other countries, as the U.S. pushes its allies to take threats from China more seriously

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

Six cities--Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila--face at least a "high risk" of extreme precipitation and heatwaves.

Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila are among the cities facing at least a "high risk" of extreme rain and heatwaves, according to Zurich Resilience Solutions.

Fortune · Aug 12, 2025

Puppet Ban In Indonesian Capital Threatens Buskers

In the sweltering streets of Jakarta, buskers carry towering, hollow puppets and pass around a bucket for donations.

International Business Times · Jul 31, 2025

Indonesia has 44 million youths. It’s struggling to get them jobs

Young Indonesians are more pessimistic about their economic futures than their regional peers, according to surveys.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025

In Indonesia, A Start-up Captures Coolants To Stop Global Warming

In the basement of a Jakarta housing complex, surrounded by the silver piping of the air-conditioning system, Indonesian technician Ari Sobaruddin is doing his part to tackle climate change.

International Business Times · Jul 10, 2025

Jakarta E-Prix podium reinstated for Sebastien Buemi after penalty overturn

Sebastien Buemi has reclaimed his Formula E podium finish from the Jakarta E-Prix last time out after the Envision Racing driver’s penalty was reversed by the FIA.

Motorsport · Jul 4, 2025