State Intelligence Agency Early Detection of Taliban-linked Groups Indonesia ExpatAug 20, 20210 Deputy VII of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Wawan Hari Purwanto, has said his agency is currently conducting early detection Read more
Who is the Police Headquarters Attack Perpetrator? Indonesia ExpatApr 1, 2021July 9, 20210 The Police headquarters in South Jakarta was attacked by an armed woman on the evening of Wednesday 31st March 2021. Read more
Government Shows Videos of FPI Pledging Allegiance to ISIS Following Ban of Group Indonesia ExpatDec 30, 2020July 9, 20210 Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD has released a video showing a number of members of Read more
Government Decides not to Return Former ISIS Fighters Indonesia ExpatFeb 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Coordinating Minister for Politics, Law, and Security Affairs, Mahfud MD, has said the government has decided not to repatriate Indonesian Read more
Governor Ganjar Refuses Repatriation of ex-ISIS Indonesians Indonesia ExpatFeb 8, 2020February 13, 20200 The governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, has expressly rejected the proposal to return Indonesian citizens who had joined ISIS Read more
Principal of School that Paraded Children Wearing ISIS Uniform Removed Indonesia ExpatAug 23, 20180 A controversial Independence Day parade at an Indonesian Military (TNI) kindergarten in Probolinggo, East Java, has resulted in its principal Read more
Married Couple Faces Death Penalty On Terror Charges Indonesia ExpatMar 13, 2018November 10, 20210 A former Indonesian migrant worker, who was deported from Hong Kong last year after she posted a Facebook video of Read more
US Defense Secretary Given Insight on Counter-terrorism during Visit to Indonesia Sania RasyidJan 24, 20180 On his visit to Indonesia, US Defense Secretary James Mattis was given some insight by Indonesian Politics, Law and Security Read more
Police Bust Plot, Tighten Security Ahead of Independence Day Celebrations Ishia ToledoAug 10, 20170 With Indonesia celebrating its 72nd Independence Day on Aug. 17, police have tightened security measures and warned the public to Read more
Patriotism Program In Works For Repatriated ISIS Fighters Ishia ToledoJul 25, 2017July 25, 20170 Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu is set to launch a patriotism training program for repatriated Islamic State supporters and militants as Read more
Indonesia Teams Up With Philippines and Malaysia To Fight Terrorism Ishia ToledoJun 27, 2017August 8, 20170 Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia have agreed to join forces and pool intelligence as threats of terrorism loom over Southeast Read more
Jokowi Calls For Prioritising Anti-Terror Law Reforms Following Attacks Sharon HambaliJun 1, 20170 ISIS’ recent attacks put the nation on high alert. To prevent future terrorist acts, Jokowi called on the DPR to Read more
Report: ISIS Exploits Structural Problems in Indonesia’s Prisons Milafel DacanayJan 27, 2017January 27, 20170 Structural problems in the prison system such as overcrowding and understaffing make it easier for ISIS to recruit, says a Read more
Molotov Attack, Bomb Threat Hit Indonesian Worship Places Milafel DacanayNov 16, 2016November 16, 20160 A Molotov cocktail and a bomb threat in two different places of worship shook Indonesia on Monday, November 14. Read more
Jakarta Braces for Islamic Hardline Protest Against Governor Ahok Indonesia ExpatNov 4, 2016November 4, 20160 Several businesses in Jakarta have encouraged their employees to stay inside during what many fear will become a violent protest Read more
Bombing attempt in Medan could be linked to ISIS Maximilian SurjadiAug 30, 2016August 30, 20160 St. Joseph Church in Medan turned into a crime scene after a young man tried to detonate a series of Read more
The Missionaries: Meet the Mormons Kenneth YeungJul 26, 2016July 27, 20160 Imagine travelling halfway across the world at your own expense for a religious calling. A handful of Indonesians are doing Read more
US Cooperates with National Police to Arrest Terrorist Leader in Sulawesi Indonesia ExpatApr 5, 2016April 10, 20230 Indonesia’s military has been fighting a guerrilla war with Muslim radicals in Sulawesi for years. Officials claim to be closing Read more
Op-Ed: Despite Fear Mongering Media, Indonesia Responds Healthily to Terrorism Leighton CosseboomJan 25, 2016February 5, 20161 During violent attacks on 14 January in Jakarta, the media grossly misreported the facts. It was sloppy and irresponsible, as Read more
Indonesia Foils Year-End Terror Attack But Must Remain Cautious Sania RasyidJan 11, 2016February 5, 20160 Indonesia managed to foil a terrorist attack over the holiday season, but it must step up surveillance, and adopt more Read more
Indonesia Urged to Be More Vigilant Following ISIS Attacks Sania RasyidNov 30, 2015February 5, 20160 Following ISIS terror attacks in Paris, Indonesian officials have been urged to step up the nation’s counter-terrorism measures, as the Read more