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.Banjarmasin. — A law dean in South Kalimantan has voiced support for keeping the National Police (Polri) directly under the President, amid renewed debate over proposals to place the institution under a ministry. Dr. Afif Khalid, dean of the Faculty of Law at Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari (UNISKA MAB) in Banjarmasin, said law enforcement agencies should remain accountable to the President to ensure institutional independence and clear lines of responsibility. “In principle, law enforcement bodies should report directly to the President, as is the case with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Attorney General’s Office,” Afif said on Tuesday. “This arrangement allows for direct accountability without bureaucratic interference.” He warned that placing the police under a ministry could open the door to political intervention. “If the police were subordinated to a ministry, there is a risk of institutional interference. We strongly support Polri remaining under the President,”…

Indonesiantalk.com — Government condemns intimidation against critics, vows protection for freedom of expression Jakarta — The government has taken a firm stance against intimidation and acts of terror targeting citizens, including content creators and activists who voice criticism, warning that attempts to silence dissent—whether physical or digital—will not be tolerated. Angga Raka Prabowo, head of the Government Communication Body, said the state unequivocally rejects all forms of threats and harassment directed at members of the public. “The government firmly rejects and condemns any form of intimidation, threats or terror against citizens—including content creators, activists, or anyone who expresses criticism,” Angga said in a statement confirmed in Jakarta on Friday. His remarks follow reports of intimidation faced by several social media influencers. Ramon Dony Adam, popularly known as DJ Donny, said his home had been repeatedly targeted. On Monday (Dec. 29), a dead chicken was delivered to his residence. Two days later,…

Indonesiantalk.com — On Nusantara Day, Indonesia urged to strengthen effective presence at sea Indonesia on Saturday commemorated Nusantara Day, marking the historic Djuanda Declaration of 1957, a milestone that reshaped the nation’s maritime outlook by redefining the sea not as a divider, but as the connective tissue of the archipelago. The declaration, delivered on Dec. 13, 1957 by then prime minister Ir. H. Djuanda Kartawidjaja, fundamentally altered Indonesia’s territorial doctrine. Prior to 1957, Indonesia’s maritime boundaries were governed by a 1939 Dutch colonial ordinance that limited territorial seas to three nautical miles from each island’s coastline. The rule effectively turned waters between islands into international seas, allowing foreign vessels to traverse the heart of Indonesian territory and fragmenting the country’s legal sovereignty. “This situation was unjust and incompatible with Indonesia’s geographic reality as a vast archipelagic nation,” maritime scholars note. The Djuanda Declaration asserted that all waters surrounding, between and connecting…

Indonesiantalk.com — Indonesian electric vehicle maker Sunra Indonesia has unveiled three new electric motorcycle models—Anna, Bold and Bowen—signaling its bid to capture a growing domestic market as Indonesia accelerates its transition toward cleaner mobility. “The launch of Anna, Bold and Bowen is our commitment to delivering innovation tailored to Indonesia’s mobility needs,” Sunra Indonesia president commissioner Ismeth Wibowo said in Jakarta on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. The move comes as Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) industry undergoes rapid transformation. Public interest in EVs—particularly electric motorcycles—has been rising, driven by environmental awareness, lower operating costs and supportive government policies, including subsidies and streamlined administrative processes. The government has set an ambitious target of putting 13 million electric motorcycles on Indonesian roads by 2030. Globally, transportation is in the midst of a fundamental shift toward sustainability. Mounting concern over climate change and continued reliance on fossil fuels have positioned electric vehicles as a promising…