News Summary: Government Policy, Law Enforcement, and International Tensions
President Prabowo Subianto has become the center of attention following claims that he personally bore the costs of his overseas trips. Although this action appears well-intentioned, some experts assess that it violates the State Treasury Law. Additionally, a polemic has emerged regarding the position of Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. Many parties have criticized ministers who provide reports to Teddy, as according to regulations, ministers should report directly to the president and not to an echelon II official.
In another government sector, President Prabowo officially removed Dadan Hindayana from his position as Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN). Immediately following the removal, the Attorney General's Office conducted a search at the BGN office in Jakarta on Wednesday. To date, the Attorney General's Office has not provided a detailed explanation regarding the reason for the search or its connection to Dadan's removal.
The Indonesian legal world recorded a new milestone with the reopening of an alleged case of violence against a journalist in Makassar that had been delayed for seven years. The Makassar District Court granted a pretrial motion, ruling that the delay in the case was invalid. A similar step also occurred in South Jakarta, where the court ordered the Metro Jaya Regional Police to continue the investigation into the acid attack case against KontraS activist Andrie Yunus.
From international news, tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate. Based on satellite imagery analysis, Iran has reportedly destroyed approximately 20 United States military facilities since the conflict began. The situation has heated up further after the United States attacked an Iranian radar site, while Kuwait also faced missile and drone attacks in the Strait of Hormuz region, which currently remains blocked.
Domestically, reports of sexual violence within religious education environments have become a serious concern. Throughout the month of May, at least five cases of alleged sexual violence were uncovered in various Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), ranging from the Pati to Pekalongan regions. These cases have sparked public concern regarding the protection system for students (santri) within the boarding school environment.
In closing, ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament, football history is being revisited, specifically regarding the oldest players to ever appear in the competition. This information provides an interesting perspective on the endurance and dedication of professional athletes on the world stage, amidst countries' preparations to welcome the largest sporting event.