The article discusses the story of Joko Tri Harmanto, also known as Jack Harun, a former terrorist who participated in the 2002 Bali bombings. After serving a prison sentence, Jack has turned his life around and now runs a soto restaurant in Central Java, where he also gives away free soto once a month to integrate with the community. The article highlights the role of Indonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) in providing financial support to former terrorists to help them reintegrate into society. It also touches on the challenges of deradicalization and the importance of economic stability in preventing former terrorists from returning to extremist groups. The article includes insights from various experts and officials on the process of rehabilitation and the current state of terrorism in Indonesia.

The United States Treasury Department has frozen the assets of five Indonesian nationals suspected of financing the Islamic State's recruitment of teens to fight in Syria and other countries. Two of the suspects are in Indonesia, while three are at Camp al-Hol in Syria. The BNPT, Indonesia's counter-terrorism agency, confirmed their involvement but did not disclose the amount of money raised. The U.S. aims to disrupt ISIS facilitation networks with these sanctions. Indonesian authorities, including the Densus 88 counter-terrorism unit, are monitoring the situation and coordinating with Interpol. The World Human Care NGO was also sanctioned for allegedly funding militants under the guise of humanitarian aid.

Muhammad In’am Amin, the brother of an Indonesian Islamic State suicide bomber, opened Gandroeng Kopi Café in Yogyakarta to help rehabilitate former terrorists. The café, which started in 2015, employs 20 people and serves as a meeting place for ex-convicts to learn barista skills and reintegrate into society. In’am, who was never radicalized himself, was inspired to create a positive environment for those looking to leave their militant past behind. The article also mentions Syaiful Arif, a former convict who frequents the café and is considering opening his own. Ali Fauzi Manzi, a reformed militant, has founded the Lingkar Perdamaian Foundation to support the reintegration of terror convicts. The café has received praise for its role in countering radicalism and supporting community reintegration.

The U.S. Treasury Department has designated Mohammed Karim Yusop Faiz, a trusted aide to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Faiz, along with a Malaysian and a Filipino, appeared in an IS propaganda video in 2016 and is believed to be in Syria. Despite the Treasury's sanctions, experts like Sidney Jones from the Institute for Policy and Analysis of Conflict suggest these measures will have little impact on their standing within IS. The sanctions aim to restrict their travel and access to the international financial system. Faiz's mother, Sa'adah, remains unaware of her son's activities, while Indonesian authorities continue to monitor suspected terrorists overseas. The article also touches on the background of Faiz, including his previous arrest in the Philippines and his connection to the 2002 Bali bombings.

A man named Rofik Asharudin, influenced by the Islamic State, was seriously injured in Central Java, Indonesia, after detonating a bomb near a police outpost. The explosion, which occurred during the Eid al-Fitr holiday season, did not harm any of the seven officers present. Authorities seized bomb-making materials from Rofik's home and are investigating his motives and possible affiliations with militant groups, including Jamaah Ansharut Daulah. Security measures have been heightened nationwide, with recent arrests of individuals suspected of plotting an attack during political rallies.

Dian Yulia Novi and Nur Solihin, arrested suspects allegedly on the verge of executing Indonesia's first female suicide bombing, detailed their marriage and attack plans in interviews with TVOne. They claimed to have received instructions from Bahrun Naim, an Indonesian Islamic State member in Syria, via Telegram. The attack was intended for December 11 at the presidential palace in Jakarta, but police intercepted and detonated the bomb in Bekasi. Dian, influenced by jihadist content on Facebook, married Nur Solihin in October 2016 to facilitate her suicide bombing goal. Nur Solihin, who had communicated with Bahrun Naim for a long time, believed a woman should carry out the bombing. Police spokesman Boy Rafli Amar stated that the terror cell operated in several cities and was part of a group in Surakarta, Central Java.

Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines have agreed to a plan to combat piracy in the Celebes and Sulu seas, including establishing hotlines and coordinating maritime patrols. The agreement came during a trilateral meeting in Yogyakarta, prompted by recent kidnappings and the execution of a Canadian hostage by Abu Sayyaf. The countries emphasized the importance of protecting their nationals and ensuring regional security, with economic implications for trade and commerce. Measures include sharing intelligence and providing assistance for ships in distress, although specific details on joint patrols and hotlines were not disclosed.