List of Indonesian acronyms and abbreviations
A
ABK (anak buah kapal) - ship's crew
ABRI (Angkatan Bersenjata Republik Indonesia) - Military of Indonesia (New Order Era)
AMD (ABRI Masuk Desa) - A social responsibility program by Indonesian army (ABRI), such as providing free medical service, repairing/building roads and public utilities.
AMS (Dutch: Algeme(e)ne Middelbare School) - High School or College (Dutch colonial era)
antv (Andalas Televisi) - Andalas Television (Private Television Station)
APBN (Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Negara). The national budget.
APRA (Angkatan Perang Ratu Adil) - a rebel group against Republic of Indonesia (1950), led by former Dutch army officer, Captain Westerling.
AS (Amerika Serikat) - USA, the United States of America
B
Bakin (Badan Koordinasi Intelijen) - Indonesian Intelligence Coordination body, renamed BIN (Indonesian State Intelligence Agency - Badan Intelijen Negara).
Bakom PKB (Badan Komunikasi Penghayatan Kesatuan Bangsa) - an ethnic Chinese organization, led by Major Sindhunata.
Bakosurtanal (Badan Koordinasi Survei dan Pemetaan Nasional) - National Coordinating Agency for Surveying and Mapping
Bappenas (Badan Perencanaan dan Pembangunan Nasional) Indonesian National Development Agency.
Baperki (Badan Permusjawaratan Kewarganegaraan Indonesia) - an ethnic Chinese organization affiliated with the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI).
Basarnas (Badan SAR Nasional) - National search and rescue organization.
BKKBN (Badan Koordinasi Keluarga Berencana Nasional) - a coordinating body of family planning (Indonesian birth control) movement.
BKN (Badan Kepegawaian Negara) - Agency for government employees
BNN (Badan Narkotika Nasional) - Agency for monitoring narcotics
BPPT (Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi) - Agency for The Assestment and Application of Technology.
Berita Negara - Official Gazette of Indonesia
BRI (Bank Rakyat Indonesia) - People's Bank of Indonesia, a state owned bank.
C
Cagub (Calon Gubenur) - Gubernatorial Candidate
Capres (Calon Presiden) - Presidential Candidate
Cawagub (Calon Wakil Gubenur) - Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate
Cawakot (Calon Wali Kota) - Mayoral Candidate
Cawapres (Calon Wakil Presiden) - Vice Presidential Candidate
Cerpen (Cerita Pendek) - Short story
D
Depdagri (Departemen Dalam Negeri) - Department of Internal Affairs
Depdikbud (Departemen Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan) - Department of Education and Culture (Suharto era)
Depdiknas (Departemen Pendidikan Nasional Republik Indonesia) - Department of Education
Dephan (Departemen Pertahanan) - Department of Defense
Deplu (Departemen Luar Negeri) - Department of Foreign Affairs
Depsos (Departemen Sosial) - Department of Social Affairs
DI (Daerah Istimewa) - special region
DIPIAD (Dinas Pusat Intelijen Angkatan Darat) Army Central Intelligence Service
DI/TII/NII (Darul Islam/Tentara Islam Indonesia/Negara Islam Indonesia) - an extreme Muslim rebel group against Republic of Indonesia in West Java (1945–1963), led by Kartosoewiryo. Their main goal was establishing a Moslem country in Indonesia.
DJP (Direktorat Jenderal Pajak) - Directorate General of Taxation
DKI (Daerah Khusus Ibukota) - Special Capital Region (Jakarta)
DPD (Dewan Perwakilan Daerah) - Regional Representative Council
DPR (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat) - People's Representative Council
DPRD (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah) - Regional People's Representative Council
Drakor (Drama Korea) - Korean dramas
E
ELS (Dutch: Europeesche Lagere School) - Primary School (Dutch colonial era)
ET (Eks Tahanan Politik) - a mark put on the ID Card (Kartu Tanda Penduduk) of former political prisoners (new order era).
G
GAM (Gerakan Aceh Merdeka) - Free Aceh Movement, a rebel group against Republic of Indonesia (1976–2005).
Gerwani (Gerakan Wanita)) - The women's organisation of the Communist Party of Indonesia
GIA (Garuda Indonesia Airlines) - a state owned airlines (the official flag carrier), also it's ICAO code.
I
IDI (Ikatan Dokter Indonesia) - Indonesian Doctor Association
IKAPI (Ikatan Penerbit Indonesia) - Association of Indonesian Publishers
IPA (Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam) - Science
IPS (Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial) - Social science
J
JI (Jemaah Islamiyah) - a Muslim terrorist group established in Malaysia by Abu Bakar Basyir and Sungkar.
K
KAI (Kereta Api Indonesia) - a state owned train company.
KBRI (Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia) - Indonesian Embassy
KJRI (Konsulat Jenderal Republik Indonesia) - Indonesian Consulate General
KKB (Kredit Kendaraan Bermotor) - automotive loan
KKN:
- Korupsi, Kolusi, Nepotisme - Corruption, Collusion, Nepotism.
- Kuliah Kerja Nyata - senior universities students work as intern in companies or villages.
Kelompencapir (Kelompok Pendengar, Pembaca, Pirsawan) - a group of Indonesian farmers in villages who listen to radio, watch TV, and read newspapers together for information about farming and agriculture.
Kemdagri (Kementrian Dalam Negeri) - Ministry of Internal Affairs (current)
Kemlu (Kementrian Luar Negeri) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs (current)
Kemsos (Kementrian Sosial) - Ministry of Social Affairs (current)
Kopaja (Koperasi Angkutan Jakarta) - A very common bus seen in Jakarta transporting people for about Rp. 2,000
KODAM (Komando Daerah Militer) - Indonesian Army's Provincial office
KOPASSUS (Komando Pasukan Khusus) - Indonesian Army's special troops command.
KORAMIL (Komando Rayon Militer) - Indonesian Army's district office
KOSTRAD (Komando Strategis dan Cadangan TNI Angkatan Darat) - Army Strategic Reserve Command.
Kowani (Kongress Wanita Indonesia) - Indonesian Women's Congress
KPI:
- Koalisi Perempuan Indonesia untuk Keadilan dan Demokrasi - Indonesian Women's Coalition for Justice and Democracy
- Komisi Penyiaran Indonesia - Indonesian institution for monitoring television broadcasting.
KPA (Kredit Pemilikan Apartemen) - apartment mortgage
KPK (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi - counter-corruption agency)
KPR (Kredit Pemilikan Rumah) - housing mortgage
KTI (Karya Tulis Ilmiah) - Scientific paper
KTP (Kartu Tanda Penduduk) - Identity Card
KUD (Koperasi Unit Desa) - cooperation of farmers in a village.
KUK (Kredit Usaha Kecil) - micro credits for small-scale business.
KUT (Kredit Usaha Tani) - micro credits for farmers in villages.
L
LAPAN (Lembaga Antariksa dan Penerbangan Nasional) - Indonesian National Aerospace Institute
Lantatur (Layanan Tanpa Turun) - Drive-through
LBHI (Lembaga Bantuan Hukum Indonesia) - Indonesia Free Legal Aid Institute
LKBN (Lembaga Kantor Berita Nasional) - National News Bureau
Lekra (Lembaga Kebudayaan Rakyat) - a pro Indonesian communist party (PKI) artist organization. One of the leaders of Lekra was Pramoedya Ananta Toer
LIPI (Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia) - Indonesian Institute of Science
LDII (LEMBAGA DAKWAH ISLAM INDONESIA) - Pengajian Islam Berdasarkan Qur`an Hadis
M
Mahmilub (Mahkamah Militer Luar Biasa) - special Military court created in 1966 to prosecute military and civilian perpetrators of G30S movement.
Masyumi (Majelis Syura Muslimin Indonesia) - an old Islamic Party During Liberal democratic era (1949–1959)
Mendiknas (Menteri Pendidikan Nasional) - Minister of Education (current political title)
Menlu (Menteri Luar Negeri) - Foreign Minister
MMI (Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia) - an extreme Muslim group in Surakarta, Central Java, led by Abu Bakar Basyir.
MPR (Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat) - People's Consultative Assembly - national legislature.
MULO (Dutch: Meer Uitgebreid Lager Onderwijs) - Middle School (Dutch colonial era)
N
Narkoba (NARKotika dan Obat-obatan berBAhaya) - Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Nasakom (Nasionalis, Agama, Komunis) - an abbreviation created by Sukarno "Nationalist, Religionist, Communist"
Napza (Narkotika, Psikotropika dan Zat-zat Adiktif) - Narcotics, Psychotropics and Addictive Substance.
Nekolim (Neo Kolonialisme dan Imperialisme) an abbreviation created by Sukarno "Neo Colonialism and Imperialism"
O
OJK (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan) - Financial Services Authority
P
Paskibra (Pasukan Pengibar Bendera) - flag raiser troops
Paskibraka (Pasukan Pengibar Bendera Pusaka) - Flag Raiser troops on August 17 Ceremony at Merdeka Palace
Padus (Paduan Suara) - Choir
PAUD (Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini) - Indonesian Kindegarten
PBB -(Perserikatan Bangsa-bangsa) - United Nations
-("Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan") - Ground and Building Tax
PDGI (Persatuan Dokter Gigi Indonesia) - Union of Indonesian Dentists
PDRI (Pemerintahan Darurat Republik Indonesia) - Emergency Government of the Republic of Indonesia: from December 22, 1948, to December 27, 1949. This emergency government was located in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra and led by Syafruddin Prawiranegara.
PELNI (Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia) - the state owned ocean liner company.
Permias (Persekutuan Mahasiswa Indonesia di Amerika Serikat) - Organization of the Indonesian Students in the United States
PKI (Partai Komunis Indonesia) - Indonesian Communist Party
PKK (Pendidikan Kesejahteraan Keluarga) - lit "Family Welfare Education" The National Women's Movement
PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing) - Foreign Direct Investment company
PMDN - Domestic Direct Investment company, i.e. 100% of shares held by Indonesian citizens
PMI (Palang Merah Indonesia) - Indonesian Red Cross.
PMKRI (Perhimpunan Mahasiswa Katholik Republik Indonesia) - Union of Catholic University Students of the Republic of Indonesia
PMR (Palang Merah Remaja) - Youth Red Cross
POLRI (Polisi Republik Indonesia) - Indonesian National Police.
PP (Peraturan Pemerintah) - Government Regulations.
PPh (Pajak Penghasilan) - Salary Tax.
PPN (Pajak Pertambahan Nilai) - Value added Tax / Good and Service Tax.
PPnBM (Pajak Pertambahan Nilai Barang Mewah) - Luxury Goods tax.
Pramuka (Praja Muda Karana) - Indonesian Scout Organization
PRRI/Permesta (Pemerintahan Revolusioner Republik Indonesia/Perjuangan Rakyat Semesta) - a rebel group against Republic of Indonesia in West Sumatra and North Sulawesi (1957), supported by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
PT (Perseroan Terbatas) - Limited Liability Company (LLC) -or- Proprietary Limited (Pty Ltd)
R
RAPBN (Rancangan Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Negara) - The National Budget Plans.
RBTV (Reksa Birama Televisi) - Regional television station
RCTI (Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia) - (lit: Hawk Television Indonesia) Private Television Broadcaster
Repelita (Rencana Pembangunan Lima Tahun) - Five-Year Development Plan
RI (Republik Indonesia) - Republic of Indonesia.
RIS (Republik Indonesia Serikat) - The United States of Indonesia (from December 27, 1949, to August 17, 1950).
Rohis (Rohani Islam) - Moslem school organization.
RPKAD (Resimen Para Komando Angkatan Darat) - Former Indonesian Army's Special Operation Troops (now KOPASSUS)
RRC or RRT (Republik Rakyat Cina or Republik Rakyat Tiongkok) - People's Republic of China
RS (Rumah Saki) - Hospital:
- RSU (Rumah Sakit Umum) - Public hospital.
- RSUD (Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah) - Regional public hospital.
- RSJ (Rumah Sakit Jiwa) - Psychiatric hospital.
- RSB (Rumah Sakit Bersalin) - Maternity hospital.
- RSIA (Rumah Sakit Ibu dan Anak) - Pediatrics and Women hospital.
- RSAD (Rumah Sakit Angkatan Darat) - Military hospital (Indonesia army).
- RSAL (Rumah Sakit Angkatan Laut) - Military hospital (Indonesia navy).
S
Sekjen (Sekretariat Jenderal or Sekretaris Jenderal) - Secretary General (of an organization)
SCTV (Surya Citra Televisi) - (lit: Sun Television) Private Television Broadcaster
SD (Sekolah Dasar) - Primary School (current)
SDSB (Sumbangan Dana Sosial Berhadiah) - National Lottery (defunct)
SIM (Surat Izin Mengemudi) - Driving License
SLTA (Sekolah Lanjutan Tingkat Atas) - High School
SLTP (Sekolah Lanjutan Tingkat Pertama) - Middle School
SMA (Sekolah Menengah Atas) - High School (It was first used before the name SLTA, but currently used again widely)
SMP (Sekolah Menengah Pertama) - Middle School (It was first used before the name SLTP, but currently used again widely)
Supersemar (Surat Perintah Sebelas Maret) - 11 March Government Letter. Letter written by President Sukarno in 1966 formally granting Suharto Emergency Powers over the nation of Indonesia.
T
TH (Tahun) - Used for shortening years, typically anniversaries. e.g. 73TH Indonesia Merdeka.
Tapol (Tahanan Politik) - Political prisoner
TKA (Tenaga Kerja Asing) - Foreign labor
TKI (Tenaga Kerja Indonesia) - Indonesian labor
TNI (Tentara Nasional Indonesia) - Military of Indonesia
TNI AD (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat) - Indonesian Army
TNI AL (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Laut) - Indonesian Navy
TNI AU (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara) - Indonesian Airforce
TPI (Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia) - Educational Television Indonesia (private television broadcaster)
TVRI (Televisi Republik Indonesia) - Television of Republic of Indonesia (publicly owned broadcaster)
U
UMR (Upah Minimum Regional) - Regional minimum wage
UU (Undang-undang) - Constitution
UUD (Undang-undang Dasar) - Basic law
W
WALHI (Wahana Lingkungan Hidup) - Indonesian Environmental Organization
Wapres (Wakil Presiden) - Vice President
WIB (Waktu Indonesia Barat) - Western Indonesia Time, i.e. UTC/GMT+7, a.k.a. time in Jakarta
WIT (Waktu Indonesia Timur) - Eastern Indonesia Time, i.e. UTC/GMT+9, a.k.a. time in Papua
WITA (Waktu Indonesia Tenggah) - Central Indonesia Time, i.e. UTC/GMT+8, a.k.a. time in Bali
WNA (warga negara asing) - Foreign citizen
WNI (warga negara Indonesia) - Indonesian citizen
Y
YPAC (Yayasan Pendidikan Anak-anak Cacat) - Foundation for the Education of Disabled Children.