isu

[i·su]noun

Definitions

1.
issue; topic; matter (of public concern or debate)
From English "issue". Commonly used in news and formal contexts to refer to topics of public discussion.
Di thread kali ini, kita akan membahas isu yang sebenarnya sudah sering terdengar, tetapi masih belum benar-benar terselesaikan di Indonesia, yaitu pernikahan di bawah umur.
In this thread, we will discuss an issue that has actually been frequently heard about, but still hasn't truly been resolved in Indonesia, namely child marriage.
— Kaskus — "Ayo Wujudkan Indonesia Zero Pernikahan di Bawah Umur" https://www.kaskus.co.id/thread/69ee07aad2c6a5c583064ac6/ayo-wujudkan-indonesia-zero-pernikahan-di-bawah-umur
2.
rumor; unverified report
In informal usage, isu can mean an unconfirmed rumor or gossip, e.g. "Itu cuma isu" (That is just a rumor).