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Politics
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Prabowo's cabinet expansion plan raises budget concerns
As the House of Representatives moves swiftly to increase the legal limit on the number of executive ministers, analysts have warned that president-elect Prabowo Subianto’s plan to expand his cabinet could get in the way of efforts to fulfill his campaign promises.
17 hours ago
Society
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JKN policyholders hope for fair, affordable premiums under single-class care
Policyholders of the National Health Insurance (JKN) hope that any changes to the premiums made by the government will make the insurance fair and affordable for all.
18 hours ago
Society
House to grill education ministry over reports of high tuition fees
House of Representatives Commission X will investigate the cause of the recent increase in single tuition fees (UKT) in several universities across the country by, among other measures, summoning the Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry for an inquiry into the issue.
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Jakarta
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Some Jakartans denied clean piped water for decades
While Indonesia is set to host the world’s largest water conference in Bali this week, many people living in the country’s capital remain without reliable access to clean water provided by the city, forcing them to seek out independent solutions.
1 day ago
Society
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Australia’s Recce, Etana team up to develop synthetic antibiotics in Indonesia
The private sector agreement aims to develop a new class of synthetic antibiotics to address the growing issue of drug-resistant superbugs, which can cause previously treatable infectious diseases to become deadly.
1 day ago
Society
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Indonesia to voice importance of water security in World Water Forum
The National Development Planning Ministry stressed the urgency for Indonesia and other participating countries to tackle the problem of growing water demands amid the small number of water sources.
1 day ago
Politics
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Policymakers to rethink single-day general election format
A fresh proposal to no longer hold the presidential and legislative elections on a single day emerged as policymakers moved to revise the General Elections Law to improve the country’s election system.
1 day ago
Politics
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Jokowi marches on with ‘blusukan’ as presidency nears end
Observers view Jokowi's recent series of visits to inaugurate projects across the country in the final months of his presidency as part of his efforts to maintain his popularity after stepping down from office in October.
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- Policymakers to rethink single-day general election format
- Authorities raises Halmahera volcano alert level to highest
- Indosat showcasing Indonesia's Digital Literacy Initiative at the Global DTC Workshop
- “JAPAN’S FOOD” EXPORT FAIR returns for 8th iteration, bringing Japanese food excellence
- Ukrainians, Russian face death over Bali drug lab: Police
- New Dutch coalition government wants 'strictest' asylum policy
- China, Indonesia open a new chapter of building a community with a shared future
- Jokowi marches on with ‘blusukan’ as presidency nears end
- China 'can't have it both ways' with Russia and West: US
- Cultures, nature set to meld at 2024 Singapore International Festival of Arts
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archipelago
Authorities raises Halmahera volcano alert level to highest
Mount Ibu, located on remote Halmahera island, erupted on Thursday morning, belching a tower of volcanic ash 5,000 metres (16,400 feet) above its peak.
2 days ago
archipelago
Garuda Indonesia flight makes emergency landing after engine fire
The Indonesian flag carrier said the Garuda-1105 flight to Madinah -- operated by a Boeing 747-400 -- returned to its original airport in Makassar at 17:15 local time (0915 GMT) with all passengers unhurt.
2 days ago
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Death toll rises to 62 from Sumatra floods, 25 still missing
Officials said some of those earlier unaccounted for were found dead during the day, which lifted the toll from 58 reported in the morning.
3 days ago
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Rescue workers search for 35 still missing in deadly West Sumatra floods
Heavy rain on Saturday evening triggered flash floods, landslides, and cold lava flow - a mud-like mixture of volcanic ash, rock debris and water - in three districts and one town in West Sumatra province. By Tuesday, the death toll was at 52.
3 days ago
archipelago
West Sumatra flood death toll rises to 57 with 22 missing
Workers cleaned up damaged buildings after the deluge while rescuers deployed a thermal drone to help the search, using excavators and their bare hands to try to find survivors in the rivers and rubble.
3 days ago
archipelago
Death toll from floods in West Sumatra rises to 50
Torrential rain on Saturday evening triggered flash floods, landslides, and cold lava flow, a mud-like mixture of volcanic ash, rock debris and water, in three districts in West Sumatra province. On Monday, the death toll was 43.
4 days ago
society
Huge majority satisfied with police over Idul Fitri: Survey
An overwhelming 86.5 of respondents surveyed by Indikator Politik in late April have expressed satisfaction with the police's management of Idul Fitri traffic.
3 days ago
society
Govt unifies JKN insurance coverage
The President has issued a new decree that finally scraps the three classes under the national health scheme, a plan that had been in the pipeline since before the pandemic.
5 days ago
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- Policymakers to rethink single-day general election format
- Authorities raises Halmahera volcano alert level to highest
- Indosat showcasing Indonesia's Digital Literacy Initiative at the Global DTC Workshop
- “JAPAN’S FOOD” EXPORT FAIR returns for 8th iteration, bringing Japanese food excellence
- Ukrainians, Russian face death over Bali drug lab: Police
- New Dutch coalition government wants 'strictest' asylum policy
- China, Indonesia open a new chapter of building a community with a shared future
- Jokowi marches on with ‘blusukan’ as presidency nears end
- China 'can't have it both ways' with Russia and West: US
- Cultures, nature set to meld at 2024 Singapore International Festival of Arts
