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Society
New York returns 30 pillaged relics to Cambodia, Indonesia
New York is a major trafficking hub, and several works have been seized in recent years from museums, including the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art, and from collectors.
3 hours ago
Archipelago
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes off Java island: authorities
The quake, which the United States Geological Survey recorded at a magnitude of 6.1, was felt in capital Jakarta -- where people were forced to evacuate buildings -- and in nearby Bandung, West Java.
5 hours ago
Politics
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PKS invites Prabowo, Gibran to its Idul Fitri gathering
The party has also invited leaders of political parties contesting the Feb. 14 general election as well as all presidential tickets.
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Archipelago
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Explainer: Heightened volcanic activities unrelated despite occurring in same period
Heightened volcanic activities in several regions across the archipelago have prompted residents to remain vigilant, as a number of eruptions have caused fatalities and forced thousands to flee their homes for safety.
1 day ago
Politics
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Opposition weakens as rivals pledge support for Prabowo
Since the February election, Prabowo has expressed his hope to reach out to rivaling camps, as the president-elect looks to form a ruling coalition and the new government in the six months leading up to his presidency.
1 day ago
Politics
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PKB ready to support Prabowo's administration
Muhaimin issued the statement shortly after leader of the NasDem Party, Surya Paloh, issued a similar statement backing the incoming Prabowo administration.
1 day ago
Society
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Dengue outbreak shows no signs of abating as toll rises
The number of cases and deaths have both increased as outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease continue to spread across the country, with at least 14,100 new cases reported nationwide last week.
1 day ago
Politics
Prabowo closes in on House majority after NasDem pledges support
NasDem, which won 10 percent of the vote in February's legislative election, was ready to pledge its "full support" for the next administration, its chief Surya Paloh told reporters after a meeting with Prabowo.
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- Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by top New York court
- PDI-P will likely be part of opposition: Ganjar
- PKS invites Prabowo, Gibran to its Idul Fitri gathering
- Proposed 40% debt to GDP in 2025 could risk overall economy
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politics
Prabowo closes in on House majority after NasDem pledges support
NasDem, which won 10 percent of the vote in February's legislative election, was ready to pledge its "full support" for the next administration, its chief Surya Paloh told reporters after a meeting with Prabowo.
2 days ago
politics
PDI-P will likely be part of opposition: Ganjar
Ganjar, who garnered 16 percent of the vote in the Feb. 14 presidential election, said that judging from statements made by PDI-P chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri in recent weeks, it was likely that the party had readied itself to be in the opposition.
2 days ago
politics
President-elect Prabowo meets with Jokowi after KPU declaration
Gibran, the eldest son of President Jokowi, confirmed that a meeting was scheduled with his father after the KPU's declaration.
3 days ago
jakarta
President to host Idul Fitri open house at State Palace
People wanting to attend the planned Idul Fitri celebration on Wednesday must wear shoes and no jeans, the Palace says.
2 weeks ago
jakarta
Annual exodus starts ahead of Idul Fitri festivities
People living in Jakarta, a city of 11 million people, started leaving the capital over the weekend, according to the Transportation Ministry.
2 weeks ago
archipelago
Green orchid facing extinction risk, BRIN researcher warns
Scientists are in a race against time to conserve East Java's endemic green orchid, which is marked "endangered" on the IUCN Red List and grows only in the province's lowland teak forests.
4 days ago
archipelago
North Sulawesi lowers volcano alert level, reopens nearby airport
Officials had warned the threat from the Mount Ruang stratovolcano was far from over after it sparked the evacuation of thousands when it stirred a spectacular mix of lava, ash columns and lightning last week.
5 days ago
society
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We are looking for stories of women who've influenced our world. Share your experiences to possibly be featured in The Jakarta Post and honor their impact.
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- Indonesia one step from Olympics after beating South Korea
- Opposition weakens as rivals pledge support for Prabowo
- Golden generation
- Bahlil leads task force to boost sugar, bioethanol production in Papua
- Creative industry workers worry AI is after their jobs
- Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by top New York court
- PDI-P will likely be part of opposition: Ganjar
- PKS invites Prabowo, Gibran to its Idul Fitri gathering
- Proposed 40% debt to GDP in 2025 could risk overall economy
- To my horror, it’s just a movie!
