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More defectors expected to join PSI from other parties

An Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) official denied that former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has been recruiting incumbent lawmakers to join the nonlegislative party.

4 days ago
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Activist acid attack heads to military court despite pushback

The acid attack against rights activist Andrie Yunus will proceed to a military court after Indonesian Military (TNI) prosecutors handed over the case dossier to the Jakarta Military Court, despite continued pushback from civil society groups calling for a civilian trial to ensure transparency. ...

5 days ago
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Transjakarta delivers major economic gains, household savings

The expansion of the city-owned bus network Transjakarta has reduced household spending while generating economic returns worth three times its subsidy, a new study found, underscoring the broader benefits of investing in reliable public transportation systems. ...

5 days ago

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AGO arrests chief ombudsman on bribery charges after only six days in office

He is being detained as a suspect in a corruption case involving nickel mining governance in North Sulawesi, according to the AGO.

5 days ago
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Helicopter carrying eight loses contact off Kalimantan

Some 20 rescuers had been deployed to search the area of the missing aircraft's last known position, said I Made Junetra, the head of the local search and rescue agency.

5 days ago
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Deputy minister urges private sector to support rights of intellectually disabled people

Deputy Human Rights Minister Mugiyanto has said that the fulfillment of human rights for persons with disabilities is not solely the responsibility of the state, but must also involve the private sector.

5 days ago
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AGO to expedite auction of seized Iranian tanker in Batam

After two auctions failed to produce a buyer, the tanker and its cargo of crude oil remain idle in Batam, though it could be used as a "bargaining chip" to seek the release of two Indonesian vessels stuck in the Gulf, an expert suggests.

5 days ago
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Indonesian university suspends students over viral lewd chat

An advocacy group is demanding the government declare a state of emergency on violence in education and make it a national priority.

5 days ago
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Riau Islands immigration cracks down on foreigners working illegally

Batam Immigration office detained five Chinese nationals and a Malaysian while immigration authorities in Ranai deported two Malaysians.

5 days ago
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Potential Gerindra-NasDem merger could reshape 2029 electoral landscape

Talks about a potential merger between Gerindra and NasDem, two of the country’s five largest political parties, have recently emerged, a scenario that analysts said could alter the political landscape ahead of the 2029 presidential election and weaken prospects for opposition figures.

5 days ago
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Kalla blasphemy report raises concerns over pressure on govt critics

The report comes amid heightened scrutiny over freedom of expression under President Prabowo Subianto, with critics pointing to a rise in legal threats, police reports and public pressure directed at dissenting voices.

5 days ago
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Viral chat logs renew alarm over sexual violence on campuses

Recently viral chat messages containing sexual harassment by 16 law students of University of Indonesia (UI) have sparked public condemnation and renewed concerns over widespread sexual violence on campuses.

5 days ago
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US overflight proposal sparks ministerial rift

The Foreign Ministry previously sent a letter to the Defense Ministry to warn that the United States proposal for an overflight access for its military aircraft may drag Indonesia to potential retaliation in the event of wider conflicts.

5 days ago
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TikTok removes underage accounts after govt push

TikTok had deactivated around 780,000 accounts belonging to users under 16 as of Friday, marking it “the first platform” to report measurable enforcement under Indonesia's new child protection rules.

6 days ago
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KPK loses pretrial on House secretary-general suspect naming

A judge with the South Jakarta District Court argued that the antigraft body did not meet the minimum legal requirement of two valid pieces of evidence to name House of Representatives secretary-general Indra Iskandar a graft suspect.

6 days ago
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Malaysia detains 210 Indonesians in maritime crackdown

The operation, known as Operation Khas Pagar Laut, was carried out from Feb. 27 to April 10, targeting illegal fishing, maritime violations and immigration offenses.

6 days ago
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Settlers stage rally in Riau, reject relocation from Tesso Nilo National Park

The settlers said relocation does not provide certainty for the affected people’s housing and livelihoods at the replacement site.

6 days ago
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Bali tightens security after violent crimes linked to international groups

A series of violent crimes has prompted South Korea to issue a travel warning for Bali. In a “Notice on Preventing Serious Crime” issued on April 1, South Korean authorities urged citizens to “pay closer attention to their personal safety” when visiting the island.

6 days ago
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Cabinet secretary under fire for attacking analysts

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya is facing criticism after warning of an “inflation of observers,” with rights activists and analysts saying the remark seeks to attack critical voices and signals shrinking tolerance of dissent.

1 week ago
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Jusuf Kalla reported to police over alleged blasphemy

Although no longer in public office, Kalla has in recent weeks increasingly become a reference figure for groups and individuals seeking input or expressing concerns about policies under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.

1 week ago
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BNN seeks tighter vape controls under narcotics bill amid drug concerns

The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has proposed regulating a ban on vaporizers under the narcotics and psychotropics bill, citing the discovery of illegal substances in several vape liquid samples, a move that has drawn pushback from industry players and vaping communities.

1 week ago
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KPK nabs Tulungagung regent for alleged extortion with threat of dismissal

Gatut Sunu Wibowo has become the latest regional leader in East Java to be arrested for corruption, after he allegedly threatened local officials with dismissal in an attempt to extort up to Rp 2.8 billion (US$163,000) for personal use.

1 week ago
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Student demands justice after being named suspect for intervening in father’s assault

According to police, the incident occurred in October last year when a relative and neighbor, Indra Putra Bangun, visited LB’s family home and accused her father, identified only as JIB, of purchasing palm oil allegedly stolen from his plantation. The confrontation escalated into a physical altercation, during which LB allegedly intervened by scratching and biting Indra.

1 week ago
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Construction continues on Karang Singa beacon tower off Bintan: Official

A provincial official has underlined the urgency of the national strategic project, initiated in 2021 and funded by the Defense Ministry, as both a navigational aid a symbol of state sovereignty in the maritime zone off the Singapore Strait.

1 week ago
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Intern doctor fatalities fuel concerns over heavy workload, low welfare

Although Health Ministry regulations stipulate that intern doctors should work a maximum of 48 hours per week, or eight hours a day over six working days, Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) chairman Slamet Budiarto said practices in the field often fall short of these standards.

1 week ago
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BGN stokes overspending criticism for billion-rupiah procurement of event planners

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is facing renewed scrutiny after its procurement reports revealed billions of rupiah allocated for the hiring of planners for various campaigns, from training for its workers to recreational activities, raising fresh criticisms of overspending on the free nutritious meal program overseen by the agency.

1 week ago
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Govt kicks off measles vaccination for healthcare workers amid outbreak

Indonesia has been grappling with a measles outbreak since last year, driven by a decline in childhood immunization.

1 week ago
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Gang leader Hercules disputes govt claim over Tanah Abang land

A legal dispute is unfolding in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, as notorious gang leader Rosario “Hercules” de Marshal and his mass organization GRIB Jaya contest the government’s claim over a plot of land earmarked for a housing project.

1 week ago
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Authorities raid illegal nitrous oxide storage amid abuse concerns

Various sizes of gas canisters to contain nitrous oxide were found to be allegedly stored in and distributed from a rental house in West Jakarta, which the food monitoring agency said was not fulfilling the food and drug manufacturing standards.

1 week ago
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Gibran’s ad hoc judges proposal in acid attack case draws legal doubt

A proposal by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka to involve ad hoc judges in the trial of acid attack victim Andrie Yunus has drawn skepticism from legal experts, while civil society groups welcomed it as reinforcing their demand for the case to be tried in civilian court.

1 week ago

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Wed, April 22, 2026

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