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Densus 88 nabs five for allegedly recruiting minors into extremist groups

One of the suspects is described as a “veteran” previously linked to the Islamic State militant group.

5 days ago
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Batam immigration detains man wanted in China over $138 million loan default

The 58-year-old man, identified only as WZ, was arrested in Batam, Riau Islands, on Thursday after a request was received from the Chinese embassy in Jakarta. ...

5 days ago
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Batam customs uncovers new ways to smuggle drugs from Malaysia

The contraband was hidden in the anus of suspect MM, the customs office said, adding that it was a new, daring way to smuggle drugs. ...

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Respiratory illness outbreak in Talang Mamak indigenous tribe begins to ease

Riau Health Agency acting head Heri Permana said laboratory analysis confirmed that the outbreak in Datai hamlet was caused by the Influenza A virus, one of the main types of flu that infects humans.

5 days ago
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Constitutional Court justice hits back at fake diploma accusation

A civil group accusing Constitutional Court Justice Arsul Sani of falsifying his doctoral diploma to get a position at the court cited media reports on the corruption investigation against the Polish institute where he obtained his degree as a basis of their accusations.

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Explainer: Tracing Fadli Zon’s ‘Out of Nusantara’ ancient humans claim

A hypothesis suggesting that ancient humans came from the prehistoric Indonesian archipelago, or Nusantara, is part of a bigger claim that suggests Indonesia as the oldest civilization in the world, Culture Minister Fadli Zon has said.

5 days ago
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Bali plans to ban private beaches as locals struggle to access shorelines

“Access to the beach for Segara Kerthi or Pakelem ceremonies is becoming increasingly limited. Some hotel and villa operators are blocking public access, prohibiting locals from performing religious activities, or carrying out inappropriate activities on the shoreline during important ceremonies,” Governor Koster said.

5 days ago
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House passes revised KUHAP despite abuse of authority concerns

The House of Representatives has passed the Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) bill into law despite mounting pushback from civil society groups over some provisions they fear could pave the way for abuse of power.

5 days ago
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South Jakarta court rejects Agriculture Ministry’s suit over Tempo report

Tempo’s lawyers argued that the lawsuit was filed in bad faith, noting that the ministry had bypassed the right of reply and right of correction required under the Press Law before suing.

6 days ago
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Surakarta Sultanate faces another succession dispute after Sultan’s death

Following the death of Sultan Pakubuwono XIII on Nov. 2, two of his sons from different wives proclaimed themselves the rightful heir.

6 days ago
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27 missing after landslide strikes village in Banjarnegara, Cental Java

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that the natural disaster occurred around 4 p.m. on Saturday. Hours of heavy rainfall caused a large hill in the village to collapse, burying 30 houses, farms and rice paddies under debris.

6 days ago
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Calls grow for govt to protect ocean, small islands at COP30

As the United Nations climate summit enters its second week, calls are mounting for Indonesia to take stronger action to protect small islands and the ocean from the looming threats of global warming and industrial emissions.

6 days ago
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Civil groups demand halt to criminal procedure law revision

The government and the House of Representatives look set to pass the Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) bill into law soon, prompting concerns from civil society groups about its contentious articles and rushed deliberations that allegedly skirted public participation.

6 days ago
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Planned overhaul of hospital referral system brings hope to patients

The upcoming policy would allow community health centers (Puskesmas) to send patients directly to hospitals best equipped to treat them, cutting out multiple intermediate steps that often delay care.

6 days ago
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Student, 13, dies following alleged school bullying incident

MH told her he had been bullied repeatedly since starting junior high school in July, including being hit, kicked and jabbed with a plastic straw.

6 days ago
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Purbaya calls on journalists to step up scrutiny of government

Speaking at an event hosted by the Chief Editors Forum on Sunday, Purbaya said the press had grown “increasingly muted” in recent years, leaving poor public policies insufficiently challenged and weakening policy outcomes.

1 week ago
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Death toll from Central Java landslide rises to 18

A landslide in the city of Cilacap last week buried a dozen houses in Cibeunying village, the disaster mitigation agency said. Search and rescue efforts were challenging as people were buried 3 to 8 metres (10 to 25 feet) deep, it said.

1 week ago
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Govt mulls over expanding Wolbachia-based dengue control

One of the main challenges hindering the expansion of the program to spread Wolbachia-infected mosquitos in dozens of other cities in Indonesia is limited funding, with the government aiming to work with international partners to overcome the hindrance.

1 week ago
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Malaysia returns 10 fishermen from Riau, four from Riau Islands

Malaysia has repatriated a total of 14 fishermen from the Indonesian provinces of Riau and Riau Islands for unintentionally crossing into its waters in the past two months. 

1 week ago
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Indonesia to receive repatriated artifacts from US

Indonesia is set to receive a number of cultural artifacts repatriated from the United States, including a historical bronze statue that has been kept at the Metropolitan Museum of Art since the early 1990s.

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Some 5.7 tonnes of shrimp contaminated with Cesium 137 disposed

 A total of 494 cardboard boxes, weighing 5.7 tonnes, of shrimp contaminated by Cesium 137 radioactive were destroyed.

1 week ago
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Five Chinese tourists die in Bali car accident

A Toyota HiAce van carrying a group of 13 visitors from China plunged into a ravine in Buleleng, a northern coastal regency known for its winding roads, killing five and injuring eight, with the local driver escaping with only scratches, police have confirmed.

1 week ago
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Landslide kills 11 in Central Java, official says 12 missing

The landslide in the city of Cilacap on Thursday buried a dozen houses in Cibeunying village, Antara previously reported the agency as saying, adding that the rescue was challenging as people were buried 3 to 8 meters deep.

1 week ago
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20 missing after landslide hits village in Central Java

BNPB head Lt. Gen. Suharyanto said a joint team of around 200 personnel, comprising the local search and rescue agency, the Cilacap Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), the Indonesian Red Cross, the military, police and local residents, had been working around the clock to search for survivors believed to be buried under the debris.

1 week ago
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School collapses raise concerns over misplaced priorities in education budget

While the Rp 757.8 trillion (US$46.82 billion) budgeted for education next year has been hailed as the largest in modern history, experts have pointed out that deducting the free meals allocation would leave just Rp 422.8 trillion, the smallest in recent years.

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New database aims to strengthen Jakarta’s fight against slums

The administration is also working with Statistics Indonesia (BPS) to continue mapping community unit (RW) areas that fall into the slum category, as Jakarta targets to upgrade all of its slums by 2027 to improve overall quality of life.

1 week ago
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Court ruling bolsters calls for police reform

In a 7-2 ruling, the Constitutional Court reasserts the requirement for active police officers to resign or retire from the force before taking jobs in civilian posts, a phenomenon that has been rampant since the administration of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo according to activists.

1 week ago
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Eight die after ferry sinks on Mahakam River

Ferry was carrying 28 passengers and was possibly overloaded with cement when it sank amid a strong current.

1 week ago
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Five Chinese tourists killed in minibus accident in Bali

The thirteen Chinese nationals were heading to the region of Buleleng in the northern part of Bali from the city of Denpasar when the accident happened, local police head Adj. Sr. Comr. Widwan Sutadi told Reuters.

1 week ago
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Rokan Hilir administration tries to free 10 fishermen arrested in Malaysia

Malaysian authorities detained the 10 fishermen after they crossed the maritime border in Malacca Straits on Nov. 5, 2025. 

1 week ago

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Mon, November 24, 2025

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