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Lawmakers press universities over handling of sexual harassment

Lawmakers on Monday pressed the government and university leaders to strengthen campus sexual harassment safeguards, following public outrage over recent cases involving dozens of University of Indonesia (UI) students and a Padjadjaran University professor.

4 days ago
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Plan to sell transit hub names to political parties raises alarm

A recent suggestion by Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung that political parties might buy the naming rights for transit hubs has raised concerns over the risk of politicizing public facilities in the capital. ...

4 days ago
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12 civilians killed during military operation in Papua

The commission said at least 12 civilians died of gunshot wounds when the armed forces carried out "an enforcement operation" on Tuesday against a rebel group in the central Papuan village of Kembru. ...

4 days ago

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Govt introduces nutrition grade on drinks to curb unhealthy diets

The new policy classifies drinks from A to D with corresponding color codes based on the percentage of sugar, salt and fat content per 100 milliliters of sugary drinks, which determined with lab testing supervised by authorities.

4 days ago
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Law expert reported over food self-sufficiency remarks as clampdown against critics grows

Constitutional law expert Feri Amsari became the latest government critic to be reported to the police over comments on the food self-sufficiency program.

4 days ago
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Kalla denies blasphemy allegations, says remarks taken out of context

Former vice president Jusuf Kalla has denied allegations of blasphemy over remarks he made during a public lecture last month, and is considering legal recourse against his accusers who he said took his comments out of context in a way that defames him.

4 days ago
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Wikimedia to meet government after access block threat

The Communications and Digital Ministry gave an ultimatum for the nonprofit platform to register as an electronic system provider (PSE) in the country for seven days from April 15 to prevent a permanent block on its projects’ websites.

4 days ago
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Uncertainty as 59 e-waste containers from US get clearance to enter Batam

A transfer of re-export decision authority has slowed the processing of the waste, which is believed to be hazardous and toxic.

4 days ago
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Family questions lost belongings of migrant workers who died in S. Korea

Reza Valention Simamora went missing from a fishing vessel on Sept. 23, 2025, in South Korea, and was found dead four days later.

4 days ago
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C. Java students need Rp 200m each to process S. Korean visas to pursue studies

South Korean visa applicants must have Rp 200 million (US$11,668) each in their bank accounts for three to four months before they can depart to continue their studies. 

4 days ago
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Komodo dragons smuggling ring busted, having sold 20 to Thailand

Suspects sourced the reptiles from hunters on Komodo Island, East Nusa Tenggara, and surrounding areas, purchasing them for about Rp 5.5 million (US$320) each.

5 days ago
Politics

Under blackout threat, Wikimedia to hold talks with Indonesia

A meeting will take place next week to discuss Indonesia's demands for Wikimedia to register as an "electronic system provider" (PSE), the Wikipedia parent company said in a statement sent to AFP.

5 days ago
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Ombudsman chief arrest raises accountability concerns

Indonesian Ombudsman chair Hery Susanto allegedly received Rp 1.5 billion (US$87,296) in exchange for launching a rigged audit of the Forestry Ministry to reduce the amount of nontax state revenue (PNBP) to be paid by a nickel company.

5 days ago
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Riau teacher named suspect in death of student testing 3D-printed rifle

Police named the female suspect for negligence but did not detain her because she was cooperative throughout the investigation.

6 days ago
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North Sumatra prepares bylaw on vape as it still tops drugs abuse

One of the crucial points in the proposed bylaw is the new method in drugs distribution using liquid for e-cigarette or vape.

6 days ago
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Indonesian haj departures on track amid Middle East war

Indonesia’s haj departures remain on track despite the ongoing United States-Israeli war against Iran, with preparations entering the final stage and the first group of pilgrims set to leave on April 22 as authorities press ahead with safety measures.

6 days ago
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Eight bodies recovered after Kalimantan helicopter crash

A joint search and rescue team has recovered all eight bodies of those involved in a helicopter crash in the dense forests of West Kalimantan, confirming that there were no survivors after hours of evacuation efforts in difficult, steep terrain on Thursday night.

1 week ago
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UI suspends 16 law students over alleged online sexual harassment

The students, who are under investigation by the university's anti-sexual violence task force, are barred from participating in all academic activities, entering campus premises except for purposes related to the case or urgent matters under university supervision.

1 week ago
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Eight people killed in helicopter crash in West Kalimantan

All eight on board were men and one was a Malaysian national, civil aviation director general Lukman F. Laisa said in a statement.

1 week ago
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Immigration nabs 78 foreigners working at GIIC without proper permits

The foreigners were detained while working in the project area and could not produce immigration documents, passports or stay permits, during the inspection.

1 week ago
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Karo prosecutors relieved of duty over handling of videographer case

Karo Prosecutor’s Office head Danke Rajagukguk and special crimes section head Reinhard Harve Sembiring were let go from their positions after Medan Corruption Court acquitted Amsal Christy Sitepu of all corruption charges.

1 week ago
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Batam studies waste-to-energy technology to tackle garbage problem

Data show that Batam produces between 800 and 1,300 tonnes of garbage every day. Currently, Batam relies on the 49-hectare Telaga Punggur final dumping site, which is divided into several zones, as its main solution. 

1 week ago
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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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week ago
Politics

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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week ago
Society

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.

1 week ago

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Fri, April 24, 2026

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