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BREAKING: Nadiem gets 10 years in prison in Chromebook corruption case
The Jakarta Corruption Court sentenced on Tuesday former education minister Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison for causing state losses in a case involving the procurement of Chromebook laptops during his time in office.
5 hours ago
Society
Forests, people sacrificed in Sebangau
How a national park in Central Kalimantan vanishes in plain sight
6 hours ago
Archipelago
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Police probe doctor's alleged suicide amid claims of intimidation by DPRD members
Victor said the incident had a severe impact on Eliza’s mental health, after which she became withdrawn, quiet and increasingly fearful. According to the family, she was later diagnosed with severe depression by a psychiatrist and admitted to Leona Hospital for intensive psychiatric care on June 15.
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Critics slam Prabowo’s praise for TNI, police role in food drive
President Prabowo Subianto’s crediting of military and police for roles in the food sector may undermine food sufficiency goals and civilian authority, critics say.
12 hours ago
Jakarta
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Jakarta aims for cinematic growth with new film body
The Jakarta administration has launched a new film commission tasked with promoting local shooting spots and streamlining permits, an initiative expected to draw more domestic and global productions to the capital.
13 hours ago
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Academics rally behind student protests, reject politicization
A coalition of professors, academics, rights advocates and public figures has thrown its support behind recent student protests, warning that growing attempts to intimidate and politicize the movement threaten Indonesia’s democracy and civil liberties.
13 hours ago
Archipelago
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Lone woman's 'drug raid' reveals lax enforcement in N. Sumatra
A woman has gone viral on social media for her video documentation of an alleged drug den and meth factory in North Labuhanbatu regency, North Sumatra, which has prompted a leading member of the provincial legislature to demand that the local police step up their game against drug dealers and traffickers.
14 hours ago
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Pressure mounts for probe into five deaths in military-run cooperative training
Just 10 days after the nationwide training began on June 14, five participants had died across multiple regions. The military said they died following various medical emergencies, including heatstroke, cardiac arrest and pneumonia.
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Komnas HAM urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project
Launched in July last year, the "Red and White Cooperatives" programme aims to establish around 80,000 village cooperatives across Indonesia to create jobs and meet the government's target of 8 percent economic growth in 2029. They are intended to sell basic goods, subsidised cooking gas and fertiliser.
2 days ago
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Police arrest dozens in anti-government protest in Surabaya
Around 100 people gathered near a government building in Surabaya on Friday, AFP journalists estimated, to protest a fuel price hike and Prabowo's flagship free meals scheme.
2 days ago
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Indonesia can offer experience in growth, environment: Senior UN official
Indonesia’s experience offers important lessons on the value of partnership, innovation and long-term investment, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the UN Development Program (UNDP) Kanni Wignaraja said.
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