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Trafficking of 13 women in NTT highlight gaps in state protection

A human trafficking case involving 13 women from West Java who were allegedly deceived and forced into sex work in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has again underscored persistent gaps in the state’s protection against the exploitation of women and children.

4 hours ago
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No tsunami threat after earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Kalimantan

The quake was at a depth of 633 km (393.33 miles), GFZ said. It initially reported the quake at 7.1 but revised the figure.

7 hours ago
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Suspended NasDem lawmaker makes early returns to House

NasDem’s Ahmad Sahroni was reappointed as Commission III deputy speaker despite still having two weeks of suspension after being found guilty by the House ethics committee for his controversial remarks triggering wide public outrage in August 2025.

14 hours ago

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Throwing stones at passing trains punishable crime, N. Sumatra KAI warns

Throwing stones not only damage train facilities but also a direct risk for passengers’ lives.

14 hours ago
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Pelita Air fuel aircraft crashes in N. Kalimantan, pilot dies

Pelita Air Service uses Air Tractor AT-802 fuel tanker aircraft to distribute fuel to border areas under One Price Fuel program. 

14 hours ago
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KPK scrutinizes religious affairs minister’s use of private jet owned by Hanura chair

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is looking into reports that Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar had accepted an improper benefit after traveling on a private jet owned by businessman and politician Oesman Sapta Odang.

14 hours ago
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Concerns loom over retired military doctor appointment in BPJS Kesehatan

Appointing a retired military doctor may disrupt meritocracy within civilian institutions and hindering the resolve of persistent issues faced by the Health Care and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) and the national health insurance (JKN), observers have said.

14 hours ago
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Parents of Medan youth facing death penalty in drug case seek Hotman’s aid

Prosecutors demanded the death penalty for six defendants in a smuggling case of nearly two tonnes of methamphetamine in a trial at the Batam District Court, Riau Islands.

15 hours ago

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Mon, February 23, 2026

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