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A Commuter Line train passes next to the under-construction Jatake Station in Tangerang regency, Banten, on July 16, 2025.
A Commuter Line train passes next to the under-construction Jatake Station in Tangerang regency, Banten, on July 16, 2025.`
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KCI Announces new plan to raise Greater Jakarta commuter line fares

KRL fares have remained unchanged since 2016, despite rising operating costs.

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Schools ministry to regulate screen time for students

The Elementary and Secondary Education Ministry has begun introducing guidelines on the use of electronic devices at schools to support the implementation of a social media ban for minors under 16 which will come into force in less than three weeks.

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TNI restructuring raises eyebrows

A restructuring within the Indonesian Military (TNI) that involves the revival of a decades-long-dormant post and an upgrade in several commands has raised questions on whether the changes reflect external security concerns or internal organizational needs.

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Prigen Conservation Breeding Ark welcomes first Sunda pangolin cub

All eight pangolin species are now threatened with extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Three species: the Chinese pangolin, the Philippine pangolin, and the Sunda pangolin, are classified as critically endangered.

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‘Ojol’ shortage in Jakarta exposes gaps in ride-hailing sector

An apparent shortage of online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers in Jakarta in recent days has frustrated commuters and exposed deeper problems in Indonesia’s ride-hailing sector, where fare cuts and platform policies are increasingly discouraging gig workers.

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Former minister Yaqut arrested after court rejects pretrial motion

The antigraft body named Yaqut and his former special staffer Ishfah Abidal Aziz graft suspects on Jan. 8. They are accused of enriching themselves and other parties through mismanagement of an additional haj quota for the 2024 haj season.

3 hours ago
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Govt considers taking steps to protect mainstream media

Indonesian press and the mainstream media in the country have struggled financially for years amid the domination of global platforms that monopolize the production and distribution of information.

14 hours ago
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State policies continue to fuel religious freedom violations: Setara

From forced closures of worship spaces to attacks on children, Setara says government policies and selective law enforcement continue to enable religious freedom violations in Indonesia. 

20 hours ago

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