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Dozens of Indonesian military (TNI) personnel and volunteers clean Kedonganan Beach in Badung Regency on Jan. 3, 2026, as part of Bali’s major beach cleanup initiative following President Prabowo Subianto’s criticism of the island’s growing waste problem.
Dozens of Indonesian military (TNI) personnel and volunteers clean Kedonganan Beach in Badung Regency on Jan. 3, 2026, as part of Bali’s major beach cleanup initiative following President Prabowo Subianto’s criticism of the island’s growing waste problem.`
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Prabowo criticism sparks major beach cleanup drive in Bali

Bali has been grappling with a growing waste crisis in recent years, with unmanaged garbage frequently contributing to environmental problems such as flooding, even in popular tourist areas.

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Patients lose access to lifesaving care due to JKN subsidy cuts

Criticism is growing over BPJS Kesehatan's ongoing data update in the new DTSEN system after a number of people have lost access to lifesaving treatments without notice, only to learn later that their healthcare subsidies were cut or their policies canceled altogether.

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Police arrest five people in two separate illegal logging cases in Riau

Illegal logging activities are rampant in Riau despite continuous law enforcement efforts by the police.

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Authorities prevent attempted smuggling of wildlife to Thailand

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Debate over legislative threshold reignites ahead of election law revision

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