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Two Singaporean hikers missing following Mt. Dukono eruption

Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), said 20 hikers were on the volcano when the eruption occurred, including nine Singaporeans.

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Plainclothes officers from the special criminal investigation unit inspect around 3,000 sacks of mangrove charcoal during a raid on an illicit charcoal factory in eastern Meranti Islands regency, in this undated handout photo provided by the Riau Police on May 6, 2026.

Riau Police seize 100 tonnes of illicit mangrove charcoal

Special crimes investigators have foiled an attempt to smuggle 100 tonnes of illegally produced mangrove charcoal to Malaysia linked to a group running two clandestine factories in Meranti Islands regency, in the second such case since March amid Riau's crackdown on deforestation.

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Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin gestures as he speaks during a hearing with House of Representatives Commission IX in Senayan, Jakarta, on March 28, 2023. The meeting focused on the health digital transformation strategy and revitalization of primary health service starting from posyandu (community health centers).

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Intern deaths prompt overhaul of medical training system

The Health Ministry has pledged to overhaul Indonesia’s medical internship program to ensure fewer working hours and adequate leave, following the deaths of four intern doctors in just two months amid mounting scrutiny over overwork in the system.

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Central Java cleric arrested over alleged sexual abuse of students

According to one of the victims’ attorneys, Ali Yusron, approximately 50 students at the Islamic boarding school were allegedly sexually abused by AS between 2020 and 2024, although most have so far declined to file formal police reports, BBC Indonesia reported.

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Pilgrims perform tawaf (walking around the Kaaba) on April 23, 2026, at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. For the 2026 haj season, Indonesia is sending about 221,000 pilgrims, consisting of 203,320 regular pilgrims (92 percent) and 17,680 special pilgrims (8 percent).

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Saudi Arabia arrests 10 Indonesians for allegedly organizing illegal haj

Ministry spokesperson Maria Assegaff said the Indonesian government fully respected and supported Saudi Arabia’s policy of la haj bila tasrih (no haj without an official permit).

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Attorney General's Office (AGO) officers escort Iwan Setiawan Lukminto (center), former president director of textile giant PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex) to a prisoner van after an interrogation session at the AGO building in Jakarta on May 21, 2025. The AGO named him and two other individuals suspects in a corruption case pertaining to the misappropriation of loans disbursed by several banks, including state-owned lenders, that incurred a Rp 692 billion state loss.

Sritex brothers jailed for 12 and 14 years over graft, money laundering

According to the ruling, Sritex submitted falsified financial statements for 2017, 2018 and 2019 to secure loans from Central Java regional development bank Bank Jateng, West Java and Banten regional development bank Bank BJB, and Jakarta-owned Bank DKI.

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Police officers stand guard in front of the Aceh Provincial Legislative Council (DPRA) building on Sept. 1, 2025, in Banda Aceh, Aceh, during a protest by students demanding police reform and the dissolution of the House of Representatives. Thousands rallied across Indonesia on Sept. 1, as the military was deployed in Jakarta after six people were killed in nationwide protests sparked by anger over lavish perks for lawmakers.

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House signals readiness to revise Police Law following reform committee proposal

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Right to be forgotten proposal raises misuse concerns

A screenshot shows Ade Armando, Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) member, in a short video on Oct. 20, 2023.

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Ade Armando resigns from PSI after incitement allegations

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Abuse concerns linger over extremism prevention plan

Police officers march during a ceremony on July 1, 2024, to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the National Police at the National Monument (Monas) Square in Central Jakarta.

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Reform team pushes demilitarization of police amid brutality concerns

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Indonesia eyes e-commerce ban for under-16s: Minister

Ministry has found that children tend to fall victim to e-commerce scams, Meutya said.

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Former education, culture, research and technology minister Nadiem Makarim (second right) attends his trial at the Jakarta Corruption Court on Monday in a corruption case about his involvement in the procurement of Google Chromebook laptops for use at schools.

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Trial suspended again as Nadiem’s health declines

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Dry season nears but heavy rain still expected across Jakarta

A search and rescue team uses heavy machinery on March 9, 2026, the day after a landslide at the Bantargebang landfill in Bekasi, West Java, the country’s biggest, buried garbage trucks, food stalls and 13 people, killing seven.

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Jakarta mandates household sorting to tackle chronic waste crisis

A number of students take part in automotive training at a private vocational school in Jakarta on April 4, 2026. The Jakarta administration expanded its free private school program in 2026 covering 103 schools across various education levels, aiming to expand access to education for Jakarta residents.

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Jakarta expands free schooling scheme as out-of-school rate remains high

Passengers ride a commuter train during afternoon rush hour in Jakarta on April 29, 2026.

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