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. `

Police law revision criticized over potential expansion of officers in civilian roles

The proposed revision to the National Police Law has drawn criticism from activists and analysts, who warned that it could legitimize the controversial placement of officers in civilian posts and further expand police influence beyond policing.

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A disaster that never ends: Lapindo mudflow still shapes lives 20 years on

Despite the constant threat of flooding, ongoing land subsidence and mounting health risks linked to contaminated water, soil and air, residents say there has been no meaningful long-term resolution from the government to address the enduring impacts of the mudflow.

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Regional planning still leaves vulnerable groups behind: Study

People with disabilities often lacked adequate accommodation in policymaking forums, including accessible meeting venues and the availability of sign language interpreters, SMERU study finds.

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Elementary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti signs a plaque on May 26, 2026, to mark the start of a school renovation program across 39 schools in Sorong, Southwest Papua.

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Education ministry to renovate more schools in Papua

The Elementary and Secondary Education Ministry kicked off a school renovation program on Tuesday across 39 schools in two regions of Southwest Papua, in a move to strengthen equal access to education in the easternmost part of the country.

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Traders sell cattle at a traditional livestock market, ahead of Idul Adha holiday, in Bogor, West Java, on May 21, 2026.

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Idul Adha livestock farmers hit by falling demand as purchasing power weakens

The Institute for Demographic and Affluence Studies (IDEAS) estimates that the number of livestock purchased for sacrificial purposes has declined slightly nationwide, falling from 1.6 million animals last year to around 1.59 million this year.

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A woman casts her ballot in the 2024 general election on Feb. 14 at a polling station in Banda Aceh, Aceh.

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Top court rules to bar parties that breach 30% gender quota from legislative polls

The Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of a petition by university students, which pointed to a lack of sanctions in the General Elections Law for political parties that violated the minimum 30 percent requirement for female candidates.

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A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency officer (left) talks with a diplomat from the Indonesian Consulate General in Johor Bahru (right) during the repatriation of Indonesians to Batam Center Port in Batam, Riau Islands, in this undated picture released on May 25, 2026. In total, the consulate general facilitated the repatriation of 190 people, including four senior citizens and four children.

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Indonesia repatriates 190 citizens from Malaysia ahead of Idul Adha

The Indonesian deportees consisted of 131 male adults, 51 female adults, four senior citizens and four children, who were sent home in two batches on Friday and Monday.

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