Prospective Indonesian pilgrims practice circumambulation rituals around a replica of the Kaaba, during a training session at the Al Mahmudah Manasik Training Center (AMTC) in South Tangerang on April 5, 2026. The centre provides a simulated experience of Mecca's pilgrimage sites ahead of the Haj season in late May.`

Indonesian haj departures on track amid Middle East war

Indonesia’s haj departures remain on track despite the ongoing United States-Israeli war against Iran, with preparations entering the final stage and the first group of pilgrims set to leave on April 22 as authorities press ahead with safety measures.

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Eight bodies recovered after Kalimantan helicopter crash

A joint search and rescue team has recovered all eight bodies of those involved in a helicopter crash in the dense forests of West Kalimantan, confirming that there were no survivors after hours of evacuation efforts in difficult, steep terrain on Thursday night.

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UI suspends 16 law students over alleged online sexual harassment

The students, who are under investigation by the university's anti-sexual violence task force, are barred from participating in all academic activities, entering campus premises except for purposes related to the case or urgent matters under university supervision.

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A helicopter from the National Disaster Management Agency drops waterbombs to combat a wildfire in the peatlands of Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, on September 26, 2025.

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Eight people killed in helicopter crash in West Kalimantan

All eight on board were men and one was a Malaysian national, civil aviation director general Lukman F. Laisa said in a statement.

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An officer from Bekasi Immigration Office (left) leads foreign workers (blurred) who were netted during Operation Wira Waspada at a construction site in Greenland International Industry Center in Deltamas, Central Cikarang, Bekasi regency, West Java, on April 8, 2026.

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Immigration nabs 78 foreigners working at GIIC without proper permits

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Amsal Christy Sitepu (center) is flanked by his defense lawyers while giving statements to journalists after the Medan District Court acquitted him from all charges on April 1, 2026, in Medan.

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Karo prosecutors relieved of duty over handling of videographer case

Karo Prosecutor’s Office head Danke Rajagukguk and special crimes section head Reinhard Harve Sembiring were let go from their positions after Medan Corruption Court acquitted Amsal Christy Sitepu of all corruption charges.

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A man sorts waste at the Segawe landfill in Tulungagung, East Java, on Oct. 23. The Environment Ministry has encouraged regional administrations to make landfills more environmentally friendly.

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Batam studies waste-to-energy technology to tackle garbage problem

Data show that Batam produces between 800 and 1,300 tonnes of garbage every day. Currently, Batam relies on the 49-hectare Telaga Punggur final dumping site, which is divided into several zones, as its main solution.

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More defectors expected to join PSI from other parties

An Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) official denied that former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has been recruiting incumbent lawmakers to join the nonlegislative party.

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