North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution (center front), the son-in-law of former president Joko “Jokowi“ Widodo, joins a march on Feb. 21, 2025, during a weeklong “boot camp” for regional heads at the Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java. `

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The case stems from comments Hamdani Adjam posted to Instagram suggesting a romantic "match" between North Sumatra's top lawmaker, a woman, and Governor Bobby Nasution, who are both married to other people.

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Abuse concerns linger over extremism prevention plan

The new Perpres notes that while Indonesia has seen a decline in terrorist attacks in recent years, including what it describes as “zero terrorist attacks” in the past two years, threats persist beneath the surface, with more than 1,000 suspected militants arrested between 2020 and 2024.

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Jakarta is expected to see more rain this month during the transition to the dry season, after recent heavy downpours caused flooding throughout parts of the city earlier this week.

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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

The government-sanctioned police reform commission has proposed demilitarizing the work culture of the National Police as part of broader reforms, amid persistent cases of police brutality that have fueled public demands for systemic change within the institution.

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Fuel shortages spread from Riau to several cities in Kalimantan

Despite reports of fuel shortages across several provinces, Pertamina has insisted that national fuel supplies remain secure.

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Bus-tanker crash kills 16 in South Sumatra

A road accident involving a passenger bus and a fuel tanker killed 16 people and injured four others in North Musi Rawas regency, South Sumatra, on Wednesday.

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Jakarta mandates household sorting to tackle chronic waste crisis

After seven people were killed in a devastating landslide at the Bantargebang landfill in March, the Jakarta governor has issued an instruction mandating waste sorting at home before disposal, though supporting facilities including public education remain a challenge.

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Restriction compliance: Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid (second right) speaks on April 28, 2026, during a press briefing on the compliance with the PP Tunas regulation at the Communications and Digital Ministry in Jakarta.

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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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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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A demonstrator holds a banner reading “Save democracy” on March 20, 2024, during a protest in Aceh’s provincial capital Banda Aceh alleging fraud in the 2024 general election.

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Oligarchic consolidation threat to Golden 2045 vision, LAB 45 says in new book

Army personnel march on Oct. 5, 2025, during an event marking the 80th anniversary of the Indonesian Military (TNI) in Banda Aceh, Aceh.

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Politician Amien Rais (center) declares the founding of the Ummah Party along with the party’s leadership board on April 29, 2021, in Yogyakarta.

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Govt quick to defend cabinet secretary from Amien Rais’ rebuke

Workers stage a rally to mark May Day on Friday outside the Senayan Legislative complex in Jakarta.

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Arrests mar Labor Day rallies in Jakarta, Bandung

The Senayan legislative complex in Central Jakarta is seen in this picture taken on May 1.

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House insists on leading Elections Law revision amid stalled talks

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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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Ministry inspects EV taxi garage in Bekasi following train crash

The ministry's director general for land transportation Aan Suhanan, who described the visit as an inspection, said the move was to check if the EV taxi firm complied with prevailing safety standards.

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