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Workers operate heavy machinery on Feb. 21, 2026, to establish a 19-block, 228-room temporary housing complex in Tunyang village, Bener Meriah, Aceh.
Workers operate heavy machinery on Feb. 21, 2026, to establish a 19-block, 228-room temporary housing complex in Tunyang village, Bener Meriah, Aceh. `
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Aceh displaced persons evicted ahead of Idul Fitri

The disaster task force has set a target that all displaced person in Aceh vacate their evacuation tents and move into temporary shelters before Idul Fitri. 

6 hours ago
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Sumatran tiger cub rescued following livestock attacks in Riau

Widespread deforestation in Sumatra has destroyed much of the tigers' natural habitat, depleted their prey and forced them to venture closer to human settlements in search of food.

8 hours ago
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Govt prepares contingencies for haj amid war in Iran

The peak of the 2026 haj pilgrimage is expected to fall in May, with Indonesian pilgrims scheduled to leave for Saudi Arabia starting on April 22.

10 hours ago

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Anti-militarist targeted in acid attack

Civil society groups and other activists condemn the acid attack against Kontras' Andrie Yunus, who is known for consistently voicing opposition against the rise of militarism in Indonesia.

11 hours ago
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Families of 3 crew missing in Hormuz explosion desperate for answers

Some family members have turned to social media for potential updates out of desperation, citing a  paucity of official information since the UAE-flagged Mussafah II exploded on March 6.

11 hours ago
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Rejang Lebong regent arrested for alleged Rp 980 million kickbacks

KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Asep Guntur Rahayu said the alleged scheme began in February, when Fikri and several regional officials conspired to appoint certain companies as winners of construction tenders for projects managed by the Rejang Lebong Public Works, Spatial Planning and Housing Agency (PUPRPKP).

1 day ago
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KCI Announces new plan to raise Greater Jakarta commuter line fares

KRL fares have remained unchanged since 2016, despite rising operating costs.

1 day ago
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Schools ministry to regulate screen time for students

The Elementary and Secondary Education Ministry has begun introducing guidelines on the use of electronic devices at schools to support the implementation of a social media ban for minors under 16 which will come into force in less than three weeks.

1 day ago

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