Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas (center), sitting between Deputy State Secretary Bambang Eko Suhariyanto (left) and Deputy Law Minister Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej, gives a salute ahead of a House of Representatives plenary session on Nov. 18 at the Senayan legislative complex in Jakarta. During the session, the House passes a revision of the Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP).`

Minister’s remarks on police double jobs ruling draws scrutiny

Conveying his personal belief, Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas said the Constitutional Court ruling barring police officers from holding civilian positions only applies for future appointments, but not retroactively, allowing those holding such posts to not resign or retire from the force.

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Microplastics detected in air across 18 major cities in Indonesia: Study

Sofi Azilan Aini, ECOTON’s microplastic research volunteer coordinator, said the main source of airborne microplastics is the widespread burning of plastic waste, which accounts for 57 percent of contamination.

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Six children drown in water-filled pit in East Kalimantan

Two teenagers, Salman and Ryadi, who first discovered the victims, said they heard screams for help while flying kites in a nearby field on Monday afternoon.

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Sights set: An Indonesian Military (TNI) soldier takes part in a counterterrorism drill on Oct. 20 in Sanur, Denpasar, Bali. The TNI and National Police will deploy personnel to maintain security during the Group of 20 Summit in Bali next month.

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Densus 88 nabs five for allegedly recruiting minors into extremist groups

One of the suspects is described as a “veteran” previously linked to the Islamic State militant group.

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Batam immigration detains man wanted in China over $138 million loan default

The 58-year-old man, identified only as WZ, was arrested in Batam, Riau Islands, on Thursday after a request was received from the Chinese embassy in Jakarta.

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The Batam Customs and Excise Office displays 10 sacks containing 236 grams of sabu ( methamphetamine) and 256 ecstasy pills on Monday during a press conference in Batam, Riau Islands. The contraband was hidden in the anus of suspect MM, the customs office said.

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Batam customs uncovers new ways to smuggle drugs from Malaysia

The contraband was hidden in the anus of suspect MM, the customs office said, adding that it was a new, daring way to smuggle drugs.

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Officials from the Indragiri Hulu Health Agency treat members of the Talang Mamak Indigenous community suffering from upper respiratory infections in Datai Hamlet, Rantau Langsat Village, Indragiri Hulu Regency, Riau Province. At least five members of the community have died and hundreds more have fallen ill as the outbreak spreads within the isolated tribe.

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Respiratory illness outbreak in Talang Mamak indigenous tribe begins to ease

Riau Health Agency acting head Heri Permana said laboratory analysis confirmed that the outbreak in Datai hamlet was caused by the Influenza A virus, one of the main types of flu that infects humans.

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Constitutional Court Justice Arsul Sani (right), accompanied by court spokesperson Pan Mohamad Faiz (left), shows his academic documents during a press briefing on Monday at the court building in Jakarta. During the press briefing, Arsul denies allegations that he falsified his doctoral diploma to get the justice position at the Constitutional Court.

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Constitutional Court justice hits back at fake diploma accusation

A civil group accusing Constitutional Court Justice Arsul Sani of falsifying his doctoral diploma to get a position at the court cited media reports on the corruption investigation against the Polish institute where he obtained his degree as a basis of their accusations.

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Constitutional Court justice hits back at fake diploma accusation

Lawmakers attend a House of Representatives plenary session on July 1 at the Senayan legislative complex in Central Jakarta.

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House passes revised KUHAP despite abuse of authority concerns

President Prabowo Subianto (center) chairs a meeting on Feb. 3, on food security with the attendance from Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (left) and Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman (right).

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South Jakarta court rejects Agriculture Ministry’s suit over Tempo report

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Civil groups demand halt to criminal procedure law revision

New police officers perform during a commissioning ceremony on July 23, 2025, for around 2,000 graduates from military and police academies at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.

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Court ruling bolsters calls for police reform

Arif Satria (left) gestures to journalists ahead of his inauguration as the head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), at the State Palace in Jakarta on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Indonesia’s research sector in disarray as new chief takes over

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

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Constitutional Court bans police from holding second job

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Purbaya calls on journalists to step up scrutiny of government

Speaking at an event hosted by the Chief Editors Forum on Sunday, Purbaya said the press had grown “increasingly muted” in recent years, leaving poor public policies insufficiently challenged and weakening policy outcomes.

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Densed neighborhoods is seen by a riverbank of Angke River in Pejagalan, Penjaringan North Jakarta on May 28, 2025. Insufficient spaces and improper sanitation facilities force some low-income families living in such slums across Jakarta to practice open defecation.

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New database aims to strengthen Jakarta’s fight against slums

Forensic officers prepare a picture showing a toy firearm and other evidence lying on the ground where explosions occurred at a mosque inside a school complex during Friday prayers last week, during a press conference at Jakarta Police headquarters in on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Jakarta school blast exposes failure to support mental health

Urban farmer Hasanuddin, 60, waters a crop of sweet potato on Nov. 9, 2025 in an urban farming site beneath the Bekasi-Cawang-Kampung Melayu (Becakayu) toll road in Makassar district, East Jakarta. The Jakarta administration has designated several idle areas across the city as urban farming sites, allowing surrounding residents to cultivate the land.

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Small farmers bring Jakarta urban farming to life

Employees of the National Police's forensics lab collect evidence on Nov. 7, 2025, at the site of an explosion in an on-campus mosque at SMAN 72 Jakarta senior high school in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.

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Nationwide school safety in spotlight after SMAN 72 Jakarta blasts

Fare hike: Passengers are seen inside a Transjakarta bus in the middle of a traffic jam near a Transjakarta bus stop in South Jakarta, on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The Jakarta administration’s plan to increase Transjakarta fares has drawn a mixed reaction, with some commuters claiming the move is necessary to maintain quality and others claiming it will hurt their wallets.

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Transjakarta fare hike plan leaves free transit scheme in doubt

Workers move a pipe using a crane on Nov. 11, 2024, on Jl. Jatiwaringin in Pondok Gede, Bekasi city, West Java. The Jakarta administration-owned tap water company PT PAM Jaya is installing 1.6-meter diameter distribution pipes to reach 100 percent coverage of tap water in Jakarta by 2030.

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PAM Jaya to almost double water subsidy from Rp 66b to Rp 111b

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Batam customs uncovers new ways to smuggle drugs from Malaysia

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Respiratory illness outbreak in Talang Mamak indigenous tribe begins to ease

Float back and relax: A woman is seen swimming in a large pool facing the ocean beachside, at the Intercontinental Bali Resort in Bali, in this undated picture.

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Bali plans to ban private beaches as locals struggle to access shorelines

Great loss:Relatives of Surakarta Sunanate King Pakubuwono XIII Hangabehi and palace servants, commonly called abdi dalem, carry the coffin of the late king from the palace on Nov. 5, in Surakarta, Central Java, for his burial. Pakubuwono XIII died at the age of 77 and was buried at the Imogiri Royal Cemetery on Wednesday in Yogyakarta.

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Surakarta Sultanate faces another succession dispute after Sultan’s death

A destroyed house is seen as rescuers search for survivors on Friday after a landslide buried some houses in Cibeunying village in Cilacap regency, Central Java.

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27 missing after landslide strikes village in Banjarnegara, Cental Java

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Student, 13, dies following alleged school bullying incident

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Death toll from Central Java landslide rises to 18

A landslide in the city of Cilacap last week buried a dozen houses in Cibeunying village, the disaster mitigation agency said. Search and rescue efforts were challenging as people were buried 3 to 8 metres (10 to 25 feet) deep, it said.

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