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Prabowo pushes smooth Idul Fitri ‘mudik’, stable food supply
President Prabowo Subianto called for various authorities to work to ensure the upcoming Idul Fitri goes smoothly, safely and comfortably, as millions are expected to travel to their hometowns.
14 hours ago
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As opposition falters, Kalla emerges as bridge between critics, power
In a political landscape where President Prabowo Subianto’s administration faces scant opposition, a familiar elder statesman has stepped in from the sidelines of power to fill the gap, bridging alternative voices and decision makers to ensure diverse perspectives are heard by the government.
16 hours ago
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Global energy crisis jacks up international ferry fares in Batam
The fuel surcharge for ferry tickets from Batam to Singapore has yet to reduce the number of passengers.
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Navy thwarts effort to smuggle 200 tonnes of mangrove charcoal from Riau to Malaysia
The potential loss in the case is estimated at Rp 4.6 billion (US$271,225), and that between 4,000 and 4,500 mangrove trees were logged to produce the charcoal.
17 hours ago
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Activists defiant following acid attack on rights defender
Human rights group the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) has denounced the acid attack on its campaigner Andrie Yunus as a cowardly act aimed at silencing government critics, saying they will not allow any intimidation to threaten their work.
17 hours ago
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Calls for justice mount as Kontras activist maimed in acid attack
Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of the KontraS rights group, sustained serious injuries to his face, an eye, hands and chest in the attack in Jakarta late Thursday.
1 day ago
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Raw catfish sparks nationwide shutdown of free-meal kitchens
Kitchens that fail to obtain mandatory hygiene and sanitation certificates are subject to suspension.
1 day ago
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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.
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Calls for justice mount as Kontras activist maimed in acid attack
Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of the KontraS rights group, sustained serious injuries to his face, an eye, hands and chest in the attack in Jakarta late Thursday.
1 day ago
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Landfill collapse at Bantargebang, Indonesia's biggest, kills four
The collapse took place at the Bantargebang landfill on Sunday, located in the outskirts of Jakarta, said Desiana Kartika Bahari, head of the local rescue agency.
1 week ago
