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.`

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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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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Visitors look at an exhibition on the evolution of ancient humans at the Sangiran Museum in Sragen, Central Java, on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Explainer: Tracing Fadli Zon’s ‘Out of Nusantara’ ancient humans claim

A hypothesis suggesting that ancient humans came from the prehistoric Indonesian archipelago, or Nusantara, is part of a bigger claim that suggests Indonesia as the oldest civilization in the world, Culture Minister Fadli Zon has said.

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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

“Access to the beach for Segara Kerthi or Pakelem ceremonies is becoming increasingly limited. Some hotel and villa operators are blocking public access, prohibiting locals from performing religious activities, or carrying out inappropriate activities on the shoreline during important ceremonies,” Governor Koster said.

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

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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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