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A signpost stands onn July 15, 2026, before Pantai Melayu village on Rempang Island, Riau Islands, announcing that the Batam Free Trade Zone Authority (BP Batam) has the rights to manage (HPL) for the land, reportedly to be used as a Sekolah Rakyat. BP Batam's unilateral claim is heatedly challenged by villagers who claim ownership.
A signpost stands onn July 15, 2026, before Pantai Melayu village on Rempang Island, Riau Islands, announcing that the Batam Free Trade Zone Authority (BP Batam) has the rights to manage (HPL) for the land, reportedly to be used as a Sekolah Rakyat. BP Batam's unilateral claim is heatedly challenged by villagers who claim ownership. `
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Rempang dispute escalates after BP Batam claims land for Sekolah Rakyat

Villager challenged Batam Free Trade Zone Authority's (BP Batam) unilateral claim that land in Pantai Melayu is managed by the authority and is intended for the ambitious lighthouse Sekolah Rakyat Project.

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Meme creator’s release fails to ease free speech fears

The release of a social media content creator accused over a satirical post has done little to ease concerns over the growing criminalization of government critics, with rights groups warning that his continued status as a suspect reflects an increasingly hostile environment for online free expression in Indonesia.

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Court revokes direct appointment for mining permits

All parties eligible to manage mining permits, including religious groups and universities, must go through a selection process that is necessary to ensure fairness and equal treatment, according to a Constitutional Court ruling.

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Prabowo orders reviews of flagship programs, signals possible shift

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Legal mire increases doubts about Febrie's graft probe

Observers caution that the unclear status of corruption investigations involving Febrie Adriansyah, a former top graft buster at the Attorney General's Office, may indicate that the cases have been politically compromised. 

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Police arrest suspect over bomb threat at South Jakarta elementary school

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