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BREAKING: Court orders free meals financing removed from education budget
The court held that the program does not qualify as an educational expense, and that using education budget funds violates the Constitution, which mandates that at least 20 percent of the national budget be allocated to education.
2 hours ago
Society
Weather agency warns El Niño in Indonesia to last through early 2027
More than 5,000 hotspots were detected as of July 29, a sharp increase compared to previous El Niño years in 2015, 2019 and 2023, BMKG official Ardhasena Sopaheluwakan said in an online briefing. The provinces of West Kalimantan, South Papua and Riau recorded the most hotspots.
3 hours ago
Society
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Wave of vigilante killings sparks calls for stronger law enforcement
Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said the recent rise in mob justice reflected the state's failure to provide adequate public security, urging police to step up crime prevention and public protection.
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KPK arrests Pemalang regent over alleged corruption
Etik is the fifth regional head in Central Java and the 11th nationwide to be arrested by the KPK on corruption allegations this year.
6 hours ago
Archipelago
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One killed as wildfires flare across Indonesia
Indonesia is expected to face a longer dry season this year as the impacts of El Niño intensify, bringing drier conditions from the Pacific Ocean to the archipelago.
8 hours ago
Society
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Govt braces for peak El Niño as drought hits Java
The government is stepping up preparations for the peak of a strong El Niño this year, as drought continues to spread through parts of the country, including Central Java.
11 hours ago
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Nearly 900 free meals kitchens shut under new chief’s overhaul
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has shut nearly 900 kitchens for the free nutritious meals program and dismissed hundreds of employees in its first sweeping governance overhaul under newly appointed agency head Sudaryono, amid declining public confidence in the program.
21 hours ago
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Pramono rejects ethnic rumors after deadly Menteng clash
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung called on residents to remain calm after Sunday’s violence in Menteng, Central Jakarta, and warned against sharing misinformation, particularly rumors claiming the clash was driven by ethnic tensions.
22 hours agoPopular
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archipelago
Forestry ministry arrests suspected pangolin trafficker linked to international network
Pangolins are the most trafficked wild mammals in the world, driven by high demand for their scales and claws in traditional medicine.
1 day ago
