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Missing South Jakarta boy found dead after viral outcry

After eight months with no progress, the disappearance of six-year-old AKN in Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta, finally saw a breakthrough, only after the case went viral, culminating in the arrest of his stepfather last week, who later died by suicide in police custody.

2 hours ago
Politics

Pertamina welcomes military protection of refineries starting in December

Minister Sjafrie previously announced that the TNI’s new territorial development battalions (BTPs) would begin safeguarding national strategic industries, including Pertamina’s refineries, in December.

5 hours ago
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Religious Affairs Ministry hosts first Christmas celebration

The move comes amid continued concerns about religious intolerance in Indonesia, where issues surrounding Christmas greetings and joint celebrations with Muslims remain sensitive in the country’s Muslim-majority context.

15 hours ago

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Indonesia’s climate commitment lags behind as COP30 ends

Environment groups have decried Indonesia’s lack of bold commitments to cutting emissions and phasing out fossil fuels at the United Nations climate summit, with national energy plans still reliant on coal and the carbon market.

16 hours ago
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JKN revamp seeks to streamline hospital referrals

The government has unveiled a new hospital referral system for the National Health Insurance (JKN) program with the aim of reducing costs and shortening treatment times.

16 hours ago
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Lively libraries, bookshops defy ‘myth’ of low reading interest

Offline reading spaces across the capital are abuzz with activity, presenting a counterpoint to the country's oft-cited poor reading interest, though increasing access to literary materials in remote regions remains a challenge.

16 hours ago
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NU’s Israel debacle intensifies as Yahya, supporters push back

The dispute over Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf’s invitation of an Israel-supporting scholar has reached new heights, with more senior clerics coming out in support of Yahya and plans for further meetings underway.

1 day ago
Politics premium

Asset bill pushed to 2026 as House focus on other bills

The asset forfeiture bill is one of the draft regulations included in the 2026 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas), although its deliberation depends on when the legislature completes the derivative regulations of the new KUHAP.

1 day ago
politics

Pertamina welcomes military protection of refineries starting in December

Minister Sjafrie previously announced that the TNI’s new territorial development battalions (BTPs) would begin safeguarding national strategic industries, including Pertamina’s refineries, in December.

5 hours ago
politics

NU asks Yahya Staquf to resign over invitation to pro-Israeli speaker

The leadership of NU, which is also the world's biggest Islamic organisation with around 100 million members and affiliates, has given Chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf three days to offer his resignation or be removed from his post, according to the minutes from a meeting on Thursday. 

2 days ago

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Tue, November 25, 2025

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