Passengers walk after disembarking from a TransJakarta bus on July 7, 2026, at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle bus stop in Central Jakarta, Indonesia.`

As living costs rise, proposed Transjakarta fare hike hits a nerve

A proposal to raise Transjakarta bus fares has drawn concern among commuters, who fear even what officials describe as a modest increase would further strain household budgets amid persistent coast-of-living pressures.

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Bali police deny assault on Algerian tourist held over theft allegations

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Security minister inspects troops, illegal minerals in Riau Islands

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Langkat residents grateful after KPK arrests regent

The Langkat regent’s office on Jl. Proklamasi in Stabat district, the regency administrative seat, received dozens of flower boards on Monday sent by various groups of residents. Many played on the regent’s nickname Ondim, referring to him as ongkos dimuka (payment upfront).

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Probe launched as more Papuans killed in Intan Jaya

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Community rebuilds flood-damaged bridge in Aceh amid govt sluggish reconstruction

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