Metro Jaya Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Budi Hermanto (center), accompanied by Metro Jaya Police General Crimes Director Sr. Comr. Iman Imanuddin (second left), Metro Jaya Police Patrol Directorate chief Sr. Comr. Wahyu Dwi Ariwibowo (right), National Police Commission commissioner retired Insp. Gen. Ida Utari Purnamasasi (left) and Jakarta Military Command information chief Lt. Col. Noor Ishak, delivers a statement on May 22 during the disclosure of street crime cases involving aggravated theft, motor vehicle theft and violent theft at Metro Jaya Police headquarters in Jakarta. Metro Jaya Police and precinct police units uncovered 127 police reports related to street crimes between May 1 and May 22, and named 173 suspects.`

TNI defends role in anti-robbery raids amid rights concern

The Indonesian Military (TNI) has clarified that its personnel will only play a supporting role in the National Police's efforts to tackle rising street robbery in Jakarta, amid mounting criticism over the military’s involvement in civilian law enforcement and fears of potential rights abuses.

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Government cuts weekend, holiday free meals to save budget

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has stopped distributing free nutritious meals during school breaks and weekends as part of the government’s austerity drive, after the policy drew criticism for encouraging wasteful spending.

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The state-owned shipbuilder will start construction on Indonesia's Scorpene Evolved submarine in June.

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Batam, Rempang and Galang (Barelang) Police chief Sr. Comr. Anggoro Wicaksono (second left, at table) reads a statement on May 25, 2026, during a press conference in Batam on a raid that dismantled the Indonesian branch of an multinational gambling network in the Riau Islands city.

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Police raid Batam online gambling center earning Rp 10b per month

The Barelang Police are continuing their investigation into the cross-border gambling syndicate, tracing the flow of money and looking into the possibility of other individuals involved with the group.

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Police officers and volunteers escort bhikkhu (Buddhist monks) on May 25 in Semarang, Central Java, during their Thudong pilgrimage ahead of Waisak to Borobudur Temple in Magelang regency. The monks started their pilgrimage on May 9 in Buleleng, Bali, and are scheduled to arrive in Borobudur Temple on May 28.

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Buddhist monks carry peace message during ‘thudong’ pilgrimage to Borobudur

The monks started their pilgrimage on May 9 from Buleleng, Bali, and are scheduled to arrive in Borobudur Temple in Megalang regency, Central Java, on Thursday.

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Muslim pilgrims walk on the first day of the stoning of the devil ritual, during the annual haj pilgrimage, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on May 27, 2026.

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Indonesian pilgrims perform haj rituals in Mina amid extreme heat

Indonesian haj pilgrims have arrived in Mina to begin the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual, marking the final stage of the annual Islamic pilgrimage as the government intensifies efforts to ensure smooth services amid scorching temperatures and logistical issues.

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Police officers march during a ceremony on July 1, 2024, to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the National Police at the National Monument (Monas) Square in Central Jakarta.

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Police bill slammed over potential expansion into civilian roles

The proposed revision to the National Police Law has drawn criticism from activists and analysts, who warned that it could legitimize the controversial placement of officers in civilian posts and further expand police influence beyond policing.

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An aerial photo shows a containment pond at the center of the Lapindo mudflow eruption site in Porong, Sidoarjo, East Java, on Feb. 8, 2026. The Environment Ministry says it will soon prepare a Strategic Environmental Assessment as part of its efforts to manage the Lapindo mud disaster, which continues to spew hot mud from underground.

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Pramono opens CFD in Rasuna Said area, launches waste sorting movement

Children play on May 5, 2026, in floodwaters in Bojong Kavling, Rawa Buaya, West Jakarta. The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that as of 2 p.m., 18 neighborhood units and one road remained inundated, with water levels ranging from 15 to 95 centimeters following heavy rainfall that caused rivers to overflow.

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A disaster that never ends: Lapindo mudflow still shapes lives 20 years on

Elementary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti signs a plaque on May 26, 2026, to mark the start of a school renovation program across 39 schools in Sorong, Southwest Papua.

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Education ministry to renovate more schools in Papua

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Idul Adha livestock farmers hit by falling demand as purchasing power weakens

The Institute for Demographic and Affluence Studies (IDEAS) estimates that the number of livestock purchased for sacrificial purposes has declined slightly nationwide, falling from 1.6 million animals last year to around 1.59 million this year.

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