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Five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off East Java
A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, said the regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency, which provided the latest figures in an afternoon update.
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Mixed-marriage families seek priority in dual citizenship plan
The government's proposal to grant dual citizenship only to adults with expertise needed by the state has drawn criticism from mixed-marriage advocates, who say it lacks clear eligibility criteria and unfairly overlooks children with stronger legal claims under Indonesia's citizenship law.
1 day ago
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At least 25 missing after series of boat accidents in East Java
July and August mark the peak of the high-wave season in East Java waters, driven by the Australian monsoon and swells from the Indian Ocean.
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Riau Governor Abdul Wahid sentenced to two years in prison for graft
Prosecutors alleged that Wahid ordered Dani to collect money from officials at the Riau PUPR-PKPP Agency, threatening those who refused to contribute with removal or reassignment.
1 day ago
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Floods strike North Sumatra despite intensifying dry season across the country
The flooding in North Sumatra highlights Indonesia's increasingly uneven weather patterns, with some regions experiencing heavy rainfall even as the dry season intensifies across much of the archipelago.
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Court ruling shift focus back to schools, teacher welfare
The Constitutional Court's ruling on the removal of the free nutritious meal program from the education budget should pave the way for long-overdue investment in teacher welfare, school repair and equal access to education, teachers and education experts have said.
1 day ago
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Civil groups launch petition against TNI's expanding role in civilian affairs
The petition, launched on July 29 by a coalition of civil society groups, warns that the TNI's growing involvement in civilian affairs will not only undermine military professionalism but could also harm more people due to a potential increase in violence against those defending their rights and lands.
2 days ago
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Consulate delivers aid to Indonesians in Malaysian prisons ahead of Independence Day
Official data show that 6,622 Indonesians are currently in Malaysian prisons and 314 Malaysians are in Indonesian correctional facilities, while the two governments are working on a draft agreement on prisoner transfers so they can finish serving their time at home.
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- Beyond kitchens: Building a homegrown school meals program
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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.
3 days ago
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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.
4 days ago
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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.
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