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Navy personnel welcome the arrival of Indonesia's newest warship the KRI Prabu Siliwangi at Pier 107 of Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta on March 26, 2026.
Navy personnel welcome the arrival of Indonesia's newest warship the KRI Prabu Siliwangi at Pier 107 of Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta on March 26, 2026. `
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Military top brass welcome the arrival of KRI Prabu Siliwangi

The KRI Prabu Siliwangi is the second ship of the Brawijaya-class frigates, made by Italian shipyard Fincantieri as a multipurpose combat ship (MPCS)

16 hours ago
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Batam Immigration investigates alleged extortion of foreign tourists

Immigration authorities are investigating officers from Batam Immigration Office over reports that they have been extorting up to S$250 (US$194.50) from ASEAN passport holders in exchange for entry into Batam.

18 hours ago
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Tourists raped in Bali in two separate cases

The victims were a Chinese national, whose cellpone was also stolen by the rapist, an an Australian national.

22 hours ago

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Rehabilitated orangutan gave birth to seventh child in Mt. Leuser national park

The birth of Pesek's seventh child is testament to the successful orangutan conservation program at TNGL.

23 hours ago
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Children fear losing learning, entertainment under social media ban

Some Indonesian minors fear losing their favorite entertainment platform, while parents look for alternative activities for their children as the government’s social media restrictions for under-16 users are set to come into effect on March 28.

23 hours ago
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Indonesian children brace themselves for social media ban

The primary schooler is one of about 70 million children the government is hoping to shield from the threats of cyberbullying, pornography and internet addiction.

1 day ago
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Prabowo takes crack at ‘blusukan’ in Central Jakarta

During an impromptu visit to Senen, Central Jakarta, Prabowo reportedly promised poor residents living along the railway track proper housing and sanitary facilities.

1 day ago
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Report links social media to unhappiness among youths

The more hours spent on social media, the lower well-being and life satisfaction among 15-years-olds, particularly girls, the 2026 World Happiness Report has suggested.

1 day ago

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