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Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung (second left) walks with his wife Endang Nugrahani (third right) and former governor Fauzi Bowo (left) at the opening of the annual Lebaran Betawi event on April 11, 2026, at Lapangan Banteng park in Central Jakarta.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung (second left) walks with his wife Endang Nugrahani (third right) and former governor Fauzi Bowo (left) at the opening of the annual Lebaran Betawi event on April 11, 2026, at Lapangan Banteng park in Central Jakarta.`
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Pramono under pressure to curb gangsterism in Jakarta

Jakarta city councillors have been calling out Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung for taking a ‘soft’ approach in addressing gangsterism in the capital city.

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Batam sends first haj group, haj ministry still lacks human resources

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Medan sends first haj flight group of 360 pilgrims

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