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Boxes of illicit cigarettes are stacked in front of a customs patrol boat in an undisclosed location in Batam city, Riau Islands, in this undated picture released by Batam Customs and Excise Office. 11 out of 54 interdictions made in May consisted of cigarettes.
Boxes of illicit cigarettes are stacked in front of a customs patrol boat in an undisclosed location in Batam city, Riau Islands, in this undated picture released by Batam Customs and Excise Office. 11 out of 54 interdictions made in May consisted of cigarettes. `
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Batam tax status entices cigarette smuggling into Indonesian customs area

Cigarettes produced in the Batam, Bintan and Karimun Free Trade Zone (FTZ) are not required to have a tobacco products excise (CHT) if consumed inside the FTZ, leading to much cheaper cigarette prices when compared to those produced inside the Indonesian customs area.

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Jakarta's birthday gift to all, free public transportation, tourism spots

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has decided to offer free public transportation and tourism spots under its management to celebrate the city’s 499th anniversary for three days on Monday, and June 27 and 28 to all Indonesians, and not simply Jakarta residents.

52 minutes ago
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As the capital approaches 500 years, Jakartans long for a seamless transit city

Jakarta remains marred by longstanding mobility problems, even as the capital turns 499 years old on Monday.

1 hour ago

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Active, retired Army soldiers among suspects in N. Sumatra death

Labuhanbatu Police have handed over the dossier of an active Indonesian Army personnel to the Military Police Sub-Detachment I/1-2 Rantauprapat. 

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Four Malaysians arrested over alleged abuse of Indonesian domestic workers

YY's complaint was followed by the emergence of a video that allegedly documented the abuse. Malaysian police said the footage, recorded on July 26 last year, showed a man and a woman repeatedly punching and slapping a domestic worker while another man and a woman verbally abused her.

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Fatality at Jakarta marathon raises concerns on safety, readiness

The death of a runner during a marathon event in Jakarta last week has raised concerns about participant preparedness and emergency medical response, as long-distance running continues to gain popularity in the capital.

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Six settlers in Tesso Nilo National Park sentenced to six months in prison

The defendants allegedly dismantled posts and destroyed equipment and other property belonging to the Forest Enforcement Task Force (PKH) causing estimated state losses of around Rp 50 million.

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Students rally to urge restoring civilian supremacy, stopping 'wasteful' spending

Topping the demands made by students across the archipelago are to stop the free meals and rural cooperatives programs, restore the TNI to its original defense function and to stabilize the national currency.

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