Pupils stay focused on their mathematics exams during the inaugural National Academic Competency Test (TKA) at Kalicari 3 state elementary school in Semarang, Central Java, on April 22, 2026. The computer-based assessment is part of a standardized national program conducted simultaneously across the country. `

One year on, pressure builds on govt to enforce free education ruling

Education watchdogs are pressing the government to immediately enforce a Constitutional Court ruling mandating free basic education at both public and private schools, a year after the decision was issued with no concrete follow-up from the state.

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Authorities in Batam prevent smuggling of lobster larvae, handgun, drugs

Detectives from Riau Islands Police' Special Crimes Investigation (Reskrimsus) Directorate arrested two suspects trying to smuggle 100,000 lobster larvae worth some Rp 10 billion (US$565,000) on May 20 morning.

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House-backed police bill opens way for Listyo's tenure extension

Lawmakers have moved closer to revising the 2002 Police Law, with one proposed provision drawing particular public scrutiny for potentially allowing National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo to remain in office well beyond the end of President Prabowo Subianto’s current term.

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Two Sumatran elephants are seen passing through a market alley at Jukung Market in Air Sugihan district, Ogan Komering Ilir regency, South Sumatra in this screen capture from Instagram account @ogankomeringilirupdate on May 19, 2026.

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Two elephants calmly pass through South Sumatra market

The two elephants were seen walking calmly in an alley inside the market without any interactions with humans or damage to any stalls.

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A store in Padangsidimpuan city, North Sumatra, generates electricity from a generator with the rest of the street in darkness after the Sumatra blackout on May 22, 2026. The blackout affected almost all the provinces on mainland Sumatra Island, with electricity company PT PLN saying that electricity had returned to normal on Sunday.

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Four died, economic losses mount after Sumatra blackout

At least four people were killed and three others hospitalized from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning during the widespread blackout that plunged nearly all of Sumatra into darkness over the weekend, as businesses across the island grappled with heavy losses caused by the massive power disruption.

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Pilgrims walk to their gate before heading to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform the annual haj pilgrimage, at Juanda International Airport in Sidoarjo, East Java, on April 22, 2026.

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Indonesians begin haj as government works to ensure smooth pilgrimage

Indonesian pilgrims kicked off this year’s haj pilgrimage on Monday, as the government intensified measures to ensure the orderly movement, accommodation and safety of more than 200,000 pilgrims during the annual Islamic rite in Saudi Arabia.

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Jakarta Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Budi Hermanto (center), accompanied by director for general crimes Sr. Comr. Iman Imanuddin (second left) and Jakarta Military Command (Kodam Jaya) spokesperson Lt. Col. Noor Ishak (second right), speaks during a press briefing about street crimes and violent robbery cases, at the Jakarta Police headquarters on May 22, 2026.

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Joint police, military crackdown on street robbers raises fear of extrajudicial killings

The decision from the Jakarta Police to intensify crackdown on begal (violent street robbers) by creating a military-backed special team to hunt down suspected offenders has raised concerns of inflicting rights violations and extrajudicial killings.

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