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Ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) plays host to a post-election meeting with Gerindra Party patron Prabowo Subianto (right) in 2019.
Ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) plays host to a post-election meeting with Gerindra Party patron Prabowo Subianto (right) in 2019.`
Politics premium

PDI-P to attend Gerindra anniversary

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) said that it will attend the upcoming anniversary celebration of the Gerindra Party, possibly paving the way for PDI-P chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri to have her much-anticipated meeting with Gerindra chair President Prabowo Subianto.

3 minutes ago
Archipelago

Concern as orangutan seen roaming Kalimantan coal site

The images, taken last month by a local resident, are from the same province where Indonesia is building its new capital, a project environmentalists fear will endanger animal habitats in Asia's last great rainforest.

18 minutes ago
Archipelago premium

Concerns grow over unguarded railway crossings amid budget cuts

PT KAI confirmed that all railway level crossings under the state-owned railway operator's management are properly guarded to ensure traffic safety. 

1 hour ago

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Archipelago

Villages told to evacuate as volcano alert hits highest level

The latest emergency measures around the 1,703-meter twin-peaked volcano, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, came after increased seismic and volcanic activity.

4 hours ago
Society premium

BMKG finds budget cut 50% despite presidential assurance

The national weather agency found out on Wednesday that its budget for this year had been slashed 50 percent, giving the lie to an earlier assurance from the presidential spokesman that the reduction would not be so large.

9 hours ago
Politics premium

Legality of Prabowo’s budget cuts in doubt

“Any changes to the budget solely based on Prabowo’s recent Inpres are lacking legal foundation, misguided and constitutionally flawed,” YLBHI chair Muhammad Isnur said in a statement on Tuesday.

9 hours ago
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Reynhard, Hambali repatriations currently not priority, Yusril says

The government instead will prioritize repatriating around 54 Indonesian nationals sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, as Indonesian officials have entered into talks with Saudi authorities.

20 hours ago
Archipelago premium

Massive flooding strikes South Sulawesi

Thousands of people and homes have been affected by flooding in South Sulawesi, including the provincial capital Makassar, after days of downpours caused three rivers to overflow, with the local branch of the national weather agency forecasting more rain in the province's northern highlands.

21 hours ago
jakarta

Councilor calls for drinkable tap water installations in city buildings, schools

A Jakarta Legislative Council member calls for the installation of tap water facilities in government buildings and schools to replace bottled water, aiming to promote PAM Jaya water as safe and up to drinking standards.

3 days ago
jakarta

Jakarta revives weather modification effort to mitigate flood risk

The Jakarta administration has revived its OMC in a bid to combat heavy and extreme rainfall and prevent flooding, after it found that releasing salt into the skies above the city in December helped reduce rainfall intensity 38 percent.

1 week ago
jakarta

Pramono to introduce regulation for special needs education

Jakarta still lacks schools for children with special needs, with none at all in North Jakarta, as governor-elect Pramono Anung Wibowo vows to improve the situation.   

1 week ago
society

Free birthday health screening to begin on Feb. 10

Health screenings on birthdays will be available specifically for children aged up to 6 years and adults over 18. Meanwhile, students aged 7 to 17 will receive screenings at their schools, and this will roll out next July. 

5 days ago
society

NU ready to back Prabowo's agenda for national welfare

NU pledges full support for Prabowo's administration, aiming to boost national welfare for a more prosperous Indonesia.

6 days ago

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Thu, February 13, 2025

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