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President Prabowo Subianto (center) points to his ministers on Friday ahead of a plenary cabinet meeting to discuss the government's preparation ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday and response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East at the State Palace in Jakarta.
President Prabowo Subianto (center) points to his ministers on Friday ahead of a plenary cabinet meeting to discuss the government's preparation ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday and response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East at the State Palace in Jakarta.`
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Prabowo pushes smooth Idul Fitri ‘mudik’, stable food supply

President Prabowo Subianto called for various authorities to work to ensure the upcoming Idul Fitri goes smoothly, safely and comfortably, as millions are expected to travel to their hometowns.

14 hours ago
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As opposition falters, Kalla emerges as bridge between critics, power

In a political landscape where President Prabowo Subianto’s administration faces scant opposition, a familiar elder statesman has stepped in from the sidelines of power to fill the gap, bridging alternative voices and decision makers to ensure diverse perspectives are heard by the government.

16 hours ago
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Global energy crisis jacks up international ferry fares in Batam

The fuel surcharge for ferry tickets from Batam to Singapore has yet to reduce the number of passengers. 

16 hours ago

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Navy thwarts effort to smuggle 200 tonnes of mangrove charcoal from Riau to Malaysia

The potential loss in the case is estimated at Rp 4.6 billion (US$271,225), and that between 4,000 and 4,500 mangrove trees were logged to produce the charcoal.

17 hours ago
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Activists defiant following acid attack on rights defender

Human rights group the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) has denounced the acid attack on its campaigner Andrie Yunus as a cowardly act aimed at silencing government critics, saying they will not allow any intimidation to threaten their work.

17 hours ago
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Calls for justice mount as Kontras activist maimed in acid attack

Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of the KontraS rights group, sustained serious injuries to his face, an eye, hands and chest in the attack in Jakarta late Thursday.

1 day ago
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Raw catfish sparks nationwide shutdown of free-meal kitchens

Kitchens that fail to obtain mandatory hygiene and sanitation certificates are subject to suspension.

1 day ago
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Aceh displaced persons evicted ahead of Idul Fitri

The disaster task force has set a target that all displaced person in Aceh vacate their evacuation tents and move into temporary shelters before Idul Fitri. 

2 days ago

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