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Tourists watch as Sumatran elephants parade in an event to commemorate Independence Day at Taman Safari Indonesia in Cisarua, Bogor regency, West Java, on Aug. 16, 2025.
Tourists watch as Sumatran elephants parade in an event to commemorate Independence Day at Taman Safari Indonesia in Cisarua, Bogor regency, West Java, on Aug. 16, 2025.`
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Elephant ride ban raises concerns at conservation sites

Sugiyo, landscape manager at Taman Nasional Way Kambas (TNWK) in Lampung, said the policy would disrupt elephants’ daily routines and sharply reduce human interaction, increasing the risk of stress and boredom.

1 hour ago
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East Java ramps up FMD vaccination after new outbreak

East Java, home to the country’s largest cattle population, has recorded a rise in FMD cases since the start of the year. Data from the East Java Animal Husbandry Agency showed that as of Jan. 26, the province had reported 839 FMD cases across 19 regencies.

2 hours ago
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Military training for civil servants draws mixed reactions

The government’s plan to provide military training for thousands of civil servants has sparked mixed reactions among the public and analysts, with some praising the policy’s efficiency while others question its relevance amid evolving patterns of modern warfare.

4 hours ago

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Prabowo hints at harsh world politics challenging Indonesia’s non-alignment policy

Amid intensifying regional conflicts across the globe, President Prabowo Subianto has maintained Indonesia’s non-bloc, non-alignment foreign policy but hinted at the harsh realities of global politics, which might have compelled him to take sides on some international political issues.

5 hours ago
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Government to tighten land-use rules after deadly West Java landslide

Following a deadly landslide in West Java, the government is tightening land conversion rules, citing weak watershed oversight, unchecked development and extreme rainfall as compounding risks.

17 hours ago
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Interpol issues red notice for 'gasoline godfather' Riza Chalid

Mohammad Riza Chalid, 66, nicknamed the "gasoline godfather", is wanted in Indonesia for his alleged involvement in corruption at state-owned oil company Pertamina between 2018 and 2023, including for money laundering and manipulating a lease agreement.

22 hours ago
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AGO searches house of ex-environment minister Siti Nurbaya in palm oil graft probe

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has searched the house of former environment minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar as part of its investigation into corruption in the palm oil sector and now plans to summon her for questioning.

1 day ago
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Education fund allocation for free meal faces legal challenge

Plaintiffs argued reallocating education spending from the state budget for the free nutritious meal rollout will reduce space for more urgent education needs, such as teachers’ wage and school renovation.

1 day ago
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Medan Police probe massive fire at Swallow sandal factory

“Initial findings suggest the flames may have originated in a storage area containing raw materials for sandal production, including chemicals. However, we do not yet know what triggered the fire,” Tohap said on Wednesday.

4 days ago
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Indonesia lets Grok resume, lifting ban over sexualised images

The government suspended Grok from operating in Indonesia three weeks ago, citing the risk of AI-generated pornographic content, becoming the first country to deny access to the AI tool.

1 day ago
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Budget slashed for Basarnas despite disaster surge

Ministries and agencies have been ordered to cut budgets to make room for areas that President Prabowo Subianto has prioritized, such as his flagship free meals programs and higher defense spending.

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