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Archipelago
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Bali authorities detain 13 foreign nationals over alleged prostitution
Officials said the foreigners allegedly charged up to 13.9 million rupiah ($777) an hour, advertising their services through WhatsApp, Telegram and specialized websites.
50 minutes ago
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Six suspected OPM rebels arrested amid rising violence targeting civilians
The arrests follow a sharp escalation in violent incidents between Indonesian security forces and OPM's armed wing, the TPNPB, that has left several civilians dead and kidnapped.
53 minutes ago
Politics
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Gontor leader’s blunt remarks highlight ‘pesantren’ political independence
A viral speech by Gontor Islamic boarding school leader Hasan Abdullah Sahal has underscored the institution’s distance from politics, amid growing questions over the independence of Indonesia’s major Muslim organizations under the current administration.
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Indigenous peoples bill in limbo as House rushes agrarian reform
The long-awaited indigenous peoples bill might once again be left in limbo as the House of Representatives races to prioritize another bill on agrarian reform, raising concern among activists pushing for legislation on the recognition of the underserved and dispossessed.
5 hours ago
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Jakarta water shortages worsen as dry season drags on
Prolonged dry season is beginning to take a toll on Jakarta residents, with depleted wells and disrupted piped-water services leaving households in several neighborhoods short of water.
15 hours ago
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Nusron leaves Golkar post months before Agrarian Ministry graft probe
M. Sarmuji, secretary-general of the governing coalition member Golkar, confirmed that Nusron had resigned as the party’s head of religious and spiritual affairs, although he noted that the minister remains a Golkar member.
17 hours ago
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Indonesia doing 'everything' but struggling to curb fires
Dozens of planes and thousands of personnel fighting huge forest fires in Indonesia are struggling to contain them, authorities said Monday, while neighboring Malaysia stepped up efforts to combat toxic haze.
18 hours ago
Politics
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Prabowo’s latest swipe at experts draws backlash
President Prabowo Subianto’s latest tirade against experts critical of his administration has drawn backlash from researchers and civil society figures, who warn that his repeated rebuke of criticism risks narrowing research-based policymaking and freedom of speech in the country.
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Indonesian Navy welcomes former Italian warship as its first aircraft carrier
The former Italian carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi docked at a port in Jakarta after sailing from Italy via Colombo and the Malacca strait, Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali told reporters.
3 days ago
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Soekarno-Hatta airport extends closure after Anak Krakatau eruption
Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 kilometres (90 miles) from Jakarta, erupted on Saturday, spewing a fountain of lava and a plume of volcanic ash.
2 weeks ago
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Indonesia doing 'everything' but struggling to curb fires
Dozens of planes and thousands of personnel fighting huge forest fires in Indonesia are struggling to contain them, authorities said Monday, while neighboring Malaysia stepped up efforts to combat toxic haze.
18 hours ago
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Rescuers extend search for dozens still missing in Java Sea ferry accident
Rescuers recovered three bodies from the submerged ship on Friday, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine, with 126 others still missing, according to the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas).
2 days ago
