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Surakarta Sultanate faces another succession dispute after Sultan’s death

Following the death of Sultan Pakubuwono XIII on Nov. 2, two of his sons from different wives proclaimed themselves the rightful heir.

15 hours ago
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27 missing after landslide strikes village in Banjarnegara, Cental Java

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that the natural disaster occurred around 4 p.m. on Saturday. Hours of heavy rainfall caused a large hill in the village to collapse, burying 30 houses, farms and rice paddies under debris. ...

16 hours ago
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Student, 13, dies following alleged school bullying incident

MH told her he had been bullied repeatedly since starting junior high school in July, including being hit, kicked and jabbed with a plastic straw. ...

18 hours ago

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Death toll from Central Java landslide rises to 18

A landslide in the city of Cilacap last week buried a dozen houses in Cibeunying village, the disaster mitigation agency said. Search and rescue efforts were challenging as people were buried 3 to 8 metres (10 to 25 feet) deep, it said.

1 day ago
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Malaysia returns 10 fishermen from Riau, four from Riau Islands

Malaysia has repatriated a total of 14 fishermen from the Indonesian provinces of Riau and Riau Islands for unintentionally crossing into its waters in the past two months. 

1 day ago
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Some 5.7 tonnes of shrimp contaminated with Cesium 137 disposed

 A total of 494 cardboard boxes, weighing 5.7 tonnes, of shrimp contaminated by Cesium 137 radioactive were destroyed.

1 day ago
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Five Chinese tourists die in Bali car accident

A Toyota HiAce van carrying a group of 13 visitors from China plunged into a ravine in Buleleng, a northern coastal regency known for its winding roads, killing five and injuring eight, with the local driver escaping with only scratches, police have confirmed.

1 day ago
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Landslide kills 11 in Central Java, official says 12 missing

The landslide in the city of Cilacap on Thursday buried a dozen houses in Cibeunying village, Antara previously reported the agency as saying, adding that the rescue was challenging as people were buried 3 to 8 meters deep.

2 days ago
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20 missing after landslide hits village in Central Java

BNPB head Lt. Gen. Suharyanto said a joint team of around 200 personnel, comprising the local search and rescue agency, the Cilacap Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), the Indonesian Red Cross, the military, police and local residents, had been working around the clock to search for survivors believed to be buried under the debris.

3 days ago
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School collapses raise concerns over misplaced priorities in education budget

While the Rp 757.8 trillion (US$46.82 billion) budgeted for education next year has been hailed as the largest in modern history, experts have pointed out that deducting the free meals allocation would leave just Rp 422.8 trillion, the smallest in recent years.

3 days ago
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Eight die after ferry sinks on Mahakam River

Ferry was carrying 28 passengers and was possibly overloaded with cement when it sank amid a strong current.

3 days ago
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Five Chinese tourists killed in minibus accident in Bali

The thirteen Chinese nationals were heading to the region of Buleleng in the northern part of Bali from the city of Denpasar when the accident happened, local police head Adj. Sr. Comr. Widwan Sutadi told Reuters.

4 days ago
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Rokan Hilir administration tries to free 10 fishermen arrested in Malaysia

Malaysian authorities detained the 10 fishermen after they crossed the maritime border in Malacca Straits on Nov. 5, 2025. 

4 days ago
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Observers warn Bali administration of discriminatory driver requirements

Tourism drivers in Bali must have Bali ID cards, use vehicles with the Bali license plate ‘DK’ and attach the "Kreta Bali Smita" label to their vehicle. Observers warn the Bali administration these  driver requirements may be discriminatory.

4 days ago
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Riau Police foil attempt to smuggle undocumented workers to Malaysia

Both Indonesian and Malaysian authorities have been intensifying crackdowns on these undocumented workers. Between January and October, Malaysia deported 4,882 Indonesians, most of whom were undocumented migrant workers.

4 days ago
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Govt launches one stop service pilot for TB testing at puskesmas

In 2024, the Health Ministry detected around 885,000 TB cases, or only around 80 percent of the estimated 1.1 million cases.

5 days ago
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Lake Toba Indigenous groups march to demand closure of pulp giant TPL

According to the Association for the Study and Development of Community Initiatives (KSPPM), 23 Indigenous communities across five districts surrounding Lake Toba are currently locked in disputes with TPL which is owned by Hong Kong-based investment firm Allied Hill.

6 days ago
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Measles outbreaks kill one in Pekanbaru, 20 in Sumenep

Parents should not take measles for granted because it is very contagious and has already killed children in Pekanbaru, Riau and Sumenep regency, East Java.

6 days ago
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Batam authorities arrest 25 over alleged illegal import of used clothes

As demand persists, used clothing continues to enter the country through illegal channels, driven by weak oversight and a lack of clear sanctions for violators.

1 week ago
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Riau declares emergency as URI outbreak among Talang Mamak kills five

The Talang Mamak is part of the Proto-Malay ethnic group, also known as ancient or aboriginal Malays, and is among the few isolated indigenous tribes on Sumatra that maintain their traditional ways of life. They live deep within the forests of Bukit Tigapuluh National Park, which spans Riau and Jambi provinces.

1 week ago
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Police arrest 27 Chinese nationals in online scam raid in Lampung

The police arrested 27 Chinese nationals in a raid in Bandar Lampung suspected of running online scams targeting their fellow citizens in China.

1 week ago
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Prosecutors arrest former PTPN 2 president director for asset sales

Irwan was the fourth suspect arrested by North Sumatra prosecutors in a case of selling plantation’s assets in Deli Serdang regency for the development of Citra Land housing estate.

1 week ago
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Fisheries Ministry seizes Vietnamese vessel for suspected illegal fishing

Based on information from the crew, there were initially two Vietnamese vessels operating illegally in the area, a mothership and a smaller fishing boat. However, the mothership fled and left the smaller vessel behind when Indonesian patrols approached.

1 week ago
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Police investigate fire at house of judge who called Bobby to trial

Justice Khamozaro Waruhu’s house, on Jl. Pasar II in the Taman Harapan Indah housing complex in Medan Selayang district, caught fire on Tuesday morning and police began their investigation on Wednesday.

1 week ago
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106 Indonesians detained in Cambodia during online scam raid

According to local media reports, authorities carried out the raid on Friday in an 11-storey building in Phnom Penh’s Tuol Kork district after receiving reports that many Indonesians were being confined inside and were prevented from leaving the premises.

1 week ago
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Arrest of activists protesting Pati regent sparks outrage

The activists, Teguh Istiyanto, 49, and Supriyono, 47, who have been leading a movement opposing Sadewo, were arrested on Friday while protesting the failed impeachment of the regent.

1 week ago
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Five killed, two missing as hydrometeorological disasters strike East Java

On Wednesday afternoon, torrential rain on Mount Semeru triggered a massive lahar, a cold volcanic mudflow, along the Regoyo River in Lumajang regency, destroying a 150-meter embankment and a bridge. 

1 week ago
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Construction of Nusa Penida coastal elevator suspended for breaching laws

The glass elevator has been criticized by many tourists as it is built on Kelingking Beach, a popular beach famous for its unique and natural T-Rex shaped cliff.

1 week ago
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Two school collapses prompt West Java to inspect buildings

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi acknowledged that many schools in the province suffer from substandard construction.

1 week ago
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North Sumatra resident nabbed in Riau for causing forest fire

Police have arrested a North Sumatra resident for allegedly causing a forest fire in Rokan Hilir regency in Riau. The forest fire had been detected through the Lancang Kuning hotspot detection app since at about 3 p.m. on Oct. 30.

1 week ago

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Wed, November 19, 2025

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