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Prosecutors demand 8.5 years' jail for Riau governor

Wahid is a defendant in a case relating to alleged corruption and extortion at Riau Public Works, Spatial Planning, Housing, Settlement and Land (PUPR-PKPP) Agency with two other defendants, agency head M Arif Setiawan and gubernatorial expert staff, Dani M Nursalam.

15 hours ago
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Indonesia deports 92 Chinese nationals over alleged scam operation

The Chinese deportees are the latest to be netted in a string of raids against online scam operations involving foreign actors, with at least three such raids in various regions in May, as the government moves to tighten immigration policies to avoid Indonesia becoming a hotbed of cross-border cybercriminal activities. ...

18 hours ago
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KPK arrests Sukoharjo regent in Central Java over alleged extortion

Etik is the fourth regional head in Central Java and the 10th nationwide to be arrested by the KPK on corruption allegations this year. ...

20 hours ago

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NTT school processing banana waste wins regional competition

SMP Il Kapten Fatubaa in Fatubaa village, Belu regency, East Nusa Tenggara, was awarded the grand prize of US$40,000 for transforming banana peel into ice cream, compost fertilizer and liquid fertilizer.

1 day ago
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Construction of Bali’s waste-to-energy plant officially started

The Pedungan waste-to-energy (WTE) plant is estimated to be able to provide electricity for 100,000 households once it is operational. 

1 day ago
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Three dead, one missing in Riau boat accident

The accident happened while a traditional pompong wooden boat was carrying workers to conduct a draft survey on a vessel during a strong current.

1 day ago
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Budget cuts leave regions struggling to pay contract employees

In Lhokseumawe, Aceh, around 3,000 government contract employees have yet to receive their July salaries or annual 13th-month salary payments, while also facing uncertainty over whether their contracts will be renewed.

1 day ago
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Ministry’s partnership with CMA, WCS helps protect wildlife

The partnership has supported operations to secure 957 animals from illegal trade networks, of which 770 have already been released back into their natural habitats.

2 days ago
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Seven foreigners detained in North Sumatra over alleged online dating scam operations

The syndicate allegedly operated through various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram and Threads, where members used fake identities to approach and deceive victims overseas.

2 days ago
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Government's Red and White cooperatives built in odd locations despite high profit target

Some Red and White Cooperatives are built in strange locations, despite a hefty daily net profit target of Rp 2.74 million (US$152) for one of President Prabowo's ambitious lighthouse projects.  

2 days ago
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Prolonged rolling blackouts squeeze small businesses in Kalimantan

Widespread power disruptions have hit multiple regions across Indonesia in recent months, affecting parts of Sumatra, Java and Kalimantan and raising concerns over the reliability of the country's electricity grid.

2 days ago
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Gowa regent faces impeachment threat over graft, marital affairs allegations

The committee is examining three main allegations: suspected corruption in the procurement of free school uniforms under one of Husniah's flagship programs for students in Gowa, an alleged extramarital affair and alleged abuse of authority over the termination of a doctoral scholarship awarded to a local student.

3 days ago
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Two illegal gold miners dead in N. Sumatra landslide, despite crackdown

Mandailing Natal regency has seen numerous landslides killing illegal gold miners in the past few years, despite crackdown against such activities by the North Sumatra provincial administration.

3 days ago
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Mount Anak Krakatau erupts, sending ash plume 100 meters into the sky

Mount Anak Krakatau has recorded a significant increase in volcanic activity since June 10, following a prolonged period of relative inactivity.

3 days ago
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Bali police deny assault on Algerian tourist held over theft allegations

On Friday, M's lawyer, Florentina, alleged that her client was assaulted by about 10 officers at the Kuta Police station after he refused to disclose where he was staying in Bali during questioning.

4 days ago
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Security minister inspects troops, illegal minerals in Riau Islands

Djamari Chaniago addressed personnel from the three services of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and those of the National Police serving in the border area.

4 days ago
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Langkat residents grateful after KPK arrests regent

The Langkat regent’s office on Jl. Proklamasi in Stabat district, the regency administrative seat, received dozens of flower boards on Monday sent by various groups of residents. Many played on the regent’s nickname Ondim, referring to him as ongkos dimuka (payment upfront).

4 days ago
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Probe launched as more Papuans killed in Intan Jaya

The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is investigating eight separate violent incidents in Intan Jaya regency, Central Papua, with the latest being a pregnant woman killed during a shootout allegedly between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and a separatist group.

4 days ago
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Community rebuilds flood-damaged bridge in Aceh amid govt sluggish reconstruction

Public criticism has also intensified on social media, where users have questioned government spending priorities amid reports of flagship infrastructure projects in Aceh, such as president Prabowo Subianto’s red and white cooperative, while disaster-damaged facilities remain unrepaired.

4 days ago
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Arson probe deepens Tangerang landfill crisis

As toxic fumes from the Jatiwaringin landfill in Tangerang, Banten, continued to blanket nearby communities a week after a massive fire broke out, investigators began probing possible arson, further exposing Indonesia’s deepening landfill crisis.

4 days ago
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Indonesia, France discuss expansion of submarine cooperation

PT PAL Indonesia is not only focused on the Scorpene Evolved-class, but also looking ahead to more advanced platforms in terms of weapon systems and capabilities

5 days ago
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Malaysia deports more Indonesians as part of Program M

The deportations were part of Malaysia’s Program M, a two-year collaboration between the Malaysian Immigration Department and Indonesian diplomatic missions in Peninsular Malaysia to facilitate the repatriation of 7,200 Indonesian illegal migrant workers.

5 days ago
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Jatiwaringin landfill emergency status in force until July 14

Forestry Ministry deploys the Manggala Agni team of forest firemen to reach hotspots below the landfill surface.

5 days ago
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KPK nabs Langkat regent for alleged project bribes

Regent Syah Afandin is suspected of receiving fees from private companies awarded projects in the regency.

1 week ago
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TNI investigates soldier's alleged involvement in N. Sumatra cow theft

The Labuhanbatu Military District Command (Kodim) is investigating allegations that soldiers were involved the theft of 16 cows, fallout from a business dispute that went sour. 

1 week ago
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Probe underway after US pilot killed in Papua

Indonesia on Friday extended its “deepest condolences” over the death of a United States pilot in Papua, following a fatal attack by the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) and pledging to work with Washington as investigations continue.

1 week ago
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Jatiwaringin landfill blaze enters third day, sickening more than a hundred

The fire, which broke out at around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, had spread across at least 15 hectares by Friday, consuming roughly half of the landfill.

1 week ago
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TNI recovers body of American pilot killed by rebels in Papua

The attack was a message to the Indonesian and US governments for "failing" to address the root causes of the conflict in Papua between the Indonesian military and the West Papua National Liberation Army, says a separatist group spokesman. 

1 week ago
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Alleged bullying death of 16-year-old renews fears of school violence

Suprapto said the victim identified only as MI was then instructed to sit on a chair near the classroom wall. Shortly afterward, a classmate identified only as S allegedly punched the victim three times.

1 week ago
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KPK names Kuantan Singingi regent in Riau as suspect for bribery

KPK acting investigations director Ahmad Taufik Husein said Suhardiman allegedly received luxury vehicles in exchange for approving the appointment of a senior official in the regency administration.

1 week ago

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