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Minister suspects anomaly in rice distribution in Riau Islands as sign of smuggling

The Riau Islands provincial capital of Tanjungpingan is not a rice producing city but managed to send rice to South Sumatra's capital of Palembang, which enjoyed a surplus of 1.5 million tonnes of rice.

20 hours ago
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Forest fires break out in Sumatra, Kalimantan despite ongoing rainy season

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) detected 190 fire hotspots across Sumatra on Monday, with Aceh recording the highest number at 110, followed by North Sumatra with 43. ...

21 hours ago
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Government sues firms over environmental damage linked to Sumatra floods

The government has filed lawsuits against six private companies it believes contributed to massive environmental degradation in North Sumatra following deadly floodings in the region, a move critics say must be followed by stronger commitments to environmental restoration and governance reform.  ...

22 hours ago

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Authorities break up suspected subsidized fertilizer fraud ring in Riau

Pelawawan chief prosecutor Siswanto said the alleged subsidized fertilizer irregularities took place in the districts of Bandar Petalangan, Bunut and Pangkalan Kuras.

1 day ago
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Nine arrested in North Sumatra over alleged baby trafficking

Authorities said the babies were trafficked when they were only days old, with younger infants commanding higher prices.

1 day ago
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Transportation ministry says crashed surveillance plane airworthy

The Transportation Ministry said on Monday a fisheries surveillance airplane that lost contact mid-flight in South Sulawesi was airworthy before it crashed into a slope of Mount Bulusaraung, killing two persons and leaving the other eight on board missing.

1 day ago
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Persistent floods kill 5, paralyze transport across Java

Flooding across Java has left at least five people dead, displaced thousands of residents, and disrupted public transportation networks, with authorities warning the situation could persist through February.

1 day ago
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At least five killed in toxic gas leak at PT Antam gold mine

All victims were residents of Urug village in Sukajaya district, approximately nine kilometers from the mine. They were allegedly engaged in illegal mining activities on Mount Pongkor, just outside Antam’s official concession area.

1 day ago
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Batam prepares market operation to reduce price volatility ahead of Ramadan

Controlling prices of food basic commodities (sembako) is important to keep inflation low ahead of the Ramadan fasting month and Idul Fitri holiday season.

2 days ago
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Body found among wreckage of missing chartered airplane

A body has been found in the wreckage of a small chartered airplane that lost contact mid-flight over South Sulawesi with 10 people on board, as search and rescue teams continue efforts to locate remaining passengers and crew amid adverse weather conditions.

2 days ago
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Missing hiker found dead on Mt. Slamet

The missing hiker was separated from his friend who had a cramped leg and had to stay on the slopes of the mountain to rest. 

3 days ago
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Prosecutors seek prison terms for Ukrainian, Brazilian over drugs

Prosecutors demanded prison terms and fines in two separate cases where foreigners tried to smuggle narcotics into Bali.

3 days ago
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Forest conversion threatens endemic Javan langur population

Monitoring conducted by Profauna Indonesia throughout 2025 recorded only nine groups with a total of 54 individuals.

3 days ago
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Authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane

Authorities said on Sunday they had located the wreckage of a fisheries surveillance plane that went missing in South Sulawesi province near a fog-covered mountain, but were still searching for the 10 people on board.

3 days ago
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Chartered airplane missing en route to Makassar with 11 on board

The turboprop airplane operated by PT Indonesia Air Transport last made contact over Maros regency, South Sulawesi, at around 1 p.m. Central Indonesia Time (WITA).

4 days ago
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Grobogan regency covers health costs after students poisoned by free meals

As many as 803 students in Grobogan regency, Central Java, suffered from food poisoning after consuming free nutritious meals on Tuesday morning.

4 days ago
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TNI rescues Freeport workers from OPM’s threats

TNI personnel under the Operation Command (Koops) Habema carried out the rescue in difficult terrain with a high level of threat and a limited time frame as crucial factors.

4 days ago
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N. Sumatra prosecutors name firm president suspect in Inalum graft case

The president director of a private firm was the fourth suspect in a corruption case allegedly causing a state loss of some US$8 million.

4 days ago
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Batam sidelines speed for compliance in e-waste reexport case

The Batam customs authority is pushing for regulatory compliance to avoid a reoccurrence of the e-waste case that unfolded in October last year, a spokesman has said, even as 914 containers carrying the hazardous material continue to take up valuable space at Batu Ampar Port.

5 days ago
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Indonesian military rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua

The military used drones to deliver food and medicine to the stranded workers, before evacuating them to safety after three days, a spokesman said. 

6 days ago
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Riau Islands urges forex traders to sustain transactional stability

The governor has called on local businesses engaged in foreign exchange trading to exercise integrity so as to maintain investment and tourism flows into the strategic border region.

6 days ago
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2 shrimpers die in rough seas off North Sumatra

Rescue personnel have recovered the bodies of two shrimpers who were killed on Sunday when their boat capsized in huge waves and strong winds off Batu Bara regency, while a third survived.

1 week ago
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Indonesian freed from death penalty by Johor Bahru consulate general

The case started in 2020 when an Indonesian was charged with murdering a friend of his as charged with Article 302 of the Malaysian Penal Code. 

1 week ago
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Former Sritex workers demand new liquidator over unpaid severance

Laid off in October 2024, workers did not receive their rights after the company ceased operations in March.

1 week ago
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Families ask BNPB to continue search for missing victims in N. Sumatra, W. Sumatra

Joint SAR teams remain on standby at disaster sites and will be deployed if new information emerges on the whereabouts of missing persons. 

1 week ago
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Heavy rain, coastal erosion compound flooding threats in Java

Persistent heavy rainfall across West and Central Java has triggered flooding and landslides with coastal areas bearing the greatest impact due to ongoing erosion. The situation is expected to continue in the coming days.

1 week ago
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Govt to destroy 130 tonnes of illegally imported onions over disease concerns

Amran said illegal imports of agricultural produce not only cause financial losses to the state through unpaid taxes and duties, but also pose a serious threat to the environment and national agriculture by potentially introducing plant diseases.

1 week ago
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Child beggars in post-disaster Aceh raises concern over long-term mental harm

Displaced children are turning to begging on the streets amid limited aid, often with their parents' permission, potentially leading to their long-term mental and developmental harm.

1 week ago
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TNI builds solar-powered lighting in South Papua village

The installation of solar cells is a realistic solution for lighting in South Papua, which is still dependent on diesel generators due to a limited electricity network in the province.

1 week ago
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Sitaro regency applies recovery scheme, relocation plans after flash floods

Siau-Tagulandang-Biaro (Sitaro) Islands regency administration is not only focusing on disaster emergency response but also applying sustainable solutions for public safety.

1 week ago

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Thu, January 22, 2026

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