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Press unions demand apology from Prabowo for denigrating comments

Labelling of journalists as londo ireng, or black Dutchmen, was condescending, belittling and delegitimizing to journalists' profession.

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West Java governor slammed for proposing bounty on ‘begal’

Opposition to the initiative to give cash rewards to people that catch criminals came from experts and a government official, who fear that the move may encourage vigilantism and create division among civilians. ...

1 hour ago
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Crop failures threaten Indonesia as dry season drags on

A number of regions in Indonesia are suffering from crop failures, as the onslaught of the warming El Niño climate phenomenon intensifies and may extend the dry season through next year, with rice production already dropping in the last three months. ...

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Beneath the coal dust: Muara Maung villagers pay the price of mining expansion

In the dry season, clouds of coal dust billow through the village, settling on rooftops, yards and furniture, forcing residents to clean their homes almost every day. When the rains come, many roads turn into muddy, waterlogged tracks.

1 day ago
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Army said recruit died of suicide, N. Sumatra family demands investigation

There were no signs of violence on the body of 21-year-old recruit Genial Gavensi Gulo, who was found dead hanging during basic training at the Military Command (Kodam) I/Bukit Barisan’s Main Regiment (Rindam) in Pematangsiantar city, North Sumatra.

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Bali cracks down on foreign-owned small businesses amid concerns over local economy

Koster revealed last year that more than 400 car rental and tour businesses in Badung regency, one of Bali’s main tourism hubs, were owned by foreign nationals. Many of these businesses, he said, did not even maintain a physical office on the island.

2 days ago
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Fuel shortages prompt nationwide crackdown on subsidized fuel misuse

The crackdown on the misuse and hoarding of subsidized fuel comes as several regions across Indonesia have reported fuel shortages in recent months, including Aceh, North Sumatra, Bangka Belitung Islands, East Nusa Tenggara, South Sumatra, East Kalimantan and South Sulawesi.

2 days ago
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OPM rebels kill three indigenous Papuans

The Papuan rebels executed three civilians, accusing  them of being intelligence agents for the Indonesian government. 

3 days ago
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Two Riau Islands cooperatives halt operations over financial struggles

Earlier this month, a Red and White Cooperative in Melawai, South Jakarta, drew public attention after reports showed it had generated only Rp 78,000 (US$4.34) in profit after six months of operations, despite receiving capital of Rp 3 billion.

3 days ago
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Sumatran, Tapanuli orangutan populations down nearly 20%, Forestry Ministry says

The deputy forestry minister cited fragmented habitats and catastrophic natural disasters, such as the floods and landslides late last year, as key causes of the decline in Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutan populations.

4 days ago
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Former Surabaya Zoo director arrested over alleged corruption

Authorities said that the alleged embezzlement not only caused state losses but also affected animal welfare, with some animals becoming emaciated and, in some cases, dying due to inadequate care.

4 days ago
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Nongsa-Changi Cable strengthens Indonesia-Singapore digital corridor

At 19.33 kilometers long, the Nongsa-Changi Cable (NCC) is expected to enhance digital connectivity between the neighboring countries while strengthening the overall digital ecosystem in Southeast Asia.

4 days ago
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Inside Indonesia's slave island: 'I want my children to be free'

Slavery has been illegal in what is now Indonesia for more than 160 years, but it survives in Sumba's rigid caste system, particularly in the island's east.

4 days ago
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Two killed, one missing after suspected gas leak blast in Medan

According to the Medan Search and Rescue Agency, seven people were inside the house when the explosion occurred: A married couple and their two-year-old daughter, a driver, two domestic workers and a courier who was delivering a package.

5 days ago
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Wildfires spread across country as dry season takes hold

The largest wildfire was reported in Buleleng regency in Bali, where flames swept through 48 hectares of dry grassland in the hills of Pemuteran village. About half of the burned area is part of a protected forest.

5 days ago
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Indonesia repatriates 90 citizens held in Malaysia over immigration violations

The Indonesian Consulate General in Johor Bahru facilitated the repatriation of 90 Indonesians who were previously detained in Malaysia for various immigration violations. 

5 days ago
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Truck driver named suspect in North Sumatra pileup killing four

The accident happened after a truck carrying 5-gallon water jugs experienced a brake system failure hit eight vehicles,  killed four people and injured eight.

5 days ago
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Court sentences leader of baby trafficking ring to 7 years jail

A woman who led a baby trafficking ring in West Java, Indonesia was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in prison, a judge said.

5 days ago
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Bali school collapse renews concerns of government education spending

The collapse is the latest in a string of incidents involving deteriorating school buildings across Indonesia over the past year, some of which resulted in injuries and deaths, intensifying scrutiny of the government's commitment to repairing aging education infrastructure and ensuring safe learning environments.

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Deadly clash between two East Nusa Tenggara villages leaves three dead

The latest clash was not the first violent incident between the two villages linked to the long-running land dispute. A similar confrontation erupted in March, while another conflict broke out in May, leaving dozens of houses burned and seven residents shot and requiring hospitalization.

6 days ago
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Police deployed to secure N. Sumatra gas stations amid scarcity

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga is seeking to normalize supply by extending operating hours to 24 hours and deploying 30 additional fuel tanker trucks to distribute fuel to gas stations across North Sumatra. 

1 week ago
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Six airlines apply for new permits to fly from Bandung’s airport

Airport operator PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia has prepared various facilities, both at airside and landside, to welcome the return of jet airliners and commercial flights to Bandung's airport.

1 week ago
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Singaporean DPM Gan to attend NCC landing ceremony in Batam

The Nongsa Changi Cable provides ultralow latency and the shortest and most direct connection between Nongsa in Batam, Riau Islands, and Changi in Singapore, for data center-to-data center connectivity.

1 week ago
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Survivors of boat sinking rescued after days at sea in South Sulawesi

Five survivors from a passenger boat that sank off South Sulawesi, including a seven-year-old girl, have been rescued after floating at sea for three days, a rescue official said on Sunday.

1 week ago
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Bakamla holds firing exercise in waters off Galang Island

The firing exercise was held to maintain the readiness of the Maritime Security Agency's (Bakamla) personnel and weapons.

1 week ago
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Two months on, fate of Indonesian seafarers held by Somali pirates remains unclear

As the government continues its efforts to free the Indonesian sailors aboard the Honour, one of three vessels currently held by Somali pirates, the father of the ship's captain reported last month that their condition was deteriorating.

1 week ago
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Teenager killed in abandoned illegal gold mine landslide in Riau

The victim was prospecting for gold using a traditional dulang (pan) in an abandoned illegal gold mine when a cliff collapsed and buried the 15-year-old student of a vocational high school.

1 week ago
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Rempang dispute escalates after BP Batam claims land for Sekolah Rakyat

Villager challenged Batam Free Trade Zone Authority's (BP Batam) unilateral claim that land in Pantai Melayu is managed by the authority and is intended for the ambitious lighthouse Sekolah Rakyat Project.

1 week ago
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Tiger mauls another victim in Riau, wildlife agency responds

The traps and cameras were installed to monitor tiger’s movement around the incident location as a mitigation measure.

1 week ago
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Worsening fuel shortages lead to kilometers-long lines at North Sumatra gas stations

In Langkat regency, lines stretched about 13 kilometers from a gas station in Wampu to another in Tanjung Pura, trapping thousands of private cars, intercity buses and logistics trucks for hours. Some vehicles broke down after running out of fuel while waiting in line.

1 week ago

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Mon, July 27, 2026

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