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Multiple eruptions rock Mount Semeru, ash columns reach 1,200 meters

Mount Semeru remains at alert Level II, with authorities urging the public to stay at least 8 kilometers from the southeast sector along Besuk Kobokan, the primary drainage area for lava and pyroclastic flows.

14 hours ago
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Plan to install stairlifts in Borobudur to welcome Macron draws controversy

Many have taken to social media to express worries that the installation of the stairlift, which is typically used in homes to help people navigate stairs, could harm the structure of Borobudur, especially considering the damage to the ancient temple caused by overtourism in recent years. ...

20 hours ago
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BNN, Police foil largest drug smuggling attempt in Indonesian history

During the raid, authorities uncovered 67 boxes containing 2,000 packages of methamphetamine disguised as tea. The drugs were hidden in secret compartments throughout the vessel, including within its fuel tank. ...

21 hours ago

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Landslide kills 16 in Central Java

"Sixteen people were confirmed dead. For injured victims, 10 have been referred to hospitals and the nearest community health centre," Adj. Sr. Comr. Doni Prakoso, police chief in Pekalongan city, told local broadcaster Metro TV. 

4 months ago
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Search continues for victims of Glodok Plaza fire

A total of 14 people were reported missing in the devastating incident, but as of Monday rescuers had only located and recovered the bodies of eight victims.

4 months ago
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Bali tourists should use local guides, deputy minister says

Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa has urged Bali authorities to devise rules requiring people visiting the island to use local tour guides, following two recent reports of sexual violence against tourists in the past few weeks.

4 months ago
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Govt finishes revamping Kanjuruhan stadium after fatal stampede

The renovation project primarily focuses on strengthening the stadium's structure to make it earthquake resistant, improving safety features and increasing accessibility for people with disabilities.

4 months ago
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Mount Ibu erupts more than 1,000 times this month

Mount Ibu, on the remote island of Halmahera, sent a column of smoke up to four kilometres (2.5 miles) into the sky in an eruption on Wednesday.

4 months ago
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Tourism associations raise concerns over Bali’s overtourism, waste problems

Overtourism and overdevelopment have become serious issues in the southern part of the province, leading to environmental issues such as flooding and mounting waste.

4 months ago
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Dozens evacuated as Mt. Ibu's alert status raised to highest level

Authorities have started evacuating villages located near the volcano, which has been showing increasing activity this month, after its alert status was raised to the highest "warning" level on Wednesday.

4 months ago
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Thousands refuse evacuation despite Mount Ibu volcano eruptions

Mount Ibu, located on the remote island of Halmahera, erupted on Wednesday, sending a column of smoke up to four kilometres (2.5 miles) into the sky.

4 months ago
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Tiger attacks livestock in East Aceh

A tiger attacked local livestock in East Aceh regency for the third time in a month, killing a cow on Thursday.

4 months ago
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Yogyakarta police in hot water after an alleged fatal assault of detainee

Yogyakarta police claimed that the victim suffered from chest pain after his arrest. 

4 months ago
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Navy charges officers with murder, fencing over fatal Tangerang shooting

The two Navy officers have been charged with premeditated murder and dealing in stolen goods over the fatal shooting of a car rental business owner as he was trying to reclaim his vehicle at a rest stop on the Tangerang-Merak Toll Road.

4 months ago
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Rescuers evacuating thousands after Halmahera volcano erupts

Mount Ibu, located on the remote island of Halmahera, erupted on Wednesday, sending a column of smoke up to four kilometres (2.5 miles) into the sky.

4 months ago
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Viral treasure hunt game Jagat leads to damage to public facilities

Authorities say players destroyed plants, dismantled paved pathways and stairs and dug up grass in the parks, creating safety hazards for other visitors. 

4 months ago
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Halmahera's Mount Ibu erupts, spewing big ash cloud

Mount Ibu erupted at 07:11 a.m. (2211 GMT Tuesday) for around two minutes, the volcanology agency said in a statement. Clouds of thick grey ash billowed into the sky leaning towards the west, said Muhammad Wahid, the agency's head. 

4 months ago
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TNI arrests sailor for allegedly killing woman in Sorong

The alleged homicide occurred as the Navy was investigating three other officers in relation to a fatal shooting of a 48-year-old car rental business owner in Banten earlier this month.

4 months ago
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Dozens of disasters strike amid wetter rainy season due to La Niña

Hundreds of homes in Riau Islands province were hit by widespread flooding over the weekend following heavy rainfall, with disaster authorities recording thousands of people affected by floods and landslides nationwide this month.

4 months ago
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Police investigate fatal blasts at Mojokerto officer's home

Police are investigating two explosions at a local policeman's home in Mojokerto, East Java, that destroyed the structure and killed two relatives in a house next door, with the preliminary probe pointing to a leaking cooking gas canister as a likely cause.

4 months ago
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Police hunt for shooter in double killing in Papua Highlands

A former police officer is believed to be the perpetrator, acting on orders from a rogue faction of Papuan separatists.

4 months ago
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Mount Ibu erupts again, spewing hot ash 2.5 kilometers into sky

There has been no new evacuation order, but visitors and villagers have been told to vacate a zone 4 to 5.5 kilometers from the peak.

4 months ago
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Fatal accidents highlight poor monitoring of transportation safety

Observers say the recent accidents highlight a "systemic failure" in the enforcement of the country's transportation laws.

4 months ago
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Mount Ibu erupts, spews hot lava and smoke

The volcano is currently still on the second highest alert level. 

4 months ago
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East Java's farmers feel economic pinch of FMD outbreak

The disease has infected more than 6,000 animals in the province, killing 300.

4 months ago
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Mt. Semeru erupts again, sends ash columns 1 km into sky

The 3,676-meter-high volcano has erupted more than 100 times since the beginning of the year, with 43 of those eruptions occurring on Tuesday alone.

4 months ago
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Authorities on alert for FMD after outbreaks across Java

FMD has spread to at least 30 of the 38 regencies of East Java, the province with the largest cattle population in the country.

4 months ago
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Impunity concerns mount in fatal shooting by Navy officer

The alleged involvement of a Navy officer in a recent shooting in Tangerang, Banten, that resulted in the death of a civilian has sparked fresh concerns about the misuse of firearms and a culture of impunity in the Indonesian Military (TNI).

4 months ago
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Outspoken firefighter dismissed after exposing alleged corruption, inadequate equipments

An outspoken firefighter known for his criticism of alleged corrupt practices and inadequate equipment did not have his contract renewed by the Depok Fire and Rescue Agency.

4 months ago
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Police form joint team to hunt for suspect in Bone shooting case

A lawyer killed in a shooting in Bone, South Sulwesi, was handling five land dispute cases and had received threats in the weeks leading up to the shooting.  

4 months ago
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More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Aceh

Some Acehnese say their patience have been tested, claiming the Rohingya consume scarce resources and occasionally come into conflict with residents.

4 months ago
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Prabowo’s administration may be under pressure in 2025 on Nusantara

The construction of the country's future new capital city Nusantara may be in jeopardy as the government has cut the allocation for the project in the 2025 state budget.

4 months ago
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11 policemen detained for assaulting college student in West Sulawesi

Authorities said the assault took place on Wednesday after a student from the Mamuju branch of the Islamic Student Association (HMI) reprimanded an officer for visiting his girlfriend at a female dormitory late at night. 

4 months ago
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