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N. Sumatra prosecutor detains two Inalum execs for alleged graft

The two executives of the state-owned aluminum smelting company are suspects in graft case involving the sales of aluminium alloy in 2019, estimated to have caused $8 million in losses to the state.

1 day ago
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Riau court sentences drug courier to death for smuggling meth from Malaysia

The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has previously reported that the Indonesia-Malaysia border has thousands of informal crossing points, making it difficult for authorities to effectively monitor illicit activities. ...

1 day ago
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Outrage as govt blocks foreign disaster aid to Sumatra

In recent days, evacuees in Aceh have raised white flags along the streets in protest at what they describe as limited humanitarian assistance and delays in the government’s response. ...

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Civil groups condemn assault on West Papua activist

A group of unidentified individuals attacked Papua environmental activist Sulvianto Alias on Friday midnight, with one of the suspects claiming to be a police officer, prompting calls from civil groups for the police to investigate the case thoroughly.

11 months ago
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Floods, landslides hit various regions ahead of year-end holidays

The BMKG has warned that the majority of regions are entering the rainy season and forecast a 20 percent increase in rainfall intensity due to a weak La Niña, which typically brings a wetter rainy season with heavier rainfall to the country. 

1 year ago
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Densus 88 arrests three terrorist suspects in Central Sulawesi

Densus 88 and the Central Sulawesi Police apprehended three suspected terrorists in Palu city and Tojo Una-Una regency, Central Sulawesi, who are believed to be linked to the Eastern Indonesia Mujahidin (MIT) network.

1 year ago
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BMKG warns of high wave risks for beachgoers during year-end holidays

The BMKG does not ban people from visiting beaches, but warns the public to avoid water activities during extreme conditions, such as heavy rain or high waves during the year-end holiday period.  

1 year ago
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Rights groups condemn latest clash over Rempang Eco-City project

Rights groups have condemned a clash that erupted on Wednesday between the private security personnel of developer PT MEG and local residents that refuse to leave their land to make way for the Rempang Eco-City development project.

1 year ago
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South Tapanuli hit by flash flood, 10 injured

Heavy rains have led to flash floods in South Tapanuli, affecting hundreds of families and prompting emergency evacuations. Local authorities are working to assist residents in disaster recovery efforts.

1 year ago
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Plaintiffs accuse companies of dragging out South Sumatra forest fire lawsuit

The panel of judges handling the lawsuit in the Palembang District Court granted a request from lawyers of the companies to postpone the hearing until early January.

1 year ago
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Meikarta customers hope for solution after James Riady meets Jokowi

Customers of the Meikarta new city megaproject hoped there would be a solution for them after Lippo Group leaders met with Jokowi.

1 year ago
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Arema FC, Persik Kediri supporters clash at regency border

Supporters of Persik Kediri and Arema FC soccer clubs clash at the Kediri-Malang border on Monday evening following a match between the teams.

1 year ago
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IKN Authority shifts focus to construction of legislative office buildings, Supreme Court

The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority has shifted its focus to the construction of legislative and judicial office buildings in the future capital city in East Kalimantan, saying government buildings that will be used by civil servants early next year are nearing completion.

1 year ago
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Gunungkidul to deactivate three extreme routes from Google Maps

The Gunungkidul Regency administration in Yogyakarta is working to deactivate three extreme routes leading to tourist destinations from Google Maps for the Christmas and New Year holidays to reduce potential accidents.

1 year ago
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Counterfeit money investigation at local university in Gowa continues

Local police are actively investigating the circulation of millions of counterfeit rupiah, allegedly produced at a state university in Gowa Regency. So far, 15 suspects have been arrested.

1 year ago
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Transportation minister tests Jakarta-Yogyakarta direct train

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi tested the direct train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta on Monday. The route will serve travelers during the year-end holidays.

1 year ago
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C. Kalimantan Police dishonorably discharge officer over murder case

A police officer from Palangka Raya Police has been dishonorably discharged following his suspected involvement in the murder of a man.

1 year ago
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Agency warns extreme weather until April

The BMKG has predicted that extreme weather in the country could last until April, with rain fall expected to increase by 20 percent due to La Niña  phenomenon.  

1 year ago
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Ministry official under investigation after viral assault

The alleged assault sparked widespread public scrutiny of Dedy's annual wealth report (LHKPN), with observers noting a rapid accumulation of wealth in recent years that exceeded what his official salary should provide.

1 year ago
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Flood in Trenggalek cuts national road access

The flood in Trenggalek has cut off access to Jl. Soekarno-Hatta, a key national road affecting thousands of residents, submerging homes and disrupting public services

1 year ago
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Makassar hit with flood after heavy rainfall on Sunday

Floods hit several areas in Makassar, South Sulawesi on Sunday, causing severe damage in four subdistricts, while also inundating areas around Faisal Islamic Hospital and several government office buildings.

1 year ago
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Police uncover hidden narcotics factory in Bandung, Bogor

Police in West Java raided a home in Bojongsoang, uncovering an international drug trafficking network. The operation led to the seizure of drugs worth Rp 670 billion (US$42 million) and the arrest of three suspects.

1 year ago
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Two TB cases found among Baduy people in Banten

Local volunteer group Sahabat Relawan Indonesia (SRI) recently referred four Baduy patients to Banten General Hospital. One patient passed away due to tuberculosis during treatment.

1 year ago
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Ministry to design affirmative action policy for Jambi indigenous tribe

Greater efforts are needed to integrate the Anak Dalam tribespeople into the larger society, as villages have limited budget.

1 year ago
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Families of Kanjuruhan stadium crush victims seek Rp 17.5b in compensation

Relatives of victims of the fatal 2022 Kanjuruhan stadium crush in Malang, East Java, are seeking Rp 17.5 billion (US$1.1 million) in compensation from five people who were found guilty of negligence in the incident.

1 year ago
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Police arrest two Yogyakarta midwives on child trafficking charges

Both suspects were previously imprisoned for 10 months for convictions on similar charges.

1 year ago
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Dozens women, some underage girls fall victim to sex offender in NTB

The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Police have revealed that at least 15 women, including underage girls, have fallen victim to alleged sexual harassment over the past few months by a 22-year-old man identified by his initials IWAS.

1 year ago
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Natural disasters damage 58 Cianjur schools

The regency administration as well as the local disaster agency are working together to manage the impacts of series of natural disasters, including flooding, landslides and a minor earthquake, through measures such as online learning, home repair assistance and planned relocation in up to 18 affected districts.

1 year ago
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East Java disasters leave four dead, hundreds displaced

Hundreds of residents in Java's easternmost province have been displaced after a series of natural disasters, including floods, landslides and high waves, which also left four people dead.

1 year ago
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Two foreign visitors killed in tree collapse in Monkey Forest

Three trees collapsed at popular tourism site Monkey Forest in Ubud, Gianyar regency, Bali, killing two foreign tourists and severely injuring another.

1 year ago
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Authorities gear up for relocation as landslides continue in West Java

The West Java administration has been gearing up for relocation procedures in some of the province’s landslide-prone regions, including in Sukabumi and Cianjur, as heavy downpours show no sign of ending any time soon.

1 year ago
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Police dismiss, name officer suspect in fatal Semarang shooting

The Central Java Police have dishonorably discharged a police officer and named him a suspect in the killing of a vocational high school student in Semarang. The police have retracted their position that the student was involved in a brawl.

1 year ago
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Mt. Dukono in North Maluku erupts

Residents and visitors are advised not to enter within in a 3 kilometer radius of Mt. Dukono's crater.

1 year ago
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