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Authorities to divert water flow to two regencies as Aceh “sinkhole” grows

The flow of water from upstream areas is one of the factors triggering the widening of the sinkhole. 

4 hours ago
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BGN denies free meals linked to student death in Bengkulu

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has rejected claims that an elementary school student’s death in Bengkulu was linked to the government’s free meals program, as the initiative faces mounting scrutiny over mass food poisoning incidents and potential corruption concerns. ...

9 hours ago
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Extreme weather looms over Idul Fitri holiday

The weather agency has warned of torrential rains and heightened disaster risks ahead of Idul Fitri lasting until late March, particularly in West Java and Central Java, two provinces expected to see the largest mobility during the extended holiday. ...

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Diponegoro medical school admits bullying in residency program

Undip's dean of medicine has acknowledged systemic bullying among its anethesiology residents at Kariadi hospital, after an investigation led by the Health Ministry discovered abuses including physical harassment, forced overtime and extortion.

1 year ago
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Many clueless about keeping prohibited animals, end up in jail

A lack of public education about the environment and animal conservation in the country has resulted in jail time for unsuspecting pet owners who are unaware that they have been illegally keeping protected animals as pets for years.

1 year ago
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Another rare Javan rhino calf spotted in national park in Banten

Iris, the third calf identified this year, was found after authorities deployed more than 100 camera traps across the national park in February.

1 year ago
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Jet aircraft carrying passengers lands for first time at Nusantara airport

A business jet became the first jet aircraft carrying passengers to land at the airport in the future capital Nusantara in East Kalimantan on Thursday.

1 year ago
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Retired generals back KIM candidate in Central Java

Eight retired military and police generals have joined the campaign team of Central Java gubernatorial candidate Ahmad Luthfi, who was nominated by the Gerindra Party-led Onward Indonesia Coalition (KIM).

1 year ago
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Women lead forest fire lawsuit against three companies in South Sumatra

Villagers across Ogan Komering Ilir regency in South Sumatra file a lawsuit demanding compensation for financial losses and health impacts of wildfire-induced haze from three pulp and paper companies that allegedly caused forest and land fire in the regency.

1 year ago
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S. Korean, domestic investors to join Bali LRT project

Bali's first light rail transit (LRT) system will involve investors from South Korea and Indonesia, Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said on Monday in Jakarta.

1 year ago
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Ministry to intensify publicity efforts about protected animals after Javan porcupine case

A Balinese villager is on trial for keeping four protected Javan porcupines despite the Environmental and Forestry Ministry not properly educating the public about protected animals. 

1 year ago
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Soldier faces probe after allegedly threatening politician in Makassar

A non-commissioned officer in the Indonesian Military (TNI), who is the brother of a cabinet member, is in hot water after he and several other men in military uniform allegedly brandished firearms in public in an apparent attempt to threaten a politician in Makassar, South Sulawesi.

1 year ago
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Depok Police bust baby-trafficking syndicate selling newborns in Bali

The Depok Police in West Java have uncovered a cross-provincial baby-trafficking ring that allegedly bought newborns online and sold them to residents, some of them foreigners, of the resort island of Bali.

1 year ago
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Police investigate grenade attack on Aceh gubernatorial candidate

Bustami Hamzah, former acting Aceh governor, had registered to run as a gubernatorial candidate with running mate Tgk M.Yusuf Abdul Wahab at the Aceh Independent General Elections Commission (KIP) on Aug. 29.

1 year ago
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Batam Police arrest woman suspected of sending online gambling operators to Cambodia

Thousands of people across Southeast Asia have in recent years found themselves lured into the massive web of cyber scam operations, masked behind promises of well-paid jobs in countries like Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. 

1 year ago
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Police arrest man for selling rhino horn via social media

In June police arrested a gang of poachers suspected of killing 26 critically endangered Javan rhinos in Ujung Kulon National Park since 2018. 

1 year ago
Regional Elections

Surakarta king backs out of mayoral election

Mangkunegara X, the titular king of Surakarta, Central Java, has withdrawn from the city’s mayoral race in an announcement made just a day before the candidate registration deadline.

1 year ago
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BMKG warns of climate impacts on plantations

The national meteorology agency has warned that rising temperatures due to climate change poses a threat to the plantation and agriculture sectors, particularly in North Sumatra.

1 year ago
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BNPB warns of potential disaster in Ternate following fatal flash flood

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has asked residents of Ternate Island in North Maluku to remain vigilant over the next several days as heavy rain is still expected to occur. The warning comes following a flash flood early on Sunday morning that swept away nearly an entire sub-district, leaving 16 people dead and three others missing as of Monday afternoon.

1 year ago
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Nusantara Airport runway test runs smoothly, says minister

Runway test was part of a proving flight to check not only the runway but also the surrounding airways, making sure flight safety and security.

1 year ago
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Ministry arrests man for trafficking orangutans

A 34-year-old man from West Kalimantan has been arrested for allegedly trafficking two orangutans worth Rp 27 million (US$1,737).

1 year ago
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Bali airport on alert over mpox

Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is on increased alert over the mpox virus, which the World Health Organization has declared a global public health emergency.

1 year ago
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Crocodile mauls woman to death in Maluku

Indonesia is home to several species of crocodiles that regularly attack and kill humans.

1 year ago
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AJI slams alleged intimidation against journalists covering Aug. 17 protest

Article 18 (1) of the 1999 Press Law stipulates that every individual found guilty of obstructing journalists from doing their work may face a maximum punishment of two years in prison or a Rp 500 million (US$32,234) fine.

1 year ago
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Kadin supports mangrove planting to mitigate climate change

A mangrove planting event was held in Indramayu as a prelimimary event for the Indonesia Sustainability Forum later this year.

1 year ago
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Agriculture minister launches B50 biodiesel in South Kalimantan

Indonesia has the answer to the world’s food and energy crises, with the use of biodiesel made from crude palm oil, Andi Amran Sulaiman said.

1 year ago
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Woman killed in python attack in South Sulawesi

Maga, a 74-year-old woman, raised concerns when she did not return home on Wednesday, prompting a search by relatives.

1 year ago
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Indonesians celebrate independence in diversity

While many millions of eyes were turned to the official commemoration in Nusantara, some communities marked Indonesia's 79th Independence Day with ceremonies highlighting their diverse locales and heritage.

1 year ago
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New city, old problems: People struggle as Nusantara rises

While some residents have welcomed the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) project in North Penajam Paser regency, East Kalimantan, others have been complaining that their villages are now plagued by problems commonly found in big cities, ranging from rising crime rates to a lack of clean water.

1 year ago
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All eyes on Nusantara as future capital nears curtain up

The country is counting the days until Nusantara, the planned future national capital and President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's legacy project, is showcased at the state's 79th Independence Day celebration. The city is still far from being finished, but it has already fueled economic growth in its surroundings, with locals reaping some of the benefit.

1 year ago
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‘Bullied’ medical resident at Diponegoro University commits suicide

The Semarang police are still investigating the case, but it is likely that the 30-year-old woman, identified by the initials ARL, was a victim of bullying, as described in a diary found at the scene.

1 year ago
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PDI-P nominates former Aceh guerilla commander in regional election

Former GAM commander Muzakir Manaf, who used guerrilla warfare against the Indonesian Military in the late 1990s, was picked by the PDI-P as the party's gubernatorial candidate on a ticket that party chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri deemed a "unity" choice.

1 year ago
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Govt pushes for clean tech in fertilizer production

The government is encouraging the domestic fertilizer industry to develop cleaner technologies for its production processes, Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto has said.

1 year ago
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