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Govt urged police to investigate alleged exploitation, assault of circus performers

Eight former workers of the Oriental Circus Indonesia (OCI) recently visited the Human Rights Ministry and the House of Representatives, demanding justice for the abuse they claim to have endured while employed as child performers in the circus during the 1970s. 

2 days ago
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Police, Military to crack down on rogue mass organizations

National Police spokesperson, Insp. Gen. Sandi Nugroho, announced that over 3,300 cases of thuggery have been resolved since the police launched a nationwide operation against rogue mass organizations on May 1. ...

2 days ago
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Govt summons organizer Mecima Pro following chaotic Day6 concert

Videos of the chaotic scenes quickly went viral, showing collapsed tents, drenched fans and rain-soaked power outlets meant for musical instruments. ...

3 days ago

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West Kalimantan boy missing after second crocodile attack in two weeks

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

2 months ago
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Orangutan spotted in East Kalimantan coal mine returned to the wild

A 17-year-old male Bornean orangutan was recently seen roaming a coal mine in East Kutai regency, East Kalimantan.

2 months ago
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Bareskrim names village officials among 4 suspects in Tangerang sea barrier case

Police have named four suspects, including two Kohod village officials, alleging they forged documents to fraudulently issue land permits in connection with the bamboo fence installed illegally off the coast of Tangerang, Banten.

2 months ago
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5,300 people remain displaced after last year's Mt. Lewotobi eruptions

The central government is currently building around 2,700 permanent homes for residents affected by the Lewotobi Laki-Laki eruptions, with plans to complete construction by April.

2 months ago
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Farmers, companies join hands planting mangrove trees in Bali

Farmers in Denpasar took part recently in a mangrove-planting drive in an effort to mitigate climate change in conjunction with World Wetlands Day and in cooperation with several companies.

2 months ago
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Prabowo denies civil servant salary cuts amid budget reductions

President Prabowo Subianto refuted claims that budget cuts for ministries and agencies would impact civil servant salaries. Previous reports suggested that some ministries and agencies have already laid off contract workers because of budget constraints.

2 months ago
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Calls for stronger protection of Brantas River grow as local fish face extinction

A study conducted by Ecological Observation and Wetland Conservation (Ecoton) last year found only seven types of local fish currently inhabiting the downstream area of the Brantas River. Ten years ago, Ecoton researchers had documented up to 13 species of local fish in the same area.

2 months ago
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Lawmaker: Free meals program won't affect education budget in Papua

One of the protesters, Rohex Relembo, explained that they were rejecting the program because they believed the funds allocated for free meals should instead be redirected to ensure free education in the province. 

2 months ago
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Free meals program faces multiple hiccups in first month of rollout

In Wamena, Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Highlands, the rollout of the free meals program faced a setback as thousands of schoolchildren took to the streets to protest the initiative, which was scheduled to launch in various regions in Papua on Monday.

2 months ago
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Watchdog demands better oversight of corruption-ridden village funds

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has documented a total of 851 cases of corruption involving village funds between 2015 and 2024. The KPK also revealed that village fund corruption is the most prevalent form of graft pertaining to the management of state finances.

2 months ago
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More than 5,000 Riau islanders trafficked to Cambodia, BP3MI reveals

The Riau Islands BP3MI revealed that around 5,300 people seeking better-paying jobs had been recruited as migrant workers under false pretenses and trafficked to Cambodia, where they were forced to work for scamming or online gambling operations.

2 months ago
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BMKG warns fishermen, sailors of high waves from tropical cyclones

The BMKG has warned fishermen and sailors to exercise caution as Tropical Cyclone Zelia brings turbulent seas and after two maritime accidents took place as a result of bad weather.

2 months ago
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One dead in latest election-related clash in Puncak Jaya

Puncak Jaya’s regional election has been fiercely contested between former regent Yuni Wonda and his running mate Mus Kogoya, and Deputy Speaker of the Puncak Jaya Legislative Council (DPRD) Miren Kogoya and his running mate Wendi.

2 months ago
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West Java to construct haul road in Bogor to curb mining-related traffic fatalities

In the past six years, 194 people lost their lives on Jl. Parung Panjang, where hundreds of mining trucks collectively make 1,600 trips every day.

2 months ago
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Concern as orangutan seen roaming Kalimantan coal site

The images, taken last month by a local resident, are from the same province where Indonesia is building its new capital, a project environmentalists fear will endanger animal habitats in Asia's last great rainforest.

2 months ago
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Concerns grow over unguarded railway crossings amid budget cuts

PT KAI confirmed that all railway level crossings under the state-owned railway operator's management are properly guarded to ensure traffic safety. 

2 months ago
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Villages told to evacuate as volcano alert hits highest level

The latest emergency measures around the 1,703-meter twin-peaked volcano, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, came after increased seismic and volcanic activity.

2 months ago
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Massive flooding strikes South Sulawesi

Thousands of people and homes have been affected by flooding in South Sulawesi, including the provincial capital Makassar, after days of downpours caused three rivers to overflow, with the local branch of the national weather agency forecasting more rain in the province's northern highlands.

3 months ago
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Body of second Indonesian shot dead by Malaysian authorities arrives home

The body of a second Indonesian has been returned to the country amid the ongoing furor over a fatal shooting on Jan. 24 in Selangor state that involved armed officers of Malaysia's maritime security agency.

3 months ago
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Police search office, home of Kohod village head in Tangerang sea fence scandal

Police investigators on Monday night wrapped up their hours-long search of the office and residence of Kohod village head Arsin in Tangerang, Banten, as part of the probe into the illegal erection of a sprawling bamboo fence off the coast of the regency.

3 months ago
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Few takers for goverenment's free health screenings

The acting head of the Lebak Health Agency, Budhi Mulyanto, said one reason for the low participation was that many people had not yet installed the government’s Satu Sehat app.

3 months ago
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Ministry investigates mass fish deaths at Jatiluhur dam

Although the cause of the incident is still under investigation, authorities have suggested that the mass fish die-off was likely caused by extreme weather conditions and a natural phenomenon known as upwelling.

3 months ago
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Proposal to time limit rusunawa rentals under review

The Jakarta provincial administration is reviewing the proposal to limit the rental period for low-cost apartments (rusunawa).

3 months ago
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MUI declares use of subsidized fuels by wealthy people haram

The MUI emphasized that using subsidized fuel in this manner is akin to stealing from the poor, a grave sin in Islam.

3 months ago
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Jakarta Police fired three officers for allegedly taking bribes from murder suspects

Jakarta Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Ade Ary Syam stated that the three officers were found guilty of "abusing their power" and breaching the police code of ethics in an ethics hearing held on Friday.

3 months ago
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Rohingya refugee influx raises concern for conflict

Experts have urged better government communication and diplomatic efforts to cool simmering tensions among local communities over the recent arrival in Aceh of Rohingya refugees, a predominantly Muslim minority ethnic group fleeing state-sanctioned discrimination in Myanmar.

3 months ago
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Mt. Semeru erupts again, triggers ashfall in three districts

Semeru has been showing heightened volcanic activity since November of last year. The 3,676-meter-high volcano erupted 475 times in January alone, with an average of 15 eruptions per day.

3 months ago
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Thousands of students stage protests after college enrollment issues

The Higher Education, Science and Technology Ministry gave schools from Jan. 6 to 31 to upload academic transcripts for students eligible for SNBP admission, but over 370 schools failed to submit the required paperwork before the deadline.

3 months ago
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Whirlwind damages hundreds of homes in Bekasi regency

A whirlwind devastated hundreds of homes in Bekasi regency, West Java, early Thursday morning. So far, no casualties have been recorded.

3 months ago
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Officials rescue sea turtle eggs in northern Bali

The Buleleng Police, in coordination with the provincial conservation agency, have rescued and relocated 106 eggs of the endangered olive ridley sea turtle to a nearby sanctuary in northern Bali.

3 months ago

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