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Recent deaths expose Jakarta’s infrastructure safety failures

The death of a toddler who fell into a pit at the site of an ongoing construction project in South Jakarta has intensified scrutiny of safety standards at Jakarta's infrastructure projects, with experts blaming poor planning and inadequate risk management for exposing the public to preventable dangers.

5 hours ago
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Ten remain in detention after violent anti-government protest in Surabaya

As tensions escalated, some demonstrators threw bottles, stones and firecrackers, while others dismantled a metal barricade on the eastern side of the Grahadi State Building and hurled it into the government compound, according to police. ...

12 hours ago
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Deforestation still haunts Indonesia’s national parks

The most protected conservation areas in Indonesia face dangers that threaten their tree cover. ...

14 hours ago

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Delayed election law revision sparks fear of tighter presidential nominations

Concerns are growing over possible efforts to further restrict competition in the next presidential elections, with speculation mounting over tighter candidate nomination requirements as lawmakers continue to delay revisions to the General Election law.

15 hours ago
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Split court hands Nadiem 10 years in prison

The Jakarta Corruption Court on Tuesday sentenced former education minister Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison and Rp 809 billion (US$45.4 million) in restitution for causing state losses in the procurement of Chromebook laptops during his time in office, an amount Nadiem said he could not afford.

15 hours ago
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BREAKING: Nadiem gets 10 years in prison in Chromebook corruption case

The Jakarta Corruption Court sentenced on Tuesday former education minister Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison for causing state losses in a case involving the procurement of Chromebook laptops during his time in office.

1 day ago
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Forests, people sacrificed in Sebangau

How a national park in Central Kalimantan vanishes in plain sight  

1 day ago
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Police probe doctor's alleged suicide amid claims of intimidation by DPRD members

Victor said the incident had a severe impact on Eliza’s mental health, after which she became withdrawn, quiet and increasingly fearful. According to the family, she was later diagnosed with severe depression by a psychiatrist and admitted to Leona Hospital for intensive psychiatric care on June 15. 

1 day ago
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Critics slam Prabowo’s praise for TNI, police role in food drive

President Prabowo Subianto’s crediting of military and police for roles in the food sector may undermine food sufficiency goals and civilian authority, critics say.

1 day ago
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Jakarta aims for cinematic growth with new film body

The Jakarta administration has launched a new film commission tasked with promoting local shooting spots and streamlining permits, an initiative expected to draw more domestic and global productions to the capital.

1 day ago
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Academics rally behind student protests, reject politicization

A coalition of professors, academics, rights advocates and public figures has thrown its support behind recent student protests, warning that growing attempts to intimidate and politicize the movement threaten Indonesia’s democracy and civil liberties.

1 day ago
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Lone woman's 'drug raid' reveals lax enforcement in N. Sumatra

A woman has gone viral on social media for her video documentation of an alleged drug den and meth factory in North Labuhanbatu regency, North Sumatra, which has prompted a leading member of the provincial legislature to demand that the local police step up their game against drug dealers and traffickers.

1 day ago
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Pressure mounts for probe into five deaths in military-run cooperative training

Just 10 days after the nationwide training began on June 14, five participants had died across multiple regions. The military said they died following various medical emergencies, including heatstroke, cardiac arrest and pneumonia.

1 day ago
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Motorists switch fuels, queue longer amid fuel price hike

Motorists’ massive shift from nonsubsidized to subsidized fuels is inevitable after the recent significant price hike.

2 days ago
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Jokowi sets sights on PSI rise in 2029 elections

Former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has thrown his weight behind his youngest son’s Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) during his first nationwide political tour since leaving office, in what analysts see as early groundwork for the party in the 2029 legislative and presidential elections.

2 days ago
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CSOs demand civilian trial for soldier killing of resident in N. Sumatra

North Sumatra civil society organizations said the murder of a resident in North Labuhanbatu regency by a solder was a premeditated murder, demanding a thorough investigation. 

2 days ago
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Portuguse woman nabbed for smuggling ammunition

The suspect was arrested on June 20 at 11:28 p.m. Central Indonesian Time after Aviation Security (Avsec) personnel found 50 .22 caliber Long Rifle bullets in her backpack when she was about to fly to Abu Dhabi.

2 days ago
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Calls grow for end of military training in rural cooperative programs

The deaths of prospective managers of President Prabowo Subianto’s rural cooperatives and fishing village programs in military training has prompted rights groups and the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to call for an end to the training.

2 days ago
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Three Kalimantan orangutans released into wild

The three orangutans underwent a rehabilitation program at Borneo Orangutan Rescue Alliance (BORA) to learn basic skills, such as the ability to climb trees, look for food and make nests.

2 days ago
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Police arrest dozens in anti-government protest in Surabaya

Around 100 people gathered near a government building in Surabaya on Friday, AFP journalists estimated, to protest a fuel price hike and Prabowo's flagship free meals scheme.

3 days ago
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Komnas HAM urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project

Launched in July last year, the "Red and White Cooperatives" programme aims to establish around 80,000 village cooperatives across Indonesia to create jobs and meet the government's target of 8 percent economic growth in 2029. They are intended to sell basic goods, subsidised cooking gas and fertiliser.

3 days ago
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Tourism, climate puts Raja Ampat's ‘walking shark’ under pressure

The shallow coastal waters of the Raja Ampat archipelago in Southwest Papua are home to the population of the shark (Hemiscyllium freycineti), one of 10 known “walking shark” species discovered worldwide, six of which are mainly found in eastern Indonesian waters.

4 days ago
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Dust fallout chokes Balikpapan residents after Pertamina's new refinery launch

One resident, Dewi, said she had limited outdoor activities and kept her doors and windows shut over the past few days to prevent the dust from entering her home.

4 days ago
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Medan court sentences girl to five months of counseling for matricide

The verdict is more lenient than what the prosecutor sought, and both the prosecutor and the defendant’s lawyer said they are considering the verdict before deciding on the next legal step.

4 days ago
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Prabowo-Jokowi strains surface amid public discontent

Fresh signs of strain have emerged in the relationship between President Prabowo Subianto and his predecessor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, as the administration faces mounting public discontent over rising fuel prices and Prabowo’s policies.

4 days ago
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Lack of early screening leaves color-blind children behind

Experts said early detection of color blindness would help children adapt more effectively, develop their potential and better anticipate future challenges.

4 days ago
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Military drill for Prabowo’s programs costs more lives

The mandatory military-style training for managers of President Prabowo Subianto’s Red and White Rural Cooperatives and fishing villages initiatives has claimed two more lives, intensifying calls from lawmakers and civil society groups to review the program.

5 days ago
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Indonesia on alert after Australia bird flu detection

The detection of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus in wild birds on mainland Australia has raised concerns across the Asia-Pacific, with experts urging Indonesia to strengthen surveillance and biosecurity to prevent cross-border transmission.

5 days ago
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Sun bear captured after roaming near Riau village for a month

Sun bears, also known as honey bears, are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and are threatened by habitat loss and hunting for traditional medicine.

5 days ago
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Wave of public facility theft raises concerns over investment in Riau Islands

Police are collaborating with various parties to prevent the theft of public infrastructure goods made of metal by syndicates known as "iron termites".

5 days ago

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Wed, July 1, 2026

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