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Public satisfied with free meal program despite food safety, budget concerns

Indikator Politik Indonesia’s founder, Burhanuddin Muhtadi, said satisfaction with the program was highest among Generation Z respondents.

6 hours ago
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Landslide at illegal gold mine in Riau kills one

The fatal incident in Kuantan Singingi is the latest in a series of deadly accidents linked to illegal gold mining in recent weeks. ...

7 hours ago
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Witnesses in 1998 mass rape lawsuit tell court of attempt to erase history

A mother of a May 1998 mass rape victim and a historian have testified in a lawsuit against Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s denial of the rapes that took place almost three decades ago, describing his statement as a blatant attempt to erase and delegitimize the history. ...

8 hours ago

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Emergency action planned to save Irrawaddy Dolphins in Mahakam River

“The government will take serious action, as the Mahakam Irrawaddy dolphin population has dropped to an alarming level,” said the ministry’s head of pollution control and environmental degradation Rasio Ridho Sani.

10 hours ago
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Jakarta tightens groundwater rule to curb subsidence

The city administration has tightened its ban on groundwater extraction in industrial zones and from beneath public roads to curb worsening land subsidence, but environmental groups warn the move may fall short without consistent enforcement and stricter oversight.

20 hours ago
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Former Lemhannas governor Agus Widjojo, champion of military reform, dies at 78

Indonesians on Monday bid farewell to former National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) governor Agus Widjojo, who died on Sunday night at the age of 78. The retired army general, later a diplomat, was widely influential in redefining civil-military relations as Indonesia transitioned to democracy in the late 90s.

22 hours ago
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Indonesia set to boost air power with Italian trainer jets, aggressor squadron

Indonesia will aqcuire Russian-made MiG 29 C/UB for aggressor squadron roles, despite of CAATSA threats.

1 day ago
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Bali Police arrest dozens of Indians in online gambling crackdown

Indians used tourist visas to operate online gambling centers in two separate locations since November. 

1 day ago
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Recovery in North Aceh, Central Aceh criticized as many villages still isolated

Eight villages in Central Aceh regency as still isolated while several villages in North Aceh still lack transportation access, especially those in mountainous areas.

1 day ago
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Budget cuts cast shadow over disaster readiness

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) saw its budget for 2026 slashed to Rp 491 billion (US$29.1 million) from Rp 2 trillion in 2025, while the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) only got Rp 1.4 trillion for this year.

1 day ago
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KPK nabs judges for bribery on land dispute

Judges with the Depok District Court in West Java allegedly asked for a Rp 1 billion (US$59,266) fee in exchange of expediting the execution of a land dispute ruling made in 2023 in favor of a property company under the Finance Ministry.

1 day ago
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Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 74

The search for missing victims would continue in West Bandung regency, but with adjustments as it had now entered the recovery phase, authorities have said.

3 days ago
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Cyclone Senyar triggered 330 landslides in South Tapanuli, survey finds

The survey was conducted by direct observation method by following the river flow and using drone for wider coverage on Jan. 21-27.

3 days ago
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Comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono summoned by police over Netflix show

Police said he had been summoned but did not name him as a suspect in any offenses or mention any formal charges.

3 days ago
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Riau Police probe death of critically endangered Sumatran elephant

In recent years, several incidents have been reported of Sumatran elephants dying from poison set by farmers who consider them pests, as well as fatal attacks on humans. The species also faces serious threats from poaching, with their tusks highly sought after in the illegal wildlife trade.

3 days ago
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Child suicides reveal failures in psychological protection

Recurring cases of suicide among children across the country, including a recent incident in Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara, have laid bare persistent shortcomings in the state’s ability to provide psychological protection for minors, prompting renewed calls for stronger prevention and early-intervention efforts.

3 days ago
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Marines send off body of fourth corpsman recovered from Cisarua landslide

The body of the fourth "Black Bear" rifleman recovered from the Cisarua landslide has been flown home after a send-off ceremony on Wednesday at the Pondok Cabe air base in Banten, while the search continues for the remaining nine out of 23 Marine corpsmen who are still missing.

3 days ago
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6.2-magnitude quake rattles southern Java

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that the quake struck at 1:06 a.m. Its epicenter was located in the sea south of Java, 89 kilometers southeast of Pacitan regency in East Java, at a depth of 58 kilometers.

3 days ago
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Prabowo criticism sparks major beach cleanup drive in Bali

Bali has been grappling with a growing waste crisis in recent years, with unmanaged garbage frequently contributing to environmental problems such as flooding, even in popular tourist areas.

4 days ago
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Patients lose access to lifesaving care due to JKN subsidy cuts

Criticism is growing over BPJS Kesehatan's ongoing data update in the new DTSEN system after a number of people have lost access to lifesaving treatments without notice, only to learn later that their healthcare subsidies were cut or their policies canceled altogether.

4 days ago
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Police arrest five people in two separate illegal logging cases in Riau

Illegal logging activities are rampant in Riau despite continuous law enforcement efforts by the police.

4 days ago
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Women take lead in community climate action

While women-led initiatives help address challenges and needs to mitigate and adapt to climate crises, they often face tall barriers in participating in formal decision-making to push for greater impacts.

4 days ago
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Prabowo, Jokowi speeches heat up talks on 2029 election

Analysts see statements from both politicians as a ‘pre-warm-up’ ahead of the 2029 election amid early speculations on politicians potentially running in the next race.

4 days ago
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Authorities prevent attempted smuggling of wildlife to Thailand

The suspect attempted to smuggle 53 cages of protected wildlife, mostly birds.

5 days ago
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Nitric acid leak in Cilegon hospitalizes dozens, raises safety concerns

A toxic fume leak from a chemical storage facility in the industrial district of Cilegon, Banten, has sickened dozens of residents and exposed gaps in industrial safety enforcement, prompting the government to threaten criminal action against the operator.

5 days ago
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Debate over legislative threshold reignites ahead of election law revision

The renewed plan by the House of Representatives to revise the General Election Law has reignited debate over the legislative threshold, dividing political parties over whether it should be scrapped or strengthened.

5 days ago
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Indonesia’s F-15 fighter jet deal falls through after years of talks

Boeing's proposed price for the fighter jets was deemed too high by the government and could not be followed through, the Defense Ministry said about the failed deal.

5 days ago
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Jakarta pledges to push filmmaking hub vision

The provincial administration eyes to woo more global-level movie production in the city after the recent filming of an international blockbuster starring K-pop stars and other Korean actors in Kota Tua, West Jakarta.

5 days ago
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Nearly 2,000 students suffer food poisoning from free meals this year

National Nutrition Agency (BGN) head Dadan Hindayana has apologized for recent food poisoning cases linked to the government’s free nutritious meals program, saying operations at all involved SPPGs have been suspended pending investigation.

6 days ago
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Landslide at illegal tin mine in Bangka kills six

Eleven workers were working with two heavy equipment when the landslide occurred, four others were able to escape. 

6 days ago

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Tue, February 10, 2026

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