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Strong moral leadership needs wisdom, not strength, in the face of crisis

The world needs moral leadership based on wisdom, not strength, to solve various crises. 

1 month ago
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Attack on prayer house injures children, sparks outrage over state inaction

Human rights groups have strongly condemned a recent mob attack on a Christian prayer house in Padang, West Sumatra, accusing authorities of enabling religious intolerance through inaction and dismissive responses. ...

1 month ago
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Fire engulfs Taman Puring Market, razes over 550 stalls

The blaze is believed to have been triggered by an electrical malfunction, the leading cause of fire incidents in Jakarta. ...

1 month ago

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Benowo waste-to-energy plant blamed for severe air pollution in Surabaya

WALHI noted that between January and July 2023, the Surabaya Health Agency recorded over 174,000 cases of acute respiratory infections (ISPA) in the city, including more than 6,000 cases among infants.

1 month ago
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Two media companies in Riau Islands fall victim to fictitious ‘ojol’ orders

Fictitious orders for hundreds of online motorcycle taxi drivers in Riau Islands constituted a terror threat against two media companies, media executives said. 

1 month ago
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Government reaffirms commitment to Nusantara project amid moratorium calls

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi has dismissed growing concerns over President Prabowo Subianto’s commitment to the Nusantara capital city project, asserting that the President has no plans for a moratorium and remains fully committed to completing the relocation within three years.

1 month ago
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North Sumatra declares state of emergency in seven regencies as forest fires spread

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has recorded at least 61 wildfires across North Sumatra since the beginning of the year, destroying more than 4,400 hectares of land.

1 month ago
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‘Greener’ bus service links Blok M to Ancol

As Jakarta continues to expand public transportation services, people laud the newest Transjakarta electric bus route connecting Blok M in South Jakarta with Ancol in North Jakarta, two of the capital’s major tourism hubs.

1 month ago
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Call grows for bolder climate action at Indonesia Net-Zero Summit

Mounting calls for the government to take bolder action in addressing the climate crisis were voiced at the 2025 Indonesia Net-Zero Summit, as experts and leaders from various sectors emphasized urgency ahead of the COP30 climate talks in Brazil later this year.

1 month ago
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Jakarta police reveal new evidence in diplomat’s death

The Jakarta Police have uncovered new information in their ongoing investigation into the death of Foreign Ministry employee Arya Daru Pangayunan and have pledged to soon disclose the mystery surrounding his death.

1 month ago
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Indonesia learns from S. Korea to develop local ingredients for free meals

The use of local ingredients for the free nutritious meal program can help accelerate the local agriculture sector. 

1 month ago
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Minister kicks off public discussion on controversial new history books

Culture Minister Fadli Zon has reassured the public that the forthcoming history books “are not hiding anything” as he launched a public campaign on the project despite concerns past human rights abuses may be whitewashed.

1 month ago
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Hasto’s bribery conviction to influence PDI-P stance on government

Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) secretary-general Hasto Kristiyanto’s bribery conviction has dealt a political blow to the only de facto opposition party and is expected to influence chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri’s stance toward the administration of President Prabowo Subianto.

1 month ago
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KPK probes into education ministry’s Google procurement

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating alleged graft in the then-education, culture, research and technology ministry’s procurement of Google Cloud services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 month ago
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New IESR study suggests policies to curb individual carbon footprints

A new landmark study on individual carbon footprints from the IESR points to a wide disparity between urban and dwellers, suggesting that administrations can create more localized policies to encourage residents to curb their daily emissions.

1 month ago
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Clash during controversial cleric Rizieq Shihab’s sermon leaves 15 injured

Viral videos show members of the two groups exchanging blows using wooden blocks, bamboo sticks, rocks and other makeshift weapons.

1 month ago
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Govt expands Sekolah Rakyat rollout despite challenges with existing schools

While the government focuses on scaling up the Sekolah Rakyat program, many existing schools continue to face multiple challenges, including low enrollment, student dropouts and staff shortages.

1 month ago
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Jakarta civil servants face mental health problems

Mental health challenges suffered by Jakarta administration workers could reduce service quality and productivity if not handled well.

1 month ago
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Violence haunts children as state fails to provide care

The alarming rise in child abuse in Indonesia, often at the hands of familiar persons such as family members or neighbors, has underscored the state's failure to guarantee the right of children to safe and protective care.

1 month ago
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PDI-P’s Hasto sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for bribery

PDI-P, the country’s largest party in the House and the only major party that has not joined President Prabowo Subianto’s ruling coalition, has claimed the probe of its secretary-general is politically motivated.

1 month ago
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Viral bullying case exposes failure to curb school violence

Data from the Network for Education Watch Indonesia (JPPI) shows a rising trend in reports of bullying in educational institutions over recent years. 

1 month ago
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Prosecutors demand death penalty for murder of three policemen

Prosecutors also demanded defendant Second Cpl. Bazarsah be discharged from the military. 

1 month ago
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Prabowo targets 20 million free meal recipients by mid-August

President Prabowo Subianto instructed his administration to accelerate the rollout of the free nutritious meals program to reach 20 million people before the country’s 80th independence day on Aug. 17.

1 month ago
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Students flee Sekolah Rakyat just one week into orientation

The students reportedly struggled to adapt to the structured environment of the boarding school, which requires greater discipline and routine.

1 month ago
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High obesity rate among Jakarta civil servants highlights poor lifestyle

A recent medical report by the Jakarta administration reveals a worrying trend among its civil servants where more than half live with obesity, prompting Governor Pramono Anung to call for an urgent shift in lifestyle habits, including regular exercise, to reduce the risk of chronic illness and improve public service performance.

1 month ago
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Parties press for Prabowo’s show of commitment to Nusantara

Political parties are calling on President Prabowo Subianto to begin utilizing the country’s future capital city Nusantara in East Kalimantan as a show of commitment, amid mounting concerns that continued indecision could push the megaproject to the wayside.

1 month ago
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PKB revives push to scrap direct regional elections

The National Awakening Party (PKB) has revived calls to end direct regional elections, proposing instead that regional heads be appointed by the central government or elected by local legislatures, an idea President Prabowo Subianto previously floated.

1 month ago
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Jakarta’s coastal neighborhoods struggle as clean water access dwindles

In Kapuk Muara, a densely populated neighborhood in North Jakarta’s Penjaringan district, dozens of residents have spent nearly a month relying on water sold in blue plastic barrels after pipeline leaks left their tap water unsafe for use or consumption.

1 month ago
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Indonesia on brink of losing Lake Toba’s Global Geopark status

Covering an area about the size of Hong Kong, Lake Toba is the world’s largest volcanic lake and one of the deepest lakes globally. UNESCO has granted "a yellow card" to the lake's geopark status, signaling deteriorating environmental standards. 

1 month ago
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Mie Gacoan Bali franchise operator named suspect for failing to pay music royalties

National Collective Management Agencies (LMKN) head Dharma Oratmangun said that Ira is the first person to face criminal charges for failing to pay music royalties.

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