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Sjafrie’s new post shows Prabowo’s reliance on military figures

President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin as the acting coordinating political and security affairs minister following the removal of Budi Gunawan, an appointment analysts say signals Prabowo’s growing reliance on military figures and loyalists in security affairs.

4 days ago
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At least nine killed, two missing in Bali's worst flooding in years

One of the deadliest incidents occurred in Denpasar’s old city area, where flooding caused two stores located next to the Tukad Badung River on Jalan Sulawesi to collapse. The buildings plunged 15 people into the river, killing four of them. ...

5 days ago
Society premium

Forest loss leads to heat-related deaths in Indonesia: Study

Indonesia has the largest number of people in the world affected by warming temperatures due to deforestation, with around 49 million people impacted, according to a recent study. ...

5 days ago

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Floods in Bali kill at least six

Torrential rain since late Tuesday triggered flooding across four districts of Bali, forcing the evacuation of 85 people, BNPB spokesperson Abdul Muhari said in a statement.

5 days ago
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Another 166 Indonesians repatriated by consulate general in Johor Bahru

The Indonesians were returned under Malaysia's Program M with a target to repatriate 7,200 Indonesians by 2026, of which the cost is borne by the Malaysian government.

5 days ago
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Lake Toba retains UNESCO Global Geopark status after warning

UNESCO granted Global Geopark status to the Toba Caldera in 2020, following a nine-year effort by the Indonesian government. 

5 days ago
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Nadiem’s graft case underscores education corruption woes

The graft allegations against former education minister Nadiem Makarim have cast a harsh light on the education sector’s vulnerability to corruption, fueling calls for systemic reform ahead of what will be the country’s largest-ever education budget next year.

5 days ago
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Prabowo warns Gerindra lawmakers against arrogance, flaunting wealth

President Prabowo Subianto has warned his Gerindra Party lawmakers against arrogance, urging them to keep the public’s trust by exercising discipline in their words, actions and public conduct.

5 days ago
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Power consolidation in motion behind cabinet shake-up

Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet shake-up, coming after weeklong protests viewed as the toughest test of his presidency so far, signaled the start of his bid to reconsolidate power by replacing underperforming ministers in key government posts and programs with longtime loyalists, analysts said.

5 days ago
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Police Chief Listyo retains post despite scandals, calls for resignation

Despite mounting scandals and calls for his resignation, National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo has retained his post and has become the country’s longest-serving police chief in years, although his tenure has been marred by police brutality and persistent abuses of power.

5 days ago
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Four dead, dozens injured in Bogor mosque collapse

Ciomas Police Chief Comr. Iwan Wahyudi said the mosque was relatively new but appeared unable to withstand the weight of the large crowd.

6 days ago
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Defense Minister Sjafrie appointed acting coordinating security minister

In a letter signed on Sept. 8, President Prabowo Subianto ordered the appointment of Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin as ad interim coordinating politics and security minister, replacing ousted Budi Gunawan until a new senior minister is appointed.

6 days ago
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Two British men arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine smuggling

Indonesia commonly sentences drug traffickers to death, although the country has not carried out such a sentence for nearly a decade.

6 days ago
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‘Please respect my privacy’: Sri Mulyani bids farewell as finance minister

The former finance minister has never talked directly in public about how her private residence became a target of looting during the recent unrest in the country

6 days ago
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IPB uses assisted reproductive technology to help save Indonesia’s endangered rhinos

According to IPB’s ART specialist Muhammad Agil, the technology is crucial to saving Indonesia's two critically endangered rhino species, the Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) and the Sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis), both of which face shrinking populations and severely limited genetic diversity, leaving them highly susceptible to disease and reproductive failure.

6 days ago
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Blok M’s rise as hip hub leaves small traders behind

Blok M, once a haven for small traders and bargain hunters, is fast becoming a symbol of Jakarta’s gentrification, where its revival as a trendy transit-oriented hub has fueled soaring rents and forced long-time vendors out.

6 days ago
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Regions seeing spikes in dengue fever during seasonal transition

The ongoing transition from the dry to the rainy season has triggered a spike in cases of dengue fever across the archipelago, prompting both local and national authorities to urge communities to maintain vigilance by applying the "3M Plus" strategy and curb the disease's spread.

6 days ago
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Pestapora ends on sour note after mass pullout over Freeport sponsorship

Hailed as one of the biggest music festivals in the country, Pestapora ended this year’s iteration on a sour note after dozens of its performers, including headliners, pulled out from its lineup following the discovery of its controversial sponsorship from mining giant PT Freeport Indonesia.

6 days ago
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Jakarta council housing perks triggers another uproar

Jakarta City Council has come under public scrutiny over its lavish housing allowance, reportedly surpassing the benefits previously given to House of Representatives members, which sparked the recent weeklong protests nationwide.

6 days ago
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Sri Mulyani left cabinet after weeklong unrest in Indonesia

In a major reshuffle, President Prabowo Subianto replaces Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, ending her run as one of the nation’s most-tenured finance chiefs.

6 days ago
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Consulate general in Johor Bahru repatriates another 50 Indonesians to Batam

From January to August, KJRI Johor Bahru has facilitated the repatriation and deportation of 4,156 Indonesians from Johor Bahru, Malaysia, to Batam, Riau Islands.

1 week ago
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President reshuffles cabinet after weeklong protest, replacing Sri Mulyani

Following weeklong protests throughout the country, President Prabowo Subianto reshuffled his cabinet with multiple changes on Monday, which included replacing seasoned finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati with Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, who heads the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS).

1 week ago
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Hundreds still detained after deadly protests against perks for lawmakers

Thousands of people across Indonesia held rallies from late August against economic inequality and lavish perks for lawmakers.

1 week ago
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Muslim prayer room collapse in Bogor, killing 3, injuring dozens

Lax construction standards have raised widespread concerns about building safety in Indonesia

1 week ago
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Five suspended lawmakers face ethics probe

Five suspended lawmakers are now under investigation by the House of Representatives ethics committee following complaints filed by students over their arrogant and tone-deaf remarks about their lavish housing allowance that have sparked public anger, as questions linger over their political parties’ commitment to reform.

1 week ago
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Lawyer says Nadiem’s Chromebook project cleared in two state audits

Nadiem Makarim’s legal team contests the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) decision to name its client as a corruption suspect, as it contends that the procurement of Google Chromebook laptops during his tenure as education minister had previously been cleared in two government audits.

1 week ago
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N. Sumatra prosecutors receive restitution from illegal logging convict

Adelin Lis previosuly escaped twice, to Beijing and later Singapore, to avoid prosecution in the illegal logging case.

1 week ago
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Bali officials condemned for racist statement about protesters

The Bali Police have arrested 10 suspects from the Aug. 30 riot while five other suspects were not detained for being underaged. 

1 week ago
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Protesters decry ‘bare minimum’ govt response

Protesters, workers and civil groups said Prabowo Subianto’s administration and the government-controlled House of Representatives have fallen far short in addressing demands raised during the recent nationwide protests, despite their reactions and concessions.

1 week ago
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Planned new capital Nusantara risks 'white elephant' status

The legacy project of former president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is battling a slashed budget, slowed construction and a deficit of interest from a new leader focused on social mega-projects.

1 week ago

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Tue, September 16, 2025

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