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Indonesia lifts tsunami alerts after recording only small waves

The waves triggered by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s far east did not cause any damage or casualties in Indonesia, as recorded by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB).

3 months ago
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Poverty rate falls but urban struggles persist

Despite recent official data indicating a decline in the national poverty rate, the lived reality on the ground–particularly in urban centers like Jakarta–suggests a more sobering situation, as rising layoffs and the growing cost of living continue to erode household purchasing power. ...

3 months ago
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Mt. Rinjani management installs stairs on dangerous trail after accidents

The national park management is repairing the tracks and will close the volcano from Aug. 1-10 to add more infrastructure for climbers' safety and comfort. ...

3 months ago

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Severe fuel shortage hits Jember following closure of vital road for renovation

Long lines of motorcycles and cars stretching up to two kilometers have become a common sight at 41 gas stations across the regency in recent days, with residents reporting wait times of up to 10 hours just to fill their tanks.

3 months ago
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Riau Islands seek answers as Hong Kong abruptly halts live fish imports

According to local authorities, since March 2025, Hong Kong vessels have stopped purchasing live fish from fishermen in Natuna and Anambas regencies, Indonesia’s outermost islands, without providing any official explanation.

3 months ago
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Puan calls for unity, support for Megawati leadership ahead of congress

Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) senior politician Puan Maharani has called on party members to maintain unity and loyalty under the leadership of chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri ahead of its congress, which had been delayed several times this year.

3 months ago
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Indonesia on tsunami alert after Russia earthquake

Weather agency have issued tsunami warnings across six provinces in eastern Indonesia after one of the largest earthquakes in history struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in far eastern Russia on Wednesday morning.

3 months ago
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Police arrest 22 after post-ASEAN U-23 soccer match brawl

Vietnam’s 1-0 victory in the final match of the 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship match with Indonesia marks its third consecutive title in the competition, making it the most successful team in the tournament.

3 months ago
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MUI urges government to regulate horeg sound systems after haram fatwa

Videos circulating on social media show residents complaining of shattered windows and damaged roofs, caused by the intense vibrations from horeg parades passing near their homes. 

3 months ago
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Speculation surrounds parties’ election simulations

Amid recent calls to undo the direct regional head elections that have been in place for 20 years, law experts have warned political parties and the House against undermining the authority of the Constitutional Court.

3 months ago
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Authorities probe mass fish die-off, murky water in Lake Toba

Berman Sitanggang, a resident of Pangururan district on Samosir Island, said hundreds of tonnes of tilapia in floating fish farms on Lake Toba have died over the past few weeks, with the number continuing to rise.

3 months ago
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Police find no crime in diplomat’s death

The Jakarta Police have found no signs of criminal activity or participation of any other individuals in the death of Foreign Ministry employee Arya Daru Pangayunan, whose body was found on his bed with his head covered in a plastic bag and wrapped with yellow duct tape earlier this month.

3 months ago
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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. 

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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. 

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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. 

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months ago
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