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New teacher-to-principal training program gets cautious welcome

Amid the nationwide shortage of 50,000 principals for state schools, the Elementary and Secondary Education Ministry has introduced a new training program for teachers to fast-track their career advancement into school principals.

1 week ago
Politics

AGO signs wiretapping pacts with telco operators to support crime probes

The agreement, signed on Tuesday, would allow prosecutors to access telecommunication recordings and enable data exchange for law enforcement purposes. ...

1 week ago
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Low-rise apartments eyed for Jakarta’s housing problem

Multi-family, coop apartment units offered by Jakarta-based urban development group Rujak Center for Urban Studies has attracted hundreds of Jakartans who are interested in affordable housing in strategic locations. ...

1 week ago

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Brazilian hiker's family criticises speed of Rinjani rescue effort

Juliana Marins, 26, went missing on Saturday at Mount Rinjani, located on Lombok island.

1 week ago
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Gerindra executive urges ministers not to overburden Prabowo

Issues such as the island ownership dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra as well as the nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, should be handled by cabinet ministers, said Gerindra Party secretary-general Ahmad Muzani.

1 week ago
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Rescuers recover body of Brazilian tourist who fell off Rinjani cliff

Juliana Marins, 27, was hiking with five friends on Mount Rinjani on Saturday when she slipped and fell off a cliff on the side of the 3,726-metre (12,224 feet) mountain. 

1 week ago
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BPJS Kesehatan removes subsidies for 7.3 million JKN policyholders

The government's removal of subsidies for millions of recipients, however, has drawn criticism from local authorities, who argue that many of the affected policyholders still deserve government assistance.

1 week ago
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AGO hints second questioning of ex-education minister Nadiem

An AGO spokesman says that investigators might have follow-up questions for Nadiem as a witness in the Chromebook graft case, opening the possibility of a second round of questioning after the first round on Monday, when the ex-minister was grilled for 12 hours.

1 week ago
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Waste processing rate in Indonesia only reaches 10 percent

Deputy Environment Minister Diaz Hendropriyono stated that Indonesia’s critically low waste management rate results in 34 million tonnes of waste polluting the environment annually.

1 week ago
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Home Ministry steps up efforts to resolve island boundary disputes

Following a rise in administrative claims over regional islands, possibly triggered by the recent Aceh-North Sumatra dispute, the Home Ministry plans to engage with relevant state and local institutions to review, remap and ultimately resolve any outstanding boundary issues.

1 week ago
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Govt, House staunch defense opens court battle on TNI Law

At a Constitutional Court hearing, House of Representatives lawmakers and government ministers asked the justices to drop judicial review petitions against the recently revised Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, arguing that the plaintiffs lack a legal standing.

1 week ago
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North Jakarta braces for tidal flooding until end June

The national weather agency has advised residents in Jakarta's northern coastal regions to brace for tidal flooding until June 29, as the city’s disaster agency and the central government distribute aid to affected communities.

1 week ago
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NU to expand role in Prabowo’s free meals program

Following a meeting with the President on Tuesday, Nahdlatul Ulama has been entrusted with managing 1,000 meal kitchens and is already active at several sites.

1 week ago
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Brazilian found dead after fall at Mount Rinjani

Attempts to evacuate Juliana Marins, 26, who went missing on Saturday at the volcano, were hindered by challenging weather and terrain after authorities spotted her unmoving body with a drone.

1 week ago
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Bali mulls legalizing cockfighting

Bali Legislative Council deputy speaker supports legalizing tajen (cockfighting) as a part of cultural heritage, saying this could help the provincial economy.

1 week ago
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Marine authority seizes Malaysian boat for suspected illegal fishing

Maritime authorities operating out of North Sumatra's Belawan Port apprehended a Malaysian boat on Monday, the latest in a series of vessel impoundments this year over suspicion of fishing illegally in Indonesian waters.

1 week ago
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Truck drivers demand fair freight rates amid planned crackdown on overloaded vehicles

Cargo owners often seek trucking companies that offer the lowest possible rates while promising to haul the largest loads. This practice has pushed trucking operators to slash their transportation fees to unsustainable levels, leaving only a small portion of the revenue for drivers.

1 week ago
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House shelves Gibran impeachment petition

The House of Representatives opted not to take up a petition to impeach Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka during Tuesday’s plenary session, a demand analysts say is unlikely to gain momentum anytime soon as the coalition aligned with President Prabowo Subianto and Gibran’s father, former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, remains united.

1 week ago
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Kaesang seeks second term as PSI chair

After being touted as a potential PSI chairman candidate, former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo decided not to participate in the election and to instead support his youngest son incumbent party chair Kaesang Pangarep.

1 week ago
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Government to push Sekolah Rakyat expansion despite readiness concerns

The government is set to double the number of Sekolah Rakyat (community schools) to 200 in President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship education program, which aims to provide free boarding schools for underprivileged children, despite mounting concerns about the program’s rushed implementation. 

1 week ago
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Three British nationals face one year in prison over Bali drug charges

Jonathan Christopher Collyer, 38, and Lisa Ellen Stocker, 39, were arrested on February 1 after being stopped at Bali's international airport with 17 packages of cocaine that weighed nearly a kilogram, according to public court records.

1 week ago
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Rescuers attempt to reach Brazilian after fall at volcano

The woman identified by relatives and media reports as Juliana Marins, 26, went missing on Saturday at Mount Rinjani on Lombok island, which neighbours Bali.

1 week ago
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Search continues for Brazilian hiker falling on Mt. Rinjani

Difficult terrain and thick fog prevented search and rescue workers from locating a Brazilian hiker who fell into the crater of Mt. Rinjani on Saturday. 

1 week ago
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Floods and landslides hit several regions as dry season faces delay

BMKG head Dwikorita Karnawati said much of Indonesia is now likely to experience a shorter-than-expected dry season due to higher-than-normal rainfall observed in recent months.

1 week ago
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Longer access to free public spaces eases Jakartans’ lives

For someone whose day unfolds while most of the city sleeps, the park offers more than just open space. It is where Dewi can pause to catch her breath and summon the strength to carry on.

1 week ago
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Enggano islanders hit by severe economic, energy crisis amid Bengkulu port silting

Enggano Island district head Susanto said that in recent months, prices of staple foods like sugar and cooking oil have risen by 20 to 35 percent, while prices for farm produce grown by islanders have fallen by more than 50 percent due to oversupply.

1 week ago
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Jokowi’s health draws attention during birthday celebration

Former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s appearance during his recent birthday celebration has sparked renewed speculation about his health, and whether it played a role in his decision not to enter the race for the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) chairmanship.

1 week ago
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Flexible work policy for civil servants sparks backlash

A new ministerial regulation that allows civil servants to work remotely and manage individual work schedules has drawn criticism from public policy experts, who warn the move could compromise the quality and reliability of public services.

2 weeks ago
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Syphilis cases surge among teens amid risky behavior, lack of education

Syphilis infections in Indonesia have continued to rise over the past few years, with a notable upward trend being recorded among teenagers, a situation attributed by health experts to risky sexual behavior and a lack of comprehensive sex education.

2 weeks ago
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Forestry Ministry to strengthen enforcement at Tesso Nilo National Park

The govenrment will continue rehabilitating the Tesso Nilo National Park in Riau while settlers refuse to voluntarily relocate without any compensation from the state.

2 weeks ago

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Tue, July 8, 2025

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