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Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts as alert level raised

The eruptions came after the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry's Geology Agency raised the volcano's alert level to the highest of Indonesia's four-tiered system on Friday night.

4 months ago
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Child obesity surges as junk food, sugary drinks take over

A surge in childhood obesity across Indonesia is raising the alarm, with experts warning that the country’s children face a greater risk of diabetes, heart disease and other life-threatening illnesses as junk food replaces healthier diets. ...

4 months ago
Society

Over 800 students suffer mass food poisoning from free meals program

From the program's launch in January, when the program was launched, over 4,000 children have been hit by food poisoning after consuming the meals, according to INDEF. ...

4 months ago

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Ukrainian sentenced to life for running drug lab in Bali

Nazarenko was apprehended in December 2024 by investigators from the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) at an airport in Bangkok, while attempting to flee to the United Arab Emirates.

4 months ago
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North Jakarta sea barrier may threaten marine ecosystem, disrupt fishermen's livelihoods

Towering concrete pillars along the shore of Cilincing have recently drawn widespread attention after a viral video surfaced showing fishermen complaining that the structure blocks their traditional fishing routes, forcing them to take longer, more costly detours.

4 months ago
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Quality, not quantity: Teachers push back against free meals expansion plan

Teachers and education observers are urging the government to focus on improving teachers' welfare and the quality of meals served to schoolchildren, as well as refocus on the program's original aim to tackle childhood stunting.

4 months ago
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Central Java to examine 3,000 old oil wells in Blora following fatal blasts

Blora proposes to hand over management of old oil wells to region-owned enterprise (BUMD), cooperatives and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) following an oil well fire in August that left five people dead.  

4 months ago
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House's Legislation Body pushes to deliberate asset forfeiture bill

In a sudden flurry of activity, Baleg has endorsed the revised 2025 Prolegnas to push House lawmakers to begin deliberating the long-awaited asset forfeiture bill before the year-end, as well as next year's priority list that includes legislation for on-demand transportation services and gig worker protection.

4 months ago
Archipelago

6.1-magnitude quake hits Central Papua: USGS

The USGS said the earthquake's epicentre was located 28 kilometres (17 miles) south of the town of Nabire in the Central Papua province.

4 months ago
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Bali shuts down Russian-owned factory built on protected mangrove land

Supartha said the inspection was carried out by the special task force on Wednesday in response to the deadly flash floods that struck Bali last week, claiming at least 18 lives and leaving four people missing.

4 months ago
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Surakarta launches Roblox program for students amid safety concerns

Despite its popularity, Roblox has faced controversies in Indonesia and abroad over child safety and lack of moderation of content and in-game communications.

4 months ago
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Plan to cap social media accounts sparks debate over online freedoms

Second Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Nezar Patria said earlier this week that the ministry was reviewing the measure, which would require each resident to maintain only one social media account, and that it had recently gained traction in the House of Representatives.

4 months ago
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House to prioritize on-demand transportation bill next year

The House of Representatives is moving closer to deliberating a law next year that will regulate on-demand transportation services, following recent protests by gig drivers demanding higher pay and better labor protections.

4 months ago
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Smart screens expose paradox in education policies

President Prabowo Subianto’s plan to equip hundreds of thousands of schools nationwide with smart screens has drawn cautious responses from education experts, who warn that the program may fall short if deeper structural problems in the sector remain unresolved.

4 months ago
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New presidential adviser leaves doubt on police reform

With a glistening track record during his service at the National Police, some consider Comr. Gen. (ret) Ahmad Dofiri perfect to push for police reform, but others believe a full commission is still necessary to propel meaningful change in the country’s security force.

4 months ago
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Rorotan RDF plant must begin operations despite opposition, Rano Karno says

RDF plant in Rorotan is proof of the local government's commitment to garbage issues in Jakarta.

4 months ago
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Riau Islands resumes live fish exports to Hong Kong with trial shipment

Fish exports from Riau Islands province have been suspended since March because of technical issues with ships and fish specification problems. 

4 months ago
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Forest fire still high in 2025 despite wetter dry season

Of at least 218,000 hectares with indications of being burned between January and August this year, nearly half were located in concession areas linked to oil palm, oil and gas and mineral mining businesses, a report discovered.

4 months ago
Politics

Defense minister Sjafrie holds meeting with Dasco

The two senior politicians held the meeting inside the House compound on Tuesday night in what Sjafrie described as an attempt to show unity.  

4 months ago
Politics

Police requests Interpol Red Notice for oil tycoon Riza Chalid

The National Police have submitted an Interpol Red Notice request for Mohammad Riza Chalid, dubbed the "godfather of gasoline", who has been wanted by the AGO since February as a suspect in its ongoing probe into a high-profile fuel fraud case linked to Pertamina.

4 months ago
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Police pledge transparency in investigation of student's death during protest

Unnes Law Alumni Legal Aid Center (PBH IKA FH Unnes), which is representing Iko’s family, said they found several inconsistencies in the police’s account of the incident.

4 months ago
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Prabowo to issue decree for police reform soon

President Prabowo Subianto is preparing a decree that will establish a commission tasked with reforming the National Police, following growing public demands for consequential change in the wake of a heavy-handed police response to last month’s nationwide protests.

4 months ago
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No flaws in process for controversial TNI Law: Constitutional Court

Four of nine Constitutional Court justices filed dissenting opinions against the ruling, with Chief Justice Suhartoyo acknowledging that deliberations for the controversial law revision did not involve meaningful public participation, but instead featured closed-door meetings in places inaccessible to the public.

4 months ago
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Reshuffle sees Prabowo, allies close ranks

President Prabowo Subianto has announced another cabinet shake-up, placing more allies into his 11-month administration, in a bid to consolidate his power amid growing public distrust of his government in the wake of deadly protests and unrest.

4 months ago
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Medan reaffirms humanitarian support for refugees

Medan Mayor Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas emphasized that the city would not allow the kind of protests and forced evictions against refugees that have occurred elsewhere.

4 months ago
Politics

BREAKING: Constitutional Court rejects 5 petitions challenging TNI Law

In a single hearing on Wednesday, the Constitutional Court threw out five petitions for a judicial review of the TNI Law reivision passed in March, challenging the legislative process as rushed and lacking transparency.

4 months ago
Politics

BREAKING: Prabowo reshuffles his cabinet again

President Prabowo Subianto announced another round of cabinet shake-up on Wednesday, just a week after his first major reshuffle, appointing both new and familiar faces to fill vacant and newly established posts.

4 months ago
Politics

Constitutional Court to rule on challenges to military law

The court was due to decide on five petitions against amendments that plaintiffs say were bulldozed through the House of Representatives in March without proper public consultation, amid concerns of an expansion of the military's involvement in civilian life under President Prabowo Subianto. 

4 months ago
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Two Army soldiers arrested in BRI branch manager killing

Chief Sgt. N was allegedly directly involved in the kidnapping and homicide of the head of a state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia branch location in Central Jakarta, while Second Cpl. FH was suspected of recruiting other people for the criminal act.

4 months ago
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Prabowo’s promotional video shown at movie theaters slammed

A recent government promotional video featuring President Prabowo Subianto’s signature programs and achievements that was advertised in numerous cinemas before the movie began has triggered backlash online, with critics calling it a form of political indoctrination reminiscent of authoritarian regimes.

4 months ago
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