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Lawmakers push to halt Fadli Zon’s 'history denialism' textbooks

Following the culture minister's skepticism over the mass rapes that occurred  during the May 1998 riots, lawmakers are pushing back by suggesting that their release next month be either postponed or canceled.

1 day ago
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Pressure on for businesses to reduce plastic waste

A waste reduction roadmap issued by the then-environment and forestry ministry in 2019 has seen little progress in its implementation as the private sector has not adhered to the plan. ...

2 days ago
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Haj agency plans to reduce pilgrimage time to 30 days

BP Haji aims to improve haj organizing in 2026 by, among other things, shortening the travel period for Indonesian haj pilgrims from 40 days to 30 days. ...

2 days ago

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Govt to work with police to address bullying in schools

The government is planning to work closely with the police to prevent bullying in educational institutions amid an increase in reports of harassment at school in recent months.

1 year ago
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Indonesia launches Jakarta-Bandung 'Whoosh' high-speed railway

The 142-kilometre (88.23-mile) railway, one of President Jokowi's flagship infrastructure projects and part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, has faced problems ranging from land procurement issues, pandemic-related delays and ballooning costs.

1 year ago
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Palm oil company finally pays fines in Aceh forest fire case

While the company’s commitment to eventually pay the fee is widely appreciated, an expert has said the move is too late and insufficient to restore the damaged land.

1 year ago
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Health Ministry urges vigilance against nipah virus

Nipah virus, a rare but serious bat-borne virus that can cause asymptomatic infection in mild cases, and acute respiratory infection and fatal encephalitis in more severe cases, has been wreaking havoc in Southern Kerala, India.

1 year ago
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TIkTok laments social media commerce ban

TikTok Indonesia has lamented the government’s recent decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms, saying that the move could jeopardize the livelihoods of millions who depend on the short-form video platform for income.

1 year ago
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Indonesia's Putri Ariani finishes fourth in ‘America's Got Talent'

The Yogyakarta native, who has been blind since birth, has placed fourth in the 18th season of America’s Got Talent that concluded on Wednesday in the United States, with Italian dog trainer Adrian Stoica and his dog Hurricane winning the reality competition.

1 year ago
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Govt efforts to tackle human trafficking not enough, activists say

Activists and members of humanitarian organizations pointed out government shortcomings in tackling human trafficking during a seminar on Friday night, saying that more needs to be done.

1 year ago
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National Museum fire raises fears about local museum safety, security

The National Museum should follow the fire-prevention measures and procedures provided by an international museum council, according to a historian.

1 year ago
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Restorative justice puts gender violence victims at further risk: Study

More than half of surveyed gender-based violence victims report that they are unsatisfied by the law enforcers' application of restorative justice, a recent Komnas Perempuan study has found.

1 year ago
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Young mother's 'murder' raises issue of support for domestic abuse victims

The viral case of a young mother of two who allegedly died at the hands of her abusive husband has again put the spotlight on the lack of formal support for victims of domestic abuse, including focused training on law enforcement response to victims of abuse.

1 year ago
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Govt eyes new law to solve contract civil servant issue

The government is planning to bring in sweeping changes to how state employees are managed through a state civil apparatus (ASN) bill, which it is hoped will provide better welfare for millions of non-permanent employees currently working in government offices.

1 year ago
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G20, ASEAN climate pledges insufficient to lead to action in COP28

Climate activists are pessimistic whether decisions made at the recent ASEAN and G20 summits will lead to significant action at the upcoming United Nations climate summit (COP28).

1 year ago
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Govt to no longer use ‘Isa Al-Masih’ for Christian holidays

The government will no longer use the term Isa Al-Masih when referring to Christian holidays, ending decades of state policy to refer to Jesus Christ, a key figure in the Christian faith that is professed by millions of Indonesians, by his Islamic name.

1 year ago
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Haze blankets cities in Kalimantan, Sumatra as fires rage

Thick haze has blanketed parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan as fires continue to rage, in part due to El Niño, and affected regions have started imposing measures to anticipate related health impacts, including a mask mandate for schools.

1 year ago
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Putri Ariani advances to ‘America’s Got Talent’ final

Singing sensation Putri Ariani will head to the final round of America’s Got Talent (AGT) after captivating the talent show’s judges on Tuesday with a cover of U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”.

1 year ago
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OpenAI chief granted first 'golden visa'

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has been granted Indonesia's first golden visa, officials said, as Southeast Asia's biggest economy looks to attract wealthy foreign investors.

1 year ago
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Asia News Network ramps up cooperation to amplify Asia’s voice

Representatives of 15 news titles in Asia emphasized the need for elevating cooperation to a new level and making Asia's voice heard during the Asia News Network annual board meeting in Beijing on Monday.

1 year ago
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Thou shalt not commit adultery, govt reminds civil servants

The government appears to be gearing up to clamp down on a rise in the divorce rate and reported extramarital affairs that has been plaguing the civil service, like a never-ending sinetron (soap opera) series gasping for its final episode.

1 year ago
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UIII holds inaugural graduation ceremony

The Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII) held its inaugural graduation ceremony on Aug. 31 to celebrate the graduation of its 72 students from various master's programs, the first batch to ever graduate from the university.

1 year ago
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Universities, scholars laud new policy on academic graduation requirements

Graduate-level students will no longer need to publish their work in a journal in order to graduate, according to a new policy recently signed by Education, Culture, Research and Technology Minister Nadiem Makarim.

1 year ago
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Graduate school dissertations no longer mandatory: Nadiem

The new ministerial decree, issued earlier this week, also ends the requirement for undergraduate students to submit a mini-thesis, providing an option for field projects instead.

1 year ago
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Political exiles push for guarantee of continued nonjudicial resolutions

Political exiles who were rendered stateless while abroad during the 1965 communist purge demanded that the government guarantee the continuity of a nonjudicial settlement program after President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo ends his second and final term next year.

1 year ago
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Government sidesteps call to revise dark history

Rights activists and victims of gross human rights violations are confounded by the government's response to an appeal by political exiles residing overseas to confront historical truths.

1 year ago
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Career, credit risks of ‘pay later’ services spook young Indonesians

A growing number of young Indonesians have become concerned about how online loans could impact their futures, as companies begin scrutinizing prospective employees’ credit scores and banks deny loans to would-be homebuyers over their online debt histories.

1 year ago
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Minister advises Muslims to go on haj only once to reduce queue

The long haj queue leads to a high number of elderly pilgrims, who put their health and lives at risk during the pilgrimage to Mecca, according to Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy.

1 year ago
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Indonesia lifts ban on sending domestic workers to Middle East

The government has lifted a moratorium on sending Indonesian citizens to the Middle East as domestic workers but has cautioned that people who take up offers of employment in the region must follow the proper procedures to ensure they are fully protected.

1 year ago
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Indonesia loses to Vietnam in AFF U-23 soccer final

The Indonesian men's soccer team came out of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U-23 Championship as runner-up on Saturday night after losing an intense final to Vietnam on penalties.

1 year ago
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Govt to stop paying for COVID-19 treatments, vaccines on Sept. 1

In a sign that the government is ready to move beyond the pandemic toward developing the health sector, people must start footing their own bills for COVID-19 treatment and vaccination on Sept. 1, whether independently or through insurance.

1 year ago
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Ministry shuts down factories, to spray mist to reduce air pollution

The ministry's Environmental and Forestry Law Enforcement Director General Rasio Ridho Sani announced the decision on Wednesday with the order for the four companies to cease operation effective immediately.

1 year ago
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Indonesia’s only glaciers melting faster amid climate crisis, El Niño

Researchers found last year that the Puncak Jaya glaciers had shrunk to 0.23 square kilometers in total, equivalent to 32 soccer fields.

1 year ago
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