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View all search resultsUsers of vapes laced with the substance will face a fine and mandatory rehabilitation of up to six months instead of just a fine, while importers of etomidate face up to 15 strokes of the cane and a maximum of 20 years in jail, up from a maximum of two years' jail.
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1 week agoAgainst the backdrop of China's growing military might during the "Victory Day" parade on September 3, the three leaders will project a major show of solidarity not just between China and the Global South, but also with sanctions-hit Russia and North Korea. ...
1 week agoOfficials estimate that at least 50 hectares of rice fields in South Sulawesi have been damaged and hundreds of ha may be impacted without prompt remediation.
1 week agoHundreds of workers protested in front of the House of Representatives complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta on Thursday to demand a revision to the labor law and ways to ensure better work protection across the country.
1 week agoOne issue under the microscope is the practice of boxers dehydrating to rapidly lose weight before a weigh-in, then putting it back on before a fight.
1 week agoChinese GEM already operates a nickel processing facility in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, through a joint venture with China’s Tsingshan and CATL’s Brunp, South Korea’s Ecopro and Japan’s Hanwa.
1 week agoAhead of Greenland's March 11 general election, Denmark's intelligence service said it was concerned about possible foreign interference, particularly from Russia, but said no attempts were ever detected.
1 week agoAccording to Boeing's 2025 outlook, Indonesia will need over 600 aircraft to revamp its aging fleet and increase capacity to match its regional peers in competitiveness.
1 week agoIndonesia wants to build an $80-billion, 700-kilometer seawall along Java's coast to tackle land loss as climate change lifts sea levels and groundwater extraction prompts land to sink.
1 week agoSmall islands can serve as natural refuges for their native biodiversity, provided their ecosystems remain undisturbed
1 week agoToday’s crisis is not born of a lack of rules, but a lack of will to enforce them and to hold violators accountable.
1 week agoSports enthusiasts in Asia are in for a treat when they schedule their year-end holidays, as Hong Kong is set to host an exhilarating showcase of world-class athleticism and sportsmanship this November and December.
1 week agoApproximately 40 Indonesian export products face direct competition with US exports, particularly in labor-intensive sectors.
1 week agoOn a sunny Sunday morning on Aug. 24, more than 13,600 runners from 52 countries gathered at the Bali United Training Center in Gianyar regency, ready to tackle a challenging yet unforgettable experience at an event popularly known as “the runner’s Eid”.
1 week agoTrump, top White House officials, Blair and Kushner discussed the hostage crisis, plans to escalate food aid deliveries, post-war plans and more, the official told Reuters.
1 week agoSuch disinformation, particularly on TikTok and Meta's Instagram, has stoked anger and spurred protests against the government, Deputy Communications and Digital Minister, Angga Raka Prabowo, told Reuters.
1 week agoFor emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), investing in resilience is not a luxury, it is an imperative.
1 week agoAn unconfirmed report circulating on social media published by an outlet known as the Indonesia Business Post claimed to have conducted an investigation in the Chaoshan region, in the eastern part of China, and found that metal trays bound for Indonesia were treated with pork lard during the manufacturing process.
1 week agoAI powerhouse Nvidia reported quarterly earnings Wednesday that beat expectations, but shares slipped amid concerns about an AI chip spending bubble and the company's stalled business in China.
1 week agoIndonesia initiated sweeping reforms in 1998 not only because of high prices but because symbols of extravagance amid suffering made the pain unbearable.
1 week agoUnder pressure from the public, the House of Representatives has clarified that lawmakers will only receive the controversial Rp 50 million (US$3,065) monthly housing allowance until October, but critics have called for transparency over the policy, insisting that it is still a waste of public money.
1 week agoIn the digital and AI age, news outlets in Indonesia, as elsewhere, may never regain their glory days of wealth and resources but, by focusing on quality, they can still be a source of reliable information essential to the good functioning of democracy.
1 week agoA recent report by IndonesiaLeaks on the alleged misappropriation of funds in an Army housing program has raised concerns over the potential for a huge departure of troops from its ranks. The case risks undermining soldiers’ morale, even as President Prabowo Subianto has elevated the Indonesian Military (TNI) to a key role in national politics.
1 week agoAfter the questioning, the Pati Regent claimed he had not received any illicit money from the bribery case pertaining to the construction and maintenance of railways in Central Java, saying that the money seized by the KPK was his paycheck as a lawmaker.
1 week agoDetails on the new premiums are still being deliberated among the Finance Ministry, Health Ministry and the Health Care and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan), before being submitted to the House of Representatives for further discussions.
1 week agoSugiono's dual appointment may look politically strategic for Prabowo, but it could compromise Indonesia's foreign policy.
1 week agoSeveral conglomerates have publicly voiced support for the privately placed bond, which is reportedly oversubscribed ahead of the launch.
1 week agoA lawmaker’s quickly dismissed proposal to revive smoking cars on trains has sparked debate over more pressing facilities that should be prioritized in public transportation, such as breast-feeding rooms and expanded spaces for people with disabilities.
1 week agoFollowing a protest over lawmakers' pay that turned violent on Monday, the communications ministry has called a meeting with major social media platforms to discuss improved oversight, especially the active removal of false or fake online content with the potential to incite public disorder and unrest.
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