Bazarsah’s death sentence marks one of the few instances in recent years where a military court has imposed the death penalty on a soldier for committing an unlawful killing.

The consulate general in Johor Bahru has helped facilitate the return of over 300 Indonesians, mostly migrant workers, in three batches this year, with the latest group touching home soil on Aug. 9, almost exactly a week before Independence Day.

The epicentre of the quake, which struck at around 5:24 pm (0824 GMT), was around 193 kilometres northwest of the town of Abepura in Papua, USGS said. 

Doctors in Lumajang, East Java, have reported a rise in patients experiencing hearing problems after attending events featuring horeg sound systems.

The victim's family accused the fast boat operator of negligence by running the boat too fast and not taking the appropriate route.

The Military Police have named twenty members of the Army suspects for allegedly torturing junior soldier Lucky Chepril Saputra Namo to death in a barracks in Nagekeo, East Nusa Tenggara.

“This is a central government program, and of course we must support it. We hope that through this effort, we can strengthen ties between Indonesia and Palestine,” Riau Islands Deputy Governor Nyanyang Haris Pratamura said.

A Semarang court has sentenced a narcotics officer to 15 years for fatally shooting one vocational school student and injuring two others last November, in line with the prosecution's demand.

The defendant bought marijuana and cocaine in the Netherlands and brough the remainder of the drugs with him to Bali, claiming he did not know that drugs are illegal in Indonesia. 

The tax hike policy received widespread protest from residents once it was made public in June, with many residents accusing Sudewo of being out of touch for implementing such a steep increase amid a nationwide economic slowdown.

Authorities have reported widespread cases of tourists overstaying their visas, while local communities have voiced concerns over foreigners operating unlicensed businesses on the island, ranging from villa and motorbike rentals to unofficial tour guiding. 

The two Israelis are believed to have entered Bali using German passports and one of them holds a temporary stay permit (KITAS) as an investor. 

Experts have long observed that many Indonesian parents underestimate the importance of baby teeth, resulting in neglect of their children’s oral health and failure to instill healthy dental habits early on.

Two Chinese nationals have died and a Balinese man is missing after the Dolphin II ran aground, capsized and sank on Tuesday as it was entering Sanur Port after sailing from Nusa Penida.

President Prabowo Subianto has signed a presidential decree granting amnesty to a total of 1,178 convicts across the nation.

A fast boat travelling from Nusa Penida "sank and ran aground" near Sanur port in Bali's east, the island's search and rescue agency said in a statement. 

The Central Java provincial administration is building floating houses for families affected by tidal floods in Sayung district.

The suspect previously caused a commotion in a club and choked another foreigner before stealing the car.

Coordinating Politcs and Security Minister Budi Gunawan has threatened people flying the Straw Hat Jolly Roger flag with criminal prosecution despite there not being a clear legal basis to do so.

Netizens have taken to social media to criticize the verdict, comparing it to cases in which public officials received similar or even lighter sentences for embezzling billions of rupiah in state funds.

The traffic jam leading to Ketapang Port stretched at least 5 kilometers on Monday, 9 km on Sunday and around 25 km on Friday. At its worst, on July 25, the congestion extended 42 km, reaching as far as Badjulmati Dam in Situbondo Regency.

For his dedication and service, the Indonesian Air Force granted Fajar a posthumous promotion from air commodore to air vice marshal.

The perpetrators used fake passports in their actions targeting money changers offering cash on delivery services to hotels and villas.

BNN Chief Commissioner General Marthinus Hukom stated that Indonesia is witnessing a rising trend in transnational drug trafficking, with popular tourist destinations, especially Bali, becoming prime targets.

Ternala explained that the bottom of Lake Toba is heavily polluted by leftover fish feed from floating fish farms. This waste has led to an accumulation of organic matter, which decomposes anaerobically without oxygen at the lakebed, releasing toxic compounds that can harm aquatic life.

The Social Affairs Ministry is examining another 300,000 accounts suspected of involvement in online gambling.

In recent months, Pacu Jalur has drawn global attention thanks to a viral video of 11-year-old Rayyan Arkhan Dikha performing calm, rhythmic movements atop a racing jalur,  a performance that ignited the worldwide ‘aura farming’ trend on social media.

The government is expanding the free nutritious meal program to include students enrolled in Sekolah Rakyat.

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.

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.