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Organized cheating mars state university entrance exam

"Although organizers have carried out efforts to prevent cheating, constantly evolving technology has made cheating methods more advanced and harder to detect," National Selection for New Student Admissions (SNPMB) Oversight Committee Head Eduart Wolok said.

3 hours ago
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Padang Panjang bus crash kills 12

A devastating traffic accident in Padang Panjang, West Sumatra, claimed the lives of 12 people on Tuesday morning, after a bus operated by PT Antar Lintas Sumatera (ALS) overturned on the trans-Sumatra toll road at around 8:15 a.m. ...

3 hours ago
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Belawan Police chief investigated for allegedly fatally shooting a 15-year-old

Oloan is under investigation after he allegedly shot at a group of teenagers in the early hours of Sunday, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old and the injury of a 17-year-old. ...

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Budget for new capital remains intact, Basuki Hadimuljono says

Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority chairman Basuki Hadimuljono has confirmed that there will not be a budget cut for the second phase of Nusantara’s development.

3 months ago
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Fishermen lose billions in Tangerang sea fence scandal

The Indonesian Ombudsman’s Banten office estimates that fishers suffered at least Rp 24 billion (US$1.4 million) in income losses after their access to the sea was hindered by a bamboo fence installed illegally off the coast of Tangerang regency.

3 months ago
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Police officer found dead at home in Bandar Lampung

Police in Bandar Lampung City are still investigating the death of a policemen found dead in his home in Langkapura subdistrict, Bandar Lampung, on Monday evening.  

3 months ago
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Bogor ramps up tuberculosis detection

The West Java city of Bogor is expanding its efforts in both case detection and public outreach, specifically for groups at high risk of contracting tuberculosis, amid a surge in active cases in one of four TB hot spots in the province.

3 months ago
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KPK to probe Tangerang sea fence separately from AGO

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will investigate potential graft in the Tangerang sea fence scandal and ensure it will not overlap with an investigation by the Attorney General's Office (AGO).

3 months ago
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Calls grow to “evaluate” Bali tourism after Ukrainian man robbed

A Bali lawmaker has called for a comprehensive review of the island province's tourist industry after a rise in criminal activity perpetrated by foreign nationals, particularly since post-COVID recovery.

3 months ago
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Two Semarang policemen arrested for allegedly extorting two students

The incident was the latest in a string of extortion scandals to hit the National Police in recent months.

3 months ago
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AGO looks into potential graft in Tangerang sea barrier scandal

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is looking into potential corruption in the issuance of permits for coastal land fronting a sprawling bamboo fence installed illegally off the coast of six districts in Tangerang regency, Banten.

3 months ago
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Authorities foil attempt to smuggle 700 birds in Banten

The seized birds will be released at the Rawa Danau natural reserve in Serang regency in the province.

3 months ago
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Govt pledges to pay lecturers’ performance allowance amid mounting pressure

However, the ministry has stated it would not be able to compensate for incentives that have remained unpaid since 2020.

3 months ago
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Dozens of small businesses fall victim to scam linked to free meals program

The victims said the perpetrators allegedly pretended to be part of a business association partnered with the government to run the free meals program. 

3 months ago
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Agrarian planning ministry fires six officials over Tangerang sea barrier scandal

The officials were dismissed over problematic permits for coastal land that were issued during their tenure at the Tangerang Land Agency.

3 months ago
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Bad weather halts Tangerang sea fence demolition

The Water and Air Police have postponed the operation to dismantle a segment of the controversial bamboo fence installed illegally off the coast of Tangerang regency, Banten due to bad weather.

3 months ago
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Chinese Indonesians enjoy Lunar New Year festivities across country

Over 800 people from different ethnicities and religions gathered at See Hien Kiong Temple after dark to enjoy lion dances, dragon dances, line dances, wushu performances, and violin music.

3 months ago
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Central Java braces for more extreme weather after disasters kill 27

The region has already faced devastating disasters triggered by extreme weather in the past month, including 29 floods and seven landslides. 

3 months ago
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Nearly 80 Rohingya refugees disembark for relocation in Aceh

Authorities initially blocked the refugees from disembarking to prevent them from escaping and because some local residents opposed their presence in town, according to local official.

3 months ago
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Extreme weather warning issued in Labuan Bajo

Heavy rains and strong winds that could trigger high waves are forecast to take place around Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) until Feb. 3.

3 months ago
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Rohingya refugees blocked from landing in Aceh

The mostly Muslim Rohingya are heavily persecuted in Myanmar -- their predominantly Buddhist homeland -- and thousands risk their lives each year on long and dangerous sea journeys to reach Malaysia or Indonesia.

3 months ago
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Local businesses demand removal of Borobudur's visitor limit

Agusta Kalang, one of the business owners leading the movement, stated that tourist numbers have sharply declined since the government introduced a daily limit of 1,200 visitors allowed to climb the temple to preserve its structure.

3 months ago
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Dozens of Jakarta roads inundated during Chinese New Year

A number of roads across Jakarta were inundated during Chinese New Year on Wednesday, hindering access for vehicles in the capital during the long holiday.

3 months ago
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Fatal tiger attacks highlight Sumatra's rising forest degradation

Last year’s tiger attacks led to the burning of the South Bukit Barisan National Park management office by an angry mob who demanded that authorities swiftly evacuate the tiger out of the area.

3 months ago
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Dozens of students swept away by waves at Yogyakarta beach, four dead

Thirteen students of state junior high school (SMPN) 7 Mojokerto were swept away by waves at Drini Beach in Gunung Kidul regency in Yogyakarta on Tuesday, with four of them being reported dead and the others hospitalized.

3 months ago
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Jakarta Police investigate officer in yet another extortion case

Both suspects are demanding Bintoro return Rp 5 billion (US$309,000) that they allegedly paid him in exchange for closing the investigation into the death of a 16-year-old girl in South Jakarta last year.

3 months ago
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Merak port sees increase in travelers crossing to Sumatra ahead of long holiday

State-owned passenger ferry operator PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry has reported that more than 14,000 vehicles and 55,000 passengers from Java have crossed to Sumatra via Merak Port by Saturday, ahead of two national holidays this week.

3 months ago
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Authorities warn of landslides in Puncak during long holiday

Last week, a 30-meter cliff in Cianjur's Sindanglaya village collapsed, temporarily blocking the main road to Puncak and forcing authorities to divert vehicles heading to the popular tourist spot on to alternative routes. 

3 months ago
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Joint team removes over half of Tangerang sea barrier: Navy

A week after the operation began, a Navy-led team comprised of maritime personnel and fishers has dismantled just over half of a 30.16 km makeshift bamboo fence off the coast of Tangerang, amid an ongoing investigation into those responsible for the illegal structure.

3 months ago
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Rescuers halt evacuation due to bad weather after landslide kills 25

Three more people had been found before the search was suspended, raising the death toll to 25

3 months ago
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Death row convict Atlaoui to return to France next month

Paris officially requested Atlaoui's transfer in a letter from the minister of justice dated Dec. 19, according to Minister Yusril.

3 months ago
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German national arrested in ‘Russian village’ shutdown in Bali

Bali Police chief Inp. Gen. Daniel Adityajaya said PARQ Ubud had been built on top of protected rice fields categorized as National Sustainable Agricultural Land (LP2B).

3 months ago
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Jakarta Police to ditch manual traffic ticketing after launch of new e-ticket system

With the new e-ticket system in place, the Jakarta police seek to fully cease manual ticketing at traffic checkpoints which often fosters a "negative perception" of the police among the public.

3 months ago

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