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East Java moves to regulate controversial horeg sound systems amid backlash

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

1 month ago
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Family of Chinese tourist killed in capsized boat takes legal action

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

1 month ago
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Parents back Roblox ban plan over child safety concerns

Parents are voicing strong support for the government’s proposed ban on Roblox, citing growing fears that the popular gaming platform exposes children to inappropriate content and risky online interactions. ...

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20 soldiers named suspects for allegedly torturing their junior to death

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.

1 month ago
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Delay triggers fresh demands to scrap history rewrite

​​Human rights activists and historians are urging the government to scrap its controversial national history book project after the Aug. 17 launch was postponed amid accusations that it seeks to rewrite and sanitize the nation’s past.

1 month ago
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Riau Islands fully supports plan to treat injured Gazans in Galang Island

“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.

1 month ago
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Semarang cop gets 15 years in prison for fatally shooting teen

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.

1 month ago
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East Kolaka regent arrested for graft when attending NasDem meeting

The arrest of East Kolaka regent Abdul Azis when he attended a NasDem Party meeting triggered strong reaction from party chair Surya Paloh, who urged law enforcement bodies to follow proper procedures in investigations.

1 month ago
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Massive TNI restructuring prompts militarization, budget concerns

A massive restructuring of the Indonesian Military (TNI) has raised concerns among observers over its inefficient use of the defense budget and further militarization efforts across the country, warning of the growing military presence in civic spaces.

1 month ago
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French-US national faces 12 years prison term for drugs

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. 

1 month ago
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Home Ministry wants to evaluate CFD because it often turns into pop-up markets

Jakarta is considered a good model for Car Free Day (CFD) activities because the city administration clearly separates spaces for exercising and economic activities.

1 month ago
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PPATK defends dormant accounts suspension amid backlash

Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK) head Ivan Yustiavandana denied any intention to limit ones’ rights to bank transactions with the dormant account suspension policy, saying that the move was taken to prevent criminal acts that often exploit inactive bank accounts.

1 month ago
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Music royalty governance under scrutiny amid public confusion

Music royalty governance has come under the spotlight following a copyright infringement case involving the Mie Gacoan franchise, which has triggered broader public confusion and criticism over the enforcement and transparency of royalty regulations in Indonesia.

1 month ago
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Pati regent scraps 250 percent property tax hike following viral backlash

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.

1 month ago
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Bali immigration forms a special task force to crack down on unruly tourists

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. 

1 month ago
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Prabowo plays down 'One Piece' flag brouhaha, guarantees no raids

A legislator in Batam, Riau Islands, has questioned the legal basis of the local police action in lowering the  'One Piece' flag from a resident's home in Sekupang.

1 month ago
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Gerindra shake-up concentrates power in Prabowo’s inner circle

Foreign Minister Sugiono has become party secretary-general while the new party treasurer is Satrio Dimas Adityo, a business executive in a tin mining company affiliated to Prabowo's brother Hashim Djojohadikusumo.

1 month ago
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Indonesian authorities crack down on pirate protest flag

Over the past month, students and activists in the country have put up the pirate sign used by "One Piece" character Monkey D. Luffy as a symbol of protest against several government policies ahead of the Independence Day on August 17. 

1 month ago
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KPK questions ex-minister Nadiem Makarim in Google Cloud graft case

The alleged corruption surrounding the Google Cloud procurement for schools was the second case implicating former education minister Nadiem Makarim after another case pertaining to the Google Chromebook laptops, currently investigated by the Attorney General’s Office.

1 month ago
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Govt to check suspicion that two former IDF members manage villas in Bali

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. 

1 month ago
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93 percent of Indonesian children have poor dental health, nationwide screening shows

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.

1 month ago
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Train derailments spark urgent calls for increased rail safety funding

A spate of train derailments this month has raised concerns over Indonesia’s railway safety and sparked renewed calls for greater investment in infrastructure maintenance, as experts warn that underfunding and poor oversight may be putting lives at risk.

1 month ago
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Prabowo not planning cabinet reshuffle

President Prabowo Subianto has no plans so far to reshuffle his cabinet, with cabinet members saying their performance remains on track and in line with his policy direction.

1 month ago
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TNI plans expansion of army’s elite forces beyond Java

The Indonesian Military (TNI) is planning to expand its Army’s Special Forces (Kopassus) structure outside Java as part of a restructuring of elite forces across all three military branches, a move that has sparked mixed reactions from military observers and human rights groups.

1 month ago
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KPK opens probe into 2024 haj quota distribution

The KPK has summoned Yaqut Cholil Qoumas for questioning as part of its preliminary investigation into the 2024 haj program during his tenure as religious affairs minister, in particular the allotment of Indonesia's quota, building upon the findings of a House special commission into the same matter late last year.

1 month ago
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Govt warns children, parents against ‘violent’ Roblox

Citing violent content and a lack of adequate filtering, government officials say they are watching Roblox and other digital platforms in an effort to reduce youth exposure to negative content.

1 month ago
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Govt plans bigger Independence Day celebration at palace

The government is considering increasing the public quota to join what is being billed as the largest Independence Day celebration ever held at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to commemorate the country’s 80th anniversary.

1 month ago
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Bahlil’s grip over Golkar tested

Speculation over an extraordinary congress being planned this year to oust Golkar Party chairman Bahlil Lahadalia has resurfaced in the past week, raising questions about growing internal dissatisfaction with his leadership.

1 month ago
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Two Chinese, one Indonesian dead in Bali boat sinking

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.

1 month ago
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Evicted Kampung Bayam residents return home despite uncertainty

After years in limbo, Kampung Bayam residents have finally agreed to relocate to a low-cost apartment complex designated for them despite concerns over high rent, as their temporary housing arrangement nears its end.

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