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British, Colombian drug convicts released after receiving amnesty

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

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Two Chinese nationals die in Bali boat accident

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.  ...

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Floating houses become solution for Demak residents affected by tidal floods

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

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Australian man arrested for stealing, burning car in Bali

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

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Communities bring traditional games back to contemporary life

A renewed interest in traditional games has led to a shift from digital screens to schoolyards and playgrounds, as well as adults joining in on the fun at parks and festivals.

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AGO requests red notices for graft suspects fleeing abroad

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) submitted requests for red notices for graft suspects Riza Chalid and Jurist Tan after they failed to appear for questionings three times.

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Rights group slam govt’s ‘repressive’ approach against anime flag movement

Several government officials called the raising of a pirate flag from a popular Japanese anime “an act of treason”, while military and police officers in several regions confiscated the flags and intimidated people who raised the symbol.

1 month ago
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Ex-minister Thomas Lembong files ethics complaint against judges

Former trade minister and graft convict Thomas Lembong, who walked free from prison after receiving presidential pardon, said the ethical violation allegations were part of his attempt to create improvements for Indonesia’s judicial system.

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Garment factory flooded with Straw Hat Jolly Roger flag orders

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.

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1.5-year sentence for sandals thief sparks corruption debate

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.

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Extreme congestion chokes Ketapang Port following ferry safety crackdown

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.

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Air Force officer died in microlight crash in Bogor buried in Probolinggo

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

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Megawati’s reelection highlights party focus on stability

The reelection of Megawati Soekarnoputri as chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has signaled a push for party stability and continuity, as it navigates a delicate recalibration following President Prabowo Subianto’s surprise amnesty for its convicted secretary-general.

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Pardons cast doubt over Prabowo’s anticorruption commitment

President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to pardon Thomas Lembong and Hasto Kristiyanto in their high-profile graft cases has sounded alarms over political interference in the judiciary and sparked renewed scrutiny over his administration’s commitment to anticorruption.

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Merdeka Palace to host largest Independence Day celebration

President Prabowo Subianto’s administration will open the gates of the Merdeka Palace in Central Jakarta to thousands of citizens on Sunday, Aug. 17, in what is being billed as the largest Independence Day celebration ever held on the palace grounds, marking the country’s 80th anniversary.

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Staff shortages hamper Jakarta’s battle against blazes

Jakarta is grappling with an alarming surge in fire incidents this year, with blazes tearing through densely packed neighborhoods and vital infrastructure, all while the city’s firefighting force struggles to keep up amid chronic understaffing.

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Pirate anime flag becomes tool of protest ahead of Independence Day

Ahead of Independence Day, a flag from a popular Japanese anime One Piece has reportedly been spotted in various spots and events instead of the national flag, which has prompted the government’s ire.

1 month ago
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PDI-P to keep govt at arm's length

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has said it would act as a “constitutional counterbalance” to President Prabowo Subianto's administration in remarks to close the Bali congress, as observers await the party’s next move following its secretary-general’s controversial amnesty in a graft case.

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115 students cancel enrollment at Sekolah Rakyat, have been replaced: Minister

Students are resigning from Sekolah Rakyat for various reasons, with some opting for regular schools, some feeling unable to stand dormitory life or missing their families and some opting to take care of their parents at home.

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Ex-minister Thomas, supporters thank Prabowo for pardon

Former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan and Gerakan Rakyat mass organization chair Sahrin Hamid were among the people thanking President Prabowo Subianto for granting an abolition for former trade minister Thomas Lembong, who was convicted in a graft case pertaining to raw sugar imports.

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Two foreign tourists arrested for robbery targeting money changers in Bali

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

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Progress on gender equality stalls as key bills languish

Indonesia has made limited progress in eliminating discrimination against women, despite more than four decades of commitment to gender equality following its ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), with gender-biased laws remaining on the books and key pro-women bills continuing to stall in the legislature.

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Ruang GTK named as Top 10 finalist for inaugural Global EdTech Prize

Ruang GTK is an inclusive, scalable digital platform designed to empower teachers nationwide to address the urgent need for equitable professional development across Indonesia.

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Govt under fire for lack of protection for trafficking victims

According to labor unions and human rights groups, the high number of human trafficking cases left unresolved by law enforcement authorities shows a weak commitment from the government to enforce the law and protect victims.

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Window shopping rises as middle-class spending slows

As living costs rise and disposable income shrinks, many Jakartans are increasingly turning to malls not for shopping, but for strolling. Window shopping, once considered a casual pastime, has become a meaningful part of urban life, offering comfort and even emotional relief amid economic pressure.

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Bali becomes new key target for South American drug cartels, BNN

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.

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Mass fish death in Lake Toba blamed on pollution, strong winds

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.

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Ministry stops providing ‘bansos’ to some 200,000 recipients who gamble online

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

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Prabowo reconciles with opposition through pardons

President Prabowo Subianto’s request to grant abolition and amnesty--two forms of clemency--for graft convicts Thomas Lembong and Hasto Kristiyanto, respectively, was approved by the House of Representatives, eliminating their prison sentences.

1 month ago
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PPP calls members to pray for late ex-chair Suryadharma Ali

Former religious affairs minister and United Development Party (PPP) chair Suryadharma Ali died early in the morning on Thursday at the Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta.

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