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Army general’s new role in Bulog causes concern

The appointment of Army general Novi Helmy Prasetya to a top civilian post in the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), which controls national rice reverses, has sparked concerns about the government's efforts to expand the role of the military in the food sector.

2 months ago
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Few takers for goverenment's free health screenings

The acting head of the Lebak Health Agency, Budhi Mulyanto, said one reason for the low participation was that many people had not yet installed the government’s Satu Sehat app. ...

2 months ago
Society

BMKG seeks to avoid budget cuts, citing disaster risks

Proposed budget cuts threaten the accuracy of Indonesia's weather and earthquake data, the agency says, potentially impacting disaster preparedness. ...

2 months ago

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Ministry investigates mass fish deaths at Jatiluhur dam

Although the cause of the incident is still under investigation, authorities have suggested that the mass fish die-off was likely caused by extreme weather conditions and a natural phenomenon known as upwelling.

2 months ago
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IKN Authority deputy resigns as budget for new capital frozen

IKN Authority green and digital transformation deputy Mohammed Ali Berawi submitted his resignation letter last week, just as the government froze the budget for the development of the new capital in East Kalimantan.

2 months ago
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Proposal to time limit rusunawa rentals under review

The Jakarta provincial administration is reviewing the proposal to limit the rental period for low-cost apartments (rusunawa).

2 months ago
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MUI declares use of subsidized fuels by wealthy people haram

The MUI emphasized that using subsidized fuel in this manner is akin to stealing from the poor, a grave sin in Islam.

2 months ago
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Jakarta Police fired three officers for allegedly taking bribes from murder suspects

Jakarta Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Ade Ary Syam stated that the three officers were found guilty of "abusing their power" and breaching the police code of ethics in an ethics hearing held on Friday.

2 months ago
Politics premium

Foreign Ministry denies reports of unclear communication under Sugiono

The Foreign Ministry has denied reports of unclear communication under Minister Sugiono, following viral social media posts that cite a news report suggesting a chaotic work environment at the ministry since he assumed office three months ago.

2 months ago
Jakarta

Councilor calls for drinkable tap water installations in city buildings, schools

A Jakarta Legislative Council member calls for the installation of tap water facilities in government buildings and schools to replace bottled water, aiming to promote PAM Jaya water as safe and up to drinking standards.

2 months ago
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Two-star Army general appointed new Bulog chief

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir has appointed two-star Army general Novi Helmy Prasetya as the new president director of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), which controls the rice reserves.

2 months ago
Politics

No link between planning ministry fire and sea fence documents: Minister

A government minister has dismissed speculation as to possible links between dubious land documents and a fire that broke out at the Agrarian and Spatial Planning Ministry/National Land Agency (BPN) building in South Jakarta just before midnight on Saturday.

2 months ago
Politics

Prabowo reminds media to put ‘national interest’ first during Press Day celebration

President Prabowo Subianto called for the collective media and journalists across the country to “prioritize the interests of the nation” and help build the nation together during his speech to commemorate the 79th National Press Day on Sunday.

2 months ago
Society premium

Indonesia kicks off $183 million free health screening

Under the programme, all citizens will eventually be entitled to a free screening on their birthday, the ministry said. The screening, which is not mandatory, includes blood pressure, tests to determine the risk of heart problems or stroke, and eye tests, the ministry said.

2 months ago
Politics premium

Concerns mount over Prabowo’s reliance on military in civilian affairs

President Prabowo Subianto has, once again, shown reliance on the Indonesian Military (TNI) to make his administration’s priority programs a success, stoking concerns of military overreach into civilian affairs that could regress the country’s democracy and human rights.

2 months ago
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Bahlil confident Golkar ministers safe from rumored reshuffle

Amid speculation of an impending cabinet reshuffle, Golkar Party chairman and Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that his party’s commitment to supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s administration would prevent Golkar ministers from being ousted from the cabinet.

2 months ago
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House leader’s executive upstaging courts new House controversy

The House deputy speaker's recent encroachment into the role of presidential spokesperson has blurred the line between the legislative and executive branches toward potentially quashing the checks and balances that prevent "constitutional chaos", according to obervers.

2 months ago
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AGO nabs finance ministry official in Jiwasraya graft case

The AGO has detained the Finance Ministry's Isa Rachmatarwata as a suspect over his alleged role in the Jiwasraya corruption case during his tenure as insurance bureau chief at Bapepam-LK.

2 months ago
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Rohingya refugee influx raises concern for conflict

Experts have urged better government communication and diplomatic efforts to cool simmering tensions among local communities over the recent arrival in Aceh of Rohingya refugees, a predominantly Muslim minority ethnic group fleeing state-sanctioned discrimination in Myanmar.

2 months ago
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Mt. Semeru erupts again, triggers ashfall in three districts

Semeru has been showing heightened volcanic activity since November of last year. The 3,676-meter-high volcano erupted 475 times in January alone, with an average of 15 eruptions per day.

2 months ago
Society premium

Whirlwinds wreak havoc in regions amid extreme weather warnings

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned in a statement on Thursday that most parts of the archipelago were forecast to experience heavy rain with strong winds until Feb. 13, due to the influence of Tropical Cyclone Taliah in the Indian Ocean to the south, as well as a tropical depression identified as 95W in the western Pacific Ocean.

2 months ago
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Jakartans weigh in on proposed four-day workweek: Solution or burden?

Governer-elect Pramono Agung suggested the plan could be implemented during the peak of the rainy and dry seasons, among other times, as a way to ease Jakarta’s notorious traffic and mitigate disruptions caused by extreme weather.

2 months ago
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Prabowo cracks down on troubled projects

President Prabowo Subianto appears to be reassessing all the national strategic projects introduced under his predecessor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, including a tourism area construction in Lido, West Java, affiliated with United States President Donald Trump. 

2 months ago
Society

Free birthday health screening to begin on Feb. 10

Health screenings on birthdays will be available specifically for children aged up to 6 years and adults over 18. Meanwhile, students aged 7 to 17 will receive screenings at their schools, and this will roll out next July. 

2 months ago
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Thousands of students stage protests after college enrollment issues

The Higher Education, Science and Technology Ministry gave schools from Jan. 6 to 31 to upload academic transcripts for students eligible for SNBP admission, but over 370 schools failed to submit the required paperwork before the deadline.

2 months ago
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House slams human rights minister for 100 days of poor performance

Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai was in the hot seat at Wednesday's meeting with House Commission XIII, whose lawmakers lambasted his poor performance as well as demand for a larger budget.

2 months ago
Archipelago

Whirlwind damages hundreds of homes in Bekasi regency

A whirlwind devastated hundreds of homes in Bekasi regency, West Java, early Thursday morning. So far, no casualties have been recorded.

2 months ago
Archipelago

Officials rescue sea turtle eggs in northern Bali

The Buleleng Police, in coordination with the provincial conservation agency, have rescued and relocated 106 eggs of the endangered olive ridley sea turtle to a nearby sanctuary in northern Bali.

2 months ago
Politics premium

Alarm at House's 'legislative overreach'

President Prabowo Subianto’s backers in the House of Representatives face fresh allegations of legislative overreach for revising internal rules that bestow on them the authority to dismiss public officials as they see fit, blurring the lines between legislative and executive power.

2 months ago
Society premium

Government to curb online cigarette ads, protect children's health

The government has committed to curbing online tobacco promotions by forming a special task force to monitor and remove such advertisements, which remain rampant in the digital sphere and pose health risks especially among children and teenagers.

2 months ago
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