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More than 8 million take government’s free birthday checkups

Around two-thirds of people participating in the free birthday health screening are women, according to the Health Ministry, with health workers detecting dental problems, hypertension, diabetes and obesity as the top four health issues found during the checkups.

5 days ago
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Govt eyes Bali, Labuan Bajo to develop medical tourism industry

Each year, an estimated 1 million to 2 million Indonesians travel abroad for medical treatment, leading to losses of approximately Rp 163 trillion (US$10 billion) annually in capital outflows. The massive losses underscore the urgent need to develop high-quality medical tourism within Indonesia. ...

5 days ago
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Jakarta floats stricter rules on smoking in public

The governor is fully behind the draft rule, which includes two types of smoke-free zones and contains a raft of clearly defined sanctions that can go up to 50 million (US$3,000) depending on the severity of the offense. ...

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US Jet Ski tourist found safe after drifting overnight off Bali

Local fishermen aboard the Duta Lestari 08 spotted the American man, waving and calling for help after drifting overnight from Nusa Lembongan on a Jet Ski that had run out of fuel, and safely delivered him into the hands of SAR personnel near Uluwatu.

5 days ago
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Daytime hustle forces Jakartans to find joy in nighttime workouts

Exercising in the evening may help improve physical and mental health, but working out too hard at nighttime may disrupt one's sleep pattern and quality, experts have warned.

5 days ago
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Prabowo pledges huge judicial pay rise to curb corruption

In a bid to curb deep-rooted corruption in Indonesia’s judiciary, President Prabowo Subianto has vowed to raise judges’ salaries by up to 280 percent, a move that critics argue would not be enough to fix a system long plagued by weak oversight and institutionalized graft.

6 days ago
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Gibran’s complaint desk returns to spotlight amid tensions

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s public complaint desk, Lapor Mas Wapres (Report to the Vice President), has resurfaced in public attention after months of relative silence and reported internal pushback within President Prabowo Subianto’s circle.

6 days ago
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Tension grows between North Sumatra, Aceh over disputed border

Some observers have expressed concern that the Home Ministry’s decision could trigger political instability in Aceh and create space for deeper social and political divisions.

6 days ago
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Malang resident discovers structures believed to be ancient temple

PPBI member Aulia Akbar said the structure discovered by Rudi last week is suspected to be part of a temple dating back to the Medang Kingdom, specifically during the reign of Mpu Sindok, around 929 to 949 CE.

6 days ago
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Saudi Arabia walks back plan to cut haj quota, supports Indonesia's haj reforms

The Haj Organizing Agency (BP Haji) says Saudi Arabia has walked back on its plan to halve Indonesia’s haj quota and expressed confidence that BP Haji, which will take over haj management from the Religious Affairs Ministry next year, will be able to address this year’s shortcomings.

6 days ago
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Army’s recruitment of 24,000 noncombat personnel criticized

The Army has come under scrutiny again over its drive to recruit 24,000 personnel to serve in noncombat roles in agriculture and health care, with critics warning it could deepen military involvement in civilian life and undermine the armed forces’ professionalism.

6 days ago
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Push for AI regulations amid rise in hyperrealistic content

The spread of hyperrealistic images generated with AI has prompted fresh calls for regulation requiring watermarking and source traceability to prevent the spread of misinformation.

6 days ago
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Jakarta gears up for free private school program

The city administration is still preparing the free private school initiative that is expected to launch as early as this year, but officials said that 40 schools, some in East Jakarta, will be selected for the program's initial stage .

1 week ago
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Police unveil love scam targeting US nationals in Bali

The scammers allegedly gathered personal data from their victims after luring them using female photos and fake information, before the data was forwarded to their partners in Cambodia, according to the police.

1 week ago
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NasDem politician urges Jokowi to step back from politics

A NasDem Party politician has called on former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to step back from politics, saying he should follow the example of his predecessors who chose a quieter life after leaving office.

1 week ago
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Alleged sexual abuse of rape victim by officer sparks outrage

“A citizen went to the police to report a sexual assault, but instead of being protected, she was victimized a second time by the very people meant to protect her,” Sarifuddin said on Tuesday, as quoted by Kompas.

1 week ago
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Sumatran tiger saved from snare dies after monthlong treatment

While authorities at the Jambi conservation agency are still awaiting test results, preliminary findings indicate the male tiger died due to complications from panleukopenia, a highly contagious and usually fatal viral disease that affects both wild and domesticated felines.

1 week ago
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No cabinet shake-up for now, Prabowo’s aide says

President Prabowo Subianto has no plans to reshuffle his cabinet for now, a senior official has said, despite growing speculation over a possible expansion of the ruling coalition following his increasingly cordial ties with Megawati Soekarnoputri, leader of the de facto opposition Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).

1 week ago
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Ministry to hold second regional head retreat in West Java

The second leadership retreat for newly elected regional heads will be held at the Institute of Public Administration (IPDN) campus ground in Jatinangor, Sumedang regency, West Java, for five days starting June 22.

1 week ago
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West Java’s education maneuvers not binding for all: Ombudsman

The Indonesian Ombudsman has assured that a series of controversial education policies introduced by the West Java administration would only apply to schools under the supervision of the province’s education agency, and do not extend to institutions managed by the Religious Affairs Ministry or local city and regency administrations.

1 week ago
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Magelang demands eight times increase in Borobudur visitor limit

Local businesses at Borobudur have reported an 80 percent decline in revenue since the visitor restriction was implemented, while the Borobudur Conservation Center says the cap aims to transform the temple into a "meaningful tourism" destination.

1 week ago
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Businesses grapple with Bali's single-use plastics ban

In April, Bali Governor I Wayan Koster issued a circular banning the use of plastic bags, cups, straws and styrofoam in businesses, government offices, schools, hotels, restaurants, markets and places of worship, as part of broader efforts to tackle the island’s growing waste problem.

1 week ago
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Suspected fatal bullying cases highlight growing violence issue in schools

Last year, JPPI recorded a total of 573 bullying cases in schools and Islamic boarding schools nationwide, more than double the 285 cases reported the previous year.

1 week ago
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Alleged laptop procurement graft puts ex-minister Nadiem in spotlight

Attorney General’s Office (AGO) investigators are probing alleged corruption pertaining to the procurement of Google Chromebook laptops by the then-education, culture, research and technology ministry between 2019 and 2022.

1 week ago
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President to open 10th Indo Defence at JIExpo

President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to open on Wednesday the Indo Defence 2024 Expo & Forum, which showcases the latest weaponry and defense systems from both domestic and international suppliers.

1 week ago
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Labor group slams foreign worker permit corruption case

Extorting foreign workers and their agents may constitute a violation of workers’ rights as protected in a United Nations’ convention on migrant workers, according to advocacy groups.

1 week ago
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Earlier school start times may hurt children’s brain development

West Java’s recent decision to enforce earlier school start times across all education levels has aroused concern among educators and experts, who warn that the policy could impair students’ brain development due to disrupted sleep patterns and inadequate rest. 

1 week ago
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Jakarta to trial Car Free Night in end of June

After successfully holding the Car Free Day every week, the Jakarta administration will try out a Car Free Night session.

1 week ago
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Tourists urged to avoid automatic motorbikes when visiting Mt. Bromo

Probolinggo Transportation Agency Head Edy Suryanto said the advisory was issued following an evaluation by the Traffic and Land Transportation Forum (FLLAJ), which found that many traffic accidents on roads leading to Mount Bromo were caused by the use of automatic motorbikes on steep, hazardous terrain.

1 week ago
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Thousands of Kapuk Muara fire victims need safer, more permanent housing

Thousands of fire victims in Kapuk Muara, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, remain in precarious conditions after a massive blaze destroyed their homes last Friday, prompting calls for the Jakarta administration to provide reconstruction aid or relocate them to safer, more permanent housing.

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Thu, June 19, 2025

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