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Closed-door Prabowo-Megawati meeting highlights ‘fragile’ political balance

Despite reports of a meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chair Megawati Soekarnoputri in her house in Jakarta on Monday evening, there has been no official confirmation.

3 weeks ago
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Death sentences keep rising in Indonesia as global executions hit new record: Amnesty

The number of death sentences in Indonesia continues to rise over the years, making the Southeast Asian country a significant contributor to the death sentence figure globally as recorded executions hit their highest level since 2015. ...

3 weeks ago
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Public participation in lawmaking needs more than just seminars

Students, activists and experts view Deputy House of Representatives Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad’s plan to hold seminars to boost public participation in lawmaking as falling short of addressing the root problem, analysts have warned. ...

3 weeks ago

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Sumatran elephant found dead near Mount Leuser National Park

Authorities have found a dead Sumatran elephant in a palm oil plantation near Mount Leuser National Park (TNGL) in Bukitmas village, Besitang district, Langkat regency, North Sumatra.

3 weeks ago
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Press groups condemn assault on journalist by police chief's aide

Endri allegedly approached other journalists at the scene and threatened to "slap them one by one" for crowding around the police chief.

3 weeks ago
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Prabowo opens up in first in-depth media interview amid PR setback

President Prabowo Subianto recently hosted a hand-picked media interview session at his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, amid the government’s public relations crisis that comes after a series of tone-deaf remarks from high-ranking officials and growing accusations that his administration has shut down public criticism.

3 weeks ago
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Govt promises strict punishment for absent civil servants following Idul Fitri

The government will implement strict oversight and enforce penalties for civil servants who fail to return to work this week, despite the remote work policy, as the extended Idul Fitri holiday comes to an end.

3 weeks ago
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Central Sulawesi journalist found dead in Jakarta hotel

Situr Wijaya, a 33-year-old journalist from Palu, Central Sulawesi, and the founder of local media outlet iN Sulteng was found dead in a hotel room in West Jakarta on Friday, with his body bearing visible signs of violence including bruises on his face. 

3 weeks ago
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Spike in AGO caseload spurs debate over will vs. flex

The AGO's star has been brightening as the KPK's has been waning over recent years and especially in recent months with a handful of high-profile graft cases, leaving analysts wondering about the political and legal machinations behind these developments.

3 weeks ago
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Intercity traffic scheme in place as ‘mudik’ return flow peaks

The return flow of Idul Fitri mudik (exodus) traffic was expected to peak on Sunday, prompting authorities to implement an intercity traffic scheme as thousands return to Jakarta from the extended holiday despite fewer mudik travelers predicted this year.

3 weeks ago
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PDI-P's govt role up for grabs ahead of congress

A renewed plan for a long-awaited meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and PDI-P chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri has gained traction ahead of the opposition party congress, with analysts saying it could shape Megawati’s political future and the party’s direction for the next five years.

3 weeks ago
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Nusantara welcomes 64,000 visitors over Idul Fitri

The future capital has quietly played host to a record 64,000 domestic and foreign visitors over the extended Idul Fitri holiday, the largest footfall it has seen since Jokowi left office last October.

3 weeks ago
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Pressure piles on North Jakarta waste-to-fuel following release of foul fumes

The Jakarta administration and the operator of the refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plant in Rorotan, North Jakarta, will install facilities such as deodorizers and air quality monitoring stations to prevent foul odors coming from the plant.

3 weeks ago
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NasDem ‘plays safe’ with ambiguous stance toward Prabowo’s government

NasDem Party chairman Surya Paloh reasserts that it would be unethical for the party to join President Prabowo Subianto's cabinet as the party did nto contribute to the President's electoral victory and instead backed a rival candidate, former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan.

3 weeks ago
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Mt Gede Pangrango closure extended following heightened volcanic activities

Authorities explained that the mountain has experienced a rise in deep volcanic earthquakes over the past few days, indicating a rise in pressure beneath the volcano.

3 weeks ago
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Landslide drags two vehicles into ravine, killing 10

Rescue workers recovered 10 bodies from a landslide on Friday that dragged two vehicles into a 30-meter ravine in the tourist area of Pacet in Mojokerto regency, East Java.

3 weeks ago
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West Java sees major drop in tourists over Idul Fitri

Various data related to holiday travel and hotel occupancy in the province, the country's third most popular, reveal a downward trend that has persisted over at least the first three months of the year.

3 weeks ago
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Police regulation on foreign journalists sparks press freedom concerns

National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo said foreign journalists could still carry out reporting in Indonesia without obtaining clearance from the police, as long as they did not violate the country’s laws.

3 weeks ago
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PDI-P to announce new secretary-general in upcoming congress

After being reelected as the next party chair during the next congress, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) matriarch Megawati Soekarnoputri is expected to announce the new party secretary-general after Hasto Kristiyanto was arrested in a bribery case.

3 weeks ago
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Finance Minister Sri Mulyani visits Jokowi during Idul Fitri

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati visited former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at his residence in Surakarta, Central Java, on Thursday in celebration of Idul Fitri.

3 weeks ago
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Setya Novanto among 150,000 convicts granted Nyepi, Idul Fitri remissions

This year’s sentence cut was the third Idul Fitri remission in a row for the former Golkar Party chairman, reducing his 15-year prison term. He is currently serving his sentence at Sukamiskin Penitentiary in Bandung, West Java, which is designated for high-profile corruption convicts.

3 weeks ago
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Evacuee discovers live grenades near Mt. Lewotobi temporary shelters

Anwar said authorities had discovered a total of 393 rounds of ammunition and 16 grenades in the hole dug by the evacuee, all heavily rusted.

4 weeks ago
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Newcomers required to have job, housing in Jakarta, official says

Every year during the Idul Fitri holiday, millions of Jakarta’s residents travel by land, sea and air to return to their hometowns. Many bring gifts from their work in the city, which often encourages thousands of relatives to follow them back in search of a better life in Jakarta, further exacerbating the overpopulation issue.

4 weeks ago
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Social media age restriction policy met with caution

The Government Regulation (PP) on electronic system providers governance in child protection signed on March 28 mandates that online platforms prioritize child protection over commercial pursuits and forbids them from commodifying children.

4 weeks ago
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Police form team to hunt down 7 Sorong prison escapees

Local police have formed a special team tasked with recapturing seven inmates who escaped early on Tuesday morning from Sorong Penitentiary, the site of last year's jailbreak involving 53 convicts, 21 of whom are still at large.

4 weeks ago
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Prabowo’s son plays key role in bridging political divides

Despite not being a politician, President Prabowo Subianto’s only son Didit Hediprasetyo has found himself playing a key role in fostering unity among the political elite, which analysts see as an extension of his father’s strategy of maintaining the delicate balance of power.

4 weeks ago
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Authorities hail ‘smoothest mudik’ ahead of return travel

The police recorded 2,110 accidents between March 23 and Wednesday, down 21 percent from last year's figure.

4 weeks ago
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Gerindra, PDI-P agree to push for Prabowo-Megawati meeting

Top party executives have signaled an impending meeting between their two leaders, following the recent renewal of long-delayed plans over Idul Fitri with the President's son Didit playing "cupid".

4 weeks ago
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Journalist Najwa denies rumors of joining Prabowo administration

The celebrated journalist has dismissed a rumor making the rounds on social media that she will be joining the communications ministry, saying that she is committed to journalism and shrugging off allegations of her muted criticism of the current administration.

4 weeks ago
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Police record fewer accidents, smoother traffic during ‘mudik’

The number of accidents during this year’s Idul Fitri mudik (exodus) dropped 31 percent compared to last year as travel flows remained smooth, authorities have reported.

4 weeks ago

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