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Parents place high hopes in Sekolah Rakyat as schools open

The Social Affairs Ministry opened the doors of 63 Sekolah Rakyat (community school) sites across the country on Monday, with students slated to undergo orientation and assessments first before starting the regular learning process in August.

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Haj season concludes as law revision moves ahead

Indonesia officially wrapped up this year’s haj season late last week with the departure of the final group of pilgrims from Medina, Saudi Arabia, coinciding with a recent legislative push in Jakarta to revise the 2019 haj law. ...

2 days ago
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Rewriting the past: Indonesia's new history books spook scholars

A summary of the rule of Soeharto, who is also Prabowo's former father-in-law, only mentions how "student demonstrations... became a factor" in his resignation. ...

2 days ago

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Indonesia sentences Iranian drug gang to death

Indonesia has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws but has held off conducting executions for several years. 

1 year ago
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Bitterness of migrating for school (Part 1)

Forget about dreaming big. For children in Mentawai Islands regency, finishing school is a matter of luck and not the norm.

1 year ago
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No cure for jackpot?: Curbing online gambling a ‘tall order’, players said

The promise of getting rich quick and easy access has allowed online gambling to mushroom in Indonesia, to the tune of Rp 200 trillion worth of transactions. But not everyone, if anybody, is hitting the jackpot. 

1 year ago
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Indonesia's 'Gorilla El Nino' threat looms amid escalating heatwave

Indonesia faces a severe El Nino, possibly a 'Gorilla El Nino,' as rising temperatures mirror 2015's extremes.

1 year ago
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Health Ministry increases vigilance as monkeypox cases multiply

As cases of monkeypox infection in Jakarta have multiplied over the past 10 days, the Health Ministry is on alert for the virus as epidemiologists highlight the importance of tracing.

1 year ago
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Teachers call for better school safety measures after deadly accidents

Teachers have called on education authorities to revamp school safety systems, including building designs, following a string of incidents this year that have resulted in accidental student deaths because of faulty school railings and collapsing buildings.  

1 year ago
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Deadly Indonesian cough syrup was almost pure toxin, court papers show

The accusations against drugmaker Afi Farma were made in a court in Kediri, in East Java, where the company is based, and Reuters is the first to report the charge that it used highly toxic ingredients. 

1 year ago
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More regions brace for drought as dry season intensifies

Many cities and regencies have declared a state of emergency for the drought caused by the El Niño-induced prolonged dry season, which has led to limited access to clean water for thousands of residents. 

1 year ago
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Rights groups highlight injustices, torture in death penalty sentences

World Day Against the Death Penalty is observed every Oct. 10, calling for countries still implementing capital punishment to abolish it, while raising awareness of the condition of death row convicts, many of whom experience injustice during the legal process leading to their verdict.

1 year ago
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What we forget when we talk about ‘gender disappointment’

In a world where many things can be scientifically explained, it is disheartening to witness the continued scapegoating of women for something entirely beyond their control

1 year ago
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Indonesia signs tourism decarbonization road map

Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno signed a road map for low-carbon tourism this week at the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) forum in Bali.

1 year ago
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Indonesia wins sixth term on UN human rights body

Retno said that over the next two years Indonesia would use its position on the UNHRC to promote three key issues, increasing countries’ national capacities to uphold human rights; intensifying dialogue between countries and regional groups; and the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights principles.

1 year ago
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Confidence in collaborative climate response weighed down by inaction

Most Indonesians believe that through teamwork, it is possible to reduce human-induced environmental degradation, but this does not necessarily translate into concrete action, a new study has found.

1 year ago
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Environment minister says no transboundary haze to Malaysia, fires on decline

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Malaysia's minister of natural resources, environment and climate change, in an interview with Reuters said he had asked his Indonesian counterpart to address the haze, as air quality worsens, saying haze should not be a new normal.

1 year ago
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Govt to work with police to address bullying in schools

The government is planning to work closely with the police to prevent bullying in educational institutions amid an increase in reports of harassment at school in recent months.

1 year ago
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Indonesia launches Jakarta-Bandung 'Whoosh' high-speed railway

The 142-kilometre (88.23-mile) railway, one of President Jokowi's flagship infrastructure projects and part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, has faced problems ranging from land procurement issues, pandemic-related delays and ballooning costs.

1 year ago
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Palm oil company finally pays fines in Aceh forest fire case

While the company’s commitment to eventually pay the fee is widely appreciated, an expert has said the move is too late and insufficient to restore the damaged land.

1 year ago
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Health Ministry urges vigilance against nipah virus

Nipah virus, a rare but serious bat-borne virus that can cause asymptomatic infection in mild cases, and acute respiratory infection and fatal encephalitis in more severe cases, has been wreaking havoc in Southern Kerala, India.

1 year ago
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TIkTok laments social media commerce ban

TikTok Indonesia has lamented the government’s recent decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms, saying that the move could jeopardize the livelihoods of millions who depend on the short-form video platform for income.

1 year ago
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Indonesia's Putri Ariani finishes fourth in ‘America's Got Talent'

The Yogyakarta native, who has been blind since birth, has placed fourth in the 18th season of America’s Got Talent that concluded on Wednesday in the United States, with Italian dog trainer Adrian Stoica and his dog Hurricane winning the reality competition.

1 year ago
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Govt efforts to tackle human trafficking not enough, activists say

Activists and members of humanitarian organizations pointed out government shortcomings in tackling human trafficking during a seminar on Friday night, saying that more needs to be done.

1 year ago
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National Museum fire raises fears about local museum safety, security

The National Museum should follow the fire-prevention measures and procedures provided by an international museum council, according to a historian.

1 year ago
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Restorative justice puts gender violence victims at further risk: Study

More than half of surveyed gender-based violence victims report that they are unsatisfied by the law enforcers' application of restorative justice, a recent Komnas Perempuan study has found.

1 year ago
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Young mother's 'murder' raises issue of support for domestic abuse victims

The viral case of a young mother of two who allegedly died at the hands of her abusive husband has again put the spotlight on the lack of formal support for victims of domestic abuse, including focused training on law enforcement response to victims of abuse.

1 year ago
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Govt eyes new law to solve contract civil servant issue

The government is planning to bring in sweeping changes to how state employees are managed through a state civil apparatus (ASN) bill, which it is hoped will provide better welfare for millions of non-permanent employees currently working in government offices.

1 year ago
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G20, ASEAN climate pledges insufficient to lead to action in COP28

Climate activists are pessimistic whether decisions made at the recent ASEAN and G20 summits will lead to significant action at the upcoming United Nations climate summit (COP28).

1 year ago
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Govt to no longer use ‘Isa Al-Masih’ for Christian holidays

The government will no longer use the term Isa Al-Masih when referring to Christian holidays, ending decades of state policy to refer to Jesus Christ, a key figure in the Christian faith that is professed by millions of Indonesians, by his Islamic name.

1 year ago
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Haze blankets cities in Kalimantan, Sumatra as fires rage

Thick haze has blanketed parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan as fires continue to rage, in part due to El Niño, and affected regions have started imposing measures to anticipate related health impacts, including a mask mandate for schools.

1 year ago
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Putri Ariani advances to ‘America’s Got Talent’ final

Singing sensation Putri Ariani will head to the final round of America’s Got Talent (AGT) after captivating the talent show’s judges on Tuesday with a cover of U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”.

1 year ago
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OpenAI chief granted first 'golden visa'

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has been granted Indonesia's first golden visa, officials said, as Southeast Asia's biggest economy looks to attract wealthy foreign investors.

1 year ago
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