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Govt finalizes land acquisition for haj village in Mecca

The outcome of the bidding for a plot of land where President Prabowo Subianto’s proposed haj village will be located is expected to be announced in late December or January.

8 hours ago
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Musicians welcome court ruling on royalty payments

In its ruling, the Constitutional Court asserted the royalties for commercial live performances should be paid by the party organizing the performances, rather than the performers themselves, either through a rights management agency or directly to songwriters or rights holders. ...

20 hours ago
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Indonesia has world's largest methanol poisoning cases, 30% fatal

A webinar on methanol poisoning involving experts from the WHO and other health professionals last week has pointed to an urgency for emergency planning to reduce illness and related risks in Indonesia, including ensuring the availability of antidotes. ...

3 days ago

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Police foil another match fixing case in Indonesian soccer

Police have named eight bribery suspects, including former PS Mojokerto Putra owner Vigit Waluyo, who are implicated in a match fixing scheme involving an unnamed Liga 2 club.

2 years ago
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Indonesia awaits Egyptian clearance to dispatch hospital ship to Gaza

The Navy's hospital ship is currently docked in Jakarta and awaiting clearance from Egyptian authorities before it will be deployed on its humanitarian mission to Gaza, the naval chief has said.

2 years ago
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Indonesia’s deforestation rate off target for 2030 climate goal

Greenpeace Indonesia's analysis of official deforestation data revealed that Indonesia saw 4.8 million hectares of forest and peatland lost between 2013 and 2019, surpassing the country's target of limiting deforestation to 4.2 million ha between 2013 and 2030 to cut greenhouse gas emissions. 

2 years ago
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Soekarno-Hatta airport to reimpose health protocols amid rising COVID-19 trend

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is gearing up to reimpose COVID-19 health protocols due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Singapore and Malaysia.

2 years ago
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Govt gears up for year-end vacation travel season

A survey from the Transportation Ministry recently revealed that 107 million people, 40 percent of the country's population, are expected to hit the road for the Christmas and New Year holiday season.

2 years ago
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Ministry urges complete COVID-19 vaccination ahead of holiday season

The Health Ministry urges the public to ensure full COVID-19 vaccinations as the country witnesses an increase in cases ahead of the holiday season.

2 years ago
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Nadiem lauds higher PISA rank as improvement, but expert begs to differ

The education minister has pointed to Indonesia's improved PISA rank as indicative of the efficacy of the government's emergency curriculum, but an expert has countered that the focus should remain on PISA scores, as targeted in the government's 2024 plan.

2 years ago
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Over 90 percent of Indonesians are against same-sex marriage: Pew research

Despite rising support across Asia for the legalization of gay marriage, a new survey from the Pew Research Center has found that a large majority of Indonesians still oppose the idea.

2 years ago
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Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India

The government will finalise the list of countries included in the provision within one month, according to a statement. 

2 years ago
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Ministry reassures public following six mycoplasma pneumonia cases

All patients, children between 3 and 12 years old in Jakarta, have recovered following treatments in hospitals and as outpatients, according to the Health Ministry.

2 years ago
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Ministry's AI guideline to prevent potential misuse

"AI-based programming activities need to be predicated on the ethics governing its use and development," according to the draft produced by the Communications and Information Ministry.

2 years ago
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Govt calls for public vigilance over emerging COVID subvariants

As a precautionary measure, the Health Ministry has called for more vigilance over the emergence of new subvariants and for people to complete their COVID-19 vaccinations.

2 years ago
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Communications ministry to release AI guideline this month

“We hope [the circular] can be [issued] this December. Could be next week, but likely this December,” said Deputy Communications and Information Minister Nezar Patria as quoted by Tempo. 

2 years ago
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KAI to install more facial recognition gates despite data security concerns

The facial recognition technology was first introduced by KAI at Bandung Station in West Java in September last year before being fully in place a month later.

2 years ago
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Health Ministry prepares lab network to test mycoplasma pneumonia

A surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases in China, impacting primarily children, has raised global concern. Indonesia's Health Ministry is readying labs for its diagnosis.

2 years ago
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Indonesia to ratify treaty protecting marine biodiversity beyond borders

Indonesia is gearing up to ratify an international agreement pertaining to marine biodiversity outside national borders amid efforts to conserve the country’s potentially huge maritime economic resources.

2 years ago
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Indonesia’s call for support in COP28 shows ‘no new’ commitment

Indonesia must do more to cut carbon emissions by 2030 to help the world limit the average global temperature rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, analysts say.

2 years ago
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Calls grow for fairer system for victims of violence against women

As reported incidents of violence against women in the country rise yearly, activists are pushing for a justice system that properly considers victim’s rights, as thousands of gender-based violence cases sit stalled in the investigation stage.

2 years ago
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Jokowi calls on rich nations to fulfill climate aid pledges ahead of COP28

“Real commitments must be bolstered, specifically those from developed nations, for climate financing to reach the net-zero emissions target,” Jokowi said in a press briefing at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Thursday.

2 years ago
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Indonesia heightens monitoring in response to ‘mysterious pneumonia’ outbreak in China

The Health Ministry has issued a circular urging health workers to closely monitor respiratory cases at their respective facilities and regularly report the data to authorities.

2 years ago
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Health ministry urges vigilance following first mpox death

The Health Ministry has urged the public to remain vigilant against mpox after Indonesia recorded its first fatality since the disease was discovered in the country last year.

2 years ago
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Indonesian-made frigate to be launched in 2024: Defense minister

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto unveils the development of the Merah Putih Frigate in Surabaya that will be launched in 2024.

2 years ago
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Govt insists on releasing Wolbachia mosquitoes in dengue fight despite Bali protests

The Health Ministry is planning to continue releasing lab-bred mosquitoes containing the Wolbachia bacteria to curb the spread of dengue fever in the country, despite opposition from Bali residents.

2 years ago
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BNPB to form task force to combat rabies outbreak in East Nusa Tenggara

The BNPB gained experience in handling diseases in animals during a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in 2022.

2 years ago
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Mpox uptick not cause for concern, but experts urge vigilance

The Health Ministry said a recent uptick in mpox cases in the country was not yet a cause for concern, although health experts are still urging authorities to ramp up their tracing efforts and vaccine procurement as they expect cases to continue to rise.

2 years ago
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Diaspora welcomes new visa, but not the cost

The diaspora visa, introduced by the Immigration Directorate General on Thursday, grants an immediate permit to stay in the country for five or 10 years for former Indonesian citizens.

2 years ago
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Ministry proposes raising next year’s haj price despite criticism of management

The Religious Affairs Ministry argued that the administered price for the haj needs to be increased next year, citing an expected increase in the United States Dollar exchange rate.

2 years ago
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Anti-LGBTQ groups protest Coldplay's first Indonesia gig

Several Islamic groups had called for the British band's only concert in Muslim-majority Indonesia this year to be cancelled over the rock group's views which they say clash with their conservative beliefs.

2 years ago
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Indonesia’s forest fires decline by 30 percent despite El Niño: Ministry

Environment and forestry minister Siti Nurbaya revealed a 30 percent decline in forest and land fires compared with 2019.

2 years ago
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Coldplay show to go on despite anti-LGBTQ threats: Minister

British pop-rock band Coldplay will perform its scheduled concert in Jakarta on Wednesday night despite calls by anti-LGBTQ demonstrators in the country for the show to be canceled, a minister has said.

2 years ago
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