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Govt denies plan to restrict internet calls

The government has denied that it is planning to restrict internet-based voice and video call services after reports of a possible ban on popular messaging platform WhatsApp sparked public concern.

22 hours ago
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Slow regulation raises concerns over Indonesia’s AI push

After the launch of a new national artificial intelligence center, experts have warned that the government may be moving too quickly on the tech's development while remaining sluggish in working for the regulations mandating safeguards for its users. ...

1 day ago
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Stone-throwing at trains may be sign of deeper social issues

Lack of education and poverty may have played a role in recent incidents of stone-throwing at moving trains, an act that is often committed by children from communities living near railway tracks. ...

2 days ago

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Indonesia condemns deadly Israeli raid in Jenin

Indonesia strongly condemned the use of excessive force by Israeli security forces during a raid in the West Bank city of Jenin that killed at least nine Palestinian civilians.

2 years ago
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EU's green policy a priority for ASEAN

The EU's ambassadors to Indonesia and ASEAN emphasized that the bloc would continue to pursue diplomatic means to establish productive and sustainable cooperation in Southeast Asia.

2 years ago
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RI, South Korea mark 50 years of diplomacy, look to stronger cooperation

As Indonesia and South Korea celebrate 50 years anniversary of diplomatic relationships, the two countries are eyeing stronger economic cooperation and investment amidst the geopolitical tensions of the Indo-Pacific region.

2 years ago
Society

Indonesia to talk with WHO about ending pandemic status

Speaking at a national COVID-19 coordination meeting on Thursday, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said he would hold a meeting with the WHO leadership in March to discuss the issue.

2 years ago
Society

Jokowi’s sons shift into higher political gear

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is poised to see both his sons follow in his political footsteps in the 2024 simultaneous elections.

2 years ago
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RI measles cases skyrocket amid pediatric vaccination lag

RI saw 32 times more measles cases in 2022 than the year before, amid a slump in routine pediatric immunizations blamed on the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 years ago
Election Updates

Stay calm, no decision yet on new haj fee: Jokowi

The President also noted that the new haj fee would need House approval before it could be finalized.

2 years ago
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Government offers second boosters for everyone aged 18 and above

The government has expanded its second booster rollout to the general public, in an attempt to bolster waning immunity after Indonesia lifted pandemic curbs just before the turn of the year.

2 years ago
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Government looks to nearly double the price of this year's haj

The government’s plan to introduce a rise in the cost of haj for Indonesia's pilgrims this year has elicited a mixed response from observers, particularly since it surfaces at a time when Saudi authorities have instead lowered haj service prices.

2 years ago
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Chinese-Indonesians rejoice as Chinese New Year festivities return

Indonesians celebrating Chinese New Year have welcomed the return of festivities this year along with many of its traditional hallmarks, such as family gatherings and lion dances, as businesses reliant on the holiday have also begun to show signs of bouncing back from the pandemic.

2 years ago
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Indonesia receives $103.65 million climate change, biodiversity fund

Indonesia has received US$ 103.65 million of funding allocated for programs related to biodiversity, climate change and land degradation from the multilateral environmental fund Global Environment Facility.

2 years ago
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KPK to question Jakarta Council speaker in graft case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will summon Jakarta City Council Speaker Prasetyo Edi Marsudi and council member M. Taufik, among other witnesses, for questioning in relation to allegations of corruption in state land procurement in Pulogebang, East Jakarta.

2 years ago
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‘Kamisan’ protesters demand judicial resolution of past abuses

People gathered in front of the State Palace for the 16th year of the Kamisan (Thursday) silent protest, demanding the government resolve past atrocities through the judicial process and not merely through nonjudicial settlements.

2 years ago
Society

Gibran meets Jokowi, talks 'politics and preparing for 2024'

The President and the incumbent Sukarta Mayor, who are also father and son, met on Tuesday in Bogor to "talk politics", the latter told reporters afterward without divulging any details.

2 years ago
Presidential Race

Ridwan Kamil joins Golkar, bolstering political standing

West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil, who has risen to the top in the race for the vice-presidential seat in many recent polls, has officially joined the Golkar Party, paving the way for a possible run in the 2024 elections.

2 years ago
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Prosecutors seek 12 years for Sambo's bodyguard, 8 for wife

Prosecutors have demanded that the wife and former bodyguard of ex-National Police internal affairs chief Ferdy Sambo be sentenced to eight and 12 years in prison, respectively, for their alleged roles in the murder of police officer Brig. Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat in July 2022.

2 years ago
Society

Ridwan Kamil to join Golkar for possible VP bid

The incumbent West Java governor has set his sights on the vice presidency in 2024, eyeing Golkar as his election launchpad.

2 years ago
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Prosecutors demand life sentence for Ferdy in Yosua murder trial

The prosecution has demanded the court hand down a life sentence to Ferdy Sambo for the premeditated murder of Brig. Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat.

2 years ago
Society

Jakarta court hears class-action suit for tainted cough syrup

About 200 children have died of acute kidney injury in Indonesia since last year and authorities have said two ingredients, ethylene glycol and diethyelene glycol, found in some syrup-based paracetamol medications are linked to the illness.

2 years ago
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Over 200 frontline health workers have yet to be financially compensated: LaporCOVID-19

More than 200 health workers have yet to receive the promised financial incentives for their work on the frontlines of Indonesia's pandemic response throughout 2022, independent data initiative LaporCOVID-19 has found.

2 years ago
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Environmentalists slam RI-Malaysia palm oil pledge

Environmentalists have criticized Indonesia and Malaysia’s pledge to fight “discrimination” against palm oil, saying it puts the countries’ commitment to halting deforestation into question.

2 years ago
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Govt calls for vigilance after food poisoning among children

The government urges parents to be more vigilant and has ordered local health agencies to increase their monitoring of food establishments, particularly after multiple children throughout the country were poisoned by consuming a street-side snack that was frozen by liquid nitrogen.

2 years ago
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KPK digs probe into money laundering in Lukas graft case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is looking into possible money laundering in an ongoing investigation against graft suspect Lukas Enembe, who has previously been linked with bribes and suspicious financial transactions during his time as Papua governor.

2 years ago
Society

Gibran says he is not preparing to run for Jakarta governor – yet

Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, has denied rumors that he is planning to run for Jakarta governor.

2 years ago
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Government prepares reparations for victims as Jokowi regrets past atrocities

The government is preparing to "rehabilitate" the rights of victims and families of victims of a dozen serious past human rights violations after President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday acknowledged and expressed regret over the country's dark events.

2 years ago
Society

Jokowi says regrets past rights abuses in country

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday expressed regret over mass human rights violations committed in the country's past, including a violent anti-communist purge in the 1960s and the disappearance of student protesters in the late 1990s.

2 years ago
Society

Transgender community fears threat posed by new law

Last month, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, and its third-largest democracy, banned people from having sex outside marriage or even living together, at the risk of prison time.

2 years ago
Society

KPK arrests Papua governor Lukas on bribery charges

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested one of Papua’s most popular and controversial figures, governor Lukas Enembe, who had been on the commission’s radar for months after he failed to appear for a summons in relation to a bribery investigation.

2 years ago
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As COVID-19 wanes, govt seeks to transform healthcare system

After lifting all remaining pandemic health restrictions at the end of last year, the government now plans to focus its attention and resources on transforming the country’s healthcare system.

2 years ago
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RI should make the most of Anwar’s visit, experts say

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s state visit to Jakarta next week will offer an opportunity for Indonesia to strengthen its ties with Kuala Lumpur and address persisting bilateral issues, experts say, amid regional and global tensions. 

2 years ago
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