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KPK raids Pati regent’s residence, office following arrest

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said investigators also searched the Pati Bapermades (village empowerment agency as part of the operation.

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Jakarta battles floods with river cleanup, normalization plan

The Jakarta administration has stepped up river cleanup and normalization efforts as flooding continued to disrupt large parts of the capital on Friday, following heavy overnight rainfall that caused rivers to overflow, inundating residential areas and major roads. ...

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E-commerce sellers wait for tighter rules on platform fees

E-commerce sellers say restrictions on platform fees under a planned new regulation would help them manage pricing more efficiently. ...

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Indonesia reaffirms commitment to peace, rule of law

As the international order grows increasingly fragmented and commitment to established cooperation framework wanes, President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia will not abandon its principles of choosing peace, friendship, and being a good citizen of the world. 

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Safety, first and foremost

Two recent air and land transport incidents have again pointed out that, regardless of the vast improvements over the past decade, safety requires continuous, consistent maintenance nationwide.

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Gold nears $5,000, stocks muted after turbulent week

Stocks were subdued and precious metals hit fresh highs Friday after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down from threats to seize Greenland and to issue tariffs against European allies.

11 hours ago
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Indonesia seeks to boost rooftop solar quota by 400 MW

If approved by state electricity monopoly PLN, the total quota for 2026 would rise to around 1,400 MW.

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Prabowo vows stability, wider scrutiny of 'rapacious' firms in Davos keynote

In his keynote speech at WEF 2026, the President painted the country as a "land of opportunity" while vowing to crack down on noncompliant businesses that continued to prop up the detrimental practice of "greednomics".

17 hours ago
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Remaining bodies found of 10 killed in ATR plane crash

The ATR 42-500 turboprop owned by aviation group Indonesia Air Transport (IAT) lost contact  with air traffic control on Saturday at about 1:30 p.m. local time (0530 GMT) around the Maros region in South Sulawesi.

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Quick Dispatch

Government acts as mediator between platforms and ride-hailing drivers

As the Presidential Regulation (Perpres) on drivers of online transportation services, commonly known as ojol, remains under deliberation, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi has emphasized that the government is not proposing a specific commission rate. Instead, it is positioning itself as a mediator between platform companies and their partner drivers.

18 hours ago
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Rescuers recover bodies of 10 passengers in Sulawesi plane crash

There were seven crew members and three passengers on board the plane, which was chartered by the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry to conduct air surveillance on its fisheries. The passengers were ministry staff members.

18 hours ago
Quick Dispatch

Indonesia Youth Leadership Conference 2025 empowers youth through leadership

AIESEC in Indonesia’s largest annual national conference Indonesia Youth Leadership Conference (IYLC) returned for 2025, fostering strong engagement and empowering the new generation to strengthen their commitment to AIESEC and its vision.

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Danantara to deploy up to $14 billion this year, CIO says

Half of Danantara's investments this year will go to public markets, largely in Indonesia, while it also evaluates opportunities in China, India, Japan, South Korea and Europe.

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Economy

EU wants US trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again

EU leaders heaved a sigh of relief over Donald Trump’s U-turn on Greenland as they met for an emergency summit in Brussels late on Thursday.

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Protecting Indonesia’s youth from long-term vulnerability

Youth education that aims to build digital financial capability must be an integral part of national strategic policies on economic resilience.

21 hours ago
Conversation

Bakti Barito nurtures future guardians via environmental education

A butterfly flaps its wings, and a storm forms half a world away: Called the butterfly effect, this theory highlights that sometimes the smallest change can trigger the biggest events.

21 hours ago
Economy

Trump warns of 'big retaliation' if Europeans dump US Treasuries

President Donald Trump warned Thursday of major reprisals if European countries dumped key holdings of US Treasury bonds to pressure Washington, as temperatures fluctuated over the future of Greenland.

21 hours ago
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Beyond credit: Rethinking KUR for real economic development

KUR must shift toward productivity-based targeting rather than merely maximizing borrower numbers.

22 hours ago
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Nine killed after train collides with car in North Sumatra

The crash came less than two months after four people were killed when a car was struck by a train at an unguarded railway crossing in Pasuruan regency, East Java, on Nov. 30. 

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‘Perahu Kertas’: Sailing dreams from page to stage

A beloved coming-of-age novel by Dewi Lestari finds new expression as a stage musical, bringing Kugy and Keenan’s dreams to life for a new generation.

22 hours ago
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Asian defense firms may be the surprise winners of rising geopolitical tensions

The arms game among Western countries is turning increasingly toward cheaper alternatives from manufacturers in Asia, where indigenization is trending amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Malaysia detains three Indonesians for allegedly smuggling tin sand

Despite regulations banning the export of tin ore unless it is refined to 99.99 percent, there have been still many attempts to smuggle raw tin abroad.

23 hours ago
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The Purbaya gambit: Can optimism alone revive Indonesia’s economy?

While Purbaya's strategy of optimistic communication is rooted in macroeconomic theory, it would do well to remember that self-fulfilling prophecies can go either way.

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Govt to protect world’s oldest rock art site in Sulawesi

Following the publication of a study on the world’s oldest-dated rock art in Southeast Sulawesi, Culture Minister Fadli Zon said the government would balance the preservation and utilization of the caves where the ancient artwork was found.

1 day ago
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Direct local elections must stand, they improve public health services

Surveys by credible pollsters indicate that the push to change the election system does not reflect the aspirations of the people, but rather those of political elites who lack popular roots. 

1 day ago
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Analysis: One Price, Many Costs: Stabilizing Rice Nationwide?

The government recently announced what appeared to be encouraging news for the country’s rice sector: the introduction of a single-price policy for medium-grade rice to be implemented nationwide this year, after he hailed the achievement of self-sufficiency in rice production. While politically attractive, the promise of a uniform rice price across the archipelago warrants closer scrutiny, particularly over whether the price stabilization policy can be sustained without continued reliance on imports or a risk of added fiscal costs.

1 day ago
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Government pushes police civilian posts rule despite court ruling

The government is preparing a legal framework to allow police officers to serve in certain civilian ministries and state agencies, a move that analysts say runs counter to Constitutional Court rulings barring such appointments unless they are directly related to policing and stipulated by law.

1 day ago
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Controversial power plant project's permit revoked after Sumatra floods

PT North Sumatera Hydro Energy, the developer of Batang Toru hydropower plant in South Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, has had its business permit repealed as the government takes action against companies allegedly linked to deforestation that exacerbated northern Sumatra's floods and landslides.

1 day ago
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Industry urges palm oil output boost amid biodiesel uncertainty

Implementing B50 amid stagnant production could trigger a sharp rise in CPO prices and derivative products such as cooking oil, as well as reduce export volumes.

1 day ago
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Controversial power plant project's permit revoked after Sumatra floods

PT North Sumatera Hydro Energy, the developer of Batang Toru hydropower plant in South Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, has had its business permit repealed as the government takes action against companies allegedly linked to deforestation that exacerbated northern Sumatra's floods and landslides.

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