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Indonesia seeks to close vaccination gap as it passes 200 million shots

The government is working to close the stark gap in vaccination rates between regions across the vast archipelago, which remains a problem even though Indonesia recently passed 200 million COVID-19 jabs and while a third wave of infections looms ahead of the year-end holidays.

3 years ago
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Activists condemn threats against rights lawyer's family

A coalition of human rights activists condemned on Monday incidents of intimidation against the family of human rights lawyer Veronica Koman and urged a thorough police investigation after an explosive package was sent to her parents' home. ...

3 years ago
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Floods hit several regions, killing seven in East Java

At least seven people are dead in East Java and two in West Kalimantan after several parts of archipelago were hit by heavy rainfall and flooding in recent days resulting from the La Niña weather phenomenon. ...

3 years ago

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KPK tells Palace to report Jokowi’s gifted bicycle

The 2001 Anticorruption Law requires state officials to report any personal gifts to the KPK within 30 days after acceptance.

4 years ago
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Karawang links new COVID-19 cluster to 'superspreader' at anniversary event

The new cluster has been linked to an event at a local restaurant, where one person who had the virus infected 10 other attendees.

4 years ago
Indonesia

COVID-19 vaccine procurement to meet international standards, Sri Mulyani says

Complying with international standards in procuring the vaccines is key to reassure the public that the vaccines are safe for use, she added.

4 years ago
Indonesia

More victims report sexual abuse on campus, but few find justice

The investigation of alleged sexual violence at education institutions can take more than a year and in many cases reaches no conclusion.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Nationwide coronavirus death toll increases by 18 percent in past week: Task force

Task force spokesperson Wiku Adisasmito said his office had recorded 785 deaths linked to COVID-19 between Oct. 19 and 26, an increase from the 665 deaths recorded in the previous week.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Komodo dragon's 'Tiananmen moment' sparks concern over prime tourism project

Despite ambitious plans to turn Labuan Bajo into one of 10 premium tourist destination that the government is billing as the "New Balis", environmental activists and local tour guides have expressed concerns that it could threaten the Komodos’ natural habitat, and even put local visitors at an economic disadvantage.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Stay at home during long weekend holiday: COVID-19 task force

The national COVID-19 task force has urged the public to spend the upcoming long weekend at home in order to help prevent a spike in coronavirus transmission amid concerns of a re-emergence of holiday clusters.

4 years ago
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Omnibus law stirs debate on defense industry self-sufficiency

Private investors, both local and foreign, can now participate in the procurement of defense products.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Four Pekanbaru residents arrested for cutting down 83 trees without permit

The trees were blocking billboards owned by one of the suspects.

4 years ago
Indonesia

West Java to random test tourists for COVID-19 during long weekend

The province's pandemic task force will use both rapid and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Ride-hailing apps offer health initiatives to help customers during pandemic

Ride-hailing app Gojek has added more lockers for personal helmets in several spots, including train stations, in Greater Jakarta to help its customers maintain health and hygiene protocols during the pandemic.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Decline and fall of the Sunda Empire: ‘Royal leaders’ sentenced to two years in jail

The presiding judge said he had given a lighter sentence partially because the defendants had sought to bring about world peace.

4 years ago
Indonesia

COVID-19 task force officials chased away during Medan protocol check

At that time, one of the officials used a megaphone to urge participants and visitors to comply with health regulations. 

4 years ago
Indonesia

Police deny acting arbitrarily against dissenters, protesters

“Of course, every [police action] is in line with the law since it is the police that implement the law,” National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Awi Setiyono said.

4 years ago
Indonesia

'Self-exiled' FPI leader Rizieq Shihab to return 'soon' amid jobs law protests

The leader of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI), who fled to Mecca in 2017 to escape criminal charges in Indonesia, has uploaded a video message announcing his impending return to join the jobs law protests at home, but he didn't say when.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Endangered Javan leopard dies after days in snare

A female Javan leopard that was caught for days in a snare in Ciwidey Forest in West Java has died after being taken by authorities to the Bandung Zoological Garden (Bazoga) for treatment on Friday evening.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Papuan resident shot dead during military operation in Intan Jaya

A Papuan resident whom authorities claimed was a member of a local armed criminal group was shot dead during a joint police-military operation in Jalae village in Intan Jaya regency, Papua, on Monday.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Urban farming a solution to food security issues during pandemic

With little land in their backyards – or without any backyard at all – aspiring urban farmers should fret not, as they can grow various vegetables with limited space at home.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Two businessmen in Jiwasraya corruption case sentenced to life in prison

Jiwasraya failed to pay out Rp 16 trillion (US$1.1 billion) in matured policies due in February to its policyholders.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Ministry claims Rinca Island project won't endanger Komodo dragon population

The current construction project on Rinca Island, East Nusa Tenggara, will not put the Komodo dragon population at risk, the Environment and Forestry Ministry has stated following concerns over the safety of the endangered species amid tourism projects on the island.

4 years ago
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Coastal reservoirs can be a solution to water problems, says government

The government has identified the development of coastal reservoirs as a potential means of providing water for the public, as a growing population, coupled with threats posed by climate change, could strain the existing water supplies in densely populated areas.

4 years ago
Indonesia

17-year-old marries 15-year-old in NTB, adding to long list of child marriages

The recent marriage of a 17-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) has put a spotlight on the high prevalence of child marriages in the province.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Vaccine safety and effectiveness must be ensured: Jokowi

“Because if not – if there’s even one problem – it will create public distrust in the vaccination effort,” he said.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Workers plan to hold waves of protests against omnibus jobs law until Nov. 10

KSPI president Said Iqbal stated that the rallies would take place starting from Nov 2.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Dozens of journalists experience violence, intimidation during jobs law protests: AJI

“Ironically, the perpetrators of the violence against the press are the police – an institution that is supposed to be enforcing the law,” the Alliance of Independent Journalists wrote.

4 years ago
Indonesia

West Java needs over 70 million COVID-19 doses to vaccinate majority of residents

The West Java Health Agency has said the province will need at least 72 million doses to vaccinate 36 million residents aged between 18 and 59 in a future vaccination program.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Jobs law to ease recruitment, offer tax break for foreign workers

Indonesia, keen to attract more foreign investment by loosening the screws on labor limitations, is happy to allow business owners like John bring in more foreigners to work in the country. But the perceived negative sentiment against foreign labor and decades-old legal barriers have limited the scope of investment in this space – a problem the government seems intent on solving with the Job Creation Law.

4 years ago
Indonesia

253 health workers lost to COVID-19 since pandemic began: IDI

East Java has reported 35 doctor fatalities, more than any other province.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Three activists in Maluku convicted of treason for raising RMS flag

Three activists in Maluku were sentenced to up to three years in prison after having been convicted of treason on Friday for raising the flag of the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement in April.

4 years ago
Indonesia

Mt. Sinabung spews hot ash, surroundings evacuated

“We need to be cautious because the lava dome in Mt. Sinabung is growing every day," an observation team member said.

4 years ago
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