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Proposal for rape victim to marry alleged abuser in Bekasi renews calls to pass sexual violence bill

City 4 years ago

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Proposal for rape victim to marry alleged abuser in Bekasi renews calls to pass sexual violence bill

A lawyer of a rape suspect in Bekasi, West Java said the client intended to marry a 15-year-old girl he allegedly raped to "avoid sins due to adultery."

Hitachi to launch hydraulic shovel parts recycling factory in Indonesia

Business 4 years ago

Hitachi to launch hydraulic shovel parts recycling factory in Indonesia

The Japanese company said Thursday the factory with a floor space of 900 square meters is currently under construction in the premises of the No. 1 plant of its local subsidiary, PT. Hitachi Construction Machinery Indonesia, in Bekasi, east of Jakarta.

Surviving on our own: The people who made their own flood-warning system

Environment 5 years ago

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Surviving on our own: The people who made their own flood-warning system

Unable to rely on a government warning system and assistance, villagers from a flood-prone area in Bekasi take matters into their own hands.

Whirlwind damages hundreds of homes in Bekasi

City 5 years ago

Whirlwind damages hundreds of homes in Bekasi

Bekasi municipality and regency have prepared shelter for residents whose homes were heavily damaged by a small tornado.

Trash dumper in viral video surrenders himself to Bekasi Police

City 5 years ago

Trash dumper in viral video surrenders himself to Bekasi Police

Instagram handle @bekasikinian posted the video on Wednesday, showing the driver of a white van dumping at least four large trash bags.

Bekasi residents set up cheap market to help neighbors affected by COVID-19

City 5 years ago

Bekasi residents set up cheap market to help neighbors affected by COVID-19

Residents of Pondok Hijau Permai housing complex in Pengasinan village, Rawalumbu district, Bekasi city, have opened Pasar Noceng, where all products are sold for only Rp 2,000 (13 US cents) to Rp 5,000.

Family virus clusters rising in Bogor, Depok, Bekasi

National 5 years ago

Family virus clusters rising in Bogor, Depok, Bekasi

"Three members, on average, of each family [with at least one infected member] have the virus. A similar situation is occurring in Bekasi,” Ridwan said

Four suspected terrorists arrested in Bekasi

National 5 years ago

Four suspected terrorists arrested in Bekasi

The National Police’s Densus 88 counterterrorism squad arrested four suspected terrorists in separate areas in Bekasi, West Java, on Sunday.

Bekasi imposes curfew after spike in COVID-19 cases

City 5 years ago

Bekasi imposes curfew after spike in COVID-19 cases

Shopping centers, restaurants and other entertainment facilities such as pubs and karaoke bars must close at 6 p.m.

COVID-19 handling: Bekasi mayor asks West Java governor to visit regions

National 5 years ago

COVID-19 handling: Bekasi mayor asks West Java governor to visit regions

The mayor of Bekasi in West Java, Rahmat Effendi, has asked the provinces governor, Ridwan Kamil, to visit other regions in the province as the latter opened an office in Depok on Friday to monitor the handling of COVID-19 and regional elections.

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