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Society 1 month ago
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Wave of vigilante killings sparks calls for stronger law enforcement
Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said the recent rise in mob justice reflected the state's failure to provide adequate public security, urging police to step up crime prevention and public protection.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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Central Java Police fire South Tegal officer for torture, drug abuse
In addition to the ethics hearing and his subsequent dismissal, the former officer of the South Tegal Police criminal investigation unit is under investigation by the National Police's Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) over an alleged acid attack on his mistress that occurred in September 2025.
Archipelago 2 months ago
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Bali police deny assault on Algerian tourist held over theft allegations
On Friday, M's lawyer, Florentina, alleged that her client was assaulted by about 10 officers at the Kuta Police station after he refused to disclose where he was staying in Bali during questioning.
Society 2 months ago
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Four Malaysians arrested over alleged abuse of Indonesian domestic workers
YY's complaint was followed by the emergence of a video that allegedly documented the abuse. Malaysian police said the footage, recorded on July 26 last year, showed a man and a woman repeatedly punching and slapping a domestic worker while another man and a woman verbally abused her.
Archipelago 2 months ago
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Two Indonesian domestic workers rescued in Malaysia after alleged abuse by employers
Following YY’s report, a video surfaced showing four individuals, two men and two women, allegedly assaulting her. The footage quickly went viral in Indonesia and Malaysia, sparking widespread public outrage.
Archipelago 4 months ago
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Acid attack wave prompts calls for tighter regulation of dangerous chemicals
Public concern has grown after a series of acid attacks in the last few months, and at least one lawmaker has urged stringent controls on corrosive substances, including a digital system to track sales and purchases.
Archipelago 4 months ago
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Student demands justice after being named suspect for intervening in father’s assault
According to police, the incident occurred in October last year when a relative and neighbor, Indra Putra Bangun, visited LB’s family home and accused her father, identified only as JIB, of purchasing palm oil allegedly stolen from his plantation. The confrontation escalated into a physical altercation, during which LB allegedly intervened by scratching and biting Indra.
Jakarta 7 months ago
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Online backlash after soldier, police allegedly assault, intimidate Jakarta street hawker
Suderajat said he tried to explain that the dessert he was selling was safe, but the group allegedly struck him with a rattan stick. He further claimed that he was repeatedly kicked with military boots until he fell to the ground.
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