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Controversial Lawyer Alvin Lim Dies at 47
05/01/2025

Controversial Lawyer Alvin Lim Dies at 47

Alvin made headlines in September 2022 when he described the prosecutor’s office as a “mafia den”.

Historic, Budget-Heavy Free Meal Program to Launch Monday
05/01/2025

Historic, Budget-Heavy Free Meal Program to Launch Monday

The ambitious program is projected to cost Rp 71 trillion ($4.4 billion) in its inaugural year.

Bandung Police Arrest Three Teenagers for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Singaporean Tourist
05/01/2025

Bandung Police Arrest Three Teenagers for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Singaporean Tourist

The incident allegedly happened on December 29 when the teenagers were heading to a football match and encountered the woman.

A South Korean national, identified as KDO, was found dead on Friday at the bottom of a 100-meter-deep ravine on the slo...
03/01/2025

A South Korean national, identified as KDO, was found dead on Friday at the bottom of a 100-meter-deep ravine on the slopes of Mount Agung in Karangasem, Bali.

“He was found dead, likely due to a fall into the 100-meter ravine. We will provide more details later. Currently, the team is still in the process of evacuation,” said I Gusti Ngurah Eka Wiadnyana, Coordinator of the Karangasem Search and Rescue (SAR) team.

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31 Jakarta Police Officers Dismissed for Various Offenses
03/01/2025

31 Jakarta Police Officers Dismissed for Various Offenses

An officer was dismissed for LGBT activities but police did not provide additional details about the individual cases.

If pardoning graft convicts sparked controversy, now this.
03/01/2025

If pardoning graft convicts sparked controversy, now this.

JI members recently declared their departure from radical views and pledged allegiance to the Indonesian state.

Five Companies Named Suspects in Illegal Tin Mining Scandal
02/01/2025

Five Companies Named Suspects in Illegal Tin Mining Scandal

The scandal has led to the conviction of more than 20 suspects, all of whom have received prison sentences and hefty financial penalties.

From Spotify to Google Play: Gov’t to Return Money from Miscalculated VAT
02/01/2025

From Spotify to Google Play: Gov’t to Return Money from Miscalculated VAT

Popular digital services such as Spotify and Google Play Store should have not been subject to the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT).

The Constitutional Court issued a landmark ruling that will change completely how presidential nominees are vetted.
02/01/2025

The Constitutional Court issued a landmark ruling that will change completely how presidential nominees are vetted.

Article 222 of the General Elections Law has long been criticized for limiting citizens’ opportunities to run for the presidency.

Driver 'Hell-Bent On Carnage' Kills 10, Injures 30 on New Year's Day in New Orleans
01/01/2025

Driver 'Hell-Bent On Carnage' Kills 10, Injures 30 on New Year's Day in New Orleans

“It was very intentional behavior. This man was trying to run over as many people as he could,” Kirkpatrick said.

Jokowi Says He Never Pursued a Third Presidential Term
30/12/2024

Jokowi Says He Never Pursued a Third Presidential Term

Jokowi advised journalists to address the matter with PDI-P Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri or her daughter.

Government in Aceh Town Bans New Year Celebrations
29/12/2024

Government in Aceh Town Bans New Year Celebrations

To ensure compliance and maintain public order, the city government plans to deploy security patrols on New Year's Eve.

Plane Burst Into Flames in South Korea, Killing At Least 85
29/12/2024

Plane Burst Into Flames in South Korea, Killing At Least 85

Rescuers raced to pull people from the Jeju Air passenger plane carrying 181 people at the airport in the town of Muan.

Business Tycoon Budi Said Sentenced to 15 Years for Fraudulent Antam Gold Purchases
27/12/2024

Business Tycoon Budi Said Sentenced to 15 Years for Fraudulent Antam Gold Purchases

The court also ordered Budi to return Rp 35 billion ($2.15 million) to the state to compensate for losses incurred by Antam.

Moringa to Replace Milk in Some Regions
27/12/2024

Moringa to Replace Milk in Some Regions

Moringa leaves will substitute for milk in regions that lack dairy cattle, the National Nutrition Agency says.

Fire Destroys 11 Vessels Docked at Tegal Port
27/12/2024

Fire Destroys 11 Vessels Docked at Tegal Port

Efforts to extinguish the fire were hampered due to the vessels being docked in close proximity to one another.

Jakarta Police Rotate 34 Officers Following DWP Concert Extortion Scandal
27/12/2024

Jakarta Police Rotate 34 Officers Following DWP Concert Extortion Scandal

All the 34 officers, mostly from the anti-narcotics unit, have been reassigned to administrative duties pending the internal investigation.

Indonesia Mulls Extending 10% Flight Discount Until Eid al-Fitr 2025
26/12/2024

Indonesia Mulls Extending 10% Flight Discount Until Eid al-Fitr 2025

A 10% discount on airplane ticket prices during the Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 period may continue until the Eid al-Fitr in March.

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