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Criminal

Quarantine Officers Foil Seahorse Smuggling Attempt by an Egyptian in Batam

The Quarantine Agency in the Riau Islands foiled an attempt to smuggle 20 kg of dried seahorses disguised in snack packaging carried by an Egyptian man at Hang Nadim Airport. Learn more.

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Criminal

Banten Police Name 3 Suspects in Alleged PT Chengda Project Extortion Case

The Banten Regional Police have named three businessmen as suspects in an alleged extortion and incitement case related to PT China Chengda Engineering’s industrial project in Cilegon, Banten. Learn more.

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National

Bromo, Tengger, Semeru National Park to Close from 10-13 June 2025

The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Authority will close all tourist activities across the park from 10 to 13 June  2025 to honor the Yadnya Kasada ritual. Learn more.

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Economy

Two Natuna Oil Fields Mark Milestone for Energy Self-Sufficiency: President Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto declared that the inauguration of the Forel and Terubuk oil fields in Natuna, Riau Islands, is a historic milestone in Indonesia’s journey toward national energy self-sufficiency. Learn more.

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Economy

Indonesia’s Rice Prices Unaffected by Global Market: National Food Agency

Head of Indonesia’s National Food Agency (Bapanas), Arief Prasetyo Adi, said on that global rice price fluctuations have no impact on domestic rice prices due to government safeguards. Learn more.

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National

No Major Issues Faced by Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims: Deputy Religious Minister

Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, Romo Muhammad Syafi’i, said that Indonesian Hajj pilgrims have not encountered any significant issues while in Saudi Arabia during this year pilgrimage season. Learn more.

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Criminal

Metro Jaya Police Probe Facebook Group Promoting Incest Content

The Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police is investigating a Facebook group titled “Fantasi Sedarah” (literally incest fantasy)  that circulated incest-related content and sparked outrage among Indonesian netizens. Read more.

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Criminal

Navy, Police Foil 1.9 Tons of Drugs Smuggled via Foreign Vessel in Riau Islands

Authorities are investigating the smuggling of 1.9 tons of cocaine and methamphetamine worth around Rp 7 trillion  intercepted off the coast of Karimun, Riau Islands. Learn more.

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Sports

Indonesia Wins Gold and Silver at Taiwan Woodball Open

Indonesia claimed one gold and two silver medals at the 2025 Taiwan Open, reinforcing its dominance in Southeast Asian woodball.

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National

Bali Police Uncover 56 Thuggery Cases in 8 Days

The Bali Regional Police uncovered 56 cases of thuggery during an eight-day special operation, targeting activities like extortion, illegal parking, and robbery.  Learn more.