Batam Shipyard Fire Kills 10, Injures 21 in Tanker Explosion
Ten dead and 21 injured after an oil tanker caught fire at Batam’s PT ASL Shipyard. Police launch investigation into possible negligence. Read the full story.
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Metro Jaya Police Holds Security Assembly with 26 Community Organizations
Metro Jaya Police held a security assembly with 26 ormas in Jakarta to strengthen collaboration in maintaining public order. Read more.
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Melonguane, North Sulawesi, No Tsunami Warning Issued
BMKG reports a magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit near Melonguane, North Sulawesi, early Wednesday with no tsunami threat detected. Learn more.
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TNI Commander Reshuffles Top Officers from Regional Chiefs to Army Spokesman
TNI Commander Gen. Agus Subiyanto announces a major reshuffle of senior officers, including new regional commanders and Army spokesperson. Read the full list of appointments.
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NU to Sue Trans7 Over TV Show Deemed Insulting to Islamic Boarding Schools
Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), to sue Trans7 over a TV program accused of insulting Islamic boarding schools and revered clerics. Read the full report on the controversy.
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“Leaked Mic” Chat Between President Prabowo and President Trump Was Casual, Not Diplomatic: Minister Sugiono
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono clarifies that President Prabowo Subianto’s leaked mic talk with President Donald Trump was informal and personal, not political. Read the full story here.
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LPSK Reports 11,811 Requests by October 2025
LPSK reports 11,811 protection requests by October 2025, mostly linked to fraud and sexual violence cases. Learn how Indonesia boosts witness protection—read more here.
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Digital Traffic System ETLE Builds Public Trust: Traffic Corps Chief
Indonesia’s police expand ETLE to mobile enforcement, aiming to strengthen fairness, integrity, and public trust in traffic law enforcement. Read more here.
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Prevents Bullying, Govt, Emphasize the Importance of Character Building Effort
Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi emphasized the importance of regional governments, schools, and families to strengthen character education and build a culture of non-violence in educational environments.
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Students of Sekolah Rakyat Have Equal Chance to Work Abroad
Vice Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI) Christina Aryani stated that students at Elementary Schools have the same opportunity to work abroad as professional workers.
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In Enhancing MBG, BGN Assigned 5,000 Professional Chefs to Manage SPPGs
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has assigned 5,000 professional chefs to various Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) across the country to assist, train, and teach about hygiene and professional cooking techniques to better serve Free Nutritious Meals (MBG).
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Safeguarding Marine Ecosystem, Police and Coastal Community in Torosiaje plants 1,000 Mangroves
In an effort to preserve the coastal environment and marine ecosystem, the Gorontalo Regional Police's Water and Air Directorate plants 1,000 mangrove seedlings with coastal communities in Torosiaje Village, Popayato District, Friday (10/10/2025).
