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Govt. to Build 33 New Prisons in 2026 to Combat Severe Overcrowding

Indonesia will build 33 new prisons in 2026, including a mega prison on Nusakambangan, to address 100% overcrowding. Read Silmy Karim's full policy update.

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Govt to Deploy Military, Police Personnel to Curb Drug Trade in Prisons

Indonesia plans to deploy military and police personnel to prisons to combat drug trafficking. Read the full report on the Imipas security initiative.

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Urban Prisons to Be Relocated for Housing Development: Housing Minister

Minister of Housing Maruarar Sirait announced President Prabowo Subianto’s plan to relocate prisons from strategic urban areas to remote regions, converting the land into housing for low-income residents. Read more.