Trafficking of 233.85 Grams of Drugs Thwarted by Police in Batam City
The Riau Islands Regional Police Drugs Criminal Investigation Directorate has again uncovered drug abuse and trafficking in Batam City.
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250 Semi-permanent Buildings Burned in a Massive Fire in Jiung Market
A massive fire engulfed a densely populated residential area in Kemayoran Gempol behind Jiung Market, Kebon Kosong Village, Kemayoran District, Central Jakarta, on Monday evening (6/1/2026).
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Bomb Squad Team Deployed to Biak following World War II Bomb Explosion
The Papua Regional Police Mobile Brigade unit has deployed a bomb disposal team to investigate the explosion of a World War II bomb in Biak Numfor Regency.
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East Kalimantan Police Support Cattle Farming Program
East Kalimantan supervises cattle farming on reclaimed mining land in East Kutai, strengthening food security and community welfare. Learn more.
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The Dollar-Yuan Hoax: Fact-Checking Indonesia's Currency Policy
A viral video claiming Indonesia has completely abandoned the US dollar for the Chinese yuan and that Panda Bonds were issued as a replacement is a hoax. Learn more.
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Papua Police Continue Search After Fatal Biak Explosion
Authorities in Biak Numfor continue searching for victims after a WWII-era bomb explosion killed five, with police bomb squads securing the area.
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Indonesia U-19 Team Beat Myanmar 3-0 in AFF Cup
Indonesia U-19 national team open AFF Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Myanmar, joining Vietnam at the top of Group A. Learn more.
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Kemayoran Fire Destroys 250 Homes: Central Jakarta Police
A massive fire in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, destroyed 250 semi-permanent homes, displacing 500 residents. Learn how Central Jakarta Police and firefighters coordinated emergency response.
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Riau Islands Police Seize 233 Grams of Meth
Riau Islands Police arrest two suspects in Batam, seizing 233.85 grams of methamphetamine and uncovering wider trafficking networks. Learn more.
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Minor 3.0 Magnitude Tremor Passes Off Enggano Coast in Bengkulu
BMKG reports a magnitude 3.0 earthquake northeast of Enggano, Bengkulu, at a depth of 7 km. Learn more.
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Indonesia, Saudi Arabia Strengthen Hajj Security
Indonesia’s Hajj Task Force Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of State Security enhance cooperation to protect pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season. Learn more.
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Papua Police Deploy Bomb Squad After Explosion in Biak
WWII-era bomb explodes in Biak, Papua, killing five. Police bomb squad deployed to secure area and investigate remaining ordnance. Learn More.
