Government Targets Export of 500,000 Skilled Migrant Workers Starting April
Indonesia sets a target to deploy 500,000 skilled migrant workers globally starting April 2026. Read about the new Go Global program for vocational graduates.
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South Kalimantan Police Seize 30kg of Crystal Meth in Major Syndicate Bust
South Kalimantan Police dismantle a major drug ring linked to Fredy Pratama, seizing 30kg of meth and 15,056 ecstasy pills in Banjarmasin. Read the full report.
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Probolinggo Police Arrest Trio for Stealing Thai Tourists' Luggage at Mount Bromo
Probolinggo Police arrest three suspects for stealing Thai tourists' luggage at Mount Bromo. Read about the successful recovery and crackdown on tourism-related crime.
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Jakarta Governor Demands Sanctions for Operators Following TransJakarta Collision
Governor Pramono Anung demands sanctions for TransJakarta operators after a fatigue-related crash on Corridor 13. Read more on the push for operator accountability.
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Metro Jaya Police Seize Vehicle Using Counterfeit Diplomatic License Plates
Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police seize a car using forged Russian diplomatic plates in South Jakarta. Read more on the crackdown against fraudulent vehicle identification.
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Indonesia Intensifies Measles Surveillance Following International Health Alert
Indonesia bolsters measles detection and vaccinations after travelers test positive. Read the full report on the government's rapid health response.
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Health Ministry Reports 337% Surge in Papua Malaria Screening Efforts
Indonesia's Health Ministry reports a 337% increase in Papua malaria screening. Read the news for updates on case detection, drug efficacy, and the 2030 elimination goal.
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Indonesia Cites Humanitarian Protection as Core Mandate for 8,000-Troop Deployment to Palestine
Minister Sugiono pledges 8,000 Indonesian troops for the Palestine International Stabilization Force during a Geneva meeting. Read the news for the full humanitarian mandate.
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Manpower Ministry Fines 12 Firms for Foreign Labor Violations in Early 2026
The Ministry of Manpower fines 12 companies IDR 4.48 billion for foreign labor violations in early 2026. Read the news for regional enforcement updates.
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People on the Road Urged to Avoid Cutting Each Other and to Obey the Law: Police
The Traffic Directorate of the South Sumatra Regional Police has urged people on the road to avoid cutting each other off on the East Sumatra Trans-Sumatra Highway to prevent traffic congestion and traffic jams.
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Authorities Apprehend Another Core Member of Armed Criminal Group in Yahukimo
The 2026 Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force has again apprehended a suspected member of an armed group, Meno Heluka, during an operation conducted on Monday morning (2/23/2026) in Yahukimo, Papua Mountains.
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INP Held Training with KPK to Improve Skills in Preventing Corruptions
The Indonesian National Police (INP) held a training titled Indonesian National Police Values, Integrity Strengthening, and Anti-Corruption Training as an effort to strengthen an organizational culture based on integrity and focused on preventing corruption.
