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.
Sports
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.
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Riau Islands Police Mark Pancasila Day as Unity Symbol
Riau Islands Police commemorates Pancasila Day 2026, reaffirming the ideology as a unifying force for Indonesia and a foundation for global peace. Learn more.
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Shallow 3.6 Magnitude Earth Tremor Brushes Morowali
A minor 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck shallow depths southeast of Morowali, Central Sulawesi, on June 1, 2026, with no damage reported. Learn more.
Sports
Indonesia Names 23-Man Squad for FIFA Matches
Indonesia releases 23-player squad for June 2026 FIFA Matchday, featuring Marselino Ferdinan’s comeback and debutant Mathew Baker. Read more.
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Walking the Beat: Damai Cartenz Task Force Foot Patrols Keep Puncak Jaya Calm
Damai Cartenz Task Force 2026 officers conducted foot patrols in Puncak Jaya, Papua to monitor security and build community relations through a humanistic approach. Learn more.
