Communication Ministry Mandates Biometric SIM Registration
Indonesia will require biometric facial verification for SIM card registration starting July 1, 2026. Learn how this policy enhances security.
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National
President Prabowo Calls for Unity on Ascension Day
President Prabowo urges peace and unity during Ascension Day, reflecting Indonesia’s commitment to interfaith harmony. Learn more.
National
Facial Biometric to Replace National Identity Number Input in Registering for New SIM Cards
The Ministry of Communication and Digital officially announced that registration of mobile phone SIM cards using facial biometric recognition will be mandatory in Indonesia starting July 1, 2026.
International
National
Mobile Crisis Rescue Prepared by Hajj Ministry to Provide First Aid and Emergency Evacuations
The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has deployed a Mobile Crisis Rescue (MCR) team in the Jamarat area of Mina, Saudi Arabia, to provide first aid, emergency evacuations, and help ease the crowding of pilgrims during the stoning of the devil on the day of Tashreeq.
National
Traffic Corps Must be the Hero on the Road for Public Safety: Chief Agus
The Head of the Indonesian National Police (INP) Traffic Corps, Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, emphasized that traffic police officers must become "heroes" by being more active in the field to reduce the number of traffic accidents.
National
Police Evacuated Exhausted Online Motorcycle Taxi Driver in East Jakarta
Police evacuated an online motorcycle taxi driver who was found collapsed due to exhaustion in Jatinegara, East Jakarta (Jaktim), early Friday (5/29/2026).
National
Traffic Jam Clearing Teams Prepared on Puncak-Cianjur Route following Long Holiday
The Cianjur Sub-regional Police, West Java, have deployed traffic jams clearing teams at several vulnerable points along the main Puncak-Cianjur route during the long Eid al-Adha holiday to anticipate total congestion due to the surge in traffic volume.
Criminal
Sting Operation Held, Motorcycle Theft Group Found to Have Linked to Drug Ring in East Jakarta
The Precision Pioneer Patrol (3P) Team of the Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police's Directorate of Community Service (Sampta) has dismantled a motor vehicle theft network integrated with the distribution of hard drugs and methamphetamine.
Criminal
Scammed by Travel Agency, Hanania Group Umrah Reported to the Police
The Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police confirmed reports from several victims of alleged fraud by the Hanania Group Umrah Travel agency.
Criminal
Using Social Media and Cross-regional Delivery, Synthetic Drug Distribution Intercepted by Police
The Tangerang Sub-regional Police have dismantled a synthetic drug distribution network using orders via social media and cross-regional package delivery.
Criminal
A Man Arrested by Police after Distributing 30 Etomidate Cartridges in West Jakarta
The Jakarta Regional Metropolitan Police's Drugs Criminal Investigation Directorate has uncovered a case of distribution of the Class II narcotic Etomidate.
Criminal
100,000 Lobster Seeds Smuggling Thwarted by the Police, Two Suspects Arrested
The Riau Islands Regional Police Special Criminal Investigation Directorate, successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle approximately 100,000 lobster seeds (BBL) suspected of being shipped overseas through Batam City.
