50 Deaths Every Day, BNN Warns of Rising Youth Addiction
Indonesia faces a severe drug crisis as 50 people die every day from narcotics abuse, BNN reports. Learn how authorities plan to fight back against this growing threat.
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Indonesia to Repatriate Two British Prisoners Convicted of Drug Crimes
Indonesia will send home two British prisoners convicted of drug crimes under a new bilateral deal with the UK. Learn more about the high-profile repatriation.
National
INP Back Government Crackdown on Illegal Used Clothing Imports
Indonesian National Police vow full support for the government’s crackdown on illegal secondhand clothing imports to protect local textile industries. Read the full report here.
Criminal
PPATK Slashes Online Gambling Cash Flow to Rp 155 Trillion in 2025
The PPATK reports a massive drop in online gambling cash flow to IDR 155 trillion in 2025 after tighter financial controls. Read the full story now.
National
President Prabowo Takes Full Responsibility for High-Speed Rail Debt, Plans Expansion to East Java
President Prabowo Subianto vows to take full responsibility for Indonesia’s Whoosh high-speed rail and announces plans to extend it to East Java. Read the full story now.
National
Jakarta Metro Police Chief Honors Online Motorbike Taxi Driver Who Foiled Motorcycle Theft
Jakarta Metro Jaya Police Chief honors an online driver who stopped a motorcycle theft, highlighting the success of the online motorcycle taxi driver community safety program. Read more.
Economy
Indonesia Plans Single Rice Price Policy to Curb Market Costs
Indonesia to introduce a single rice price policy to stabilize costs and boost affordability. Learn how this new HET strategy could impact national food prices. Read more.
National
BGN Reopens MBG Partner Portal, Invites New SPPG Applications
BGN reopens its MBG partner portal for new SPPG applications after evaluation. Learn how to register and join the national nutrition program.
National
Dozens of Children Fall Ill Amid RDF Plant Trial in North Jakarta
Dozens of Jakarta children reportedly fell ill after air pollution from the RDF Plant Rorotan’s trial run sparked community outrage. Read the full story here.
Sports
Janice Tjen Breaks into World Top 50s After Historic Chennai Win
Janice Tjen reaches world No. 53 after winning the WTA 250 Chennai Open, becoming Indonesia’s first women’s singles champion in 23 years. Read more here.
Sports
Janice and Aldila Win Women’s Doubles Title at Chennai Open
Janice Tjen and Aldila Sutjiadi win the WTA 250 Chennai Open doubles title, marking Indonesia’s rising success in global tennis. Read the full story here.
National
President Prabowo Hands Over Indonesia’s New Airbus A400M, Orders Air Ambulance Upgrade
President Prabowo Subianto officially delivers Indonesia’s Airbus A400M to the military, ordering air ambulance upgrades to strengthen defense and disaster response. Read the full story now.
