Malaysian Politician’s 8-Year Jail Sentence for Raping Indonesian Maid Upheld
Malaysia’s Federal Court upholds 8-year sentence for politician Paul Yong for raping Indonesian maid. Full case details here.
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Massive Fire and Explosion Rock Pertamina Dumai Refinery
A major fire and explosion hit Pertamina Dumai Refinery, prompting evacuation and emergency response. Read the full report here.
National
Bulog to Absorb All INP-Planted Corn to Boost National Self-Sufficiency
Bulog commits to absorbing all corn planted by Polri to strengthen national food security and support self-sufficiency. Read the full story here.
Criminal
Three Gold Miners’ Bodies Still Unrecovered After KKB Attacks in Yahukimo
Three gold miners remain unrecovered after KKB attacks in Yahukimo, Papua due to weather and security challenges. Read the latest updates here.
Economy
Danantara Raises Rp50 Trillion via Patriot Bond for Waste-to-Energy Projects
Danantara Indonesia raises Rp50 trillion through patriot bonds to fund renewable energy and Waste-to-Energy projects. Read the full details and project plans here.
National
Bhayangkari Distributes 5,000 Social Aid Packages Across East Nusa Tenggara
Bhayangkari distributes 5,000 social aid packages in East Nusa Tenggara, including health, education, and religious support. Read the full story here.
National
Indonesian National Police Issue New Rules for Handling Attacks on Officers
The INP issues Chief Regulation No. 4/2025 providing guidelines for officers to handle attacks on police, including use of firearms. Read full details here.
National
Trapped Students Crushed Deeper Under Collapsed Al-Khoziny Boarding School: Basarnas
Basarnas confirmed students trapped under the collapsed Sidoarjo boarding school are being crushed further by concrete. Thirteen remain trapped. Read the update here.
Criminal
Papua Police Arrest PNG Citizen Smuggling 21 Kg of Marijuana into Jayapura
Papua Police arrested a Papua New Guinea citizen for smuggling 21 kg of marijuana into Jayapura. He faces life imprisonment or death penalty. Read more here.
Economy
“All Indonesia” App Launched at Airports and Ports to Ease Travel
Indonesia launches the “All Indonesia” app at airports and seaports, integrating immigration, customs, health, and quarantine into one digital service. Read more here.
Criminal
Diponegoro University Anesthesiology Head Jailed 2 Years in Student Extortion Scandal
A Diponegoro University anesthesiology chief was sentenced to two years in prison for extorting medical residents, with Rp2.49 billion collected. Read the full case here.
Criminal
Cameroonian Citizen Named Suspect in Soekarno-Hatta Airport Assault Case
The Police named a Cameroonian citizen as a suspect in an assault on a Customs officer at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Read the full story here.
