Hundreds of iPhones Seized in Dramatic Smuggling Bust at Batam Port
Batam Customs foiled an iPhone smuggling attempt at Punggur Port, seizing hundreds of devices. Investigation continues with full details due Wednesday. Read the full story.
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Indonesia Denies Role in FIFA Sanctions Against Malaysia, Urges Public to Stay Calm
Indonesia’s Olympic Committee rejects claims it influenced FIFA’s sanctions on Malaysia, urging the public to avoid provocation. Read the full news.
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INP Engages Civil Groups to Discuss Protest Handling
The Indonesian National Police (INP) engaged civil society groups on Monday to discuss their handling of protests in late August 2025. Read the full story.
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PSSI Brings Back Coach Indra Sjafri to Lead SEA Games 2025 Squad
PSSI names Indra Sjafri as head coach for Indonesia’s U23 squad at the 2025 SEA Games after his historic gold in 2023. Read the full update here.
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9,600 Indonesian Products to Enter EU Tariff-Free
Indonesia secures EU trade deal granting zero tariffs for 9,637 products, from palm oil to coffee and seafood. Learn how this boosts exports—read the news here.
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Aceh Military Commander Orders Babinsa to Guard MBG After Poisoning Cases
Aceh’s military chief ordered Babinsa to monitor the Free Nutritious Meal program after poisoning cases raised concerns. Read the full story here.
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President Prabowo Vows 2,000 Fishing Villages and 480,000 Hectares of New Rice Fields
President Prabowo Subianto set targets to build 2,000 fishing villages and 480,000 hectares of new rice fields to boost Indonesia’s food security. Read more here.
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Palace Press Bureau Apologizes After Revoking CNN Indonesia Journalist’s Press ID
The Indonesian Presidential Palace Press Bureau apologized and returned CNN journalist Diana Valencia’s press ID after a controversial revocation. Read the full story here.
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15 Inmates Escape Nabire Prison in Papua, Second Mass Breakout This Year
Fifteen inmates escaped from Nabire Prison in Papua, marking the second breakout this year. Overcapacity and weak security cited as key issues. Read more.
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Industry Ministry to Draft New Rules to Crack Down on Illegal Cigarettes
Indonesia prepares new rules to fight illegal cigarettes as market share surges, threatening legal tobacco producers and jobs. Read the full update.
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34 Mosques in Java to be the Pilot Project of BMM-MADADA Program
A total of 34 mosques in three provinces are pilot projects of the Baznas Microfinance Mosque (BMM)-Masjid Berdaya Berdampak (MADADA) collaboration program of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in an effort to empower the community's economy.
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NTT Regional Police Receives Two New K9 Bloodhounds to Strengthen Rescue Operations
The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Regional Police received additional unit in disaster management efforts.
