Mass Poisoning in West Bandung: Local Administration Declares Extraordinary Event
Hundreds of West Bandung students were poisoned after eating free school meals, prompting officials to declare an Extraordinary Event. Read the full story here.
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Economy
Govt May Downgrade State-Owned Enterprises Ministry to Agency: State Secretary
Indonesia may downgrade its Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises into an agency as parliament reviews a new bill. Read the full update here.
Criminal
Pakistani Man Caught in Jakarta with 22 Kg of Crystal Meth
The Jakarta Metro Jaya Police arrested a Pakistani man in Jakarta with 22 kg of crystal meth hidden in bags and suitcases. Read the full story here.
Criminal
Bank Branch Manager Murder Case: Dormant Accounts Targeted Worth Rp 70 Billion
Metro Jaya Police uncover Rp70 billion in dormant accounts linked to the murder of a bank branch manager. Investigators hunt for a key informant. Read the full story here.
National
INP Chief Orders ‘Zero Accident’ Standard in INP-Run Nutrition Program Kitchens
INP Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo demands “zero accident” food safety in kitchens serving the Free Nutritious Meal program. Over 617 facilities already serve 2.1 million students. Read more here.
Criminal
Jakarta Teen Charged for Carrying Replica Gun in Planned Street Brawl
A 15-year-old in North Jakarta has been charged for carrying a replica firearm intended for a gang clash. Police warn the weapon could be deadly. Read more here.
National
Mahfud MD Joins President Prabowo’s Police Reform Committee: State Secretary
Former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD agrees to join President Prabowo’s Police Reform Committee. Read the full update here.
Economy
Indonesia and EU Seal IEU-CEPA Trade Pact Slashing Tariffs to Boost Jobs and Exports
Indonesia and the EU sign a historic IEU-CEPA deal to remove tariffs on nearly all goods, boosting exports, jobs, and SMEs. Read the full story now.
Economy
DPR Passes 2026 State Budget: $236 Billion Spending Approved
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) passes the 2026 State Budget with Rp3,842 trillion in spending and a Rp698 trillion deficit. Read the full story here.
Criminal
KKB Burns House, Kills Civilian in Papua’s Asmat District: Damai Cartenz Task Force
An armed criminal group attacked in Papua’s Asmat District, killing a civilian and burning his house. Police vow firm action. Read the full story here.
Economy
Energy Ministry Suspends 190 Mining Licenses Over Violations in Coal and Mineral Sector
Indonesia suspends 190 coal and mineral mining licenses after violations of reclamation and production rules. Read the full news here.
National
West Java Police Probe Mass Food Poisoning of 301 Students Linked to MBG Program
West Java Police investigate mass food poisoning of 301 students in West Bandung after eating meals from a government program. Read the full news here.
