Govt Offers VAT Discount on Air Tickets for Christmas-New Year Travel 2025
Indonesia to cut VAT on airline tickets and transport during Christmas-New Year 2025 holidays, part of stimulus to boost travel and economy. Read more.
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21 Suspects Named in Malang Police, Posts Vandalism Case
Malang police named 21 suspects, including six minors, for vandalizing a police station and posts after social media provocation. Read the full story.
Economy
Govt to Pay Intern Wages in National Internship Program: MInister Airlangga
Indonesia to fund intern wages at provincial minimum levels under the National Internship Program, targeting 20,000 graduates. Read the full news.
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INP Record 36,000 Gender-Based Violence Cases in 2025
Indonesia National Police (INP) report over 36,000 gender-based violence cases in 2025, exposing baby trafficking, online scams, and human trafficking rings. Read the full story.
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Indonesia Unsafe Haven for Global Fugitives: INP
Indonesian National Police (INP) vow the country is no safe haven for fugitives, citing recent extraditions and global cooperation against transnational crime. Read the full report.
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INP Chief Urges Traffic Corps to Get Closer to People
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo urges the Traffic Corps (Korlantas) to be closer to the public, prioritizing dialogue over sanctions and digital services for transparency. Read the full news.
Economy
Indonesia Blocks 9 Containers of Radioactive-Tainted Imports from the Philippines
Indonesia’s Bapeten blocks nine import containers contaminated with radioactive Cesium-137 from the Philippines, ordering re-export after detection in Tanjung Priok. Read more.
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Indonesian Military Cracks Down on Misuse of Sirens and Flashing Lights
Indonesia’s military police tighten control on siren and strobe misuse, stressing they are only for ambulances, fire trucks, hearses, and escorts. Read the news here.
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INP Explains Legal Hurdles in Red Notice for Bandung Pedophile Case
Indonesian police explain why an Interpol red notice for Sofyan Iskandar Nugroho, convicted of child molestation in the U.S., faces legal barriers. Read more here.
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BGN Denies Fake SPPG Kitchens Allegations, Tightens Monitoring
BGN denies allegations of fictitious nutrition service units (SPPG) kitchens under the Free Nutritious Meals program, ensuring strict oversight and corrective actions. Read the full news.
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Traffic Corps Vows to Be More Humane, Launches Digital Korlantas App
The Traffic Corps vows to be more humane and modern on its 70th Bhayangkara Traffic Day, unveiling the Digital Korlantas app for faster services. Read more.
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BNPT Flags 6,402 Online Radicalism and Terrorism Findings
Indonesia’s counterterrorism agency BNPT uncovered 6,402 radicalism and terrorism-related online contents in 2025, spanning Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok. Read the full report.
