Jakarta Governor Claims Traffic Congestion is Down Despite TB Simatupang Chaos
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung says traffic congestion has dropped, blaming TB Simatupang gridlock on construction projects. Read the full update here.
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Death Toll Rises in Blora Illegal Oil Well Fire, Toddler Still Critical
Blora’s illegal oil well fire claims a fourth victim as a young mother dies. Hundreds evacuated, infant critical, fire still raging. Read the full report here.
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Drug Dealer Caught with 1.26 Kg of Crystal Meth in Depok Bust
Jakarta Metro Jaya police seized 1.26 kg of crystal meth from a dealer in Depok. The suspect faces up to 20 years in prison. Read the full story here.
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13 Fire Trucks Deployed to Battle Illegal Oil Well Blaze in Blora
Illegal oil well fire in Blora, Central Java, enters sixth day. Thirteen fire trucks deployed as state-owned energy company PT Pertamina joins emergency efforts. Learn more.
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President Prabowo Pushes ‘Sekolah Rakyat’ to Lift Poor Families Out of Poverty
President Prabowo Subianto highlights Sekolah Rakyat as key to breaking Indonesia’s poverty cycle, with 100 schools already operating and more to come. Read the full story here.
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Deputy Manpower Minister Pleads for Presidential Amnesty After Corruption Arrest
Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer arrested by KPK in a corruption case. He pleads for presidential amnesty after extortion allegations. Read more here.
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Bhayangkara Hospital Reveals New Evidence: Jakarta Bank Manager Died from Oxygen Deprivation
The Indonesian National Police Bhayangkara Hospital reveals Jakarta bank branch manager likely died from oxygen deprivation after abduction. Forensic evidence points to violent assault. Read more here.
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BNN Uncovers New Synthetic Drugs Disguised as Vape Cartridges
Indonesia’s anti-narcotics agency BNN uncovers synthetic drugs hidden in vape shipments from Malaysia and France, warning of rising psychoactive substances. Read more here.
Criminal
Bank Branch Head Abducted and Killed: Suspect Arrested in Labuan Bajo, Flown to Jakarta
The West Manggarai Police in East Nusa TEnggara arrest and extradite to Jakarta a suspect in the abduction and murder of a bank branch head, found dead in Bekasi. Read the full report here.
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President Prabowo Warns Cabinet: ‘Don’t Even Think About Corruption’ After Deputy Minister Arrested
President Prabowo Subianto warns his Cabinet against corruption after Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer is arrested by KPK for extortion. Read the full story here.
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INP Hand Over 7-Year-Old Child Abuse Victim in Jakarta to Social Agency
The Indonesian National Police (INP) hand over 7-year-old abuse victim from Kebayoran Lama to Jakarta Social Affairs Office after months of intensive medical care. Read the full story here.
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KPK Name Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer A Suspect For Extortion
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer as a suspect in Rp 3 billion extortion scheme over work safety and health certificates. Learn more.
