INP, AFP Join Forces to Crush Human Smuggling Network in Maluku
Indonesia and Australia tighten joint operations against human smuggling in Maluku after 11 attempts uncovered via Ambon Airport. Read the full report here.
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South Kalimantan Police Tighten Food Safety Checks in MBG for Students
South Kalimantan Police tighten food safety checks and health screening in Indonesia’s free meal program for students to prevent food poisoning. Read the full report here.
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Govt Confirms No Radioactive Contamination at Clove Export Plant Amid U.S. FDA Alert
Indonesia denies U.S. claims of radioactive clove exports, confirming no Cesium-137 found at PT NJS factory in Surabaya. FDA suspends shipments as probe continues. Read more here.
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Moto2 Rider Airlifted After Crash at Mandalika Circuit, Race Weekend Continues
A Moto2 rider was airlifted to hospital after a crash at Mandalika Circuit during MotoGP Indonesia 2025. Basarnas deployed emergency helicopters to secure the race. Read the full report here.
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Indonesia Freezes TikTok License Over Data Breach in Protest Monitoring
Indonesia suspends TikTok’s license after refusing data requests tied to online gambling during protests. Read the full report here.
Sports
MotoGP Mandalika: INP Vow World-Class Security for Indonesia’s Premier Race
The INP deploys 2,580 personnel with anti-drone and air surveillance to secure MotoGP Mandalika 2025. Read full details here.
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Two Chinese Citizens Denied Entry to Indonesia for Theft
Two Chinese nationals caught stealing mid-flight denied entry to Indonesia and deported to Singapore. Read the full story here.
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East Java Police Investigate Al Khoziny School Collapse, Dozens Missing
Police investigate Sidoarjo mosque collapse as dozens remain missing. Rescue teams race against time—read the full report here.
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5 More Remains of KKB Shooting Victims Returned to Families
Papua police confirmed five more bodies of KKB attack victims were returned to families in Yahukimo, raising the death toll to seven. Read the full report here.
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Red and White Flag Tears Mid-Rehearsal at Monas, TNI Explains Why
TNI confirmed Indonesia’s flag tore during a rehearsal at Monas due to strong winds. A new flag replaced it ahead of the 80th anniversary parade. Read more here.
Criminal
Bali Police Hunt Foreign Mastermind Behind Hydroponic Cannabis Farm
Bali Police are hunting a foreign supplier linked to a hydroponic marijuana farm run by two expats in Denpasar. One suspect is in custody. Read the full story.
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Fire Hits IKN Worker Housing, 700 Evacuated as Police Probe Cause
A fire hit worker housing at Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara (IKN), forcing 700 workers to evacuate. Police probe cause, but construction continues. Read the full story.
