Former Trade Minister Tom Lembong Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Sugar Graft Case
Former minister Tom Lembong sentenced to 4.5 years in Indonesia's sugar import corruption scandal. Find out how the court ruled and what it means.
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South Jakarta Immigration Uncovers Illegal Chinese Workers in Cilandak Engineering Firms
South Jakarta Immigration detains 21 illegal Chinese workers employed in Cilandak engineering firms. Read full coverage on immigration violations in Indonesia.
Economy
Google Cloud Opens Cybersecurity Operations Center in Indonesia
Google Cloud opens AI-powered Security Operations Center in Jakarta to support Indonesian organizations with local data residency compliance. Read the story now.
Economy
Indonesia’s Food Agency Urges Retailers to Sell Mixed-Quality Rice at Lower Prices
Indonesia's food agency Bapanas recommends retailers sell mixed-quality rice at reduced prices based on actual grade instead of pulling it from the market.
National
Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo Urges Citizens to Respect Japanese Laws and Norms
The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo reminds citizens heading to Japan to respect local laws and culture, emphasizing language skills and contract awareness. Read more.
Sports
INP Chief Opens 2025 Kapolri Cup Shooting Championship
Indonesia’s National Police Chief opens the 2025 INP Chief Cup Shooting Championship to enhance interagency cooperation. Read more here.
National
Dutch Climber Rescued by Helicopter After Fall on Mount Rinjani
A Dutch hiker injured on Mount Rinjani was airlifted to safety in a dramatic helicopter rescue. Read the full story on the international rescue operation in Lombok.
National
Indonesia's Health Ministry Urges Higher Tobacco Tax to Curb Smoking Rates
Indonesia's Health Ministry calls for higher tobacco taxes to reduce smoking and protect youth. Read more on tobacco tax policy and public health.
National
Densus 88 and KP2MI Held Socialization for Prospective PMI
The Special Detachment (Densus) 88 Prevention Directorate, in collaboration with the Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI), held a four-day National Socialization (SOSBANG) program for 302 prospective Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI).
International
Govt. Prepares the Establishment of Hajj Village in Mecca
The Head of Presidential Communications of the Republic of Indonesia, Hasan Nasbi, revealed that the Indonesia-Saudi Arabia Supreme Coordination Council (DKT) is preparing to build a Hajj Village in the Holy Land.
National
Hoegeng Awards 2025 Held, Thousands of Public Inputs Received
The 2025 Hoegeng Awards Ceremony was held at the Mutiara Auditorium of the Indonesian National Police (PTIK) in South Jakarta on Wednesday evening (July 16, 2025).
Criminal
Police Arrest a Pastor for Molesting Three Minors in Blitar
The East Java Regional Police have arrested a pastor with the initials DKBH (67 years old) from Sukorejo, Blitar City, who is suspected of sexually abusing three minors from 2022 to 2024.
