West Bandung Suspends 3 SPPGl Kitchens After Mass Poisoning
West Bandung suspends 3 kitchens in Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal program after mass student poisoning. Authorities launch investigation. Read more here.
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INP Chief Sends Elite Police Unit to UN Peacekeeping Mission in Central Africa
INP deploys its elite police unit FPU 7 MINUSCA to the UN peacekeeping mission in Central Africa, reinforcing global stability. Read the full story.
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BGN to Cover All Medical Costs from Free Nutritious Meal Poisoning Cases
BGN pledges to cover all medical costs from MBG food poisoning cases and enforces new certified chef requirements for school kitchens. Learn more.
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Active Fault Triggered 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake in Bali–East Java
BMKG reports Bali–East Java earthquake caused by active fault, magnitude 5.7 (revised 5.3), with tremors felt across multiple regions. No tsunami warning issued.
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West Jakarta Police Arrest Two Men Running Online Gambling Site
West Jakarta Police arrest two men running online gambling sites from Kalideres, seizing servers and funds worth Rp 100 million. Learn more.
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Basarnas Launches Sea Search for Missing British Tourist in Legian
Basarnas Bali launches sea and air search for missing British tourist swept away at Legian Beach, deploying boats, jetskis, drones, and a helicopter.
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Deputy Minister Veronica Tan Pushes for Gender Mainstreaming in INP
Deputy Minister Veronica Tan calls for gender mainstreaming in the INP to ensure more inclusive, victim-centered law enforcement for women and children.
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BGN to Stop Shark Menu in Free Meal Program if Proven to Cause Poisoning
BGN says shark dishes in the MBG program will be dropped if proven to cause poisoning, while ensuring all treatment costs are covered.
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INP Assists Investigation Into Suspected Food Poisoning in Free Meal Program
The Indonesian National Police (INP) assists probe into suspected food poisoning in Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals program after 335 students fell ill. Read the full update here.
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Civilian, Not Security Force Member, Killed in Asmat Shooting by KKB: Damai Cartenz Task Force
The Damai Cartens task force confirms civilian, not TNI/Polri, killed in KKB shooting in Asmat. Attackers also burned victim’s house. Read more here.
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DPR’s Role in Police Reform Limited to Oversight: Deputy Speaker Dasco
Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco says DPR only oversees police reform, while reform teams are under executive control. Read the full statement here.
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Five Illegal Gold Miners Killed in Yahukimo Shooting Identified: Papua Police
Papua Police identified five gold miners shot dead by separatist group KKB in Yahukimo. Evacuation stalled by clashes and bad weather. Read more.
