Jakarta Police, Jakarta Administration Discuss “Car Free Night” Plan
The Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police and the Jakarta Transportation Agency are deliberating the possibility of implementing Car Free Night (CFN) in the capital. Learn more.
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Five Indonesians Arrested in Malaysia over Fatal Stabbing in Johor
Malaysian police have arrested five Indonesian citizens, aged 21 to 31, for allegedly stabbing a fellow Indonesian to death at an oil palm plantation in Paloh Village, Kluang District, Johor. Read more.
Culture
Indonesia Discovers Two New Begonia Species in Borneo
The Ministry of Forestry has announced the discovery of two new Begonia plant species in Kalimantan: Begonia bukitrayaensis and Begonia kalimantana. Learn more.
Economy
Contraflow Implemented on Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road Towards Jakarta
Traffic management through a contraflow system has been implemented on the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road towards Jakarta. Learn more.
National
Indonesian Pilgrims Urged to Stay in Hotels 8-9 June as Grand Mosque Overcrowded
Indonesia’s Hajj Mission in Saudi Arabia has urged Indonesian pilgrims to remain in their hotels on 8 and 9 June2025, warning of extreme overcrowding at the Grand Mosque during the Tawaf Ifadah ritual. Read more.
Sports
Jakarta Administration Pledges Full Supports 2025 For Jakarta E-Prix
he Jakarta administration has pledged full support for the upcoming 2025 Jakarta E-Prix, set to be held at the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit (JIEC), Ancol, on 21 June 2025. Learn more.
National
Defense Minister Visits South Papua to Review Palm-Based Biodiesel Project
Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited Boven Digoel in South Papua on Sunday (8/6/2025) to inspect the development of a palm oil-based biodiesel program. Learn more.
Sports
Indonesia Misses Title Again as Sabar/Reza Fall in 2025 Indonesia Open Final
Indonesia’s title drought at the 2025 Indonesia Open continues after the nation’s only finalists, Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani, were defeated by South Korea’s Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae ). Learn more.
National
Makassar Customs Seizes Over 500,000 Illegal Cigarettes in Coordinated Operation
Makassar Customs and Excise Office has intercepted 505,162 illegal cigarettes during Operation Gurita across five South Sulawesi districts between April and June 2025. Learn more.
National
Police Set Up Field Kitchen, Trauma Support for Fire Victims in North Jakarta
The Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police have launched humanitarian relief efforts for residents displaced by a large fire in Kapuk Muara, North Jakarta, by providing food and psychological support. Read more.
Economy
President Prabowo Says Village Co-ops Will Not Undermine BUMDes: Minister Yandri
Minister for Villages and Underdeveloped Regions, Yandri Susanto, said President Prabowo Subianto has said that the newly formed village cooperatives (Koperasi Desa Merah Putih) will not interfere with the operations of village-owned enterprises (BUMDes). Learn more,
National
Forestry Ministry Prepares Legal Action over Mining in Raja Ampat Forest Areas
The Ministry of Forestry is preparing legal measures against companies suspected of conducting mining activities in forest areas of Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua. Learn more.
