Serang District Court Sentences Man to Death for Brutal Murder and Mutilation
erang court hands down death penalty to a man who murdered and mutilated his girlfriend in a premeditated attack. Read the chilling case details here.
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Police Probe Threats Against Doctor at Sekayu Regional Hospital
South Sumatra police investigate threats against a doctor at RSUD Sekayu hospital after he refused to remove his mask during treatment. Read more here.
National
INP Chief Says Pati Tax Protest ‘Under Control’ Despite Violence
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo says Pati’s protest over a 250% tax hike stayed under control despite violence and vehicle arson. Read the full report here.
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7,000 Security Personnel Deployed for the 80th Independence Day Festivities in Jakarta
The Indonesian National Police (INP) deployed 7,000 personnel for Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day security in Jakarta, featuring parades, concerts, and fireworks. Read full details here.
National
Home Minister Reprimands Pati Regent Over 250% Property Tax Hike Amid Protests
Home Minister Tito Karnavian reprimands Pati Regent Sudewo over 250% property tax hike that triggered protests. Read full details here.
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22 Pati Protesters Released After Violent Clashes in Pati
Police released 22 protesters after violent clashes in Pati over Regent Sudewo’s resignation. Read the full story for details on injuries and tensions.
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INP Distribute 2,424 Tons of Rice in Nationwide Affordable Food Program
The Indonesian National Police launched a nationwide Cheap Food Movement, distributing 2,424 tons of rice to stabilize prices. See how it benefits thousands across Indonesia. Learn more.
Culture
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Singer Agnez Mo in Copyright Dispute with Musician Ari Bias
The Supreme Court overturns a lower court ruling against singer Agnez Mo in a copyright case with musician Ari Bias over “Bilang Saja”. Read the full decision details.
National
Aceh Governor Urges Residents Not to Raise Crescent-and-Star Flag on Peace Anniversary
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf asks residents not to raise the moon-and-star flag on the 20th anniversary of the Helsinki peace deal. Read the full statement.
National
President Prabowo Orders Completion of Jakarta–Surabaya High-Speed Rail: Minister Agus Harimurti
President Prabowo Subianto orders to push forward the Jakarta–Surabaya high-speed rail project, aiming to boost Java’s connectivity. Learn more about the plan.
Criminal
North Sumatra Regional Police Hunts Down Interprovincial Drug Dealers
The North Sumatra Regional Police Drugs Criminal Investigation Directorate is hunting for an interprovincial distributor of 10 kilograms of methamphetamine.
Criminal
Police Arrests Two Meth Dealers in Tabalong
The Tabalong Sub-regional Police arrested two methamphetamine dealers identified as AN (29) and AS (39).
