East Kalimantan Police Foil Smuggling of 33 kg Meth from Malaysia, Arrest Three
East Kalimantan Regional Police have arrested three men for attempting to smuggle 33 kilograms of methamphetamine from Malaysia into Samarinda. Learn more.
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National
INP Engage Stakeholders to Prevent Forest and Land Fires
The Indonesian National Police (INP) is intensifying efforts to prevent forest and land fires, locally known as karhutla, by involving various stakeholders across sectors. Read more.
Sports
Indonesia Concludes 85th Singapore Open Track with Seven Golds
Indonesia's athletics team wrapped up the 85th Singapore Open Track & Field Championships with a strong finish, winning two more gold medals on the final day, bringing their total to seven on Friday (25/4/2025). Learn more.
National
Army Prepares 1,728 New Soldiers for Territorial Development Battalion
The Indonesian Army has trained and prepared 1,728 new soldiers to join the Territorial Development Battalion (BTP), a unit aligned with President Prabowo Subianto’s national defense vision. Learn more.
Defense
Indonesia, Japan Strengthen Space and Cyber Defense Cooperation
The Ministry of Defense is set to partner with Japan to enhance its national capabilities in space and cyber defense. Read more.
Criminal
Police Suspend the Four Suspects of Kohod Sea Fence
The General Criminal Investigation Directorate of Indonesian National Police (INP) suspended the detention of four suspects in the alleged forgery of building use rights certificates (SHGB) and land ownership certificates (SHM) of the sea fence area in Kohod Village, Tangerang Regency, Banten.
Sports
Indonesia Win Gold and Silver in Women’s Downhill at 2025 Asian MTB Championship
Indonesian cyclists Milatul Khaqimah and Riska Amelia won gold and silver, respectively, in the Downhill Elite Women’s category at the 2025 Asian Mountain Bike (MTB) Championship in China. Learn more.
Criminal
Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh Reports Surge in Online Scam Cases
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has handled 1,301 Indonesian citizen-related cases in the first quarter of 2025, with 85% involving online scams. Learn more.
National
Lampung Police Chief Calls on Public to Participate in Pesawaran Repeat Election
Lampung Regional Police Chief Inspector General Helmy Santika has urged the public in Pesawaran to participate in the 2024 repeat election on Thursday (24/4/2025). Read more.
National
Rampant Cheating Prompts Education Ministry to Reform Learning System
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti vowed to reform the education system to address widespread cheating among students. Read more.
International
Indonesia Open to Foreign Satellite Launches from Biak
Indonesia has opened the possibility for other countries to use Biak, Papua, as a satellite launch site. Learn more.
Economy
Indonesia Stays Neutral Amid US-China Trade Tensions: Finance Minister
Indonesia maintains a neutral stance amid rising tensions between the United States and China, fueled by US reciprocal tariffs. Read more.
