Bali Governor Rejects Two-Child Policy to Preserve Local Culture
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has rejected the national two-child family planning, better-known locally as KB, policy, to sustain the island’s unique cultural heritage. Read more.
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National
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Ready for 2025 Hajj Flights: InJourney
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, operated by PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney), has confirmed that it is ready to support the 2025 Hajj season, which begins in May. Learn more.
Criminal
Police Identify 11 Victims Killed by Armed Group in Yahukimo
Indonesian National Police (INP)'s Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team has identified 11 bodies of gold miners killed by an armed criminal group (KKB) in Yahukimo, Papua Mountains. Read more.
Economy
Qatar Commits $2 Billion Investment to Danantara: President Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto announced a $2 billion investment commitment from Qatar to Danantara, a Indonesian sovereign fund aimed at supporting development and strategic projects. Learn more.
National
Over 2,500 Security Personnel Deployed for Repeat Election in Parigi Moutong
The Parigi Moutong Sub-regional Police in Central Sulawesi, will deploy 2,556 joint officers to secure the upcoming repeat regional election (PSU) on Wednesday. Learn more.
National
Gede-Pangrango National Park Closed Until 1 April Due to Volcanic Activity
Authorities have extended the closure of Gede-Pangrango National Park until 21 April 2025 following increased volcanic tremors on Mount Gede, raising concerns of potential phreatic eruptions and gas emissions. Learn more.
Criminal
Papua Police Deploy Aircraft in KKB Victim Search
Papua Regional Police Chief Inspector General Patrige Renwarin said three aircraft, including a helicopter, were deployed to support the search for victims of a recent armed criminal group attack in Yahukimo. Learn more.
Sports
Aldilla Sutjiadi Wins W100 Zaragoza Doubles Title on Clay
Indonesian tennis player Aldilla Sutjiadi and Australian tennis player Olivia Gadecki claimed the doubles title at the ITF W100 Zaragoza tournament in Spain on Saturday (12/4/2025). Read more.
Criminal
South Jakarta Court Chief Named Graft Suspect in Rp 60 Billion Bribery Case
South Jakarta District Court Chief Muhammad Arif Nuryanta a suspect in a Rp 60 billion bribery case linked to the controversial release (onstslag) verdict in a major palm oil corruption case. Learn more.
National
President Prabowo, President El Sisi Elevate Indonesia-Egypt Ties to Strategic Partnership
President Prabowo Subianto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi agreed to upgrade Indonesia-Egypt relations to a strategic partnership. Learn more.
Economy
2025 Eid Travel Dip Not a Sign of Weak Economy: Transportation Minister
Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi dismissed concerns that a 4.6% drop in Eid homecoming travelers this year reflects a weakening economy. Learn more.
Criminal
Medical Waste Found in Residential Area Attributed to Hospital Negligence
The discovery of mixed medical and domestic waste in a residential area of Karangligar Village, West Karawang, has been linked to the negligence of two private hospitals. Learn more.
