Jakarta Launches Free Health Checkups via SSM App
The Jakarta administration will provide free health checkups for residents, including non-Jakarta ID holders, starting 10 February 2025, through the Satu Sehat Mobile app.
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"Brimob Challenge 2025" Tests Endurance and Tactical Skills
The Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob) of the Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police concluded the "Brimob Challenge 2025", a five-day endurance and tactical competition. Learn more.
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505 Regional Leaders to Attend Leadership Retreat in Magelang
A total of 505 regional leaders will participate in a leadership retreat at the Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java after their inauguration in Jakarta on 20 February 2025. Learn more.
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One Dead, Five Injured in Ancol Boat Fire
A fire at Marina 20 Pier, Ancol, North Jakarta, on Saturday night claimed one life and left five others with burns. Learn more.
International
MER-C Deploys Emergency Medical Team to Al Awda Hospital in Northern Gaza
Indonesian humanitarian organization MER-C has sent its seventh Emergency Medical Team (EMT-7) to Al Awda Hospital in Northern Gaza to assist with emergency and neurosurgical outpatient care. Learn more.
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Golkar Party Chairman Confirms Indonesia’s Capital Move to IKN by 2028
Indonesia’s capital will officially relocate to Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) in 2028, despite concerns over a budget freeze, Golkar Party Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed. Learn more.
Culture
Buddhists Observe Magha Puja at Borobudur Temple
Thousands of Buddhists gathered at Borobudur Temple’s Lumbini Park in Magelang, Central Java, oto commemorate Magha Puja. Learn more.
Sports
Ole Romeny, Tim Geypens, and Dion Markx Officially Become Indonesian Citizens
Three footballers, Ole Romeny, Tim Geypens, and Dion Markx, are now officially Indonesian citizens after taking the oath of allegiance in London, the United Kingdom. Learn more,
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INP Expands Recruitment for Hafiz Quran and Pesantren Graduates
The Indonesian National Police (INP) has opened its 2025 recruitment, prioritizing Hafiz Quran—those who have memorized the Quran—and Islamic boarding school (pesantren) graduates.
National
Fire at Agrarian Ministry Building Extinguished by Jakarta Fire Department
South Jakarta’s Fire and Rescue Agency extinguished a fire at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency building late on Saturday night. Learn more.
Sports
AFC Fines PSSI for Unauthorized International Friendly Match
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has fined Indonesia’s football association (PSSI) for unauthorized international friendly match between Persiraja Banda Aceh and Malaysia’s Penang FC on 6 November 2024. Learn more.
Economy
Minister Erick Thohir Appoints New Leadership at Bulog
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir has reshuffled the National Food Logistics Agency (Bulog)’s leadership, appointing Major General Novi Helmy Prasetya as its President Director. Learn more.
