Police Destroys 120 Kg of Meth as Commitment in War Against Drugs
The Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency begins to destroy the 120 kg of meth, seized from three different cases.
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Economy
American Investor Ray Dalio Joins Danantara’s Advisory Board: Danantara Chief Rosan
merican investor Ray Dalio has been officially appointed as a member of the Advisory Board of Indonesia’ sovereign wealth fund Danantara Investment Authority, according to Danantara CEO Rosan Perkasa Roeslani. Learn more.
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Hotel Fire in Solo Sends Several Guests to Hospital
A fire broke out at Grand Hap Hotel in Surakarta, Central Java, on Friday night (7/3/2025), prompting the evacuation of several guests who were later hospitalized. Read more.
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Traffic Corps to Implement Nationwide One-Way Traffic During Eid Homecoming Peak
The Indonesian National Police’s Traffic Corps will enforce a nationwide one-way traffic system during the peak of the 2025 Eid homecoming and return flow to manage surging vehicle volumes. Read more.
Sports
UFC Fight Night in Indonesia Postponed to 2026 for Budget Cuts
The Ministry of Youth and Sports' Sports Business Fund Management Agency confirmed that UFC Fight Night in Indonesia has been postponed to 2026 due to government budget efficiency measures. Learn more.
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Red and White Village Cooperatives Rejection Due to Miscommunication: Home Minister
Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian dismissed opposition from some village heads to the Red and White Village Cooperatives initiative as a communication issue. Read more.
Culture
Damai Cartenz Task Force Seizes Six Firearms and 800 Rounds of Ammunition for KKB
The Damai Cartenz Task Force, in collaboration with Keerom Sub-regional Police, seized six firearms of various types and 800 rounds of ammunition in Keerom Regency, Papua. Learn more.
Criminal
Soekarno-Hatta Customs Foils International Drug Smuggling
Soekarno-Hatta Customs Office, in coordination with local law enforcement, has foiled multiple attempts to smuggle narcotics into Indonesia between January and February 2025. Read more.
Criminal
West Bandung Bawaslu Chief Arrested for Meth Use
Cimahi Sub-regional Police’s Narcotics Unit arrested West Bandung Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) Chairman Riza Nasrul Falah during a drug party with two associates. Learn more.
National
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Banda Aceh
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Banda Aceh on Friday (7/3/2025) at 7.42 pm local time, just before the fasting month of Ramadan’s after dawn Tarawih prayers. Read more.
National
Home Minister Explains Appointment Mechanism at Regional Leaders’ Retreat
Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian clarified that the selection of the venue and service provider for the Regional Leaders’ Retreat in Magelang, Central Java, adhered to legal regulations. Learn more.
Criminal
Riau Islands Police Assist Investigation into Batam Judge Stabbing
Riau Islands Regional Police Chief Inspector General Asep Safrudin has confirmed that the regional police are assisting in the investigation of the stabbing of Batam Religious Court Judge Gusnahari by an unidentified assailant. Read more.
