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7 months ago
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Gaza and Instagram make an explosive mix in Hollywood

Israeli actress Gal Gadot, best known for starring in "Wonder Woman", has expressed unyielding support for her country since October 7, when Hamas fighters burst out of Gaza, killing about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking around 240 hostage, according to Israeli officials. ...

1 year ago
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Russia says OPEC+ sees no need for further oil output cuts

MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Prime Alexander Novak said on Thursday that OPEC+ group of leading oil producers does not see the need for further oil output cuts despite lower-than-expected Chinese demand, though the organisation is always able to tweak its policy. ...

1 year ago

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Starting Monday, police to ticket violators of odd-even license plate policy

The traffic control policy is officially in place on Monday after a month-long trial run.

6 years ago
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No money, nowhere to go: Asylum seekers opt to remain in temporary shelter in West Jakarta

Nearly 400 asylum seekers have rejected the allowance provided by the UNHCR and have chosen to remain in a temporary shelter in West Jakarta.

6 years ago
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When speaking up backfires: Public space no safe space for women in Greater Jakarta

Recent cases in Greater Jakarta seem to show that standing up to perpetrators only brings more troubles for the victims.

6 years ago
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Police break up ring smuggling textiles from China

The total value of the smuggled goods is estimated at Rp 9 billion (US$643,410). The loss of unpaid customs duties is estimated at Rp 4.9 billion.

6 years ago
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Brawl at Manggarai trouble spot disrupts train services

Some 300 residents of South Manggarai, South Jakarta, and Menteng Tenggulun, Central Jakarta, fought a brawl on Wednesday afternoon around Manggarai Station, causing disruption to commuter line train services.

6 years ago
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People living side-by-side with trash in North Jakarta kampung

About 180 families live in shanties amid unprocessed plastic waste on a 24-hectare plot of land owned by port operator PT Pelindo II.

6 years ago
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Jakarta eyes more buses under Jak Lingko's wing next year

The Jakarta Transportation Agency said there were 1,160 small buses and 420 medium-sized buses under Jak Lingko.

6 years ago
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Food vendors enjoy social media boost from Dari Halte Ke Halte

In the digital era, when extensive use of social media is deemed a double-edged sword, dimsum vendor Jarno has been only enjoying the good side.

6 years ago
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Jakarta sets sights on satellite cities for air pollution control

Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan emphasized that improving air quality should not be limited by regional administrations' jurisdictions, because it occurs across territorial boundaries.

6 years ago
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Stench, mosquitoes from waste-covered river haunt Bekasi residents

Residents living around the Jambe River in Tambun Selatan district, Bekasi regency, West Java, have been forced to carry out their day-to-day activities for the last three months amid unpleasant smells and flies buzzing into their houses as a result of a massive amount of household waste polluting the river.

6 years ago
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Pedestrian upgrade project in Cikini hurts business revenue

Complaints have been filed against the internet service disruption, including from the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII), which criticized the fiber optic cable-cutting by the city administration without giving notice to service providers.

6 years ago
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Greater Jakarta needs new governance structure once capital moved, experts say

One expert has suggested that Jakarta be expanded to form a new province that includes the satellite cities of Bekasi and Depok in West Java and Tangerang and South Tangerang in Banten.

6 years ago
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Blood drive: Jakartans help fellow citizens, secure supply

The Indonesian Red Cross in Jakarta collects around 1,100 bags  of blood per day. More than enough to meet daily demand in the city, this also helps alleviate shortages elsewhere.

6 years ago
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City racks brain to accommodate street vendors

“The city administration not only acts as a law enforcer but also establishes regulations based on the principle of fairness. […] Lest we think there is a segment of society to which we are allergic,” Anies added.

6 years ago
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First police beat him, then video of beating goes viral, now he stands trial for using violence

The trial of 172 people accused of participating in the May 22 postelection riots continues at the Central Jakarta District Court.

6 years ago
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Woman inspired by soap opera to cover up murder of husband, stepson

The 45-year-old woman, identified only as AK, had reportedly been planning to murder Edi Candra Purnama, 54, and stepson, M. Adi “Dana” Pradana, 23, since July after Edi refused to sell his house to pay her Rp 10 billion (US$703,455) debt.

6 years ago
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Catcalled, groped but feeling empowered, women cyclists struggle with rampant sexual harassment on roads

Cyclists tend to stand out and attract attention. This is worse for women cyclists as other road users usually perceive their bike-riding attire, such as shorts and form-fitting T-shirts, in a sexual manner.

6 years ago
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Maid mauled to death by employer's dog in East Jakarta

As soon as the cage was opened, one of the dogs brutally attacked Yayan. Despite rescue efforts, the worker died on the way to Kramat Jati Hospital.

6 years ago
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Jakarta among world's 10 least safe cities

The index, curated by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), examines personal and digital safety, as well as health and infrastructure.

6 years ago
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Gamers breathe new life to internet cafes in Jakarta

City's 'warnet' reinvent themselves for e-sport age

6 years ago
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Jakarta's cat lovers go the extra mile to care for strays

Stray cats are a common sight in Jakarta, where some residents have taken it upon themselves to feed them, neuter them or rescue them.

6 years ago
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Out of the box: Rooming capsule in Central Jakarta faces shutdown over permit problems

The capsule rooming house has not obtained the required permits including a building permit (IMB) and a business license registered to the Kampung Rawa One-Stop Integrated Service (PTSP) office.

6 years ago
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Light pollution renders Jakarta's skies starless

When was the last time you saw a twinkling star in the skies above Jakarta? No, they haven't disappeared – that's just one of the effects of light pollution.

6 years ago
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Cashless payment, for all its convenience, cause for concern among Jakartans

BI data show that the number of e-money users from nonbank issuers in the country has reached 113.5 million, which compares to 60.3 million users of e-money issued by banks.

6 years ago
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One year on, Jakarta has yet to follow up ideas gathered on BERiDE

Up to 156 ideas have been posted on the BERiDE platform. However, none of the ideas have been followed up or rejected by the Jakarta administration.

6 years ago
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Out of bushes, closer to homes: Snakebites go unreported in Greater Jakarta

Indonesia is home to more than 70 types of poisonous snakes, but cases of bites are still underreported. 

6 years ago
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Jakarta to build more park-and-ride facilities in outskirts to lure commuters

The funding, which is to be allocated by the Jakarta administration, would depend on specific aspects of the park-and-ride facilities. A facility that could accommodate 1,000 vehicles would cost at least Rp 1 billion.

6 years ago
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Jakartans file complaints but get no clue on follow-ups

Residents can track the status of their complaint reports in real time on pengaduanwarga.jakarta.go.id/report/. The status is also sent to residents who lodge complaints, along with the ID numbers of the reports.

6 years ago
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This church funeral service in Cempaka Baru mosque brings hope for tolerant Jakarta

With intolerance issues between ethnic groups and religious communities plaguing the country recently, some relief came in the form of widely-circulated pictures showing a Christian funeral in the courtyard of a mosque.

6 years ago
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Time to move out: Jakarta ends aid as UNHCR scrambles to find solution for stranded asylum seekers

After weeks of granting aid to the asylum seekers, the administration decided to pull the plug. The city has asked the UNHCR to manage the refugees as the city wants the building to be vacant before Sunday.

6 years ago
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