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Discourse: Flexible, rapid decision-making at heart of 2004 tsunami response

Despite the heavy toll, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami hitting Indonesia and dozens of other countries has become a wake-up call for nations to prepare for tsunamis as well as an example of how the world can work together to rebuild after disasters.

5 months ago
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I’m always open to criticism, says Ridwan Kamil after latest social media controversy

West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil has again been involved in controversy after a high school teacher criticized him on social media. When reports began to surface that the contract teacher lost his job due to his criticism, the social media-savvy politician assured his followers that he was always open to criticism. ...

2 years ago
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House to go on with domestic worker protection bill

The leadership of the House of Representatives has vowed to kickstart its deliberation on the long-awaited domestic worker protection bill in the current sitting session as lawmakers returned from recess on Tuesday. ...

2 years ago

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Haj price hike proposal faces opposition

The Religious Affairs Ministry’s plan to nearly double the administered price of the haj pilgrimage this year continues to divide opinion, even among government officials, as the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) flags aspects of the state’s haj management as inefficient and lacking transparency.

2 years ago
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Court upholds status quo on interfaith marriage

The Constitutional Court's rejection of a petition against the Marriage Law, at least the third since 2012, maintains the lack of clarity in three provisions that have led to the law's prevailing interpretation as banning interfaith marriage.

2 years ago
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Police find local trader forged ingredient label in probe of cough syrup deaths

Authorities have said two ingredients, ethylene glycol (EG) and diethyelene glycol (DEG), found in some syrup-based paracetamol medications are linked to acute kidney injury, which many of the children suffered.

2 years ago
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Constitutional Court to probe disparities in ruling on justice dismissal

The Constitutional Court has formed an oversight team to investigate an apparent mismatch between two versions of a November 2022 ruling that upheld the controversial dismissal of court justice Aswanto the month prior.

2 years ago
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Indonesian, Philippine water experts push for more sustainable dams amid climate change

Experts warn that dams in both Indonesia and the Philippines, crucial for irrigation, drinking water and electricity generation, may face increased strain as climate change brings unpredictable and high-precipitation weather patterns.

2 years ago
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Indonesia condemns deadly Israeli raid in Jenin

Indonesia strongly condemned the use of excessive force by Israeli security forces during a raid in the West Bank city of Jenin that killed at least nine Palestinian civilians.

2 years ago
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EU's green policy a priority for ASEAN

The EU's ambassadors to Indonesia and ASEAN emphasized that the bloc would continue to pursue diplomatic means to establish productive and sustainable cooperation in Southeast Asia.

2 years ago
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RI, South Korea mark 50 years of diplomacy, look to stronger cooperation

As Indonesia and South Korea celebrate 50 years anniversary of diplomatic relationships, the two countries are eyeing stronger economic cooperation and investment amidst the geopolitical tensions of the Indo-Pacific region.

2 years ago
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Indonesia to talk with WHO about ending pandemic status

Speaking at a national COVID-19 coordination meeting on Thursday, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said he would hold a meeting with the WHO leadership in March to discuss the issue.

2 years ago
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Jokowi’s sons shift into higher political gear

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is poised to see both his sons follow in his political footsteps in the 2024 simultaneous elections.

2 years ago
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RI measles cases skyrocket amid pediatric vaccination lag

RI saw 32 times more measles cases in 2022 than the year before, amid a slump in routine pediatric immunizations blamed on the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 years ago
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Stay calm, no decision yet on new haj fee: Jokowi

The President also noted that the new haj fee would need House approval before it could be finalized.

2 years ago
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Government offers second boosters for everyone aged 18 and above

The government has expanded its second booster rollout to the general public, in an attempt to bolster waning immunity after Indonesia lifted pandemic curbs just before the turn of the year.

2 years ago
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Government looks to nearly double the price of this year's haj

The government’s plan to introduce a rise in the cost of haj for Indonesia's pilgrims this year has elicited a mixed response from observers, particularly since it surfaces at a time when Saudi authorities have instead lowered haj service prices.

2 years ago
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Chinese-Indonesians rejoice as Chinese New Year festivities return

Indonesians celebrating Chinese New Year have welcomed the return of festivities this year along with many of its traditional hallmarks, such as family gatherings and lion dances, as businesses reliant on the holiday have also begun to show signs of bouncing back from the pandemic.

2 years ago
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Indonesia receives $103.65 million climate change, biodiversity fund

Indonesia has received US$ 103.65 million of funding allocated for programs related to biodiversity, climate change and land degradation from the multilateral environmental fund Global Environment Facility.

2 years ago
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KPK to question Jakarta Council speaker in graft case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will summon Jakarta City Council Speaker Prasetyo Edi Marsudi and council member M. Taufik, among other witnesses, for questioning in relation to allegations of corruption in state land procurement in Pulogebang, East Jakarta.

2 years ago
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‘Kamisan’ protesters demand judicial resolution of past abuses

People gathered in front of the State Palace for the 16th year of the Kamisan (Thursday) silent protest, demanding the government resolve past atrocities through the judicial process and not merely through nonjudicial settlements.

2 years ago
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Gibran meets Jokowi, talks 'politics and preparing for 2024'

The President and the incumbent Sukarta Mayor, who are also father and son, met on Tuesday in Bogor to "talk politics", the latter told reporters afterward without divulging any details.

2 years ago
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Ridwan Kamil joins Golkar, bolstering political standing

West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil, who has risen to the top in the race for the vice-presidential seat in many recent polls, has officially joined the Golkar Party, paving the way for a possible run in the 2024 elections.

2 years ago
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Prosecutors seek 12 years for Sambo's bodyguard, 8 for wife

Prosecutors have demanded that the wife and former bodyguard of ex-National Police internal affairs chief Ferdy Sambo be sentenced to eight and 12 years in prison, respectively, for their alleged roles in the murder of police officer Brig. Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat in July 2022.

2 years ago
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Ridwan Kamil to join Golkar for possible VP bid

The incumbent West Java governor has set his sights on the vice presidency in 2024, eyeing Golkar as his election launchpad.

2 years ago
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Prosecutors demand life sentence for Ferdy in Yosua murder trial

The prosecution has demanded the court hand down a life sentence to Ferdy Sambo for the premeditated murder of Brig. Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat.

2 years ago
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Jakarta court hears class-action suit for tainted cough syrup

About 200 children have died of acute kidney injury in Indonesia since last year and authorities have said two ingredients, ethylene glycol and diethyelene glycol, found in some syrup-based paracetamol medications are linked to the illness.

2 years ago
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Over 200 frontline health workers have yet to be financially compensated: LaporCOVID-19

More than 200 health workers have yet to receive the promised financial incentives for their work on the frontlines of Indonesia's pandemic response throughout 2022, independent data initiative LaporCOVID-19 has found.

2 years ago
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Environmentalists slam RI-Malaysia palm oil pledge

Environmentalists have criticized Indonesia and Malaysia’s pledge to fight “discrimination” against palm oil, saying it puts the countries’ commitment to halting deforestation into question.

2 years ago
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Govt calls for vigilance after food poisoning among children

The government urges parents to be more vigilant and has ordered local health agencies to increase their monitoring of food establishments, particularly after multiple children throughout the country were poisoned by consuming a street-side snack that was frozen by liquid nitrogen.

2 years ago
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KPK digs probe into money laundering in Lukas graft case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is looking into possible money laundering in an ongoing investigation against graft suspect Lukas Enembe, who has previously been linked with bribes and suspicious financial transactions during his time as Papua governor.

2 years ago
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Gibran says he is not preparing to run for Jakarta governor – yet

Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, has denied rumors that he is planning to run for Jakarta governor.

2 years ago
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Government prepares reparations for victims as Jokowi regrets past atrocities

The government is preparing to "rehabilitate" the rights of victims and families of victims of a dozen serious past human rights violations after President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday acknowledged and expressed regret over the country's dark events.

2 years ago

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Thu, July 13, 2023

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