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Jakarta returns to normal, residents join Car-Free Day

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Conditions in several parts of Jakarta have begun to return to normal following riots in recent days that damaged infrastructure and buildings. On Sunday morning, residents crowde... Read More


Minister hopes TikTok live feature suspension will be short-lived

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid has responded to TikTok's voluntary suspension of its Live feature in Indonesia, expressing hope that the decision will b... Read More


ICMI urges all parties to maintain unity amidst wave of demonstrations

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- The Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals Association (ICMI) called on all elements of the nation to prioritize dialogue, avoid violence, and maintain unity amidst rising political tensi... Read More


Hartarto dismisses Sri Mulyani resignation rumors

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has dismissed rumors that Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati plans to resign from the Red and White Cab... Read More


President asked people to remain calm, trust the government

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- President Prabowo Subianto urged the public to remain calm, protect their families, and trust the government amid recent demonstrations. Speaking at the Merdeka Palace on Sunday, ... Read More


Prabowo urges House to engage protesters, pledges immediate reforms

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- President Prabowo Subianto has called on the House of Representatives (DPR) to engage directly with the protesting public-including students, online motorcycle taxi drivers, and wo... Read More


VP Gibran meets motorcycle taxi drivers amid Jakarta unrest

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka held a dialogue with representatives of online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers at the Vice Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Sunday afternoon. ... Read More


Cyclone in Philippines causes heavy rain in Aceh: BMKG

Meulaboh, Aug. 31 -- The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has reported that a cyclone in Philippine waters is causing moderate to heavy rainfall along the southwest coast of Aceh... Read More


Indonesian Army to patrol capital to curb anarchy

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- The Jayakarta Regional Military Command deployed a company-level unit to patrol Jakarta on Sunday to prevent violence and looting following recent incidents. The patrol began at t... Read More


Freedom of expression guaranteed by law, UN standards: Prabowo

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- President Prabowo Subianto has affirmed that the government respects the people's freedom of expression as guaranteed by law and international standards, while firmly rejecting all... Read More