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Dy minister urges regions to uphold human rights in public services

Jakarta, Dec. 9 -- Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk called on regional governments across Indonesia to uphold human rights principles when drafting regulations, making decisions and deliver... Read More


Sumatran elephants, human bear heavy toll of devastating floods

Bogor, W Java, Dec. 9 -- Environmental degradation should be treated as a serious priority by the government, as poorly managed land use, deforestation, and weak ecosystem protection risk pushing the ... Read More


Sasak Council affirms new inclusive cultural paradigm

Mataram, Dec. 9 -- The Sasak Traditional Council (MAS) has underscored a significant shift in how the Sasak community interprets its cultural identity. Marking its 30th anniversary, the organization ... Read More


Year-end: Indonesia rolls out holiday transport discount nationwide

Jakarta, Dec. 9 -- Indonesia is rolling out a wide range of transport fare discounts over the year-end holiday period in an effort to ease travel costs for millions of passengers, officials said Monda... Read More


Prabowo welcomed by Pakistani PM Sharif at Islamabad palace

Jakarta, Dec. 9 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received a military reception from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad, Pakistan,... Read More


Manggala agni deployed for post-flood response in Sumatra

Jakarta, Dec. 9 -- The Ministry of Forestry has deployed the Manggala Agni forest fire brigade to support post-flood response efforts in Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra. The deployment follows ... Read More


Indonesia uncovers $112 million in illegal cosmetics

Jakarta, Dec. 9 -- Indonesia's Food and Drug Control Agency (BPOM) reported on Tuesday that illegal cosmetics circulating nationwide reached Rp1.87 trillion, or around US$112 million, between 10 and 2... Read More


Central Jakarta shophouse fire claims over 20 lives

Jakarta, Dec. 9 -- A fire in a shophouse in Cempaka Baru, Kemayoran Sub-district, Central Jakarta, has killed at least 20 people, according to the local police. "Some 20 bodies of shophouse fire vict... Read More


Sumatra floods: Ministry opens 39 public kitchens, spend Rp2 bln daily

Jakarta, Dec. 9 -- The Indonesian Social Affairs Ministry has established 39 public kitchens across Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra to provide meals for victims of floods and landslides, spending... Read More


Banda Aceh mayor cancels Turkey trip amid disaster emergency

Banda Aceh, Dec. 9 -- Banda Aceh Mayor Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal has cancelled her planned trip to Istanbul as the province remains under a hydrometeorological disaster emergency following flash floods... Read More