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Indonesia's risky obsessions on fifth-generation fighters

Bogor, W Java, Jan. 27 -- In recent years, Indonesia has shown interest in acquiring fifth-generation fighter aircraft. On paper, such platforms promise a significant leap in airpower through stealth,... Read More


Indonesia reports major progress in Sumatra post-disaster recovery

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- The Indonesian government has confirmed notable progress in ongoing disaster recovery efforts in regions affected by last November's floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, a... Read More


Central Sulawesi vows to phase out use of coal, expand solar power

Palu, Jan. 27 -- The Central Sulawesi Provincial Government has expressed its commitment to promoting a clean energy transition by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and coal. "In the future, there ... Read More


Indonesia's BNN sounds alarm over rising laughing gas misuse

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) warned that misuse of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or Whip Pink (N2O), is highly dangerous and can cause oxygen depriva... Read More


Govt allots Rp1.8T social assistance for Aceh, N Sumatra, W Sumatra

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- Indonesia will allocate 1.8 trillion rupiah (US$115 million) in regular social assistance for beneficiaries in three flood-hit provinces, the Social Affairs Ministry said Tuesday, ... Read More


Smart Air plane crashes in Central Papua's Nabire, all passengers safe

Jayapura, Jan. 27 -- A Smart Air Caravan aircraft crashed into coastal waters off Nabire District in Central Papua on Tuesday while en route to Kaimana District in West Papua, carrying 15 people, incl... Read More


West Java Police clarify "108 missing" figure after deadly landslide

Bandung, W Java, Jan. 27 -- West Java police on Tuesday clarified reports claiming 108 people were missing after a landslide struck Babakan Hamlet in West Bandung District, saying the figure reflected... Read More


Indonesia seeks solution over three villages on Malaysia border

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- Indonesia's government is seeking a solution to issues involving three villages along the border with Malaysia, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said, as authorities move to clarify t... Read More


Indonesia inducts first three French Rafale jets into Air Force

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- Indonesia's Defence Ministry announced that the air force has begun operating three Rafale fighter jets delivered from France, marking the first arrivals under a multibillion-dolla... Read More


Indonesia to ship spices, meals to Saudi for 2026 Hajj

Jakarta, Jan. 27 -- Indonesia will ship about 400 tonnes of locally sourced spices and 3.9 million ready-to-eat meals to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, officials said, as Jakarta seeks to ... Read More