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Indonesian Military Orders Civilian-Post Personnel to Retire

Indonesia's military chief mandates that active-duty personnel holding civilian positions, including the Cabinet Secretary and Bulog CEO, must retire or resign immediately, as per Article 47 of the TNI Law, sparking debate and controversy.

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Bali Considers Daily Tourist Tax to Curb Overtourism

To address overtourism and misbehaving tourists, Bali is considering a daily tourist tax similar to Bhutan's $100 sustainable development fee, aiming to balance economic benefits with environmental and social well-being, impacting tourism significantly.

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Indonesia's MNEK Exercise Promotes Maritime Cooperation Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Indonesia's February 2025 Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in Bali involved 38 nations, including the US, China, and Russia, focusing on humanitarian aid and disaster relief to enhance maritime cooperation amidst rising geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.

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Aceh Province Publicly Canes Two Men for Gay Sex

Two men were publicly caned in Aceh, Indonesia, on Thursday for gay sex, marking the fourth such incident since 2006 under the province's Sharia law, implemented as part of a peace deal to end a separatist rebellion.

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Indonesia to Revitalize Vocational Training to Boost Worker Productivity

Yassierli, speaking at the KSPSI's 52nd anniversary on February 27th, 2025, highlighted Indonesia's low competitiveness compared to ASEAN nations, announcing a revitalization of vocational training centers to improve worker productivity and adaptability to Industry 4.0, aiming to make Indonesian wor...

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Pertamina Fuel Procurement Scandal: Allegations of Corruption and Price Manipulation

An investigation into Pertamina reveals alleged manipulation in the procurement of RON 90 and RON 92 fuels between 2018-2023, leading to higher costs for the state and potential consumer deception; Pertamina denies fuel adulteration but admits to irregularities in fuel imports.

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US Withdrawal from JETP Impacts South Africa and Indonesia

The United States withdrew from the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP), canceling $56 million in grants for South Africa and impacting Indonesia's transition studies and grant funding, despite overall funding pledges remaining unchanged. The withdrawal creates uncertainty for the JETP model ...

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84 Indonesians Repatriated From Myanmar Scam Centers

Eighty-four Indonesians were repatriated from Myanmar scam centers on Friday, arriving in Jakarta after a multi-stage process involving health checks and identity verification in Mae Sot, Thailand, as part of a regional effort to address thousands of victims held in Myawaddy following a crackdown on...

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84 Indonesians Repatriated from Myanmar Scam Centers Amid Regional Crackdown

Following a crackdown on scam centers in Myanmar, 84 Indonesians were repatriated on Friday, highlighting the strain on regional resources as thousands await return from the Myanmar border town of Myawaddy, where they were held after being lured into fraudulent work schemes.

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Two Men Flogged in Aceh Under Sharia Law for Same-Sex Relations

Two men were publicly flogged in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Thursday for violating sharia law prohibiting same-sex relations; one received 82 lashes and the other 77, after being found guilty by a court operating under Aceh's strict Islamic legal code; the incident sparked outrage from human rights g...

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Australia Wrongfully Imprisoned 440 Indonesian Children as People Smugglers

Australia faces a major legal crisis after admitting that up to 440 Indonesian children were wrongly imprisoned as adult people smugglers between 2010 and 2012 due to flawed age assessments and the use of unreliable wrist X-rays, resulting in a $27.5m compensation payout.

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Indonesia Deepens Defense Ties with Russia Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu met on February 25th, strengthening defense and security ties, including a deal for Russian fighter jets, despite Western sanctions and Indonesia's non-aligned foreign policy stance.

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