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thejakartapost. com > indonesia > 04/22/2026 > aceh-journalist-prosecuted-in-alleged-media-spending-graft-case. html

Aceh journalist prosecuted in alleged media spending graft case - Archipelago

4+ hour, 41+ min ago  (436+ words) Kadri Amin, a journalist that leads'online media Gumpalannews, was named a'suspect in February after he was accused of securing a media advertising project from the Simelue administration without proper procurement procedures, allegedly causing state losses of Rp 697. 5 million'(US$40, 658). he…...

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thejakartapost. com > world > 04/22/2026 > australia-asks-roblox-minecraft-to-detail-child-safety-measures. html

Australia asks Roblox, Minecraft to detail child safety measures - Asia & Pacific

4+ hour, 43+ min ago  (428+ words) Companies must respond to the notices in 30 days, with failure to comply exposing them to up to penalties of up to A$825, 000 ($590, 783) a day ustralia's internet regulator on Wednesday asked online gaming platforms including Roblox and Microsoft's Minecraft to spell…...

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thejakartapost. com > indonesia > 04/22/2026 > batam-police-prevent-43-illegal-migrant-workers-from-departing-for-malaysia. html

Batam Police prevent 43 illegal migrant workers from departing for Malaysia - Archipelago

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (954+ words) The police have named two suspects in the case who'process passports and purchase'ferry tickets to Malaysia. olice in Batam prevented the departure of 43 migrant workers from the Batam Center International Ferry Terminal that had not conformed to regulations, and named…...

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thejakartapost. com > indonesia > 04/21/2026 > golkar-party-official-nus-kei-murdered-in-southeast-maluku. html

Golkar Party official Nus Kei murdered in Southeast Maluku - Archipelago

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (212+ words) Speculation has surfaced that the killing may be linked to a long-running feud between Nus and his nephew-turned-rival, notorious gang leader John Refra Kei. ead of the Southeast Maluku branch of the Golkar Party in Maluku, Agrapinus Rumatora, widely known…...

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thejakartapost. com > indonesia > 04/21/2026 > govt-proposes-criminal-charges-for-waste-violations-in-bali. html

Govt proposes criminal charges for waste violations in Bali - Archipelago

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (253+ words) Hanif said Bali is ready for stricter enforcement, citing that an estimated 6070 percent of residents have adopted waste-sorting practices. nvironment Minister Hanif Faisal Nurofiq has proposed imposing minor criminal penalties on Bali residents who violate waste management regulations, as the…...

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thejakartapost. com > indonesia > 04/21/2026 > rights-body-suspects-soldiers-behind-killing-of-civilians-in-papua. html

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1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (12+ words) Rights body suspects soldiers behind killing of civilians in Papua'The Jakarta Post...

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thejakartapost. com > indonesia > 04/20/2026 > law-expert-reported-over-food-self-sufficiency-remarks-as-clampdown-against-critics-grows. html

Law expert reported over food self-sufficiency remarks as clampdown against critics grows - Politics

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (256+ words) Constitutional law expert Feri Amsari became'the latest government critic to be reported to the police over comments on the food self-sufficiency program. onstitutional law expert Feri Amsari has been reported to the Jakarta Police by a farmers" group over his…...

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thejakartapost. com > indonesia > 04/20/2026 > uncertainty-as-59-e-waste-containers-from-us-get-clearance-to-enter-batam. html

Uncertainty as 59 e-waste containers from US get clearance to enter Batam - Archipelago

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (234+ words) A transfer of re-export decision authority has slowed the processing of the waste, which is believed to be hazardous and toxic. he authorities in Batam City are still waiting for the law enforcement process relating to'hundreds of containers of electronic…...

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thejakartapost. com > indonesia > 04/20/2026 > family-questions-lost-belongings-of-migrant-workers-who-died-in-s-korea. html

Family questions lost belongings of migrant workers who died in S. Korea - Archipelago

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (219+ words) Reza Valention Simamora went missing from a fishing vessel on Sept. 23, 2025, in South Korea, and was found dead four days later. he family of the deceased migrant worker Reza Valentino Simamora has filed a complaint after his belongings were returned,…...

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thejakartapost. com > indonesia > 04/16/2026 > ago-arrests-chief-ombudsman-on-bribery-charges-after-only-six-days-in-office. html

AGO arrests chief ombudsman on bribery charges after only six days in office - Politics

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (307+ words) He is being detained as a suspect in a corruption case'involving nickel mining governance in North Sulawesi, according to the AGO. he Attorney General's Office has arrested the country's chief ombudsman just six days after his appointment for allegedly taking…...