Cleric Aman Abdurrahman Sentenced to Death
Radical cleric Aman Abdurrahman was sentenced to death on Friday, June 22, for his role in inciting others to commit...
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192 People Now Presumed Dead from Lake Toba Ferry Disaster
The ferry that capsized and sank in Lake Toba on Monday has left as many as 192 missing and presumed...
Free Entry to Ancol on June 25 to Commemorate Jakarta’s Anniversary
In a bid to enliven Jakarta’s 491st anniversary on June 22, the management of Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (Ancol Dreamland...
Ferry Sinks in Lake Toba, At Least One Dead and 128 Still Missing
One person is dead and at least 128 passengers are missing after a ferry sank in Indonesia’s Lake Toba. “Many...
Man Crushed to Death by His Mother’s Coffin During Funeral
An Indonesian man has died after his mother’s coffin fell from a funeral tower and crushed him during a service...
Woman Found Inside Belly of 8-Metre Long Python
Local resident Wa Tiba was found dead inside the belly of a 8-meter python in Muna regency, Southeast Sulawesi on...
Over 100 Suspects Arrested in Connection to Surabaya Bombings
Investigations into last month’s Surabaya suicide bombings have led to the arrest of 110 suspects, as Indonesian police move to...
Cartoon Network Entertainment Park to Open in Bali
Turner Asia Pacific has announced a partnership with Indonesian company The MAJ Group to develop a 4.3-hectare entertainment park in...
The European Union Lifts Ban on All Indonesian Airlines
The European Union ban on Indonesian airlines has just been lifted. The EU’s executive body, the European Commission, cleared all...
Boat Capsizes Off the Coast of Makassar, At Least 13 Dead and Dozens Injured
At least 13 people have died after a boat carrying holidaymakers capsized off the coast of Makassar. Dozens of other...
Payments to be Integrated at Jakarta Outer Ring Road Starting June 20
The Indonesia Toll Road Authority (BPJT) will integrate the payment system of the Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) starting on...
Four Japanese Men Arrested in Papua for Immigration Violations
Four Japanese men have been arrested in Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua allegedly for immigration violations during a massive raid...
Tourist Dies After Falling Off Cliff While Taking a Selfie
A Chinese tourist fell from a cliff to his death after attempting to take a selfie on the edge of...
Mayor of Blitar Surrenders to KPK for Corruption
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested Muhammad Samanhudi Anwar, the mayor of Blitar, East Java, after he surrendered on Friday...
Russian Arrested for Dealing Cocaine on the Streets of Kuta
A Russian man was arrested in April for allegedly dealing cocaine in Bali’s famous tourist spot, Kuta. A press conference...
Anti-Terror Sweeps Across the Country Capture 96 Suspects
Indonesian police revealed yesterday that 96 people allegedly involved in terror activities have been captured or killed as part of...
Member of Infamous “Bali Nine” Dies of Cancer
A member of the Bali Nine convicted drug smugglers, Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen, has reportedly died in a hospital in...
Status of 19 Volcanoes Around Indonesia Raised to “Caution”
The statuses of 19 volcanoes throughout the country have been raised to waspada (caution), the second-highest level. Downstream Oil and...
Detainees Escape from Police Custody in Bali
Five detainees escaped police custody in Denpasar early on Monday. The police are currently searching for them on the island...
Men Detained in a Raid at Riau University Over Plot to Attack Local Parliament
Indonesian anti-terrorism police Densus 88 have detained three former students in a raid on a university campus in Pekanbaru, on...
Mount Merapi Eruption Intensifies, Residents in the Area Forced to Flee
Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta erupted twice overnight on Friday June 1, prompting dozens of residents still living inside the 3-kilometre...