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Protesters set fire to regional council buildings in several provinces
National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo said on Saturday the president ordered authorities to take firm action against protesters who violated laws.
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Economic growth target in climate pledge draft slammed
Indonesia will consider three scenarios of gross domestic product growth in deciding on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions to be cut in its new climate mitigation pledge to be submitted to the United Nations in September.
9 hours ago
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Protest blaze kills 3 as anger erupts over 'ojek' driver death
Protests in Makassar descended into chaos outside the provincial and city representatives council (DPRD) buildings, both set on fire and vehicles set ablaze as protesters hurled rocks and Molotov cocktails.
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Doubts linger over new coastal body’s ability to deliver on seawall project
The President has set up a new body to manage the mega seawall project on Java's northern coast, leaving observers wondering about its feasibility and capacity amid a swelling bureacracy and a strained budget.
14 hours ago
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Widespread unrest in Indonesia after driver killed by police vehicle
The week's protests were the most violent since President Prabowo Subianto took office in October, and mark an early challenge for the president who has pledged fast, state-driven growth.
15 hours ago
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Over 450 students in Bengkulu fall ill after eating free school meals
Since its launch in January, the free school meals program has been marred by mass food poisoning cases across the country, affecting thousands of students.
16 hours ago
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Prabowo calls for calm as public outrage grows
President Prabowo Subianto has urged calm as public anger mounts following the death of an online ride-hailing driver who was run over by a police tactical vehicle during clashes in Central Jakarta on Thursday evening.
17 hours ago
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President Prabowo calls for calm after protests
In a recorded video shared with the press, Prabowo also asked people to remain calm after the protest on Thursday and to continue trusting the government.
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President Prabowo calls for calm after protests
In a recorded video shared with the press, Prabowo also asked people to remain calm after the protest on Thursday and to continue trusting the government.
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Killing of Go-Jek driver sparks unrest in first major test for Prabowo presidency
The civilian, a motorcycle ride-sharing driver, was hit at the site of violent clashes on Thursday near parliament as police sought to disperse demonstrators protesting about issues including lawmakers' pay and education funding.
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Police fire tear gas at protesters after driver's death
The police response to the protests drew strong criticism after videos circulated on social media showing a black tactical vehicle running over a man.
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Indonesia will give food companies two years to meet new labeling rules
Health ministry data shows obesity became twice as prevalent over the decade to 2023 in the world's fourth most populous nation of 280 million, while child agency UNICEF warned of risks to one in three adults and one in five school-age children.
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