Indonesian freed from death penalty by consulate general in Malaysia’s Johor Bahru
The case started in 2020 when an Indonesian was charged with murdering a friend of his as charged with Article 302 of the Malaysian Penal Code.
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Customs in Indonesia’s Batam uncovers new ways to smuggle drugs from Malaysia
The contraband was hidden in the anus of suspect MM, the customs office said, adding that it was a new, daring way to smuggle drugs.
Authorities arrest 25 over alleged illegal import of used clothes in Indonesia’s Batam
As demand persists, used clothing continues to enter the country through illegal channels, driven by weak oversight and a lack of clear sanctions for violators.
Indonesia seeing spikes in dengue fever during seasonal transition
These prompt both local and national authorities to urge communities to maintain vigilance by applying the "3M Plus" strategy and curb the disease's spread.
Indonesia’s Batam pushes for free visa on arrival for China, South Korea, Japan, India
Foreign tourist arrivals in Batam have steadily increased in recent years, but numbers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Indonesia-Malaysia program repatriates 232 migrant workers
Under a bilateral program, Malaysia's Immigration Department returned 232 Indonesian migrants through Batam on July 21, some on temporary bans, aiming to protect workers from…