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Indonesian government grants Christmas remissions to over 16,000 prisoners, including graft convicts

Of those receiving remissions, 174 inmates were released immediately, while 15,904 others saw their sentences shortened, including high-profile corruption convicts businessman…

  • Published: December 29, 20252:16 pm
  • Author Ruth Dea Juwita
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Indonesia to start restricting children’s social media access in 2026

Aimed at protecting children from online harm, the Child Protection in Digital Space Regulation will require all electronic system providers, including social media, online…

  • Published: December 29, 202510:54 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan

The move follows Washington's announcement last week of US$11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever US weapons package for the island, drawing Beijing's ire.

  • Published: December 29, 20259:10 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Anger over Indonesian government’s slow disaster response triggers display of separatist flags

The floods and landslides triggered by extreme weather linked to Cyclone Senyar hit three northern Sumatran provinces in late November, claiming at least 1,140 lives and damaging…

  • Published: December 29, 20259:05 am
  • Author Apriadi Gunawan and Yerica Lai
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Buried fire, shared roots: A Maori and Papuan stone-cooking bond

A Maori hangi and Papuan bubigi cooked side by side highlight deep-rooted culinary parallels, where food becomes both sustenance and a language of togetherness.

  • Published: December 24, 202510:30 am
  • Author Nur Janti
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Indonesia’s nutrition agency faces criticism over free meal program during school break

It was argued that a temporary suspension of the free meal program would enable the government to reallocate its budget to more pressing priorities.

  • Published: December 24, 202510:22 am
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Indonesian government to sign trade deal with US in January after clearing final hurdles

The agreement, which is expected to be signed by President Prabowo Subianto and US counterpart Donald Trump, will not constrain Jakarta’s domestic policy space and will deliver…

  • Published: December 24, 20258:55 am
  • Author Ruth Dea Juwita
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Swiss court admits Indonesia islanders’ climate case against cement maker Holcim

In a statement, Holcim acknowledged the court had admitted the case and said it intends to appeal.

  • Published: December 23, 20251:41 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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“Perspectives On… Weaving Threads” traces Indonesian ancestral roots, colonial history

Through ikat, batik and experimental dyeing techniques, a Dutch artist with Indonesian ties explores identity, inheritance and the lingering imprint of colonial histories.

  • Published: December 23, 202512:23 pm
  • Author Sylviana Hamdani
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An unhistorical history book

Rather than erasing dark chapters of Indonesian history, the government should allow marginalised voices to tell their stories, ensuring the younger generation learns…

  • Published: December 23, 202510:03 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post

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