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Kebakaran Besar Kemayoran 2024: 250 Rumah Hangus, 6 Warga Sesak Napas, Penyebab Korsleting Listrik – Lokasi Pengungsian & Terbaru” (Alternative optimized options:) “Kebakaran Kemayoran Terus Berkecamuk: 7 Jam Padam, 250 Rumah Musnah, Korban Dibawa RS – Penyebab & Tanggapan Pemerintah” “Kebakaran Masif di Pasar Jiung Kemayoran: Ratusan Korban Mengungsi, Diduga Korsleting Listrik – Update Terbaru” “Kebakaran Kemayoran 2024: 6 Warga Sesak Napas, 250 Rumah Hangus – Pemerintah Siapkan Pengungsian & Penyebab” “Kebakaran di Kemayoran Gempol: 7 Jam Padam, 250 Rumah Musnah – Korban Dibawa RS, Lokasi Pengungsian & Faktanya” “Kebakaran Besar Kemayoran: Penyebab Korsleting Listrik, 250 Rumah Hangus, 6 Warga Sesak Napas – Update Terbaru 2024

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JAKARTA — A massive fire that engulfed residential areas in Jakarta’s Kemayoran district on [verification pending exact date] has been brought under control after burning for nearly seven hours, leaving hundreds of residents displaced and at least six people requiring hospitalization for smoke inhalation. Officials report that the blaze, which began in the early hours … Read more

TNI Involvement in Jakarta’s Fight Against Street Robbers Sparks Debate and Controversy

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The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) have officially signaled a shift in their operational posture regarding public security, as the leadership confirms that military personnel will be permitted to assist the Indonesian National Police (Polri) in addressing the rising prevalence of street robbery, or begal. This development comes amid growing public concern over the security … Read more

Cari Ikan Sapu-sapu Buat Dijual: 5 Pria di Jakpus Diamankan, Ribuan Ikan Mati Mengambang di Kali Jakarta — Penyebab, Dampak, dan Solusi (2024)

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On Friday, April 24, 2026, Jakarta Pusat authorities detained five men from Cikarang, West Java, after they were caught catching and processing suckermouth catfish (ikan sapu-sapu) from the Ciliwung River for sale as food ingredients. The men were apprehended by Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja (Satpol PP) officers in the Sawah Besar district, near Santa Ursula … Read more

China’s Push for US-Indonesia Defense Pact Sparks Concerns Over Regional Impact and Sovereignty Implications

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China has called for any potential defence agreement between Indonesia and the United States to avoid harming the interests of other nations, as Jakarta evaluates a request from Washington for military aircraft access to its airspace. The appeal comes amid growing scrutiny over the strategic implications of such arrangements in the Indo-Pacific region, where Indonesia … Read more

Soetta Airport Blocks 13 WNI from Attempting Illegal Hajj Departure Using Function Visas, Authorities Step Up Crackdown on Unauthorized Pilgrimage Travel

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Indonesian immigration authorities at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport prevented 13 citizens from departing for Saudi Arabia on April 18, 2026, after discovering they intended to perform the hajj pilgrimage using work visas instead of official hajj documentation. The intervention was carried out by a joint task force comprising personnel from the Indonesian National Police (Polri) and … Read more

JK Finally Speaks Out After Police Report for Alleged Religious Blasphemy: Legal Action, Public Support, and Jusuf Kalla’s Response Explained

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Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla has spoken publicly following a police report filed against him over allegations of religious insult stemming from a lecture he delivered at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Yogyakarta. The former vice president, who served two non-consecutive terms from 2004 to 2009 and 2014 to 2019, addressed the media in … Read more

Gilimanuk Macet Total! 17 Pemudik Pingsan, Koster Akui Jalan Tidak Memadai

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Bali Ferry Services Brace for Surge as Holiday Travel Intensifies Denpasar, Bali – Travelers heading to and from Bali are facing significant disruptions as a combination of increased tourism and logistical demands strains ferry services across the Bali Strait. Reports indicate substantial congestion at the Gilimanuk ferry terminal, with at least 17 passengers reportedly requiring … Read more

Gilimanuk-Ketapang Ferry Chaos: ASDP Apologizes, Adds Ships for Mudik Rush & Nyepi Travel

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Gilimanuk, Bali – Travelers faced significant delays and congestion at the Port of Gilimanuk, Bali, on Monday as a surge in passengers began their mudik (exodus) ahead of the Lebaran holiday. PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), the state-owned ferry operator, has issued an apology for the disruptions, attributing them to a higher-than-anticipated volume of travelers … Read more

LPDP Calculates Repayment of Scholarship Funds from Controversial Alumni

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Jakarta – The Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) is currently calculating the amount of scholarship funds that must be returned by AP, the husband of DS, whose recent social media posts sparked public controversy. The calculation includes not only the principal amount of the scholarship but also accrued interest, officials confirmed Thursday. The case … Read more

Tangerang Ramadan 2026: Nightlife Restrictions & Business Hours

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Tangerang, Indonesia – Authorities in Tangerang Regency, located just west of Jakarta, are implementing restrictions on business operating hours during the upcoming month of Ramadan, expected to commence on February 19th, 2026. The measures, a routine practice aimed at fostering respect between religious communities, will see entertainment venues closed and restaurants operating under curtailed hours. … Read more