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
Indonesian officials have moved to crack down on the sale of a controversial fish species known locally as ikan sapu-sapu, citing serious health risks associated with its consumption. The action follows coordinated efforts by Satpol PP, the provincial civil service police unit, to apprehend vendors selling the fish in central Jakarta. Authorities have emphasized that … Read more
In Jakarta, Indonesia, efforts to control the invasive janitor fish, locally known as ikan sapu-sapu, have intensified as authorities report capturing nearly seven tonnes of the species in a single day. The fish, scientifically identified as Hypostomus plecostomus, has turn into a growing concern for aquatic ecosystems due to its rapid reproduction and disruptive feeding … Read more