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Family Killed in West Jakarta House Fire: Flammable Liquid Found in Investigation

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Five members of a single family were killed in a house fire in West Jakarta on the early morning of Friday, April 17, 2026, according to Jakarta Barat Fire Department officials. The blaze erupted around 2:18 a.m. Western Indonesia Time at a two-story residence on Gang Rambutan Timur 6 in the Tanjung Duren Utara area … Read more

Jakarta’s Massive Suckerfish Hunt: Tons of Invasive Fish Caught in Citywide Cleanup

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Jakarta Barat has launched a targeted operation to remove invasive janitor fish from local waterways, offering financial incentives and recreational rewards to personnel involved in the cleanup effort. The initiative, announced by city officials on Friday, April 17, 2026, aims to curb the growing population of the species, which officials say threatens embankment stability due … Read more