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
A false fire report that prompted an emergency response from Semarang’s fire department has led to police involvement after authorities determined it was a deliberate act by an online loan debt collector. The incident, which occurred on April 23, 2026, saw firefighters dispatched to a location on Jalan WR Supratman in Semarang Barat following a … Read more
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
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
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 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
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has taken decisive action against several local officials in East Jakarta after it was discovered that citizen complaints on the city’s official reporting application, JAKI, were being answered with artificial intelligence (AI) generated images. The scandal has sparked a wider conversation about the integrity of public service and the misuse of … Read more
Bekasi, Indonesia – The death toll from a massive landslide at the Bantar Gebang landfill in Bekasi City, Indonesia, has risen to five, authorities confirmed Monday. Rescue efforts continue as teams search for additional individuals believed to be missing following the disaster that occurred on Sunday afternoon. The latest victim was discovered around 12:05 WIB … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – A chaotic scene unfolded in central Jakarta on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, as a driver led authorities on a bizarre and dangerous rampage through city streets, driving against traffic and colliding with multiple vehicles. The incident, which culminated in the vehicle being surrounded and damaged by an angry mob, has sparked outrage … Read more
Transjakarta Bus Collision on Elevated Route Injures Passengers Jakarta – A collision involving two Transjakarta buses occurred this morning on the elevated section of Corridor 13, along the Swadarma route heading towards Cipulir in South Jakarta. While the full extent of injuries remains unclear, authorities have confirmed that passengers have been evacuated and those with … Read more