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Ketika Istri dan Anak Ko Erwin Ditangkap: Kasus Bandar Narkoba yang Menyedihkan dan Menghancurkan Keluarga

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Indonesian authorities have arrested the wife and two children of suspected drug kingpin Ko Erwin in a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking networks. The operation, conducted by the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) of the Indonesian National Police, took place in Jakarta and resulted in the detention of family members linked to the alleged syndicate. According … Read more

Pulang Kampung: Indonesia’s First Batak Musical Film

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The Indonesian film industry continues to expand its cultural horizons with the upcoming release of Pulang Kampung, a musical feature rooted in Batak traditions from North Sumatra. Announced by production house Imajinari, the film is set to begin principal photography in Samosir, a regency nestled within the volcanic landscapes of Lake Toba, with a scheduled … Read more

Jusuf Kalla to Clarify Controversial UGM Video Amid PSI Legal Dispute and Protest Threats

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Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla has publicly addressed growing tensions between his family and the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in South Sulawesi, following reports of planned demonstrations by mass organizations outside PSI’s provincial office. The situation emerged after a controversial video circulated online, allegedly showing Kalla endorsing rhetoric deemed inflammatory by political opponents. In … Read more

Defense Ministry Denies Backing Import of Indian Pickup Trucks for Villages

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2026-02-25 15:38:00 JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Kementerian Pertahanan (Kemenhan) membantah membekingi 105.000 unit mobil pikap dari India untuk kebutuhan operasional Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP). Hal ini disampaikan Kepala Biro Informasi Pertahanan Kemenhan Brigjen TNI Rico Ricardo Sirait saat menanggapi isu hibah empat mobil Mahindra Scorpio produksi Mahindra & Mahindra dari PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara ke … Read more

Prabowo Revokes Permits of 28 Companies Following Sumatran Disaster Violations

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Analysis of Source Material Core Topic: The Indonesian President, Prabowo ⁤Subianto, has revoked the operating licenses of 28 companies found to be violating forestry⁤ regulations in Aceh, ⁢North Sumatra, and West Sumatra provinces.This action ⁢follows ​an inquiry by a task force (Satgas PKH) and is linked to recent flooding and ⁤landslides in⁤ the region. Intended … Read more

Luhut Rejects Toba Pulp Lestari Over Deforestation Concerns in Tapanuli

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Indonesia’s Coordinating⁣ Minister for Economic Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, ​recently addressed persistent ⁢allegations linking him to PT Toba ‍Pulp Lestari (TPL), a North ‍Sumatra-based wood processing company. Thes claims have gained traction amid ‌growing concerns that TPL’s operations considerably exacerbated the impact of recent disasters in the region. Pandjaitan firmly denied any involvement wiht TPL, … Read more

7 Bank Failures: Uncovering the Root Cause

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SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Recent ⁤developments in Indonesia’s financial sector reveal a tightening regulatory environment, with seven banks having ​ceased ‍operations throughout 2025. ⁣These closures specifically impacted rural⁤ banks (Bank Perekonomian Rakyat or BPR) and Sharia-based rural banks (Bank perekonomian Rakyat Syariah or BPRS).​ Understanding the reasons behind these closures is crucial for … Read more