This year’s UTBK was marred by reports of widespread organized and systemic cheating. Investigations have uncovered a range of tactics, including the use of so-called academic joki, paid test-takers hired to impersonate actual students.
17 hours agoWhile not restricting certain private schools from charging their students for tuition, the Constitutional Court orders the government to provide a financing policy to ensure inclusive access for elementary education.
18 hours agoMount Semeru remains at alert Level II, with authorities urging the public to stay at least 8 kilometers from the southeast sector along Besuk Kobokan, the primary drainage area for lava and pyroclastic flows.
19 hours agoThe Idul Adha (Day fo Sacrifice) Islamic holiday for 2025 will fall on June 6, as announced by Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar following an isbat (moon sighting confirmation) hearing on Tuesday.
23 hours agoData from the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry shows a 20 percent drop in Jakarta’s marine fisheries production in 2023 compared with the year before, while data for 2024 has yet to be released.
1 day agoMany have taken to social media to express worries that the installation of the stairlift, which is typically used in homes to help people navigate stairs, could harm the structure of Borobudur, especially considering the damage to the ancient temple caused by overtourism in recent years.
1 day agoDuring the raid, authorities uncovered 67 boxes containing 2,000 packages of methamphetamine disguised as tea. The drugs were hidden in secret compartments throughout the vessel, including within its fuel tank.
1 day agoIndonesia's foreign ministry said the two sides would discuss "existing strategic partnerships," without giving specific details about the areas of discussion.
1 day agoIndonesia's foreign ministry said the two sides would discuss "existing strategic partnerships," without giving specific details about the areas of discussion.
1 day agoBanten Deputy Governor Achmad Dimyati Natakusumah urged Transjabodetabek to extend its bus service to Serang, as the province is one of the key satellite areas supporting Jakarta.
6 days agoPT Transjakarta will make real-time route adjustments as up to 500,000 online motorcycle taxi, or ojol, drivers stage a protest on Tuesday.
1 week agoA fire struck the West Sumatra's State Police School dormitory in Padang on Sunday evening, destroying 10 units and causing significant damage. No casualties were reported.
2 days agoDespite regulatory delays, National Economic Council head Luhut Pandjaitan said the Jakarta–Surabaya high-speed railway project is set to move forward.
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