The E1060 “Mak Itam” locomotive carries tourists in Sawahlunto, West Sumatra, on Aug. 26, 2025. The German-made steam locomotive is being reused to transport tourists, but it is not operational and can only be driven by a BB 303 diesel locomotive. `

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A lawmaker’s quickly dismissed proposal to revive smoking cars on trains has sparked debate over more pressing facilities that should be prioritized in public transportation, such as breast-feeding rooms and expanded spaces for people with disabilities.

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Govt to summon social media platforms over 'disinformation-laden' protest

Following a protest over lawmakers' pay that turned violent on Monday, the communications ministry has called a meeting with major social media platforms to discuss improved oversight, especially the active removal of false or fake online content with the potential to incite public disorder and unrest.

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Dozens arrested in North Sumatra protest against lawmakers’ salaries

The protest began peacefully but quickly turned violent when a group of demonstrators attempted to force their way into the North Sumatra DPRD compound by toppling the front gate and hurling objects at security personnel. Tensions escalated as police began arresting several students accused of inciting the unrest, prompting fellow protesters to intervene.

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Police arrest 15 in kidnapping and murder of BRI branch head

Police have released the identities of eight out of 15 individuals arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of a BRI branch manager, whose body was discovered on Aug. 21 in a rice field in Bekasi, West Java.

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Indonesia will give food companies two years to meet new labeling rules

Health ministry data shows obesity became twice as prevalent over the decade to 2023 in the world's fourth most populous nation of 280 million, while child agency UNICEF warned of risks to one in three adults and one in five school-age children.

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A pupil receives her prepackaged meal as part of the government's free nutritious meal program at SD 1 Gagaksipat state elementary school in Boyolali, Central Java, on Jan. 15, 2025. The Central Java administration has allocated Rp 67.1 billion from its budget to support the free meals rollout.

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BPOM to check if food trays for free meals program tainted with pork

Chairman of the BPOM Taruna Ikrar said the agency would assign a team of its scientists to conduct laboratory tests to check if food trays, which were imported from China, contained non-halal substances, specifically pork lard.

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Measles outbreaks worsen amid backslide in childhood immunization

Sumenep in East Java, has emerged as one of the hardest-hit regions, with 159 confirmed measles cases and over 2,000 suspected infections reported this year, resulting in 17 deaths.

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Singapore’s vaping restriction benefits tourism in Batam

As a border town, Batam is poised to reap benefits after Singapore banned vaping, driving Singaporeans in their hordes to enjoy the activity banned in their country, a Batam official said.

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Hundreds reportedly detained, one journalist injured in Jakarta unrest

Responding to Monday’s protest, House Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said the allowance would only be provided until October this year.

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President Prabowo Subianto salutes during a ceremony for the bestowing of civilian honors at the State Palace in Jakarta on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Prabowo awards top honors to allies, aides

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar (left) shakes hands with House of Representatives Commission VIII chair Marwan Dasopang (center) of the National Awakening Party (PKB), as witnessed by Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas (right), during the legislature plenary session at the Senayan legislative complex in Central Jakarta on Aug. 26, 2025. During the session, lawmakers agreed to pass a revision of the 2019 Haj Law that serves as a legal basis for the establishment of the new Haj and Umrah Ministry.

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New haj ministry formed as House passes law revision

Police move forward as they dodge rocks thrown by protesters during a demonstration demanding the dissolution of the House of Representatives on a street in front of the House complex in Jakarta on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Protests break out against lawmakers’ excessive salaries

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Clash breaks out in protest against salary hike for lawmakers

Some protesters, clad in dark clothing, threw rocks and set off fireworks at riot police in the capital Jakarta. At least one motorcycle was set ablaze by protesters, but officials did not provide details of damage, any casualties or arrests.

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Filipino citizen Mary Jane Veloso (left), on death row in a narcotics case, greets reporters on Dec. 17, 2024, after being discharged from the Pondok Bambu Class IIA Women's Prison in Jakarta. Mary Jane departed for Soekarno Hatta Airport in Tangerang to undergo a transfer to her home country on the basis of President Prabowo Subianto's discretionary policy.

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Govt considers prisoner transfer, exchange bill to end legal ambiguity

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Cars over people? Sidewalk cuts in South Jakarta draw backlash

Tall order: Job seekers undergo a height test to apply for company security guard positions at JobFest 2025 on Aug. 19 at the Jakarta International Velodrome, Jakarta. The Jakarta administration, through the job fair, helped to offer around 2,000 vacancies from 37 companies.

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Jakarta job fairs highlight ongoing struggle with skills mismatch

Night vision: Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung (right) and Indonesian Olympic Committee Chairman Raja Sapta Oktohari (second right) inspect the Bengal tiger enclosure on Aug. 14 at Ragunan Zoo, South Jakarta. His administration is set to revitalize the zoo and study a plan to open the zoo at night.

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Ragunan night zoo: New wildlife experience or risk?

Rescuers inspect a musholla (prayer room) in Bekasi regency, West Java, that was damaged during the 4.9-magnitude earthquake in the region on Aug. 20.

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Bekasi quake shakes Jakarta into preparedness debate

Dancers perform a Betawi dance on July 6, 2025 during a large-scale cultural show at a Car-Free Day (CFD) at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle, Central Jakarta. The cultural performance, themed Jakarta in Color, featured thousands of traditional dancers and martial artists, and was held to promote and preserve Betawi cultural heritage.

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Home Ministry wants to evaluate CFD because it often turns into pop-up markets

Demanding attention: Officers evacuate a derailed Commuter Line train on the Bogor–Jakarta route on Tuesday at the Jakarta Kota Station train yard.

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Train derailments spark urgent calls for increased rail safety funding

The picture shows Kampung Susun Bayam (KSB) apartment building that sits next to the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) in North Jakarta on July 28, 2025.

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Evicted Kampung Bayam residents return home despite uncertainty

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Singapore’s vaping restriction benefits tourism in Batam

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East Nusa Tenggara resident shot amid border dispute with Timor-Leste authorities

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Family pleads Prabowo to reopen investigation into diplomat’s death

The Siranda Reservoir is used as a backup water supply by Semarang city tap water compay PDAM Tirto Moedal. The city-owned company ensured on Friday that the company's water was not contaminated after a body was found in the reservoir on Aug. 16.

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Semarang tap water not contaminated after body found in reservoir

Police officers stand guard in front of Bone regency office in South Sulawesi, on Aug. 19, 2025, before a rally in protest at a property tax hike.

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Cut in transfers worries regions

Damaged: Residents clean up debris after a whirlwind hit their houses on Feb. 26 in Siboras village, Sumbul district, Dairi regency, North Sumatra.

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Whirlwinds strike multiple regions in North Sumatra over the weekend

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Prabowo sets up agency in charge of giant sea wall

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced the decision at the Presidential Palace on Monday adding that the President appointed Deputy Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Didit Herdiawan Ashaf as head of the new agency.

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