Luhut confirms Jakarta-Surabaya high-speed rail project will continue

Luhut confirms Jakarta-Surabaya high-speed rail project will continue

Despite 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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ASEAN agrees to lower barriers to boost regional trade

ASEAN agrees to lower barriers to boost regional trade

Bloc to sign key new agreement in October amid global economic tension

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Local films outshine foreign ones in home market

Local films outshine foreign ones in home market 

Major cinema chains tend to prioritize well-performing titles, often at the expense of smaller, independent productions that struggle to attract viewers

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Rise in military, police involvement in civil governance draws scrutiny

Rise in military, police involvement in civil governance draws scrutiny

The growing presence of active police and military officers in executive and legislative posts under President Prabowo has sparked concerns among analysts.

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Reform era draws to a close

Reform era draws to a close

Twenty-seven years after Indonesia emerged from the shadow of authoritarian rule, the nation now stands at a crossroads, as it reaches what some pro-democracy advocates describe as "the end of political reform," marked by the dismantling of democratic institutions and the return of authoritarian tendencies.

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Dubai real estate group keen to invest in Nusantara, says IKN Authority

Dubai real estate group keen to invest in Nusantara, says IKN Authority

An integrated property development and construction firm from Dubai has become the first company in months to express an interest in developing the new capital city in East Kalimantan, and is looking to invest in 10 hectares of Nusantara's mixed-use commercial zone.

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Bogor declares health emergency after mass food poisoning linked to free meal program

Bogor declares health emergency after mass food poisoning linked to free meal program

A total of 171 students and teachers from nine schools in Bogor, West Java, reported symptoms of food poisoning, including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fever, after consuming packaged meals consisting of sunny-side-up eggs, stir-fried tofu, bean sprouts and bananas. Subsequent investigations revealed that the eggs and stir-fried vegetables were contaminated with harmful E. coli and Salmonella bacteria.

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Indonesia seeks to stitch competing interests to boost textile sector

Indonesia seeks to stitch competing interests to boost textile sector

Prospect of Trump tariffs adds to industry's deep-rooted challenges

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Journalist groups urge stronger protections after mass layoffs

Journalist groups urge stronger protections after mass layoffs

Global tech giants control 'over 75 percent of ads' in Indonesia, putting local media firms and news organizations in a tight position financially, leading to recent mass layoffs, according to professional journalist associations.

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ASEAN falls short again

ASEAN falls short again

Tariffs, South China Sea and Myanmar show regional bloc still lacks teeth

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Indonesia's silvermen beg to make ends meet

Indonesia's silvermen beg to make ends meet

On a rainy day in Jakarta, three men coated in metallic paint known as the "manusia silver", or silvermen, brave the elements at an intersection near a mall to ask drivers for change.

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Explore nearby, spend wisely: intra-provincial travel boom

Explore nearby, spend wisely: intra-provincial travel boom

Many households are now exploring destinations closer to home to reduce expenditures.

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