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Scores of women dressed in black held a protest at the Horse Statue and IRTI Monas to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8. They hail from labour unions, student organizations, environmental groups, feminist activists and journalist association. They carried posters calling for justice for victims of still unresolved cases to the difficulties faced by women from all walks of life.

Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD said he had sent a report of allegations to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani. Mahfud, who also heads the Money Laundering Crime Control Team (TPPU), said he obtained the data from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK).

Indonesia and Japan agreed to strengthen cooperation, especially in the development of Indonesia's new administrative capital city Nusantara. The agreement was reached during discussions between Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa in the 8th Strategic Dialogue in Tokyo, Monday (6/3).

Pertamina fuel depot fire in Plumpang, North Jakarta, Friday (3/3) left many tragic stories. One survivor named Nur who is taking shelter at Rasela RPTRA (child-friendly integrated public space) recounted that she was still at work when the fire happened and when she returned her house had been burnt to the ground.

Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan announced the incentives to take effect on March 20. The policy aims to speed up the mass adoption of greener electric vehicles bt making them more affordable.

Jakarta, IO - Presidential Palace confirmed that the simultaneous General Election (GE) 2024 will be held according to schedule in response to the Central Jakarta District Court decision which ordered the General Elections Commission (KPU) to stop...

Indonesia officially took over the chairmanship of MIKTA (Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey, Australia) from Turkey.

In a plenary cabinet meeting at the Merdeka Palace, Thursday (2/3), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo spotlighted the hedonistic lifestyle of govenrment officials. He said it was only natural that the people are disappointed with the government because of this. He also emphasized that all state officials or civil apparatus (ASN) are servants of the people.

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) noted that last year’s tectonic plate activities has significantly increased to a total of 10,000 times. In the last five years, they have increased not just in frequency but also strength.

Following its investigation into ex-tax official Rafael Alun Trisambodo, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is widening its net into other Taxation Directorate General (DG) employees whose wealth are deemed unreasonable, Wednesday (1/3). Together graft buster said it has had the information about certain rich “gangs” within the Finance Ministry.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) summoned Rafael Alun Trisambodo to clarify his state official wealth report (LHKPN) which shows that he has Rp56.1 billion worth of assets.