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BNPT chief alleges a political party is affiliated with terrorist group
The National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) found indications that a new political party, that failed in the administrative verification process by the General Elections Commission (KPU), is affiliated with a terrorist group, revealed its chief Boy Rafli Amar, reported Merdeka, Tuesday (14/3).
Indonesian embassy promotes new capital Nusantara through festival in Bulgaria
The Indonesian government continues to promote the new administrative capital Nusantara in various parts of the world through the country’s ambassadors.
New revelations in the case of assault by son of tax official
Metro Jaya Regional Police on Friday (10/3) conducted reenactment of assault by Mario Dandy Satriyo (son of former South Jakarta tax official Rafael Alum Trisambodo) against David Ozora in Pesanggrahan, West Jakarta.
Police reenact assault case involving the son of a tax official
Metro Jaya Regional Police on Friday (10/3) conducted a re-enactment of assault by Mario Dandy Satriyo, 20, against Cristalino David Ozora, 17, at the Green Permata Residence Complex, Ulujami, Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta.
NTT child protection agency says 5am school hours policy raises risk of sexual violence
Rejection of East Nusa Tenggara’s (NTT) 5am school hours policy conceived by its governor Viktor Laiskodat continues. The latest criticism came from NTT Child Protection Agency (LPA) chair Veronika Ata, who argued that the policy, which applies to senior secondary school Year 12 students may contribute to the occurrence of sexual violence
Govt urged to create decent jobs for all and ensure right to engage in work
In the run up to Working Women Conference (KPP) in mid-March, a number of organizations and trade unions are urging the government to provide decent jobs, Thursday (9/3). They criticized the injustice that occurred to workers from vulnerable groups such as women and persons with disabilities.
Celebrating International Women’s Day, scores of women voice their aspirations at Monas
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.
Mahfud MD alleges 69 Finance Ministry employees commit money laundering
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, Japan to expand investment cooperations in Nusantara, ports, manpower
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).
Plumpang Inferno: Fuel depot fire survivor finds his house burnt to the ground after getting back from work
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.
Govt announces incentives for purchase of electric vehicles
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.