NEWS

Bareskrim Polri Director of Narcotics Crimes Brig. Gen. Mukti Juharsa said the Indonesian police is launching a manhunt codenamed "Escobar" against drug kingpin Fredy Pratama a.k.a Cassanova, with the help of Thai and Malaysian police, because it is suspected that he is hiding abroad.

The idea was proposed by Surabaya Mayor Eri Cahyadi. The implementation is expected to be completed before Heroes' Day on November 10.

As many as 34 people were named as suspects in the riot that occurred during the demonstration against the relocation of 16 ancient villages at Rempang Island by the Batam Free Trade Zone and Free Port Concession Agency (BP Batam), Monday (11/9).

Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) prosecutors charged suspended Papua governor Lukas Enembe 10 years and six months in prison over his involvement in Rp47.8 billion bribery and gratification case, per Detikcom, Wednesday (13/9).

Flash floods hit a number of regions in eastern Libya on Monday (11/9). Authorities reported more than 2,000 people dead and thousands more missing.

The West Bandung regency administration has given up on handling the fire at Sarimukti final disposal site (TPA) in Cipatat district which has been burning for 23 days. The responsibility has been handed over to the provincial administration.

Rahmat Erwin Abdullah, who competed in Class B, managed to set a new record for the clean and jerk and won gold in the men's 81 kilogram class at the 2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

A Javanese leopard died after being struck by stones and machetes by a group of honey-seeking residents in the forest area of Cikondang village, Sukabumi regency. Residents admitted they killed the big cat because they felt threatened when it suddenly appeared in the forest.

Singapore's Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Tan See Leng said his country would import 4 Gigawatts (GW) of electricity by 2035.

Jakarta Provincial Government has sealed three coal warehouses because they are considered polluting to the environment.

A fire broke out at the office of PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia Coba (KCIC) -- the operator of Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway in Halim Perdanakusuma station. Flames were seen at around 3am WIB on Monday (11/9).