National (Indonesia)
Major developments from across Indonesia with direct significance or impact on Bali.
A Journalist’s Tears in Aceh Flood Zone Reveal the Hidden Cost of a Prolonged Disaster
ACEH TAMIANG, Indonesia — In a raw and unscripted moment that has resonated across social media, CNN Indonesia field producer Irine...
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Scandal Deepens: KPK Uncovers $13 Million Corruption Case in Workplace Safety Certification
JAKARTA — Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Thursday a staggering escalation in a high-profile graft scandal, alleging that a...
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Beyond Tourist Visas: Indonesia’s Immigration Crackdown Targets Foreign Workers and Overstayers
JAKARTA — In a sweeping three-day nationwide operation, Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration apprehended 220 foreign nationals for suspected immigration violations,...
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When the Lights Go Out: Aceh, Disaster Response, and the Illusion of Energy Transition
In times of crisis, electricity is not a convenience. It is a lifeline. Hospitals rely on it. Water systems depend...
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Investing in Indonesia Just Got Safer: New Stock Exchange Rules to Prevent Market Manipulation
JAKARTA — In a significant move to bolster market integrity, the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has implemented a new trading rule...
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Future Doctors of Indonesia Clinch International Gold: A Boost for Bali’s Medical Tourism Ambitions
JAKARTA — In a significant validation of Indonesia's burgeoning medical talent pool, a team of students from Trisakti University's Faculty of...
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Romania Reports First Leprosy Cases in Over Four Decades, Involving Indonesian Nationals
CLUJ, Romania — Romanian health authorities have confirmed the country’s first cases of leprosy in more than 40 years, according to...
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KPK Investigation Nears End in Alleged $5.2 Million Workplace Safety Certification Extortion Scheme
JAKARTA — Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Wednesday that its investigation into 11 suspects allegedly involved in a large-scale...
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Bali Secondhand Clothing Smuggling Ring Busted in $22 Million Money Laundering Case
DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesian police have uncovered a sprawling money laundering operation in Bali that allegedly funneled millions of dollars...
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Bali Wildlife Trafficking Route Exposed: Egyptian Arrested at Jakarta Airport with Protected Reptiles
JAKARTA – A major Bali wildlife trafficking route has been disrupted, following the arrest of an Egyptian national at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport with...
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