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Indonesia Danantara housing initiative expands

9 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: Danantara to host 2026 Housing Expo in Jakarta

The Danantara Housing programme, unveiled by the Investment Ministry in late July 2026, continues to drive Indonesia’s “Three Million Homes” target. To support this, Danantara announced plans to consolidate and restructu

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School asset thefts in Bireuen

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Bireuen police arrest suspect in Rp1 billion school theft series

In Bireuen, police arrested a 29-year-old man, identified as AM, for a series of thefts targeting school assets. Between March and August 2026, the suspect allegedly broke into at least 10 schools using tools like crowba

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Maritime drug smuggling in Southeast Asia

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia combats rising drug prevalence with major ketamine seizure

Maritime authorities in Southeast Asia have intercepted significant shipments of narcotics and drug-related materials. In Indonesia, the Navy and various national agencies seized approximately 1.3 tons of suspected keta

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Indonesian regional government performance awards

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Sumatra regional governments receive performance awards in Batam

Regional governments in Indonesia have received various performance and governance awards. In South Kalimantan, Banjarmasin City was recognized for investment realization, while Alalak Selatan Village was named the best

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Indonesian police drug investigations and facility raids

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesian National Police deny drug allegations at Bareskrim detention center

On August 10, 2026, Bareskrim Polri raided the HH Club Planet 3.0 Pub & KTV in Batam, Kepulauan Riau, following allegations of drug distribution. Authorities detained 32 individuals and reported finding ecstasy stored in

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Indonesia 2026 Economic Census rollout

22 clusters · 50 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia Economic Census 2026 faces staff resignations and calls for participation

Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) is conducting its 2026 Economic Census to update national economic data, which has not undergone a comprehensive update since 2016. M. Edy Mahmud, BPS Deputy for Balance Sheet

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Indonesia literacy outreach and library rollout

7 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Jakarta and Padang Panjang Libraries Launch Inclusive Literacy Programs in Indonesia

In late June 2026 the government launched a mobile‑library programme for disadvantaged youth, pairing books with storytelling, health checks and nutrition education. Golkar leader Imam Wihdan Zarkasyi and President Prabo

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