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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Indonesia's Central Bank Faces New Leadership Shake-Up

Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is in the spotlight again. The president, Prabowo Subianto, has picked his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, for a top role. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Djiwandono isn't your typical central banker. He's a former businessman and current dep

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Jan 17 2026CRIME

Lost Plane in Indonesia: What Went Wrong?

A plane carrying 11 people vanished near Indonesia's Sulawesi island. The ATR 42-500, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, was flying from Yogyakarta to Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi. It disappeared from radar around 01:17 p. m. local time near the Leang-Leang area, a mountainous region.

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

How Indonesia Can Help Democracies Stand Strong

The world is seeing a big fight between big democracies and powerful autocracies. This is not just about military strength. It's also about ideas and values. Democracies need to show they are strong and united. Middle-sized democracies, like Indonesia, can play a big role in this. Indonesia is the

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Jan 06 2026HEALTH

Breast Milk: The Best Start for Indonesian Babies

Breast milk is super important for babies. It's all they need to eat for the first six months. A recent study looked at how to get more moms in Indonesia to breastfeed exclusively. They wanted to find out who to focus on to make the biggest difference. The study found that some groups need more hel

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Dec 06 2025HEALTH

Weight and Wealth: How Money Matters in Indonesia's Health

In Indonesia, a person's weight can say a lot about their wealth. This is not a joke. It is a serious issue. Researchers looked into this. They found that those with more money tend to have a healthier weight. Those with less money often struggle with being overweight or obese. This is not fair. It

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Nov 30 2025WEATHER

Indonesia Battles Severe Floods as Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc

Indonesia is facing a massive problem right now. Heavy rains have caused terrible floods, leaving many people missing and forcing hundreds of thousands to leave their homes. The situation is especially bad on the island of Sumatra, where roads are blocked, bridges are damaged, and villages are under

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Nov 29 2025WEATHER

Indonesia's Sumatra Island Faces Deadly Floods and Landslides

Indonesia's Sumatra Island is in trouble. Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides, killing at least 248 people. Rescue workers are finding it hard to reach everyone who needs help. Roads are damaged, and communication lines are down. This makes it tough to get aid to the people who need it mos

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Nov 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Indonesian Studio Expands Popular Film Franchise

Magma Entertainment, a well-known Indonesian production company, has exciting plans for its popular "Qodrat" series. The studio recently announced the third installment, "Qodrat 3, " at the JAFF Market. This follows the success of the first two films and shows the studio's commitment to expanding it

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

A Big Step for Indonesia's Plastic Industry

Indonesia is getting a major boost in its plastic industry. A company called IMPC is putting in a lot of money to create a top-notch training center. This place, called IPSI, aims to be the best in ASEAN for learning about polymers, which are a big part of plastics. The idea behind IPSI is to help

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Nov 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Indonesia's Green Mission: Can They Succeed?

Indonesia is on a mission to tackle pollution and climate change. They have ambitious targets: reducing emissions by 31% independently and up to 43% with international support. A key part of this mission is protecting and restoring their forests and land, which are vital for this goal. But there's

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