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The Diplomat Indonesia

India-Japan Defense Tech Cooperation Hinges on Industrial Endurance

Despite deepening strategic convergence in defense, India and Japan face challenges in industrial integration. Divergent demands on supply chain resilience and technology transfer are key to substantive cooperation, with unmanned systems emerging as a focal point.

Sindonews

Founding Fathers' Message on Article 33 of the Constitution Revealed

Professor Didin has revealed the message of Indonesia's founding fathers concerning Article 33 of the constitution. This article forms the basis for national economic independence and citizen welfare, sparking debate on its modern interpretation and application.

The Diplomat Indonesia

Xi Jinping Reinterprets Jiang Zemin's Legacy for the 'New Era'

Xi Jinping's speech commemorating the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth reframed the former leader's era as a historical necessity leading to Xi's 'new era.' The speech linked the legacy of reform and opening up to strengthened party control, emphasizing ideological continuity.

Detik

Three Hikers Reported Missing in Argopuro Mountains, Search Underway

Three hikers from Solo and Bali have gone missing in the Argopuro Mountains on the Bondowoso side of East Java. Concerns are rising about dwindling supplies as a joint SAR team conducts a search operation. The group initially comprised four individuals, but one descended due to injury.

Mongabay Indonesia

Orangutan-Human Conflict: Field Rescuer Seeks Harmonious Solutions

Krisna, an Indonesian rescuer for 15 years, navigates the complex human-orangutan conflict driven by habitat loss. He advocates for harmonious coexistence, aiming to resolve encounters without resorting to animal relocation as a last resort.

CNN Indonesia

Jakarta Rains Amid Dry Season, Governor Claims Weather Modification Success

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung claimed that rains falling during the dry season were the result of a weather modification operation (OMC). He explained that the Jakarta provincial government continuously conducts weather modification to induce rain, especially when clouds with rain potential are present. However, he also acknowledged that the results were not yet maximal.

CNN Indonesia

Police Release 21 Detained Ahead of Jakarta Protest

Twenty-one individuals detained by police ahead of a planned student demonstration in Jakarta have been released. Authorities emphasized a preemptive educational approach to law enforcement.

Sindonews

Asset Seizure Under Scrutiny as Police Urge Court to Reject Plea

Indonesian National Police are closely watching a court's decision regarding asset seizures in corruption investigations. The police are urging the court to reject a "Praperadilan" (appeal against a seizure order) filed by an investigated individual, asserting the legality of their seizure actions. This development could impact the progress of anti-corruption probes.

Sindonews

Aceh Special Autonomy Law Revision Targeted for Completion This Year

The Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights targets the completion of the revision for the Aceh Special Autonomy Law (UU Otsus Aceh) within this year. This law governs Aceh's special status and autonomy, and its revision could significantly impact the province's future.

Sindonews

Gus Salam Emerges as Strong Candidate for Next PBNU Chairman

Gus Salam has expressed his readiness to become the next Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU), Indonesia's largest Islamic organization, securing support from three major Islamic boarding schools (pesantren). This signals a significant development in the upcoming leadership election for the 2026-2031 term.

CNN Indonesia

Medan Hit by Tornado, Hundreds of Homes Damaged

A tornado struck Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on the night of August 18th, damaging hundreds of homes across eight districts. No casualties were reported, and authorities are assessing the damage and providing aid.

VOI English

Young Creators Forge Indonesia's Future Through Social Media

Three young Indonesian creators are making tangible contributions to society through social media, particularly TikTok, in areas such as environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and MSME support. Their initiatives demonstrate the potential for digital creativity to drive real-world change in local communities.

VOI English

Jakarta LPDP Program to Continue, Damaged School Repairs to Use KLB Funds

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung affirmed that the city's Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP) program will proceed as planned. He announced that funds from the Building Floor Coefficient (KLB) will be used for repairing damaged school facilities, ensuring the LPDP program is not compromised.

VOI English

Pertamina Accelerates Reo Fuel Terminal Operations Post-NTT Earthquake

Following a major earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesian state-owned oil company Pertamina is accelerating the restoration and operation of the Reo Fuel Terminal in Manggarai Regency. Currently, operations are manual due to the digital system being offline.

Sindonews

Indonesian Prosecutors to Indict Police Official in Probe Leak Case

The Indonesian National Police have transferred the case of Febrie Adriansyah, an internal investigator, to the Attorney General's Office due to alleged probe information leaks. The reason cited is that the Attorney General's Office determined it should independently investigate the matter.

CNN Indonesia

Jakarta's Cloud Seeding Efforts Hampered by Lack of Rain Clouds

Jakarta's cloud seeding operations to induce rain are currently hampered by a lack of rain clouds, according to the Governor. The Meteorology Agency predicts the dry season will last until October, prompting the provincial government to explore alternative measures.

Antara News (English)

Indonesia Receives Upgraded C-130H Hercules After GMF Overhaul

The Indonesian Air Force has received an upgraded C-130H Hercules transport aircraft following an overhaul by PT GMF AeroAsia, enhancing its operational capabilities and safety, and bolstering national transport capacity.

Antara News (English)

Indonesia Urges Collective Climate Action at BRICS Forum

Indonesia has stressed the importance of collective international action on climate change at the BRICS forum, particularly advocating for financial and technological support tailored to developing nations. This stance highlights Indonesia's role as a potential bridge between developed and developing countries in addressing the climate crisis.

Mongabay Indonesia

Declining Sea Yields Squeeze Bajo Women in Coastal Soropia

In Indonesia's Soropia, Southeast Sulawesi, the Bajo community faces mounting pressure as declining fish catches due to environmental degradation and climate change disproportionately burden women. They are increasingly seeking additional income sources, often at personal risk, to support their families.

Mongabay Indonesia

Indonesia's Forests: A Question of True Independence Ahead of National Day

As Indonesia approaches its 81st Independence Day, the nation faces questions about its "true independence" amidst escalating forest destruction and natural disasters. A recent landslide in the Batang Toru landscape highlighted how deforestation exacerbates these events.