Indonesia’s neighbors powerless as smoke from monthlong wildfires shuts schools
Respiratory complaints have been skyrocketing, but existing legal frameworks offer little recourse to tackles transboundary air pollution.
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japantimes.co.jp
01.10.2026
Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry
Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.
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bbc.co.uk
30.09.2026
Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells
Indonesia’s prisons have long faced allegations that well-connected inmates can obtain preferential treatment through briberyFive Indonesian prison officials have been suspended after investigators fo
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theguardian.com
30.09.2026
Luxury compound uncovered inside Indonesian prison
Five prison officials have been suspended after an inspection uncovered an apartment-style compound with luxury amenities allegedly being used by inmates at a prison near Jakarta.
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euronews.com
30.09.2026
Women fight fires and sexism in Indonesian Borneo
Women are fighting fires in a region where traditional gender roles define women as the main providers of childcare, cooking and cleaning.
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japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026
Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates
Warden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at Cibinong prison.
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aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
Indonesia suspends officials over inquiry into luxury prison cells
Calls for a wider investigation are growing in Indonesia after watchdog investigators uncover an alleged luxury inmate compound inside Cibinong Prison near Jakarta
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abcnews.com
29.09.2026
Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison
A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol.
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bbc.co.uk
29.09.2026