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
Death toll in Indonesia's capsized Java Sea ferry rises to 64; dozens remain missing
Indonesian rescuers have recovered more bodies from the wreck of a ferry that capsized in the Java Sea two weeks ago
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abcnews.com
27.09.2026
Divers recover a total of 52 bodies from capsized ferry in Indonesia after a dayslong search
Divers in Indonesia have recovered 52 bodies following the capsizing of a ferry in rough seas earlier this month
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abcnews.com
25.09.2026
Indonesia reflags a former Italian warship as its first aircraft carrier
Indonesia’s navy has commissioned its first aircraft carrier after acquiring the former Italian vessel to strengthen its maritime defenses and disaster response
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abcnews.com
24.09.2026
Watch: How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sick
Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August.
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bbc.co.uk
23.09.2026
Death toll from capsized ship in Indonesia rises to 26 as search continues for 109 missing passengers
The ferry was carrying 243 people, including 30 crew members, as well as an unknown number of vehicles, when it capsized in bad weather .
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japantimes.co.jp
23.09.2026
Indonesia to develop earthquake early warning system with Japan’s help
Indonesia plans to conduct trial runs for the envisioned warning system in Jakarta and some other regions by 2030.
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japantimes.co.jp
23.09.2026
Los voluntarios que arriesgan sus vidas para desactivar las "bombas de carbono" de los catastróficos incendios forestales que azotan Indonesia
Los incendios en las turberas de Borneo están liberando antiguas reservas de carbono y extendiendo una nube tóxica por todo el sudeste asiático.
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bbc.com/mundo
22.09.2026
Indonesia to develop earthquake early warning system with Japan’s help
Indonesia plans to conduct trial runs for the envisioned warning system in Jakarta and some other regions by 2030.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing
Bad weather has pushed authorities to begin operations to right the capsized ferry.
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aljazeera.com
19.09.2026
Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade
Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.
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aljazeera.com
18.09.2026
Indonesia gets its first aircraft carrier amid debate over cost and military ambitions
The gift from Italy has sparked fierce debate among defence analysts and opposition politicians who question its true cost and purposeIndonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a former Italia
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theguardian.com
18.09.2026
Smog scuppers Japan force helping fight Indonesia wildfires
Indonesia has been battling wildfires for weeks in parts of Borneo and Sumatra, which have blanketed parts of the country in toxic haze.
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japantimes.co.jp
17.09.2026