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A phenomenon! The Central Java gubernatorial race has brought the two retired generals to face each other.

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A phenomenon! The Central Java gubernatorial race has brought the two retired generals to face each other.

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An Egyptian was arrested at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang after authorities discovered three endangered gibbons hidden in his suitcase.

The man, identified by his initials GMA, 36, was preparing to board a flight to the United Arab Emirates when customs officials intercepted him, acting on a tip from the public.

“When the suitcase was inspected in the presence of the passenger, we found the three small apes, including a Siamang and two Owa Ungko,” said Gatot Sugeng Wibowo, head of the Soekarno-Hatta Customs Office.

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Enough is Enough: Gov’t Fed Up with Unruly Foreigners in Bali

Enough is Enough: Gov’t Fed Up with Unruly Foreigners in Bali Indonesia is also currently preparing regulations aimed at disciplining the bad foreign tourists, according to senior minister Luhut.

Wow! Indonesia as the Crypto Hub of Asia?

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Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi hires N'Gapeth and Patry for the upcoming men's Asian club championship in Iran.

Olympic Gold Medalists N'Gapeth, Patry Join Bhayangkara Volleyball Team in Asian Club Championship Patry was also awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in men's indoor volleyball at the Paris Olympics.

Chaotic Night: PDI-P Registers Alternative Candidates After Anies Baswedan’s Refusal

Chaotic Night: PDI-P Registers Alternative Candidates After Anies Baswedan’s Refusal Both the nominees were absent from the provincial General Election Commission in Bandung due to unexpected developments.

Anies Baswedan Declines PDI-P's Offer to Run for West Java Governor

Anies Baswedan Declines PDI-P's Offer to Run for West Java Governor Had Anies accepted the offer, he would have needed to appear at the West Java General Election Commission before midnight to register.

Indonesia Mulls Blocking Bigo Live and Telegram Over P**n and Gambling Allegations

Indonesia Mulls Blocking Bigo Live and Telegram Over P**n and Gambling Allegations Indonesia is weighing a ban on Bigo Live and Telegram over allegations of spreading po*******hy and promoting online gambling.

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The Jakarta Globe presents“Economic Perspective 2025” with our exceptional speakers such as Suharso Monoarfa, Suahasil Nazara, and many more.

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President-elect Prabowo Subianto recently reflected on his political journey, particularly focusing on his successful presidential bid after joining forces with his former rival, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. Prabowo shared his experiences of being defeated by Jokowi in both the 2014 and 2019 presidential elections. After these losses, he contemplated the possibility of joining Jokowi’s administration.

“I thought, maybe if I join, I’ll learn something,” Prabowo remarked during the closing of the National Democrat (Nasdem) Party’s third congress at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) on Tuesday, (27/8/24).

“And so, he [Jokowi] invited me to join, and eventually, I won. Sorry about that!” Prabowo quipped.

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Indomie Factory in Nigeria Favors Cheaper Malaysian Palm Oil

Not Indonesia: Indomie Factory in Nigeria Favors Cheaper Malaysian Palm Oil The Indomie production in Nigeria favors using Malaysian palm oil over that of Indonesia, according to Gapki.

Trade Ministry Considers Relocating Import Ports to Eastern Indonesia

Trade Ministry Considers Relocating Import Ports to Eastern Indonesia Zulkifli Hasan proposes moving import entry points from Java to eastern regions to raise logistics costs and reduce import flow.

Indonesia Defeats Argentina 2-1 in U-20 Tournament

Indonesia Defeats Argentina 2-1 in U-20 Tournament Indonesia’s young squad is participating in the tournament as part of its preparations for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Government Advises Work-from-Home on September 5 Due to Pope Francis Visit

Government Advises Work-from-Home on September 5 Due to Pope Francis Visit From September 3 to 6, Indonesia will host two major events: the visit of Pope Francis and the Indonesian Sustainable Forum (ISF)

Jokowi Orders Strict Screening for Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali to Prevent Mpox Spread

Jokowi Orders Strict Screening for Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali to Prevent Mpox Spread President Jokowi mandates strict screening for delegates at the Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali to prevent monkeypox (Mpox) spread.

Anies Baswedan Loses Bid After PDI-P Nominates Own Candidates for Jakarta Election

Anies Baswedan Loses Bid After PDI-P Nominates Own Candidates for Jakarta Election Anies had turned to PDI-P after all other political parties endorsed former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil for the Jakarta race.

Gov’t Extends VAT Waiver on House Purchases until End of Year

Gov’t Extends VAT Waiver on House Purchases until End of Year The VAT rate for housing purchases in Indonesia stands at 11 percent of the property’s price.

Just like a good smell of fresh bread. The Jakarta Globe, the English language publication of B-Universe Media Holdings, was relaunched with a new logo and website design.

The Jakarta Globe comes with five main categories, namely news; business; lifestyle; tech; and opinion, which encompasses op-ed pieces from experts. The new website design makes it easier for readers to stay updated on the latest news stories.

“The Jakarta Globe specializes in news about politics, social affairs, and the economy. It also seeks to meet the demands of the diplomatic missions and expatriates in Indonesia as well as the readers abroad,” said B-Universe’s Executive Chairman Enggartiasto Lukita during The Jakarta Globe’s 2025 Economic Perspective forum at Hotel Mulia Jakarta on Monday (26/8/24).

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In U-Turn, Golkar Backs Airin’s Gubernatorial Bid

In U-Turn, Golkar Backs Airin’s Gubernatorial Bid The announcement comes just three days after Bahlil had stated that the party would support a rival candidate.

PDI-P to Announce Anies Baswedan as Jakarta Governor Candidate

PDI-P to Announce Anies Baswedan as Jakarta Governor Candidate PDI-P also nominated former Armed Forces Commander Andika Perkasa for the Central Java governorship.

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Golkar Abruptly Drops Gubernatorial Nomination for Airin, Ends Collaboration with PDI-P

Golkar Abruptly Drops Gubernatorial Nomination for Airin, Ends Collaboration with PDI-P PDI-P allows her to remain in Golkar without having to switch party affiliations, according to Ratu.

China Nudged to Open Its Doors to Indonesian Durian

China Nudged to Open Its Doors to Indonesian Durian China is a big buyer of the fruit known for its distinctive odor, and Jakarta sees this as a huge business opportunity.

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Happy National Television Day!

For 62 years, television has become a window for information in Indonesia. Let's appreciate the television station workers who have given their best to us. Together, we continue to support the development of the Indonesian television industry!

Krisdayanti Withdraws from Mayoral Election Despite PDI-P Endorsement

Krisdayanti Withdraws from Mayoral Election Despite PDI-P Endorsement Her announcement came just hours after the PDI-P released its official list of mayoral, regent, and gubernatorial candidates.

‘We See Democracy in Action’: President’s Office Responds to Massive Student Rallies

‘We See Democracy in Action’: President’s Office Responds to Massive Student Rallies Protesters accused lawmakers of attempting to manipulate the law to make the president's son eligible to run in the gubernatorial election.