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Jokowi Receives Loka Praja Samrakshana Medal for Public Security Contributions

October 14, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo, commonly known as Jokowi, was awarded the prestigious "Loka Praja Samrakshana" public safety and security medal. The honor was presented by National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo during a ceremony at the Mobile Brigade Headquarters (Mako Brimob)...

Prabowo Subianto Ambitious to Build 15 Million Homes with Global Backing

October 14, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Indonesia's president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, has unveiled a bold plan to build 15 million homes over his...

Tax Scandal: Indonesia’s Palm Oil Companies Owe $19 Billion Unpaid Taxes

October 14, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Indonesia’s Financial Supervisory Agency, the BPKP (Badan Pengawasan Keuangan dan Pembangunan), has responded to reports of...

Uncovering the Hidden Fact About Rhinos Amid Extinction Threats

October 13, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Rhinoceroses have roamed the Earth for millions of years, surviving through ages of evolution. However, as...

Indonesia’s Pink Beach at Komodo National Park Listed Among the World’s Best Beaches

October 13, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Indonesia, known as one of the largest archipelagic nations in the world, boasts countless breathtaking coastlines....

Five E-Wallet Companies Still Facilitate Online Gambling, Indonesia’s Ministry Issues Warning

October 13, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- At least five e-wallet companies in Indonesia have been hit with stern warnings after being detected...

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Foot Fragment Found, Believed Belongs to Missing Everest Climber 100 Years Ago

October 13, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- A National Geographic documentary team has uncovered what is believed to be a fragment of Andrew "Sandy" Irvine’s leg, potentially shedding light on the mystery surrounding his disappearance during a 1924 Mount Everest expedition. This discovery could solve a 100-year-old question after...

Indonesia Braces for Increased Risk of Disasters in Upcoming Rainy Season

Indonesia Trade Expo 2024 Exceeds Expectations with $22.73 Billion in Deals

October 13, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Indonesia 39th Trade Expo (TEI) concluded with an impressive total transaction value of $22.73 billion, surpassing...

Indonesia Foils Lobster Seed Smuggling Attempt, Preventing $840,000 in Losses

October 13, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- The Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has successfully thwarted a lobster seed smuggling...

Two Singaporean Vessels Caught in Illegal Sand Mining Operation in Indonesia

October 13, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Two large sand dredging vessels flying the Singaporean flag were seized by the Indonesian Ministry of...

Korowai Tribe, Indigenous Group Living in the Treetops of Papua’s Remote Forests

October 12, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Deep in the dense, isolated forests of southwestern Papua lives the Korowai tribe, an indigenous group...

Betawi’s Crocodile Bread: A Unique Symbol of Loyalty in Indonesian Weddings

October 12, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- In the vibrant culture of the Betawi people, an ethnic group native to Jakarta, roti buaya...

Casio Unveils Moflin, A Furry Robot Designed to Comfort and Connect

October 12, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Casio has introduced Moflin, a robotic pet created to offer comfort and calm through cuddles and...

Undip Researchers Turn Water Hyacinth Into Innovative Noise-Reducing Ceramic Tiles

October 12, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Water hyacinth is often considered an aquatic weed, but a collaboration between the Faculty of Engineering...

Indonesia Lost Rp 300 Trillion in Revenue due to Tax Evasion by 300 Business Tycoons.

October 12, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Hashim Djojohadikusumo, the Deputy Chairman of the Gerindra Advisory Board, has disclosed tax evasion done by...

Indonesia Blocks Temu App to Protect Local Businesses

October 12, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) has blocked the popular e-commerce app Temu, citing...

UNIFIL: The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon

October 12, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is a peacekeeping mission established by the United...

Indonesia to Deploy 120 Peacekeepers Despite Recent Israeli Attack on UNIFIL Post

October 12, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- Despite a recent Israeli attack on a UN observation post in Lebanon, Indonesia remains committed to...

Indonesia’s Drug and Food Control Agency Suspends Skincare Manufacturer Over Illegal Products

October 12, 2024

Bandung, Indonesia Sentinel -- Indonesia's National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM RI) has temporarily suspended the operations of...

“Elon Musk’s X Under Pressure for Lacking Representation in Indonesia

October 11, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia sentinel -- X, formerly known as Twitter, remains the only major social media platform operating in Indonesia without...

Indonesia Invests $5.5 Million for ‘Brain-Shaped’ Building in Yogyakarta

October 11, 2024

Yogyakarta, Indonesia Sentinel -- The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) inaugurated the Digital Transformation Building (GTD) at...