Central Java Police arrest hundreds in street crime crackdown
JAKARTA: The Central Java Police have arrested nearly a thousand suspects in a sweeping crackdown on street crime, amid nationwide effort to combat racketeering and extortion that business leaders warn are undermining Indonesia's economic climate.
West Java to also send 'unruly' adults to military barracks
JAKARTA: The West Java administration has unveiled a controversial plan to send "unruly adults" to military barracks for character education training, expanding a programme that was originally aimed at addressing student delinquency.
Four killed and three injured as train collides with motorcycles in Indonesia's East Java
Four people were killed and three others injured after an inter-city train struck seven motorcycles allegedly crossing a railway track in Indonesia's East Java province on Monday, local police said.
Thirteen dead after blast during Indonesian military ammunition disposal in West Java
Thirteen people died in a blast during a disposal of expired military ammunition in Indonesia's West Java on Monday, army officials told local media
Citaglobal, PWM Jawa Timur to explore telcos, RE deployment in East Java
KUALA LUMPUR: Citaglobal Bhd via its Indonesian subsidiary PT Citaglobal Internasional Capital has entered into a heads of agreement with Pimpinan Wilayah Muhammadiyah (PWM) Jawa Timur to explore the deployment of telecommunications and renewable energy infrastructure across Muhammadiyah's network of hospitals, schools, and universities in East Java.
Central Java Police name officer suspect in alleged infanticide
JAKARTA: After weeks of investigation, the Central Java Police have named one of their officers, identified only as Brig AK, a suspect in the alleged killing of his two-month-old baby earlier this month.
West Java sees major drop in tourists over Idul Fitri
JAKARTA: West Java, one of the country's top destinations for mudik, the traditional exodus for Idul Fitri, saw a significant drop in tourist visits this week during the holiday as fewer people hit the roads amid a decline in consumer purchasing power.
A mushroom success story in central Java
What started as a tiny little mushroom business in Indonesia has grown into Jamur Borobudur, a thriving cottage industry.
Indonesian antigraft agency to summons former West Java governor for questioning as witness in Bank BJB case
JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is planning to summons former popular West Java governor Ridwan Kamil of Golkar Party as a witness in their investigation into a botched procurement at publicly listed lender Bank BJB
10 people killed after landslides bury two cars in Indonesia's East Java
Ten people, occupants of two cars, were killed after landslides hit and buried the vehicles in Indonesia's East Java province, a top rescuer said on Friday.
Trekking Central Java's magnificent Dieng Plateau
With breathtaking views, adventurous trails and a rich cultural heritage, the Dieng Plateau offers an unmatched trekking experience.
One killed in Java deluge
Floods and landslides on the country's main island of Java killed one and left seven more missing after heavy rains inundated more than a dozen towns, an official said.
Malaysia, Indonesia committed to strengthening bilateral ties, especially in East Java, says top official
Malaysia and Indonesia are committed to strengthening their bilateral relations, particularly in East Java, by expanding cooperation at various levels, including government-to-government, business sector and community relations.
Two killed and 15 injured in explosion involving tug boat and tanker off Indonesia's East Java coast
An explosion involving a tugboat and a fuel-carrying tanker near Lamongan, a coastal town in the north of East Java province, Indonesia, erupted into flames on Thursday.
Indonesian government plans 700km sea wall from Banten to East Java
JAKARTA: (Bernama-Antara): Indonesia’s Presidential Envoy for Climate and Energy, Hashim Sujono Djojohadikusumo, announced that President Prabowo Subianto has decided to construct a giant sea wall stretching 700 kilometres from Banten to East Java, reported Antara news agency.
Central Java braces for more extreme weather after disasters kill 27
JAKARTA: The Central Java administration has urged residents to remain vigilant against hydrometeorological disasters as the province will likely continue to see moderate to heavy rainfall until next month.
Govt buildings in Central Java town vandalised amid punk song controversy
JAKARTA: Several government buildings in Purbalingga regency, Central Java were vandalised in an act allegedly related to the recent brouhaha surrounding Sukatani, a punk band from the regency, and its song criticising the police.
Vandals hit Central Java
Several government buildings in Purbalingga regency, Central Java were vandalised in an act allegedly related to the recent brouhaha surrounding Sukatani, a punk band from the regency, and its song criticising the police.
Sixteen dead, five missing in Central Java landslide
JAKARTA: At least 16 people have been killed and five more are missing after a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Indonesia's Central Java province, local police and disaster officials said on Tuesday (Jan 21).
At least 17 dead as torrential rains wrack rural Java
Rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said. Eight people were missing.
