Stories from Indonesia

A 32-hectare landfill on Bali, operational for over 40 years, can no longer manage the increasing volume of household waste. Bali's 32-hectare Sukam landfill, operating for over 40 years, is now over capacity.

Indonesian officials have detained more than 300 foreign nationals in Jakarta for allegedly operating an online gambling ring. Gambling is illegal in Indonesia, according to the source. The scam project, which arrived in Indonesia two months ago, targeted individuals outside the country. Online gambling is banned in Muslim-majority Indonesia and can carry a sentence of up to nine years. Investigators seized several hard disks and mobile devices as part of the ongoing probe into the international online gambling ponzi scheme. Indonesian authorities have intensified their crackdown on cyber scam operations, arresting another group of 200 people on Friday, with many from Malaysia, Cambodia, and Laos. This follows the arrest of over 200 people earlier this week, predominantly from Vietnam, in operations suspected to involve online gambling and cyber scams.

A 'Makeup Block Party' featuring free performances is being held at Literasi Park.

Pernakaan Sapi Jawaara in Cimanuk Village has strengthened animal health procedures to prevent the threat of cowpox in 2026.

Jakarta Governor Pramono stated that the management and supervision of the free education program cannot be solely decided by the Jakarta provincial government.

An event held at the Textile Museum in Jakarta, attended by approximately 500 people, implemented waste reduction methods.

A public advisory has been issued regarding storm preparedness, urging residents to ensure water, food, medicine, and centers are ready. Water, food, medicine, and emergency centers have been prepared in Jakarta.

Environmental issues, particularly waste management, are not effectively resolved in Indonesia.

Amid high tuberculosis (TB) cases, information circulating about TB vaccines containing nanorobots has been identified as false or a scam. The information regarding nanorobots in TB vaccines has been confirmed as false or a hoax, according to comdigi.go.id.

Police uncovered an illegal business where six new items were opened for making paper or media. Police stated the illegal business used six new items to produce paper or media, employing tools for cooking and heating.