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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Indonesia to build super-maximum security prison on remote island
- Illustrative photo: Antara file JAKARTA: (Bernama-Xinhua) Indonesian Minister of Immigration and Corrections Agus Andrianto has said that the government is preparing to build a new super-maximum security prison on a remote island as part of broader reforms to the country's correctional system, Xinhua reported. "The president aspires to build a modern correctional institution with super maximum security, located on a remote island. It is now being prepared," he said on Wednesday (June 25) during a visit to a prison in Medan, North Sumatra province. As part of wider efforts to improve the correctional system, Andrianto said that the government plans to build 13 new prisons across the country, which are expected to be operational by the end of this year. He noted that the move aims to address the long-standing issue of prison overcrowding in Indonesia. - Bernama-Xinhua
The Star
21-06-2025
- The Star
83 Indonesians fall victim to human trafficking to European countries
Two suspects allegedly involved in a human trafficking ring (second left and second right, front row) are displayed on Thursday while the Central Java Police's General Crimes Directorate chief Sr. Comr. Dwi Subagio (left) and chief spokesman Sr. Comr. Artanto (centre) hold envelopes of evidence in Semarang, Central Java. - Photo: Antara JAKARTA: The Central Java Police have exposed a human trafficking ring accused of deceiving Indonesian job seekers and sending them to European countries without proper documentation. Detectives from the Central Java Police's General Crimes Directorate arrested two people identified as KU and NU, from Tegal and Brebes, as suspects. The two suspects were arrested after allegedly swindling 83 people by promising to send the victims to work abroad legally, causing a loss of around Rp 5.2 billion (US$316,700), said General Crimes Directorate chief Sr. Comr. Dwi Subagio. Dwi said the arrests were made after two victims, identified as AM and AKB, filed police reports. 'The modus operandi was promising that the victims would work as ship crew or restaurant servers in Spain with a salary between €1,200 [US$1,383] and €1,500 per month,' Dwi said during a case expose at the Central Java Police headquarters on Thursday (June 19), as quoted by 'The victims are mostly from various regions in Central Java and were sent to several countries, such as Spain, Portugal, Greece and Poland.' The suspects also promised that they would manage and apply for the workers' residence permits in the countries of destination. However, the victims were forced to work in improper conditions and without legal documents, Dwi said. The Central Java Police have coordinated with the National Police's International Relations Division to track the whereabouts of other workers who have been sent abroad, Antara news agency reported. One of the victims said they had to work 24 hours per day for five consecutive days with a salary much lower than promised. Restaurant owners also told the workers to hide if there was a police raid, the victim added. Feeling unsafe and suffering from improper working conditions, the victims finally decided to return to Indonesia with their own money. As soon as they arrived in Indonesia, they filed police reports. For their actions, KU and NU face charges based on Articles 68, 69, 81 and 83 of Law No. 18/2017 on the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers, as well as Article 4 of Law No. 21/2007 on Human Trafficking. The offences are punishable with prison terms from three to 15 years with a fine of up to Rp 5 billion. Recently, many Indonesian job seekers have fallen victim to bogus recruiters who promise good paying jobs abroad as looking for a job in Indonesia is becoming increasingly difficult. Some were tricked into working for online gambling syndicates, both legal and illegal, or forced to work in online scam call centres. The Indonesian Embassy in Cambodia recorded that there were some 1,300 cases involving Indonesians in the first three months of 2025, most of which involved exploitation, violence and human trafficking. The majority of the workers were told they would work in hotels in Thailand but were instead sent to Cambodia for various illegal jobs, reported. Similar schemes were also used for syndicates operating in Myanmar. The government repatriated about 400 Indonesians from Myanmar in March who had been working as operators in a fraud call center managed by a Vietnamese syndicate. The situation has led the government to ban Indonesians from working in Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
The Star
20-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
Indonesia mobilises cross-border efforts to combat malaria in Papua
Papua New Guinea accounts for 26.4 percent of all malaria cases in the Asia Pacific. - Antara via The Jakarta Post/ANN JAKARTA: Amid the geographical and social complexities of Papua, new hope emerges through the formation of the Papua Malaria Consortium, a cross-sector strategic alliance born from the commitment of governors and the support of stakeholders to accelerate malaria elimination. "If we want Indonesia to be malaria-free, Papua is the key," said Indonesian Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin during a press conference on Tuesday (June 17), held on the sidelines of the 9th Asia Pacific Leaders' Summit on Malaria Elimination in Bali, which brought together over 250 participants from 23 countries and regions and international organisations. He and Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk led a meeting with six governors from across Papua to develop a more targeted, cross-sector strategy. Papua, the easternmost region of Indonesia, accounts for over 93 per cent of the country's total malaria cases and has now become the epicentre of Indonesia's fight to eliminate the disease. According to Budi, elimination in Papua is not only a health target but also a step toward achieving social justice and strengthening an inclusive health system. Sarthak Das, chief executive officer of the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance, expressed support for Indonesia's move to prioritise Papua in malaria elimination efforts. "Strong local leadership and cross-country collaboration are key to achieving the Asia Pacific region's malaria-free target by 2030," he said. This local commitment is also reinforced by the Bilateral Joint Action Plan signed between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea on Monday. The cross-border cooperation framework aims to ensure that malaria control efforts are carried out in an integrated and equitable manner in areas that are geographically and epidemiologically interconnected. Papua New Guinea accounts for 26.4 percent of all malaria cases in the Asia Pacific. Therefore, Das added, Indonesia's ability to gain control in Papua would be a vital signal that similar success is possible in Papua New Guinea. The Global Fund, one of the key funding partners, affirmed its commitment to supporting Indonesia's efforts focused on malaria elimination in Papua. "I acknowledge the significant progress made by Indonesia in its fight against malaria, and the Global Fund is fully committed to supporting its partners in the region to combat and eliminate malaria across the Asia Pacific," said Peter Sands, executive director of the Global Fund. Sands also welcomed the launch of "Indonesia's Call to End Malaria" at the high-level forum, a national initiative to push for comprehensive malaria elimination. Indonesia's efforts go beyond commitment. The government is expanding the distribution of bed nets, strengthening surveillance systems, increasing the number and capacity of local health workers, and implementing community-based approaches that respect local Papuan wisdom, alongside treatment and vaccine development. Although challenges remain, especially in terms of geographical access, climate change, and population mobility, these joint efforts show that malaria elimination is no longer a distant dream. With strong political will, international support, and data-driven strategies, Papua could become an inspiring malaria elimination success story for the region. - Xinhua
The Advertiser
17-06-2025
- The Advertiser
Two arrested over fatal shooting in Bali villa
Indonesian police say two people have been arrested over the shooting death of an Australian man and the wounding of another Australian man in a night time attack in a villa on the resort island of Bali. Police detained one person in the capital of Jakarta and another one was arrested abroad, Indonesian police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo told reporters on Tuesday, without providing more details on the arrests. The shooting which took place in a villa in the Badung regency happened on Saturday just after midnight. Zivan Radmanovic, 32, died at the scene, while Sanar Ghanim, 35, was seriously wounded, state news Antara reported. Police had said two people fled from the scene on two motorcycles and the two were heard speaking English with an Australian accent. Bali police are expected to hold a press conference to give more details about the case on Wednesday morning, said spokesperson Ariasandy. Indonesian police say two people have been arrested over the shooting death of an Australian man and the wounding of another Australian man in a night time attack in a villa on the resort island of Bali. Police detained one person in the capital of Jakarta and another one was arrested abroad, Indonesian police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo told reporters on Tuesday, without providing more details on the arrests. The shooting which took place in a villa in the Badung regency happened on Saturday just after midnight. Zivan Radmanovic, 32, died at the scene, while Sanar Ghanim, 35, was seriously wounded, state news Antara reported. Police had said two people fled from the scene on two motorcycles and the two were heard speaking English with an Australian accent. Bali police are expected to hold a press conference to give more details about the case on Wednesday morning, said spokesperson Ariasandy. Indonesian police say two people have been arrested over the shooting death of an Australian man and the wounding of another Australian man in a night time attack in a villa on the resort island of Bali. Police detained one person in the capital of Jakarta and another one was arrested abroad, Indonesian police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo told reporters on Tuesday, without providing more details on the arrests. The shooting which took place in a villa in the Badung regency happened on Saturday just after midnight. Zivan Radmanovic, 32, died at the scene, while Sanar Ghanim, 35, was seriously wounded, state news Antara reported. Police had said two people fled from the scene on two motorcycles and the two were heard speaking English with an Australian accent. Bali police are expected to hold a press conference to give more details about the case on Wednesday morning, said spokesperson Ariasandy. Indonesian police say two people have been arrested over the shooting death of an Australian man and the wounding of another Australian man in a night time attack in a villa on the resort island of Bali. Police detained one person in the capital of Jakarta and another one was arrested abroad, Indonesian police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo told reporters on Tuesday, without providing more details on the arrests. The shooting which took place in a villa in the Badung regency happened on Saturday just after midnight. Zivan Radmanovic, 32, died at the scene, while Sanar Ghanim, 35, was seriously wounded, state news Antara reported. Police had said two people fled from the scene on two motorcycles and the two were heard speaking English with an Australian accent. Bali police are expected to hold a press conference to give more details about the case on Wednesday morning, said spokesperson Ariasandy.
AsiaOne
17-06-2025
- AsiaOne
Indonesian police say 2 people arrested over fatal shooting in Bali villa, Asia News
JAKARTA — Indonesian police said on Tuesday (June 17) that two people have been arrested over the shooting death of an Australian man and the wounding of another Australian man in a nighttime attack in a villa on the resort island of Bali. Police detained one person in the capital of Jakarta and another one was arrested abroad, Indonesian police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo told reporters, without providing more details on the arrests. The shooting which took place in a villa in the Badung regency happened on Saturday just after midnight. Zivan Radmanovic, 32, died at the scene, while Sanar Ghanim, 35, was seriously wounded, state news Antara reported. Police had said two people fled from the scene on two motorcycles and the two were heard speaking English with an Australian accent. Bali police are expected to hold a press conference to give more details about the case on Wednesday morning, said spokesperson Ariasandy. [[nid:719084]]
