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Iran seeks transfer of nationals imprisoned in Indonesia: minister

The Iranian government has formally requested the transfer of its nationals incarcerated in Indonesia so they can ...

Govt addresses prison overcrowding through amnesty for drug inmates

The government is preparing an amnesty and rehabilitation scheme for inmates convicted of drug-related offenses as an ...

Govt seeking solutions to prison overcrowding: minister

Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Penitentiary Affairs, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, has ...

BNN Chief plans crackdown on drug trafficking in prisons

Head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Marthinus Hukom announced plans to address drug trafficking in prisons by ...

Batik industry absorbs 200,000 workers as of Aug: govt

The batik industry has absorbed 200 thousand workers as of August 2024, according to data from the Industry ...

Prisoners receiving Eid remission urged to keep improving themselves

Expert Staff to the Law and Human Rights Minister, Ibnu Chuldun, reminded all prisoners receiving this year's Eid ...

Special Eid al-Fitr remissions granted to 159,557 inmates nationwide

A total of 159,557 Muslim prisoners nationwide have been granted remissions and sentence reductions to commemorate the ...

Education vital to eradicate tuberculosis stigma: ministry

The Health Ministry has stressed the need to educate people and raise awareness about tuberculosis given the lingering ...

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Leading the fight against radicalism

Radical movements are likely to emerge ahead of the general elections and threaten the continuity of the election ...

Ministry, KPU agree to realize human rights-friendly general elections

The Ministry of Law and Human Rights and the General Elections Commission (KPU) concurred on realizing human ...

Need policy to ensure women prisoners' rights: Komnas Perempuan

There is a need for a policy to ensure the rights of women and children lodged in prisons or correctional facilities ...

Indonesian President seeks breakthrough in drug eradication

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has called for a breakthrough in efforts to eradicate and handle drug abuse in ...

Over 10,000 inmates in Jakarta granted remission for Aug 17

A total of 10,265 inmates at correctional prisons and detention centers in Jakarta received remissions on the 78th ...

Attempt to smuggle drugs in machine spare parts thwarted

A joint team of officials from the Customs and Excise Office and the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police in Tangerang, ...

Jakarta strives to control obesity through health promotion

The Jakarta Provincial Government incessantly strives to remind its citizens to fight obesity, as it is one of the main ...