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Batam Immigration detain 10 foreigners for visa violations

The Batam Immigration in Riau Islands has detained 10 foreign nationals who violated immigration regulations, with six ...

Bakamla secures 30 illegal migrant workers leaving for Malaysia

The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) thwarted the illegal deployment of 30 prospective Indonesian migrant ...

Happy Teachers' Day

A teacher has a huge influence on our lives, and without one we may not see any of the success we currently enjoy. It ...

Government ensures migrant workers return to their hometowns safely

The government would facilitate Indonesian migrant workers to return to the country in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic ...

Naval ships perform drill to boost surveillance, war capability

Three Indonesian naval ships participated in a military drill in the Makassar waters, South Sulawesi Province, on ...

Ensuring safety of Idul Fitri exodus travelers

Most Indonesian Muslims follow the tradition of celebrating Idul Fitri Islamic Holiday, or locally called Lebaran, in ...

Indonesia facing shortage of 520 thousand teachers

Indonesia is currently facing a shortage of 520 thousand teachers, and the number is expected to increase further when ...

Riau Islands province wants China-Batam direct flight

Acting Governor of Riau Island province Agung Mulyana said he wanted the opening of direct flight between Batam and ...

Workers to have hospital as "gift" on independence day

When the Indonesian people will celebrate the country`s Independence Day on August 17 this year, blue-collar workers ...

Two vessels caught red handed in illegal transaction

Two tankers flying Indonesian flag have been caught red handed by a customs and excise sea patrol when the tankers ...

Thousands of workers conduct rally in Jakarta on Wednesday

About 5,000 to 10,000 labor workers are planning to conduct a rally in Jakarta on Wednesday (Jan 16) to protest ...

Indonesia potential for international cargo port investment

Indonesia`s strategic geographic position in the North Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean shipping lanes has the ...

Bintan fishermen complain about foreign poachers

Fishermen in Bintan, Riau Province, have complained about fish poaching by foreign boats in Bintan waters. "We ...

Batam`s junior Red Cross rated best at Asia-Pacific jamboree

The Batam chapter of the Indonesian Junior Red Cross (PMR) was selected as the best teenage contingent at the "Youth ...

Minister calls for improvement of free trade zone system

Finance Minister Agus DW Martowardojo has called for the improvement of the system and concept of the country`s Free ...