A man, MR, suspects that his newborn baby was swapped at the Islamic Hospital Jakarta (RSIJ) in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta. MR’s wife gave birth via cesarean on September 16, referred from a clinic due to her premature labor. The baby, a girl, was in a critical condition later that day and passed away the … Read more
Investigation Update: Police Question Six Key Witnesses in Origins of Kemayoran Blaze
In Jakarta, police are still investigating the cause of a house fire in Kebon Kosong, Kemayoran that displaced hundreds of families. As of December 12, 2024, six witnesses have been interviewed, but the police have not yet determined the cause of the fire. Acting Governor Teguh Setyabudi has visited the emergency shelter and discussed the … Read more
In Jakarta, the acting governor, Teguh Setyabudi, discussed the plan to relocate victims of a fire in Kebon Kosong, Kemayoran, to public housing (rusun). Theconstruction Agency of DKI Jakarta has prepared 10 locations with 607 units for families and 1,176 units for unmarried individuals, all in East Jakarta. However, the relocation is currently on hold, … Read more
"Acting President for Two Years: Gus Dur’s Unspoken Directive"
In a recent event held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Central Jakarta, Indonesia’s 8th Vice President (VP), Megawati Soekarnoputri, shared insights about her tenure under the country’s 4th President, Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur. Speaking at the launch of a book by Todung Mulya Lubis and a discuss about the 2024 Presidential elections, Megawati … Read more
Rethinking Transitional Housing: Relocating Kemayoran Fire Victims
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, revealed he has surveyed the evacuation process for fire victims in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. He emphasized the urgency to find interim housing as the current shelters, including schools and fields, are not suitable for long-term stay. Pratikno plans to coordinate with related ministers to identify RT-RW (neighborhood … Read more
"I Have No Ill Will"
Ace Hasan Syadzily, the chairman of Golkar Party in Jakarta, stated that his party harbors no ill will towards Megawati Soekarnoputri, the chairperson of PDIP. In fact, PDIP and Golkar have shared the same coalition in previous governments. He emphasized that their relationship has been cordial and there is no enmity between Golkar and PDIP. … Read more
Anti-graft agency KPK in Jakarta has expressed concern about officials inaccurately filling out their Wealth Reports. KPK chairman Nawawi Pomolango revealed that some submit false information, for instance, billing a Toyota Fortuner at only IDR 6 million. KPK has verified these findings and confirmed such Denmark. They suspect multiple cases of dishonesty in wealth declarations, … Read more
Indonesia’s current major political figure, Megawati Soekarnoputri, expressed her surprise and confusion when Anwar Usman was re-elected as the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court (MK). Megawati couldn’t understand why Anwar was chosen when there were colleagues who, in her view, had more seniority. Anwar, previously a Supreme Court judge, held the MK leadership from … Read more