Day: October 4, 2022

Indonesia Police Chief, Others Removed Over Soccer Disaster

MALANG, INDONESIA — An Indonesian police chief and nine elite officers were removed from their posts Monday and 18 others were being investigated for responsibility in the firing of tear gas inside a soccer stadium that set off a stampede, killing at least 125 people, officials said. Distraught family members were

34 provinces ready to join 2nd National Ecclesiastical Choir Party

At least 34 provinces have expressed their readiness to participate in the 2nd National Ecclesiastical Choir Party (Pesparani) from October 28–31, 2022, in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. “The national-level Catholic Ecclesiastical Choir Party (Pesparani), which will take place in Kupang on October 28–31, 2022, will be attended by thousands of

Police deny death toll in Kanjuruhan stampede exceeds 125

The National Police have denied a Supporter Arema report that the death toll from the October 1, 2022, stampede at Kanjuruhan Stadium in East Java’s Malang District has exceeded 125. “The DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) team has identified (all the bodies) in cooperation with the East Java chapter of the

DPR pushes for bolstering protection for children of divorced parents

Head of Commission VIII of the House of Representatives (DPR) Ashabul Kahfi stated that his side is pushing for strengthening protection for child victims of parental divorce. The protection is being boosted through DPR’s three functions of making laws, supervising government activities, and allocating budgets “For the role of legislators

UK welcomes Indonesia’s stand on annexation of Ukrainian territory

The United Kingdom welcomes Indonesia’s statement on Russia’s sham referenda and its illegal annexation of Ukraine’s sovereign territory, the British Embassy in Jakarta said in a statement issued on Tuesday. “I welcome Indonesia’s statement that these sham referenda are violations of the UN Charter and international law,” British Ambassador to

Freedom in Learning Program supports quality education: BSKAP

The Merdeka Belajar (Freedom in Learning) Program aims to provide quality education to boost students’ competence and character, the Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Ministry stated. “Quality education aims to ensure that students experience progress in learning, so that they are more competent and have (noble) character,” the Ministry’s Head