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5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta

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Inp.polri.go.id – Jakarta. A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta on Monday at 7:57 PM local time, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

The quake’s epicenter was located in the sea at a depth of 30 kilometers, with coordinates 8.78°S, 110.27°E, approximately 95 kilometers southwest of Gunung Kidul.

Tremors were also felt in Karangkates, Nganjuk, Sleman, and Malang, with intensity ranging from II to IV on the MMI scale.

BMKG has confirmed that the earthquake poses no tsunami threat, as reported by antaranews.com.

Residents are advised to stay calm and avoid spreading unverified information until BMKG provides a comprehensive analysis. For updates, the public can check the infoBMKG app, social media channels, or contact the nearest BMKG office.

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Bawaslu Identifies High-Risk Provinces for 2024 Local Elections

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Inp.polri.go.id – Jakarta. The Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) has identified five provinces as high-risk areas for the 2024 local elections based on four stages: social-political context, nominations, campaigning, and vote counting.

Bawaslu’s Coordinator for Prevention, Community Participation, and Public Relations, Lolly Suhenti, named the high-risk provinces as East Nusa Tenggara, East Kalimantan, East Java, South Sulawesi, and Central Sulawesi. These regions were highlighted due to 27 indicators, including fluctuating policies and violations of civil servant neutrality, according to antaranews.com.

“East Nusa Tenggara ranks highest in risk because it exhibits 19 of the 27 indicators,” she explained during the Launching of the 2024 Election Risk Mapping on Monday (26/8/24).

Moderate-risk provinces include Bali, North Kalimantan, South Papua, and Central Kalimantan. The remaining 29 provinces are categorized as low-risk.

In addition specific high-risk areas have been identified for each election stage: Aceh for social-political issues, Riau Islands for nominations, South Sulawesi for campaigning, and Papua for vote counting.

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6,421 Police Officers Ready to Secure Local Elections in West Kalimantan

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Inp.polri.go.id – Pontianak. West Kalimantan Regional Police have mobilized 6,421 officers across the province to secure the 2024 local elections.

“This extensive and thorough security effort aims to ensure the election process is conducted safely, orderly, and without disruptions,” said West Kalimantan Police Chief Inspector General Pipit Rismanto during the Mantap Praja Force Readiness Parade in Pontianak on Monday (26/8/2024)4.

The election security involves not just the police but also other stakeholders including the Indonesian Military (TNI), the integrated law enforcement (Gakkumdu), Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), and other agencies.

“We’re not working alone. All stakeholders are involved to ensure the election runs smoothly and safely,” Chief Pipit noted.

The parade was held to anticipate and minimize potential conflicts and security issues during the elections. In addition to the 6,421 police personnel, the military will be involved as needed to bolster security and ensure all election stages proceed effectively.

Chief Pipit emphasized preparation to address any social dynamics, especially in areas previously considered vulnerable, such as the Pontianak-Kubu Raya border and other districts.

“This parade ensures all personnel are prepared and strengthens inter-agency collaboration to face potential challenges during the election,” he added.

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Minister Hadi’s Calls to Security Forces Ahead of Local Elections

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Inp.polri.go.id – Jakarta. Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto has urged intelligence agencies to operate around the clock to prevent disruptions during the 2024 local elections.

“I repeatedly emphasize to intelligence personnel that our security forces are spread thin across regions, so intelligence must work 24/7 to anticipate and prevent any disturbances,” he said on Monday (26/8/2024), referring to the Indonesian Military and the Indonesian National Police.

Minister Hadi also stressed the need for police to ensure security throughout the elections, highlighting that even minor vulnerabilities must be addressed.

“If intelligence agencies have a firm grasp of their areas, they can effectively counteract predictions and mapping issued by Bawaslu and the police,” he added.

Minister Hadi assured that continuous coordination will be in place to ensure security during the elections, underscoring the importance of maintaining political, legal, and security stability.

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86,000 Catholics to Attend Pope Francis’ Mass at GBK

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Inp.polri.go.id – Jakarta. Around 86,000 Catholics are expected to attend the grand mass led by Pope Francis at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium in Jakarta on 5  September 2024.

According to spokesperson Father Thomas Ulun Ismoyo on Monday (26/8/2024), the mass will last around 90 minutes and take place across two stadiums: GBK’s Main Stadium, which can accommodate 60,000 people, and the nearby Madya Stadium with space for 26,00, as reported by antaranews.com.

Upon arrival, Pope Francis will tour both stadiums to greet attendees before leading the mass and offering prayers. Father Thomas emphasized that the Pope’s message will focus on spreading God’s love and kindness in Indonesia.

For those unable to attend in person, the event will be live-streamed online. Father Thomas urged attendees to follow all guidelines provided by organizers for a smooth and orderly experience.

The mass is part of Pope Francis’ apostolic journey across Asia Pacific, which includes visits to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Singapore from 2 to 13 September 2024.

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Philippine Fugitive Flees to Jakarta, Batam Immigration Confirms

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Inp.polri.go.id – Jakarta.  The Batam Immigration Office revealed that a fugitive from the Philippines, Alice Guo (AG), a former mayor of Bamban, has fled to Jakarta. 

Batam Immigration Head Samuel Toba said at a press conference related to Operation Jagratara II on Monday (26/8/2024) that she was last traced heading to Jakarta, where both local immigration authorities and officials from the Philippines are currently tracking her. 

Another fugitive, identified as WG, has reportedly escaped to Hong Kong before the Philippines issued a warrant for his arrest, according to antaranews.com.

The Batam Immigration Office became aware of these fugitives after the Philippine authorities issued a wanted notice on 19 August 2024. Two other Philippine fugitives, identified as SG (40) and KO (24), were detained in Batam while attempting to flee to Malaysia via Batam Center International Port and have since been handed over to the Philippine Immigration Bureau.

The investigation also uncovered the involvement of a Singaporean, identified as ZJ, who allegedly assisted in the fugitives’ escape by booking hotel rooms in Batam. ZJ has since left Indonesia.

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North Sumatra Brimob Difuses Mortar Bomb in Langkat

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Inp.polri.go.id – Medan.  The Bomb Disposal Unit (Jibom) of North Sumatra Regional Police’s Mobile Brigade (Brimob) defused a military mortar bomb (UXO) found in Dusun III, Alur Cempedak Village, Pangkalan Susu District, Langkat regency, North Sumatra.

Brimob Officer Second Inspector Jujun Lesser Berutu said on Monday (26/8/2024) that the unit was dispatched to assist Langkat Police in diffusing the mortar bomb after it sparked concern among local residents.

Upon arriving at the location, the Jibom team followed standard procedures, securing the area to ensure the safety of nearby residents. The team conducted a thorough examination of the bomb before safely disposing of it according to established protocols.

The disposal process went smoothly, easing the fears of the community. Second Inspector Jujun praised his team for their professionalism, highlighting this operation as a testament to the high level of competency within the North Sumatra Brimob unit.

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Bali Immigration Investigates Foreign Tourists Using Villa as Expat School

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Inp.polri.go.id – Badung. The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office is investigating three foreigners accused of running a school for expatriate children in a villa in North Kuta, Badung following a digital patrol by immigration officers.

According to Ngurah Rai Immigration Head Suhendra, the foreigners include a Swiss couple renting the villa and a Turkish national acting as the villa’s operational manager. The foreigners, identified as PHB and JMB from Switzerland and CK from Turkey, were found using the villa for lessons in writing, math, science, and Indonesian for foreign children, according to antaranews.com.

The Swiss nationals arrived in Bali on 19 July 2024, with investor visas, while CK entered with a visit visa on 25 June 2024. Authorities are investigating further, and if violations are confirmed, the individuals could face deportation.

As of August 2024, Ngurah Rai Immigration has deported 86 foreigners, primarily from Nigeria, China, and the United States, for various offenses including visa misuse and criminal activity.

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INP Prepare Security Operations for Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali

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Inp.polri.go.id – Denpasar.The Indonesian National Police (INP) held pre-operation training (Latpraops) Puri Agung II 2024 in Badung, Bali, on Monday (26/8/2024), to secure the upcoming 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) and the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (HLF MSP). 

The training was led by Bali Regional Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya, who serves as the Deputy Head of Operations (Wakaops) for the event.

The training, conducted at Balai Budaya Giri Nata Mandala, focused on improving the capabilities of police personnel in safeguarding these high-profile events. 

“This activity is aimed at ensuring that all involved personnel, from officials to field officers, fully understand the operation plans and security strategies,” he said, as quoted by antaranews.com.

Following the training, a Tactical Floor Game (TFG) will be held on Wednesday to further align personnel understanding both theoretically and practically.

The Puri Agung II operation involves collaboration between the INPHeadquarters, Bali Police, East Java Police, and West Nusa Tenggara Police. A total of 4,523 personnel will be deployed for the event, which runs from 31 August to 4 September 2024.

The 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum and the HLF MSP will be held from 1 to 3 Septembe, 2024, with participation from 28 heads of state and 800 delegates, focusing on key areas like economic transformation, energy, mining, food security, health, and development.

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Judicial Commission Dismisses Judges Who Acquitted Ronald Tannur

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Inp.polri.go.id – Jakarta.  The Judicial Commission (KY) has permanently dismissed three judges who acquitted Gregorius Ronald Tannur in the murder case of Dini Sera Afrianti.

The judges—Erintuah Damanik, Mangapul, and Heru Hanindyo—were found guilty of violating the Judicial Code of Ethics and Conduct (KEPPH), according to antaranews.com.

KY’s Chair of Judicial Supervision and Investigation, Joko Sasmito, said that the judges committed severe ethical violations. 

“The reported judges were proven to have violated the KEPPH, classified as serious offenses,” he said during a presentation of the KY’s findings at a meeting with the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III on Monday (26/8/2024).

The decision to dismiss the judges was made in a plenary session earlier that day, with all seven KY members in attendance.

Among the findings, Joko highlighted discrepancies between the legal facts presented in court and the final verdict. The judges also failed to consider crucial evidence, such as CCTV footage and expert testimony, leading to a controversial acquittal.

House of Representattves Commission III Deputy Chair Habiburokhman acknowledged KY’s thorough investigation but suggested the dismissal should have been without pension rights.

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