Microplastic Rain Hits East Java; Govt Urged to Act

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The phenomenon of microplastic-contaminated rainfall has been a hot topic of discussion since late 2025. Researchers found microplastic content in rainwater across several regions in East Java, posing dangers if consumed. The East Java Provincial Government has responded to these findings. One group of researchers identifying microplastics in rainwater is the Gen Z Reject … Read more

Woman Gives Birth on Road, Baby Neglected for Songkran Festival

Bangkok Woman Allegedly Abandons Newborn During Songkran Festival; Baby Dies Table of Contents Bangkok Woman Allegedly Abandons Newborn During Songkran Festival; Baby Dies Conflicting Accounts adn Eventual confession CCTV Footage Reveals Birth, Abandonment Police Investigation and Mother’s Claims Friend Expresses Disappointment Bangkok woman Allegedly Abandoned Newborn: A Q&A What happened in Bangkok during the Songkran … Read more

Enough with police brutality: Activists – Politics

uman rights organizations have called for a “radical change” in security forces’ approach to handling protests, alongside renewed efforts to protect freedom of speech in the country, following allegations of brutality against protesters and intimidation of journalists at demonstrations against the recent revision of the 2004 Indonesian Military (TNI) Law. At least 25 protesters who … Read more

Protest Against TNI Law in Malang Turns Violent, 8 Student Journalists Become Victims

TEMPO.CO, Malang – Eight student press activists from various universities in the city of Malang became victims of violence while covering the protest against the Indonesian National Army Law, or TNI Law, in front of the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) building on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The demonstration was marred by violence. The Secretary-General … Read more

Protesters Burn Security Posts at Malang Legislature During Anti-Military Law Rally

Malang, East Java. A protest against the recently amended military law turned violent in the East Java city of Malang on Sunday evening, as demonstrators set fire to two security posts at the city legislative council compound. At least 11 people were injured in the incident, including seven members of the police and military, authorities … Read more