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PM Wong to visit Jakarta for the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat on July 6

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan, Indonesia’s Ambassador to Singapore, at the Shangri-La Jakarta on July 5, ahead of the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat in the Indonesian capital.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan, Indonesia’s Ambassador to Singapore, at the Shangri-La Jakarta on July 5, ahead of the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat in the Indonesian capital.

Drought tightens grip across Indonesia

Residents carry buckets of water collected from a natural spring on June 20 in East Java. Villagers say they have struggled to access clean water for drinking and daily needs over the past month, forcing them to walk about 1km to the spring.
Residents carry buckets of water collected from a natural spring on June 20 in East Java. Villagers say they have struggled to access clean water for drinking and daily needs over the past month, forcing them to walk about 1km to the spring.

Surge in Indonesians seeking repatriation as Cambodia cracks down on scam centres

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami threat

The jolt struck at a depth of 120km, around 58km west of Tobelo, in North Maluku province at 11.31am local time.
The jolt struck at a depth of 120km, around 58km west of Tobelo, in North Maluku province at 11.31am local time.

Alleged bullying death of 16-year-old in Indonesia renews fears of school violence

A monitoring network recorded 614 cases of school violence nationwide in Indonesian in 2025.
A monitoring network recorded 614 cases of school violence nationwide in Indonesian in 2025.

Indonesia recovers body of American pilot killed by rebels in Papua, military says

Pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin operated an aircraft owned by airline operator PT AMA, whose planes carry food, fuel and mail to remote villages in Papua.
Pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin operated an aircraft owned by airline operator PT AMA, whose planes carry food, fuel and mail to remote villages in Papua.

MASA showcases Indonesia’s creative scene with Takashimaya fair and Gardens by the Bay exhibition

MASA has brought over 80 Indonesia brands and creators to Singapore.
MASA has brought over 80 Indonesia brands and creators to Singapore.

Rebels in Indonesia’s Papua kill American pilot, burn plane, spokesperson says

Indonesia seizes 3.37 tonnes of cannabis buds intended for vapes

The cannabis buds originated from Thailand, and were found by authorities in the Indonesian province of East Java.
The cannabis buds originated from Thailand, and were found by authorities in the Indonesian province of East Java.

Indonesia’s Aceh flogs couple for kissing in TikTok video

Violators at a public flogging for violating syariah law in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on July 2.
Violators at a public flogging for violating syariah law in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on July 2.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.