Polda Jabar Allows Residents to Stop Robbers, Bans Vigilantism
Police recorded 19 viral robbery cases in Jabar in July and will add patrols from midnight through the early morning hours.
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19 members of baby-selling ring get 3-7 year terms
The court said at least 34 babies were trafficked since 2022, and eight rescued infants are now under West Java Social Services care.
Channel News Asia, Antara News +1
After spin-off, Bank BSN targets Rp87 trillion in assets in 2026
As of June, BSN’s assets reached Rp78.8 trillion, net profit was Rp444 billion, and financing grew 23 percent.
Republika, Antara News
Bandung police step up patrols at 4-5 high-risk spots
Police say the robbery pattern is no longer limited to weekends and can occur daily, with cases peaking before dawn.
CNN Indonesia, Republika
M4.8 quake shakes south of Sukabumi, BMKG: no tsunami risk
The epicenter was 79 km southwest of Sukabumi at a depth of 52 km, with no aftershocks detected by 15.40 WIB.
PPPA minister reviews circular business of PNM Mekaar client in Bandung
Ema’s operation turns waste into maggot feed, then uses the output for catfish and chicken in one integrated business chain.
PA Bandung approves Ridwan Kamil's adoption of Arkana
The ruling orders the Bandung Civil Registry to note the adoption in the register and Arkana's birth certificate.
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Kemendagri urges local governments to add health to APBD
The move is tied to the 2045 Kedaulatan Kesehatan target and to stronger basic services in the regions.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +1
West Java deputy governor threatens to fire ASN tied to LGBT
West Java provincial government will also accept public reports and turn any case deemed criminal over to law enforcement.
Republika, Antara News
Government targets waste problems in 24 major cities by 2028
Half the target is to be completed in 2027, starting with landfills handling more than 1,000 tons of waste per day.
Antara News, Republika
Asia Afrika Carnival 2026 in Bandung draws delegates from 26 countries
New: The carnival on Jalan Asia Afrika is the main event of Asia Africa Festival 2026, held July 11-12.
Antara News, Republika
Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan Taken to Hospital
Farhan is still under examination by doctors, while his mayoral duties can be delegated to other local agencies.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +3
West Java civil servants logged online gambling up to Rp800 million a year
West Java plans Inspektorat-led counseling after PPATK data showed provincial and local ASN transactions reaching tens of billions of rupiah a year.
Republika, Antara News +2
Bandung kidnapping victim suffers permanent blindness, suspect sought
A boarding-house witness said the victim rarely left her room for three months and arrived already having trouble walking.
Antara News, Tempo +3
Bandung council urges relocation of street vendors to protect sales
The proposal includes signs at old sites, promotion through government channels, and post-relocation economic reviews.
CNN Indonesia, Tempo
Bandara Husein Bandung readied to resume jet flights
The airport is targeted to handle scheduled domestic and international routes, with PKP-PK capacity rising from category 5 to 7.
Republika, Antara News
KPK sends Immanuel Ebenezer to Sukamiskin in K3 graft case
Eleven convicts were immediately jailed after the ruling became final, including Noel, who got 4.5 years and Rp3,435 miliar in restitution.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News
Government to cover treatment of abuse victim held 3 years in Bandung
RSHS Bandung has formed a surgical, plastic surgery and eye team; the victim will undergo staged operations and facial reconstruction.
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West Java Police Hunt TH in 3-Year Bandung Confinement Case
Police say TH narrowly escaped arrest and is now moving from place to place to avoid the manhunt.
Bandung staple prices stay stable as chili costs ease
Disdagin now puts red bird’s-eye chilies at Rp60.000-Rp80.000 per kg, with the next cheap-market program due around September 2026.
Bandung woman missing 3 years found badly injured at RSHS
Family filed a report with Polda Jawa Barat, alleging her boyfriend abducted and abused her for three years, leaving her barely able to see or speak.
Student protests spread on June 15, 5,955 deployed in Jakarta
Demonstrations also spread to Bandung, Makassar, Semarang, Palembang and Medan, with demands spanning MBG, BBM and the Polri law.
CNN Indonesia, Republika +4
BPKH proposes raising Hajj down payment by Rp10 million to Rp35 million
BPKH wants the increase phased in from 2024-2026 to expand managed funds and boost Hajj benefits.
PT Faunaland Ancol named new operator of Bandung Zoo
The selected operator must pay an initial Rp4,3 billion contribution and prepare to reopen the zoo after about six months closed.
Republika, Antara News
Kabupaten Bogor Retains BPK WTP Opinion for 2025 LKPD
The result marks Kabupaten Bogor’s second straight WTP after receiving WDP opinions in 2021-2023.
Antara News, Tempo +1
Bandung Opens 2026 SPMB Phase I for Affirmation, Merit
Online registration runs June 8-12, with affirmation quotas of 15% in elementary and 30% in middle school, and 25% for merit.
Antara News, Tribunnews
TVRI promotes broadcast of 104 2026 World Cup matches in Bandung
The official broadcast rights were promoted at the “Bola Gembira” event, a collaboration of TVRI Jabar, RRI Bandung and Antara.
Antara News, Republika