January 3, 2026 – Indonesia Headlines

1Prabowo Bela Menteri yang Turun ke Lokasi Banjir Sumatera: Dia Tidak Wisata

Story gist: President Prabowo inspected temporary housing for flood victims in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, accompanied by the governor and deputy governor. He defended a minister’s visit to the Sumatra flood site, stating it was not tourism.
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‎Gubernur dan Wagub Aceh Dampingi Presiden Tinjau Hunian Sementara Korban Bencana di Aceh Tamiang
— Pemerintahan Aceh
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Target 15.000 Hunian dalam Tiga Bulan, Presiden Prabowo Tinjau Pembangunan Rumah Hunian Danantara di Aceh Tamiang
— Presiden RI
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, omitting any coverage and critical perspective on Prabowo’s actions. Center frames story as collaborative local-government effort inspecting temporary victim housing. Right-leaning emphasizes presidential initiative with ambitious 15,000-unit target in three months, highlighting proactive national response and achievements.

2Prabowo Protes Atap Hunian buat Korban Banjir Pakai Seng: Panas, Pikirkan Solusinya

Story gist: Prabowo Subianto protested zinc roofs on temporary housing for flood victims in Aceh due to excessive heat. The Indonesian government via BNPB allocated funds for housing in Pidie Jaya, and BNI supported construction of decent homes in Aceh Tamiang.
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Pemerintah Salurkan Dana Tunggu Hunian bagi Warga Terdampak di Pidie Jaya
— BNPB
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BNI Dukung Danantara Bangun Hunian Layak untuk Penyintas Bencana Aceh Tamiang
— republika.co.id
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent; no coverage noted. Center sources (BNPB) frame story as efficient government aid distribution for Pidie Jaya victims. Right-leaning (Republika) emphasize BNI’s positive role in building proper housing for Aceh Tamiang survivors, highlighting corporate support. Protest-focused title stresses criticism of inadequate roofing solutions.

3Tujuh Buruh Bangunan Tertimbun Longsor di Sumedang, Empat Masih Dicari

Story gist: Seven construction workers were buried in a landslide in Jatinangor, Sumedang. Four remain missing as search efforts continue.
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Bupati Sumedang: Proyek TPT tak berizin picu longsor di Jatinangor
— ANTARA News
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting potential emphases on labor protections, corporate negligence, or government response critiques. Center outlet ANTARA News frames the event via the Sumedang Regent’s statement, attributing the landslide to an unpermitted TPT project and highlighting regulatory violations as the trigger without broader speculation.

4KUHAP Baru Berlaku, Posisi Jaksa Sebagai Kepala Pengendali Penanganan Perkara

Story gist: Indonesia’s new Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) took effect, positioning prosecutors as head controllers of case handling. Indonesian National Police public relations stated all ranks ready to implement new Criminal Code (KUHP) and KUHAP from 00:01 WIB.
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Seluruh Jajaran Siap Laksanakan KUHP dan KUHAP Baru Sejak Pukul 00.01 WIB Tadi
— DIVISI HUMAS POLRI
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting focus on prosecutorial authority shift. Center outlets emphasized police readiness and seamless rollout via official statement. Right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, leaving potential critiques of centralized prosecutor control or implementation challenges absent across the spectrum.