Multiple Earthquakes Strike Jayapura, Papua: BMKG Reveals Details

 An earthquake shook the Jayapura region in Papua on Thursday, February 9th, 2023, according to the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG). On Friday (10/2/2023), the earthquake was felt in the region seven more times. The head of BMKG, Dwikorita, stated that the earthquake was a shallow earthquake caused by active fault activities. The earthquake caused significant damage to buildings and reportedly led to the deaths of four people. However, it is known not to have the potential to cause a tsunami.

In response to the situation, a state of emergency has been declared, and thousands of people have fled the area. According to Abdul Muhari, the head of the National Disaster Management Agency's Data, Information and Communication Center, the number of earthquake refugees in Jayapura has reached 2,136 people and is spread out over 15 locations.

Anies Baswedan Hails Jokowi as Inspiration for Democracy in Indonesia

Anies Baswedan, a presidential candidate from the Nasdem Party, is using the name of PDIP politician Joko Widodo or Jokowi when talking about democracy in Indonesia. Anies said that Jokowi's presidency has proven that democracy in the country can give opportunities to anyone.

This was stated by Anies in the Merry Riana Youtube channel titled "PERDANA!! ANIES BASWEDAN BLAK-BLAKAN TENTANG PERJANJIAN POLITIK PRABOWO-ANIES-SANDI" that has been permitted to be quoted, on Saturday (11/2/2023).

"How a child from a simple family has the opportunity to lead a city, the opportunity to lead a province, and the opportunity to lead a country," said Anies.

Tightened Security Measures Announced for Ferdy Sambo's Verdict Hearing

The police force will tighten security measures during the verdict hearing of Ferdy Sambo at the South Jakarta District Court on Monday (13/2/2023).

"It will definitely be tightened," said the Head of Public Relations for the South Jakarta Metropolitan Police, AKP Nurma Dewi, in a statement on Saturday (11/2/2023).

Nurma revealed that over 200 personnel will be on guard around the South Jakarta District Court.

"More than 200 (personnel)," Nurma said.

Understanding KTP Digital: The Future of Electronic Identity in Indonesia

 What is KTP Digital? This question has become a hot topic among Indonesian internet users after the Indonesian government announced that they will no longer use blank e-KTP and replace it with KTP digital.

For those curious about what KTP digital is, read on for a detailed explanation in this article. The Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Ditjen Dukcapil) of the Ministry of Home Affairs has previously socialized the use of KTP Digital.

It is known that the Ministry of Home Affairs has conducted a trial of KTP Digital for employees of the District Civil Registration Office. The trial was conducted to determine the advantages and disadvantages of using KTP Digital, which is currently being developed.

Hoax Photo of Kidnapped Susi Air Pilot Confirmed by TNI

Recently, a photo has been circulating on social media that shows a foreign national (allegedly Susi Air pilot, Captain Philips Mark Methrtens) being held captive by the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB-OPM). However, Major General Muhammad Saleh Mustafa of Pangdam XVII/Cendrawasih confirmed that this photo is a hoax. The Indonesian military and police are still searching for the whereabouts of Captain Philips.

Erick Thohir Outlines Solutions to Improve Indonesian Football

Candidate for the PSSI General Chairman, Erick Thohir, explained a number of solutions that will be implemented to improve Indonesian football during a meeting with supporters held in Denpasar, Bali on Saturday (11/2/2023).

The Minister of State-Owned Enterprises stated that one example of the agenda that will be implemented if elected as the PSSI Chairman is to visit the homes of referees to communicate directly with them.

"Indonesian football needs solutions, not just pointing out the mistakes. For example, referees. I want to be the first PSSI General Chairman to come to the referees' homes, to see them. So that they are part of the development of this industry," Erick said in an official statement.

"Social Media Activist Believes Prabowo-Ganjar Can Win 2024 Presidential Election with 70% of the Vote"

Social Media Activist, Permadi Arya alias Abu Janda, says that if the Chairman of Gerindra Party's DPP, Prabowo Subianto, is paired with Ganjar Pranowo, they can win the 2024 presidential election in one round with 70% of the vote.

According to him, the candidate pair can win the 2024 presidential election in one round with 70% of the vote.

"Prabowo-Ganjar win, one round 70% of the vote," said Permadi when contacted on Saturday (11/2/2023).

He also explained that he supports Prabowo for the 2024 election because he believes Prabowo will be the 8th President of Indonesia.

Megawati is Joking: if she likes selfies, she will have many followers

 The speech by the Chairperson of the PDI Perjuangan or PDIP Megawati Soekarnoputri at the PDI-P 50th Birthdays, at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Tuesday (10/1/2023) is still being discussed.

On that occasion, Megawati often made jokes in front of the hundreds of PDIP cadres who had come. One of them is related to him who is sure he can have many followers. "Fortunately, I'm smart, so if I want to mejeng, what's the name, selfie, woo, I'm sure I have a lot of followers, one woman, two beautiful, three charismatic, right?" said Megawati to applause from hundreds of PDIP cadres.

"The fourth one is smart, I suddenly got two professors, I'm still waiting for 5 honorary doctorates," he added.

Many PMII Students Get Repressive Action in Gas Price Protest

 Chairman of the Executive Board of the Indonesian Islamic Student Movement (PMII) Muhammad Abdullah Syukri (Abe) said his party had received data that more than 100 people were affected by repressive actions from security forces when carrying out demonstrations against the increase in fuel prices.

"Whether his head is leaking, bleeding, teeth falling out, falling out, getting injured, some even have to be hospitalized," said Abe at a press conference, seen by NU Online from the official Instagram account @pmiiofficial, on Thursday (8/9). /2022).

Brigadier J's Family Experienced Cyber Attack (Hacking & Doxing)

 The National Human Rights Commission revealed that there was a digital attack experienced by Brigadier J's family, after the deceased was shot on orders from his superior, former Head of the National Police Propam Division, Ferdy Sambo.

Komnas HAM commissioner Choirul Anam said this was based on factual findings obtained by his institution.