TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Here are the highlights: Indonesian Police Showcase Humanoid Robot on Their 79th Anniversary; Astronomy Professor Criticizes Global Hijri Calendar, Muhammadiyah Responds; and KontraS: 411 Shootings by Police Officers Recorded Over the Past Year.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Indonesian Police Showcase Humanoid Robot on Their 79th Anniversary
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) showcased a humanoid robot during a parade to commemorate the 79th Police Anniversary at the National Monument, Jakarta. According to Tempo's observation, the robot was displayed by the police in front of President Prabowo Subianto, Chief of Defense Forces Agus Subiyanto, and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
The robot is claimed to be able to assist the police in various tasks, including dealing with the street brawls that frequently occur in Jakarta.
Head of the Public Relations Bureau of the Police's Public Information Division, Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, explained that the humanoid robot is capable of various activities such as running, marching, and saluting, complete with police attributes such as a beret and a vest.
Truno claimed the presence of these robots is part of the Polri's commitment to adopting modern technological advancements. The 79th Police Anniversary is held today, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The event was conducted solemnly and closed with a prayer led by Ustad Adi Hidayat.
2. Astronomy Professor Criticizes Global Hijri Calendar, Muhammadiyah Responds
Indonesian professor of astronomy and astrophysics from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Thomas Djamaluddin, criticized the Global Hijri Calendar a la Turkiye or the Single Global Hijri Calendar. According to him, the use of this calendar has the potential to create more discrepancies in Indonesia.
"The Global Hijri Calendar only accommodates calculation-based followers and ignores visual sighting-based followers, hence differences will still occur at local, national, and global levels," he said to Tempo on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
The Global Hijri Calendar a la Turkiye or the Single Global Hijri Calendar (KHGT) was launched to be implemented starting from 1447 Hijriah. The new Islamic calendar year begins on 1 Muharam.
"KHGT begins with the difference in the determination of 1 Muharam 1447 Hijriah, then will be tested with the scientific accuracy of the determination of the beginning of Ramadan later," said Thomas through his written explanation.
3. KontraS: 411 Shootings by Police Officers Recorded Over the Past Year
The Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) recorded 411 cases of shooting by police officers over the past year. The figure is based on the organization's observation of police violence throughout July 2024-June 2025.
Shootings are recorded as the most frequently committed form of violence by the police, according to KontraS's latest policy paper entitled 'Bhayangkara Day 2025: Soaring Violence Amidst Imbalanced Law Enforcement.'
"At least in our records, there are 411 cases of shootings committed by the police," said KontraS' Deputy Coordinator for External Affairs, Andrie Yunus, during the launch of the policy paper at the KontraS office in Central Jakarta on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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Indonesian Police Claim to Have Saved 35.7 Million Lives from Drug Threat in a Year
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Police claim they have saved 35.7 million citizens from drug-related dangers over the past year, with evidence seized valued at Rp6.97 trillion.
KontraS: 411 Shootings by Police Officers Recorded Over the Past Year
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KontraS noted shootings as the most prevalent form of violence carried out by police members throughout July 2024-June 2025.
Indonesian Police Showcase Humanoid Robot on Their 79th Anniversary
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The robot force is claimed to assist the police in dealing with frequent street brawls in Jakarta.
U.S. Authorities Identify Suspect in Idaho Shooting That Kills Two Firefighters
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Two firefighters were killed and one injured in the shooting, which occured after the suspect started a wildfire.
Who is Wess Roley? The Man Behind the Idaho Firefighter Shooting Incident
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Wess Roley, 20, identified as the suspect in the shooting that killed two firefighters in Idaho, US.
1,000 Days of Kanjuruhan Tragedy: Civil Society Coalition Calls on Police to Improve
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The Civil Society Coalition consisting of YLBHI and KontraS has urged the police to conduct an evaluation following the Kanjuruhan stadium tragedy.
KontraS: Police Ranked Number One Perpetrator of Torture
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Commission for Victims of Violence (KontraS) stated that the police constantly ranked 1st as the institution with the highest number of torture cases
Today's Top 3 News: Astronomy Professor Criticizes Global Hijri Calendar, Muhammadiyah Responds
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Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Idaho Shooting Kills Two Firefighters as Gunman Started Wildfire
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A man with rifle started a forest fire and then began shooting at firefighters in Idaho, U.S.
Astronomy Professor Criticizes Global Hijri Calendar, Muhammadiyah Responds
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Professor of astronomy and astrophysics from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Thomas Djamaluddin, has criticized the Global Hijri Calendar as it has the potential to create more discrepancies in Indonesia.
