TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Here are the highlights: Jakarta's Joint Forces: Police and Military Launch Anti-Thuggery Initiative; 5 Libraries in Jakarta Worth Visiting; and Investigation Continues on Indonesian Army's Fatal Ammunition Destruction in Garut.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Jakarta's Joint Forces: Police and Military Launch Anti-Thuggery Initiative
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police, together with the Indonesian National Army (TNI) and the Public Order Agency (Satpol PP), conducted the Berantas Jaya 2025 Operation on Tuesday night, May 13, 2025. The Head of Public Relations of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Grand Commissioner Ade Ary Syam Indradi, stated that a total of 734 personnel were deployed in this operation.
"534 personnel are in open deployment, while 200 are undercover, targeting thuggery that has been disturbing the public," he said when encountered at the Kembangan Police Sector, West Jakarta, on Tuesday night, May 13, 2025.
2. 5 Libraries in Jakarta Worth Visiting
Reading should be a collective awareness, especially among the youth, for a better and more meaningful future. Libraries offer a comfortable space for reading and access to various types of literature. In Jakarta, libraries are easily accessible, and recently, Jakarta's Governor Pramono Anung proposed extending library hours to foster literacy.
Here are five libraries in Jakarta that are worth a visit:
1. National Library of Indonesia
Established in 1980, Perpusnas has deep historical roots dating back to 1778 with its connection to the Bataviaasch Genootschap. In early 2025, Perpusnas received the MURI award as the world’s tallest library at 27 stories. The library offers a range of services, including multimedia, audiovisual collections, and reading rooms, with over 7 million items cataloged as of 2022.
3. Investigation Continues on Indonesian Army's Fatal Ammunition Destruction in Garut
Commander of the Military Region Command (Pangdam) III Siliwangi Major General TNI (Indonesian Army) Dadang Arif Abdurahman stated that the investigation of the ammunition explosion that killed 13 people in Sagara Village, Cibalong, Garut Regency, West Java is still ongoing.
"The investigation is still ongoing, not yet finished," said Dadang when meeting the families of the ammunition explosion victims at Pameungpeuk Regional General Hospital (RSUD), Garut, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 as quoted from Antara.
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A Brief Throwback on Indonesian Army's Ammunition Blasts, Most Recent in Garut
1 jam lalu
A series of ammunition explosion cases involving the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) within the past year, the most recent in Garut, West Java, resulting in the death of 13 people
Telkom Comments on Rp431bn Fictitious Financing Case
2 jam lalu
The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office is investigating alleged corruption in PT Telkom Indonesia over fictitious financing amounting to Rp431 billion.
OPM Accuses TNI of Involving Local Residents in Killing of Member
3 jam lalu
The OPM stated that the TNI's operations against the group are viewed as an act of war.
Jakarta's Joint Forces: Police and Military Launch Anti-Thuggery Initiative
10 jam lalu
The Berantas Jaya operation deploys 734 personnel from the police, Indonesian Army (TNI), & Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) to crack down on thuggery.
Investigation Continues on Indonesian Army's Fatal Ammunition Destruction in Garut
11 jam lalu
Pangdam III Siliwangi Major General TNI Dadang Arif Abdurahman stated that the investigation of the ammunition explosion that killed 13 people in Garut is still ongoing.
Body Identification of Indonesian Army Ammunition Explosion Victims Completed on Tuesday Night
11 jam lalu
The process of destroying expired ammunition by the Indonesian Army in Cibalong Village, Garut took a tragic turn. Four TNI personnel and 9 civilians died in the explosion.
Weather Forecast: Rain and Thunderstorms Expected in Jakarta and Surrounding Areas
12 jam lalu
The weather agency BMKG predicts rain accompanied by thunderstorms in parts of Jakarta and its vicinity.
BYD Electric Car Emits Smoke and Explodes in Jakarta Garage
21 jam lalu
When the owner attempted to turn it on on Tuesday morning, May 13, BYD Seal electric car suddenly started to smoke, and an explosion was heard.
Greater Jakarta Sees 50% Traffic Spike as Nearly 197,000 Vehicles Return from Vesak Holiday
21 jam lalu
PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk reported that 196,901 vehicles returned to Greater Jakarta on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the end of the Vesak holiday.
Jakarta Gives Free Public Transport Cards to 15 Groups, Including Religious Workers
21 jam lalu
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has announced a new policy providing free public transportation services to 15 community groups.
