Asia calls for an immediate de-escalation after Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel
Several Asian countries expressed condemnation and called for "restraint" after Iran’s drone and missile strikes against Israel last April 13.
Linda Yulisman
‘I felt fatigued and cold’: Indonesian students duped into doing bogus internships in Germany
The investigations now involve at least 33 universities across Indonesia, where the students were also asked to fork out 30 million to 50 million rupiah for application fees,…
Indonesia’s key to escape middle-income trap lies in quality jobs for its young people
Many young people in Indonesia often find themselves trapped in menial jobs after completing their education. At shopping malls, train stations and other public spaces, young…
To Batam, to Johor, before Singapore: South-east Asia’s Swifties go the extra mile
To save on transport and accommodation, some Swifties will be staying in nearby Batam and Johor Bahru before making their way to Singapore on the day of the concert.
Indonesia’s youth want jobs and lower cost of living from the next president
Faced with a bleak job market and increasing cost of living, many young voters are looking to the incoming president to tackle the bread-and-butter issues, and ideological…
People with disabilities in Indonesia aim for seats in Parliament in hope of endorsing friendly rules
Ten people with disabilities – running on eight political parties’ tickets – are competing in the legislative elections, in the hope of becoming one of the 580 MPs.
Indonesia strongly condemns Israeli attacks that killed 12 in its hospital in Gaza
Ms Retno and other Muslim and Arab foreign ministers have made China their first stop on a tour to permanent members of the UN Security Council, pushing for an end to the war in…
Indonesia to have 3-way presidential race in 2024, with Prabowo widening lead in new poll
According to the latest opinion survey released on November 12 by Indikator Politik Indonesia, Mr Prabowo has widened his lead over his strongest rival, Mr Ganjar.
Defence Minister Prabowo to run for Indonesia president with Jokowi’s son Gibran as V-P
Electability surveys have ranked Mr Prabowo, 72, and Mr Ganjar, 54, as the top two contenders in the presidential race, with each garnering about 30 per cent of support.
Forest fires blanket several Indonesian provinces, causing surge in people falling ill
The ongoing El Nino weather phenomenon has also brought dry weather and delayed the rainy season in several regions.