‘Should have started by now’: Indonesia’s plan to export solar energy to Singapore hits a snag
Several Indonesian and multinational companies have been commissioned to build solar farms in Batam and sell the output to Singapore.
Indonesian women question legal protection as gender violence rages on
Despite having ‘progressive’ policies such as the 2022 Sexual Violence Eradication Law, gender-based violence cases are still rampant in the country, with many blaming the…
Jakarta races to bring home pilgrims amid Mideast travel disruptions
So far 7,782 pilgrims have been successfully repatriated since Feb. 28, while more than 50,000 others remain in Saudi Arabia.
Indonesian government confronts Meta over compliance
The Communications and Digital Ministry has issued a stern warning to the owner of Facebook and Instagram after finding the company’s compliance with Indonesian content…
Indonesian anti-corruption commission to map potential graft risks in free meal program
Several schools in Central Java have returned government-provided meal packages following complaints from parents about their quality.
‘Ungrateful’ Indonesian influencer’s video puts scrutiny on public scholarship holders
The Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology said that state-sponsored scholarship awardees owed a “debt of gratitude” to the country.
Pressure grows for Indonesia to quit Board of Peace amid US-Israel war against Iran
Fellow Commission I lawmaker called to safeguard the country’s free and active foreign policy approach and prevent any indications of tolerating aggression against another…
Abortion limits in Indonesia’s new criminal code ignite women’s rights debate
As access to safe abortion services remains restricted, the issue in Indonesia mainly centered on illegal providers and unregulated abortion pills.
Indonesia bids farewell to former vice president Try Sutrisno
A wake was held at his residence in Menteng, Central Jakarta, ahead of his burial at the Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta.
Jakarta padel boom rattles residential areas
Jakarta is home to an estimated 397 padel courts, the highest number of any city in Indonesia. City data show that 185 of them have yet to secure a valid building approval permit.