Indonesian economy suffers heavy losses from riots
Retailers have suffered an estimated Rp 500 billion (US$33 million) in lost sales over five days of unrest, while small businesses saw revenue plunge by up to 90 percent as…
Indonesia’s Batam pushes for free visa on arrival for China, South Korea, Japan, India
Foreign tourist arrivals in Batam have steadily increased in recent years, but numbers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Order restored in Jakarta, Bali after weeklong nationwide unrest
The protest began in Jakarta on Aug. 25, where demonstrators protested lawmakers’ lavish housing allowances and perceived arrogance. The unrest spread nationwide after a…
Inflation in Indonesia eases in August despite rising food prices
Expenditures in the food, beverage and tobacco category contributed most to monthly deflation in August, when the CPI eased to 108.51 from 108.60 in July.
Jakarta scales up vaccination as measles cases surge
In its ministerial regulation issued in 2017, the Health Ministry mandated a compulsory measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of national immunisation programmes for…
Jakarta regains calm under heavy security
President Prabowo Subianto ordered the military and police to take stern action against “rioters and looters” on Sunday, prompting increased patrols in critical areas of the…
Indonesia students gather for protests despite fear of crackdown
At least 500 protesters gathered outside the House of Representatives building in Jakarta on Monday afternoon as dozens of police officers watched on. Soldiers were present…
Angry mobs ransack, loot Indonesian officials’ homes as unrest escalates
Protests over lawmakers' exorbitant housing allowance have escalated into angry crowds breaking into the homes of at least four officials, including the finance minister.
Hundreds of Indonesian workers hold protest demanding better protection
Spokespersons of each labour union took turns voicing six demands in the protest, including a revision to the 2020 Job Creation Law, eliminating outsourcing practices, raising…
Indonesia President Prabowo awards top honours to allies, aides
In a ceremony that took place at the State Palace in Jakarta on August 26, President Prabowo presented civilian honors on more than 100 national figures, with many of the medals…