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Indonesia ups palm oil export levy to 10% as government boosts biofuel, replanting efforts

The government is slated to raise its export levy on crude palm oil from 7.5 percent to 10 percent of the reference price starting May 17 to fund a biofuel program and replanting…

  • Published: May 16, 20251:41 pm
  • Author Divya Karyza
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In Indonesia, concern grows over project to rewrite history

While many of the details of the project seem arcane, the government wants the accounts in the new books to be the “official history” of the country.

  • Published: May 16, 202510:01 am
  • Author Radhiyya Indra and Maretha Uli
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‘Personal touch’ on display at Australia PM Albanese’s return visit to Indonesia

In a momentous gesture symbolising Canberra’s continued emphasis on its relationship with Jakarta, PM Albanese once again chose Indonesia as his first international destination,…

  • Published: May 16, 20258:45 am
  • Author Yvette Tanamal
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Look inward for haj fixes: The Jakarta Post

Instead of looking to the Saudis for more sweeteners, the government must sort out all the recurring domestic problems that have marred the organization of the haj in the past.

  • Published: May 15, 202510:51 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Reevaluating Indonesia’s air defence concept: A lesson from India-Pakistan conflict

The procurement of advanced fighters will only carry strategic value if the country is able to deploy them freely and effectively in its critical air zones.

  • Published: May 15, 202510:07 am
  • Author Chappy Hakim
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Businesses defend age limit for job applications as Indonesian government plans to scrap them

Businesses note that some companies need age caps to simplify the hiring process, especially when there are large applicant pools.

  • Published: May 15, 20258:35 am
  • Author Aditya Hadi
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OIC legislators rally for Palestine at Jakarta talks

Beyond Palestine and the war in Gaza, Mardani emphasised the significance of good governance and strong institutions as key to enhancing resilience in the face of global…

  • Published: May 14, 20251:37 pm
  • Author Dio Suhenda
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In Indonesia, thousands arrested in nationwide crackdown on gangs, street crime

According to the Indonesian Industrial Estates Association, rampant extortion by rogue mass organisations and thugs has cost industry players operating in Indonesia hundreds of…

  • Published: May 14, 20251:28 pm
  • Author Nina A. Loasana
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Newly re-elected Australian PM Albanese to visit Jakarta after being sworn in

In addition to a Strategic Comprehensive Partnership, both countries forged the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in 2019.

  • Published: May 13, 202510:23 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Indonesian government defends tuberculosis vaccine trial in Indonesia

The clinical trials for a tuberculosis vaccine candidate developed with funding from the Gates Foundation are taking place in Indonesia under close monitoring by multiple national…

  • Published: May 13, 20259:23 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post

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