The more the merrier
Regardless of who ends up on the ballot, it is always better for Indonesians to be spoiled for choice rather than return to the de facto dictatorship of the New Order.
Indonesia
Bank Indonesia unexpectedly hikes rate amid global uncertainty
BI Governor Perry Warjiyo said the hike in borrowing costs was a pre-emptive, forward-looking measure to control long-term inflation and protect the rupiah exchange.
Indonesian police to question corruption commission leader Firli in extortion inquiry
The police started their investigation on Aug. 12 of last year after receiving a public complaint about alleged extortion and blackmail by unidentified KPK leaders.
Indonesia seeks Chinese investment for energy transition
The request for Chinese investment aligns with the latest white paper on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which was released by Beijing earlier this month.
Indonesia to cut garlic imports by 40% next year
The decision was taken by the Agriculture Ministry in an effort to encourage domestic production.
Rebels kill seven in Papua attack: Police
Authorities said assailants fired shots at mining workers on Monday afternoon in the remote, mountainous Yahukimo district.
Belt and Road cooperation must not complicate countries’ fiscal conditions: Jokowi
He also said that Belt and Road cooperation must not be politicised, and it requires collective efforts to maintain its core values.
Whoosh starts commercial operations amid Jokowi, Xi meeting
After an initial period of free trials beginning early this month, the train operator, now charges passengers for the service, although a promotional fare of Rp 150,000 for a…
Indonesian companies ink deals worth $13.7b with Chinese counterparts
The sum was just a portion of potential deals totaling around $29 billion signed during the Indonesia-China Business Forum, state-owned enterprises miister Erick Thohir said.
IMF keeps Indonesia growth forecast at 5% amid lower Asian projection
The figure remains unchanged from the fund’s April report and puts Indonesia on a par with the IMF’s latest growth projection of 5 per cent for China.