Malaysia looking to export green electricity to new capital Nusantara
Malaysia is viewing the project as a potential export market for its green electricity, as it sets its sights on becoming ASEAN’s renewable energy hub.
Indonesia
Ganjar, Prabowo locked in tight race, polls show
As none of the three presumptive candidates currently commands a majority in public opinion polling, observers predict a two-round presidential election.
Benefits of joining BRICS could come at political cost for Indonesia
Given that BRICS is seen as a geopolitical rival to the G7, Indonesia’s enrolment could result in Jakarta being viewed either as the group’s “neutralizer” or as creating a…
Indonesia signs deal for 24 Boeing F-15EX fighter jets
Neither Indonesia's defence ministry nor Boeing provided the value of the sale, but Boeing said it is still subject to US government approval.
ASEAN vows to improve transnational victim, witness protection
Thousands of people are believed to fall victim to social media posts promising well-paid jobs in another country, only to then be held captive and forced to defraud strangers…
‘Panicking over what?’: Megawati says PDI-P undaunted by electoral prospects
Speaking at a PDI-P party meeting, chairwoman Megawati maintained that she remained on good terms with President Jokowi, and blamed the media for driving a wedge between herself…
Government wants to change law to future-proof Nusantara project
The revision proposes to prevent the next president from ditching the project and ensures the new capital city is constructed by the first half of 2024 in order to replace the…
Indonesia approves ASEAN deals on food safety, building materials, manufacturing
With its signature, Indonesia is pushing for regional standardisation to remove nontariff trade barriers and facilitate the free flow of goods, both within ASEAN and in a global…
Employers oppose Indonesia’s WFH plan to curb pollution
Businesses saw the proposed policy as unsustainable and warned that it might do more harm than good, citing the risks of slower economic growth and lower productivity.
Indonesia’s Health Ministry to set up independent body to probe malpractice claims
The ministry’s health law expert staffer Sundoyo said in future, law enforcement officers must first consult the independent malpractice board on receiving any reports of…