Sandiaga hints at joining PKS as party weighs making him running mate for Anies
The alliance has yet to reveal who will be Anies’ running mate, but it already has five names in mind, with the final decision left in Anies’ hands.
Indonesia
Indonesia’s Jokowi urges dialogue for Myanmar crisis ahead of Asean Summit
As one of the junta’s most vocal critics in Asean, Indonesia faces mounting pressure from rights groups to take harsher measures to address the military regime’s atrocities.
Jokowi condemns attack on Asean officials delivering aid in Myanmar
He did not provide details of the incident but said it would not deter efforts by Indonesia and Asean to push for peace in Myanmar.
QRIS expands to Malaysia in push for cross-border payments
The QRIS expansion allows users from either country to use the QR code standard for payments in either country, thereby doing away with the need to exchange money or carry a…
Dying light: Indonesian neon sign makers refuse to call it quits for now
Real neon signs are significantly more expensive in terms of production and operating costs, as they require more electricity.
Indonesia still decades away from ending child marriage: Unicef study
Observers in Indonesia are calling on the government to take firmer measures against child marriages, particularly as many cases across the nation still go unreported.
ASEAN Summit: Time to focus beyond Myanmar issues
What cannot be ignored is the fear that with the prolongation of Myanmar’s challenges, the country might stall ASEAN cooperation for many years to come.
Indonesia economic growth keeps pace ahead of expected slowdown
The continued growth was driven by household spending, metal and mineral exports, and returning tourists.
The alarming rise of maritime piray in Malacca Straits
Unchecked piracy can give major powers like China and the United States justification to boost their naval presence in and around the strait, notes the paper.
Indonesia’s Tourism Minister expects economic ‘blessing’ from Asean Summit
Minister Sandiaga Uno expects the international summit hosted by Indonesia over May 9 to 11 to invigorate economic activity in the country.