G-20 role for 27-year-old Indonesia singer sparks criticism
The appointment is the latest in what critics say is a string of celebrities named to political roles as President Joko Widodo attempts to woo a young population battling high…
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Indonesia condemns ‘violent actions’ against Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Witnesses said Palestinian protesters threw stones at Israeli security forces, who fired rubber-coated bullets and stun grenades toward some of them.
Indonesia’s Press Council goes ahead with rule for Big Tech to pay for news
The draft regulation seeks to address issues including requirements for aggregators to negotiate fees with publishers, as well as algorithmic influences in digital media.
Can Indonesian youth win the “David Vs. Goliath” fight against “Big Tobacco”?
In the majority of Indonesian ethnic groups, smoking is a socially acceptable activity for youth and adults alike. Children smoking along with adults are not a unique sight in…
Indonesia imports, exports hit all-time high in March
Indonesian trade has been breaking records since last year largely because of a commodity price boom, with exports last reaching a record high of $22.84 billion in November 2021.
The endless trials for Indonesian trans men
Indonesian trans men continue to face challenges and attacks from society and their closest circles. From jeers to violence, acceptance is still a long way off.
The sleeping giant awakens: Indonesia reopens to the world
The reopening will provide a further boost to South-east Asia’s largest economy, which has been on a gradual recovery after gross domestic product contracted 2.1 percent in 2020.
MMA veteran Ham Seo Hee may be next in line to challenge Angela Lee
In an interview after her fight at ONE X, Lee stated that she believed Ham deserved an opportunity to fight for the world title and said that she would be eager to face her.
Indonesia’s G-20 presidency: Palm oil and global energy needs
The writer says the urgent need to work toward a sustainable planet has been shelved by rich countries who could have led the way in transforming global food and energy supplies.
Indonesia passes law to end impunity for sexual violence
The law secured wide approval from lawmakers and the government in a plenary meeting witnessed by a broad network of women’s rights activists.