Legislators nix ‘consent’ from sexual violence bill
An earlier version of the regulation cites a lack of consent from victims as a critical factor that defines sexual assault, but this triggered protests from certain Islamic groups
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Indonesia’s ‘coal hard facts’
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani says Indonesia could move the date forward to 2040 if it can raise up to US$40 billion needed to convert these coal plants into using renewable energy…
Education Minister and Gojek cofounder Nadiem caught in an ideological battle over sexual ethics
Nadiem, the only millennial in President Joko Widodo’s Cabinet has set off a moral panic among conservative Indonesians
Central Java Governor Ganjar’s popularity poses dilemma for PDI-P
Observers are wondering if he would toe the party line or jump ship to join another party to realise his political ambition
The tale of crisis-ridden Garuda: A phoenix in waiting?
Unlike the phoenix, the mythical Garuda is more than just immortal. It has legendary powers, defeating Indra, king of the gods
Baby elephant loses half its trunk to Indonesia poacher trap
The one-year-old female got caught in what authorities said was a trap set by poachers who prey on the endangered species
Jokowi eyes global role after diplomatic wins
In December, Indonesia will begin its year-long presidency of the Group of 20 and serve as chair of ASEAN in 2023
Govt injects US$4.2b into sovereign wealth fund to get big projects rolling
The latest funding for the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) comprises Rp 15 trillion in state capital injection from this year’s state budget
Indonesian government takes over land controlled by Tommy Soeharto
This is the government's latest attempt to recover money from the once-powerful family
Indonesians who hoard books but don’t always read them
Some people have a habit of picking up books they will never read. It hasn’t stopped them from piling up their collection