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
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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
UAE to invest massive $32.7b in Indonesia
Investments were among the bevy of gifts showered on President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as he visited the United Arab Emirates
Loved and condemned: Indonesia’s internal battle against dog meat cuisine
Dog meat is still quite a popular dish in some parts of Indonesia and is known for being an alternative source of protein, with a long, deep-rooted history in various ethnic…
Indonesia cuts quarantine period for foreign visitors to three days
International travellers, who meet the requirements, earlier needed to spend five days