Weather modification operation to help mitigate West Java floods
Aside from preventing more floods and landslides from occurring, the cloud seeding operation was expected to help search and rescue teams locate missing people.
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Indonesian medics evacuated amid Israeli attack on northern Gaza hospital
The six Indonesian medical personnel working at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza have evacuated safely to Central Gaza, where they resume their humanitarian mission at…
Fewer marriages among young Indonesians hurt wedding industry
Last year, the archipelago only saw 1.57 million couples tying the knot, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), a fall from over 2 million in 2018.
Indonesia to attend ASEAN ministers’ meeting on Myanmar
The meeting will include a discussion of how to implement ASEAN’s long-stalled Five-Point Consensus for peace in the country.
Teachers sceptical of Indonesian President Prabowo’s pay increase policy
Teachers’ associations remain skeptical about President Prabowo's recent announcement to significantly increase the remuneration of educators, noting that he might have confused…
Policing the police: The Jakarta Post
Recent acts of brutality have hardened disturbing doubts about the accountability of the police and their ability to resolve their own problems, including their excessive use of…
COP29 $300b funding pledge remains elusive for Indonesia
Analysts say the agreement lacks the ambition needed for an equitable energy transition in Indonesia and have expressed concern over high costs and complex negotiations stalling…
UNESCO grants kebaya intangible cultural heritage status after noms from S’pore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand
The kebaya, noted for its complex design and elegance, is celebrated as a traditional women’s garment that embodies a rich shared history and cultural heritage.
Prabowo should brief his ASEAN colleagues on his meeting with Xi Jinping
Indonesia's neighbors have the right to hear about the actual situation from President Prabowo himself.
Indonesia expects $1b investment commitment from Apple in a week
This comes after the government banned iPhone 16 sales for failing to meet local content rules.