Indonesian police links between charred remains and missing protesters
Police transported the bodies to the National Police Hospital in East Jakarta for examination, including investigating the possibility that the remains belonged to two men in…
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Indonesian deindustrialisation: Creative destruction or destructive creation?
The writer poses the question: Why do Indonesian firms not innovate?
Eight-year-old girl killed in wild elephant attack in Indonesia’s Riau
The victim, identified as Citra, suffered severe wounds to her head and body following the attack. Despite medical efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries on Saturday.
Trafficking cases mount as Southeast Asian scam networks grow
Interpol estimates the network now generates up to US$3 trillion a year, expanding operations beyond Southeast Asia into Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Content over consent? Street photography in Indonesia in spotlight over privacy concerns
A recent viral post on social media depicting nonconsensual street photography has exposed the lack of awareness among photographers and the public of the need to respect privacy…
Indonesia may buy four more Airbus A400M military planes, President says
The purchase of military equipment has picked up since Prabowo became defense minister in 2019 and then president last year, with multiple deals struck for new fighter jets as…
Egg, chicken demand drives food inflation to two-year high in Indonesia
Food prices rose 6.6 percent in October after a 6.44 percent increase in September.
Soeharto is no hero: The Jakarta Post
For one thing, he was a ruthless military general who had no qualms about resorting to violence to maintain order and stability throughout his 32-year rule in this country.
Opposition grows over national hero title for former Indonesian president Soeharto
Awarding the title for former president Soeharto, who was known for his 32 years of authoritarian rule, will betray the spirit of the reform movement of 1998 and the fight for…
Indonesian women’s protection at stake amid shrinking budget, weak focus
Despite numerous programs launched in the past year, few measures have paid much attention to the equality and representation of women in policymaking and leadership positions,…