Indonesia’s poor maritime safety in spotlight following Labuan Bajo boat accident
Several fatal boat accidents have occurred in the Southeast Asian nation this year.
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Three arrested after viral demolition of elderly woman’s home in Indonesia’s Surabaya
The video of Elina’s forced eviction recently went viral on social media, drawing widespread public outrage. The footage also reignited concerns that members of mass…
Indonesian regions scale back New Year’s festivities in solidarity with Sumatra flood victims
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi praised the regional administrations’ decisions, emphasising the importance of national solidarity.
Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s military drill
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says 2026 a crucial year for Taiwan, while Chinese President Xi Jinping says 'reunification' cannot be stopped.
Labour unions protest Jakarta minimum wage, vow court battle
They are demanding the wage be raised to Rp 5.89 million, in line with Jakarta’s decent living needs as calculated by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
Rule by the law?: The Jakarta Post
The police chief's signing a regulation that counters a court ruling prohibiting active-duty officers from holding a civilian post is a blatant act of disrespect toward the rule…
Bali sees dip in domestic tourists, pins hopes on foreign visitors
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster attributed the decline to a reduced number of domestic flights, noting that several aircraft operated by national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia and…
Profound budget policy changes failed to lift Indonesia’s growth in 2025
The first full year under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto was marked by pronounced changes in budget allocations and a shift toward pro-growth fiscal policy, but amid…
Indonesian textiles excluded from US tariff relief, minister says
The chief negotiator for Jakarta’s reciprocal tariff deal with Washington says the US tariff exemptions apply to natural resource commodities, hence textiles and textile…
Indonesian government grants Christmas remissions to over 16,000 prisoners, including graft convicts
Of those receiving remissions, 174 inmates were released immediately, while 15,904 others saw their sentences shortened, including high-profile corruption convicts businessman…