Indonesia’s political exiles to regain citizenship
The policy is part of a renewed commitment by the Jokowi administration to right the wrongs of the past.
The Jakarta Post
Online shopping here to stay, post-PPKM: Market report
While the technology sector had a difficult overall year in 2022, e-commerce players remained optimistic about this year, the report reflected.
US main contributor to Indonesia’s biggest-ever trade surplus
They accounted for the largest chunk of the trade surplus in 2022, as it imported $16.59 billion more from Indonesia than it exported to the archipelago.
President Jokowi to start apology tour for past atrocities
President Jokowi has expressed deep regret over gross human rights violations during the country's post-colonial past, going back to the mass killing of communists and suspected…
Kanjuruhan stampede trial begins with police, organisers facing negligence charges
The disaster, in which 135 people died, occurred after a match in Malang, East Java, sparking questions about safety provisions and the use of tear gas.
Environmentalists lambast RI-Malaysia palm oil pledge
Environmentalists are worried that the agreement will undermine the countries’ efforts to combat deforestation.
Rohingya drowning at sea as regional leaders fail to act
While some members of Asean and other regional governments have promised not to abandon refugees at sea, this has mostly amounted to lip services.
There is a lot of room to avoid destructive escalation over Taiwan
The writer says only a compromise can guarantee the status quo with both parties across the strait to stick to a pathway that would involve dialogue, negotiations and a restart of…
Indonesian Navy sends warship to monitor Chinese coast guard vessel
Ship tracking data shows the vessel, CCG 5901, has been sailing in the Natuna Sea, particularly near the Tuna Bloc gas field and the Vietnamese Chim Sao oil and gas field since…
Activists call on Indonesia to put Rohingya refugees in Asean spotlight
According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Indonesia had received a total of 644 Rohingya refugees who arrived in five boats on Nov 15 and 16, Dec 25 and 26 and on Jan 8.