Indonesia’s soccer association rejects proposal for Israel U-20 team to play in Singapore
The proposal to play in Singapore was rejected in response to opposition from local government leaders to host if the Israeli national team participated.
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Two crew killed after fire on tanker carrying Pertamina fuel
The chartered vessel, MT Kristin, had 17 crew on board and was carrying 5,900 kilolitres of fuel when the fire started.
More than 180 Rohingya Muslims arrive by boat in Aceh
The United Nations refugee agency has said 2022 may have been one of the deadliest years at sea in almost a decade for the Rohingya, a persecuted religious and ethnic minority in…
Two million tonne rice import plan puts Indon govt on tightrope
The move has sparked a backlash from small farm holders who fear that the import will bring down farmgate prices and hurt local farmers.
Bali governor says he’s not to blame for U-20 U-turn
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster, who had issued a statement against the Israeli national team's participation, said the decision had been imposed by the central government.
Asean 2050: Toward a new ambition
The writer encourages a rethink of the way the regional alliance works.
Bali to deport two Polish nationals for defying day of silence
The two individuals were found eating their meals at an open-air wooden hut on the beach at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday when security guards patrolled the areas.
Indonesia cracks down on used clothing imports as lower prices hurt local producers
The recent influx is a headache for the local textile and garment industry, which is still struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
PNG minister’s visit a sign of Pacific’s growing importance
Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko's visit to Indonesia comes as the importance of the Indo-Pacific region has grown, amid US-China rivalry.
Iftar ban for public servants in Indonesia sparks backlash
It remains unclear why the government believes that banning officials from holding iftar gatherings while allowing the public to do so would be effective in preventing the spread…