Asean envoy appeals to Myanmar junta to spare Suu Kyi jail
77-year-old Aung San Suu Kyi until last week been spared jail and was held in an undisclosed location, despite having several convictions for relatively minor offences.
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Indonesia’s looming meat crisis
The country’s outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has spread to 19 provinces so far, affecting some 232,000 farm animals.
G-7 to ban Russian gold imports, choking key market for Putin
The measure, that was proposed by the US President Biden on June 26 via Twitter, was initially flagged by Britain.
Asia’s largest cities lack water security
The issue is exacerbated by climate change where extreme weather events such as drought and floods are becoming more common.
Healthy planet needs ‘ocean action’ from Asia and Pacific countries
The writer says ocean action will also be climate action if done right, but will require working in concert on a few fronts.
Indonesian bar chain sparks uproar with Muhammad drink promotion
In a now-deleted post, the bar offered a free bottle of gin for men named Muhammad and women named Maria - a popular figure in the Bible - every Thursday if they presented their…
Jokowi sets off to Europe on Russia-Ukraine peace mission
Before his departure, Jokowi claimed his effort to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine was crucial not only for Indonesia but also for other developing countries.
Balinese hoteliers host Ukrainian refugee family
Plagued by fear and anxiety, families like that of the 36-year-old Hanna Liubychenko and her two daughters, have found temporary peace in Bali.
Jakartans savor city’s 495th birthday bash
The lively celebration, which is typically held every year, was suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Debt collectors: The other side of a misunderstood occupation
Due to its association with violence, debt collecting is arguably one of the most vilified professions. That being said, behind the job are people trying to survive and feed their…