Indonesian military’s move against critic stirs debate over shrinking civic space
This comes after a spate of arrests by police of activists and social media users accused of instigating recent nationwide unrest.
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Power consolidation in motion behind Indonesia’s cabinet shake-up
Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet shake-up, coming after weeklong protests viewed as the toughest test of his presidency so far, signaled the start of his bid to reconsolidate power by…
Indonesia President Prabowo warns his Gerindra lawmakers against arrogance, flaunting wealth
Gerindra secretary-general Sugiono said that President Prabowo also called on lawmakers to focus on ensuring ongoing government programs are implemented effectively and reach the…
At least nine killed, two missing in Bali’s worst flooding in years
One of the deadliest incidents occurred in Denpasar’s old city area, where flooding caused two stores located next to the Tukad Badung River on Jalan Sulawesi to collapse. The…
A landmark leap for Asian golf with pioneering routes into the Masters, The Open
Starting immediately, winners of six leading international golf championships, including the Australian, Scottish, Spanish and South African Opens, will earn exemptions to compete…
A gentle reminder to President Prabowo: The Jakarta Post
The President should consult with his aides before striking a deal with a foreign leader or institution.
Four dead, dozens injured in mosque collapse in Indonesia’s Bogor
The incident occurred at around 8:30 a.m. in Sukamakmur Village, Ciomas Subdistrict, when the two-story mosque collapsed during a sermon. The religious gathering was attended by…
Indonesia seeing spikes in dengue fever during seasonal transition
These prompt both local and national authorities to urge communities to maintain vigilance by applying the "3M Plus" strategy and curb the disease's spread.
Indonesia retrieves body of embassy staff killed in Peru
The body of Zetro Leonardo Putra, an Indonesian embassy official who was fatally shot in Peru last week, is expected to arrive in Jakarta on September 9, the Foreign Ministry has…
Jakarta council housing perks triggers another uproar
Critics argue that the Rp 70 million allowance (US$4,228) is ill-timed and exacerbates economic inequality, as soaring property prices and limited land continue to put…