Iran’s situation is a warning against hijab mandates: Experts
They also argued that many parallels can be drawn between the incident in Iran and the increasingly repressive social trend against unveiled women and girls in Indonesia.
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Indonesia’s purchase of US fighter jets remains in negotiation
The Pentagon had announced in February that the US State Department has approved the potential sale of up to 36 F-15ID fighter jets and related equipment.
TJP Documentaries: How furries survive in conservative Indonesia
Furries are often misjudged as sexual deviants and “freaks” for the unique lifestyle that has given them a sense of freedom.
Indonesia extends gas exports to Singapore by five years
The Energy and Mineral Resources Minister stated that the government will continue supplying gas to the city-state until 2028, having considered domestic supply and demand.
Indonesian start-up founders still look to Singapore for first leg up
The shock of the pandemic, as well as current macroeconomic turbulence, have done little to stop Singapore’s dominance.
Unclear if Biden will meet Xi in Bali: White House
Even with tensions between the two countries increasing, White House officials have talked about efforts to realize a leaders' meeting.
Biden has ‘no intention to sit down’ with Putin in Bali
The statement came as the Pentagon released its National Defense Strategy, emphasizing that the invasion of Ukraine was an "acute threat".
Jakarta workers, employers object to staggered office hours
More than 20 million motorized vehicles travel Jakarta’s roads and millions more commute from its satellite cities every day.
Indonesia’s expats cautiously welcome ‘second home’ visa
The program will allow foreigners to apply for a second home stay permit, allowing them to stay in the country for either five or 10 years, if they have an existing visa and…
UN urges Malaysia to stop forced return of refugees to Myanmar
The Malaysian government has not confirmed the latest deportations and has been tight-lipped over the issue.