Jokowi taps professionals to lead Indonesia’s capital relocation
Analysts said Jokowi’s pick of professionals to lead the authority was aimed at ensuring that the newly formed authority would be free from politicization.
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Indonesia’s religious affairs minister accused of insulting Islam
His progressive policies have been met with various pushbacks from different groups, not least because of his choice of words.
Uprooting child marriage in Indonesia
The amended 1974 Marriage Law raised the marriageable age to 19 for both sexes from the previous 16 for girls and 19 for boys.
Young executives turn to healthy catering services to balance urban lifestyle
A growing number of white-collar Indonesians rely on healthy catering services to shape their diet.
China vows to continue buying energy from Russia amid Ukraine crisis
With the war in Ukraine intensifying, China has been urged by the international community to work to mediate a cease-fire.
Common digital currency could revive Asean integration
The writer says a closer-knit political-economic union within the RCEP would give ASEAN more clout in the trade block.
Bali first destination in Indonesia to waive quarantine for vaccinated foreign travelers
Visitors who wish to travel to Bali must book at least a four-night stay at a local hotel and must take at least three PCR tests.
Sri Lanka’s most sacred elephant dies aged 68
Nadungamuwa Raja was the most important among 100 elephants used in an annual pageant involving fire-eaters and drummers.
Critics decry Jokowi’s lackluster response to proposed term extension
Certain party leaders within the ruling coalition have recently pushed for the 2024 general elections to be postponed.
Covid-19 pulls more of Indonesia’s workers into low-paying service sector jobs
Over 25.7 million Indonesians work in the wholesale and retail trade, accounting for nearly 40% of the whole service workforce.