Russia denies Indonesia election meddling
Russia has denied any involvement in the Indonesian presidential election, scheduled for April 17, after President Joko Widodo claimed his opponents were using "Russian...
Indonesia’s $1bn war on plastic
The Citarum, east of Jakarta, is regarded as the most polluted river in the world. Source: Flickr
Indonesia will allocate up to US$1 billion a...
Indonesia relaxes Papuan internet ban
Indonesia has partially relaxed an internet blackout imposed following violent protests in Papua, but it has not restored connections in the worst affected areas.
The...
Indonesian challenger alleges electoral fraud
The Indonesian election commission has ordered a probe before the April 17 election into allegations that thousands of ballots have been cast by expats...
ASEAN-5 growth forecast trimmed as exports slow
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) trimmed its growth forecast for five members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members amid their continued...
UN visit to Papua blocked
Indonesia is being criticised for refusing to allow the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, to visit troubled Papua...
Indonesia probes Guernsey assets
Indonesia says it is investigating reports that US$1.4 billion held by Standard Chartered in Guernsey, mainly on behalf of Indonesian clients, was transferred to...
Indonesia set to tax imports
Indonesian finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati says she is prepared to increase taxes on imports to keep the rising trade deficit under control and...
Indonesia abandons pretence of tolerance
Indonesia’s abandonment of liberal tolerance has been further exposed as the government appears keen to pander to the vocal, conservative Muslim community.
Several ministries are...
Isis claims responsibility for Jakarta attack
Jakarta was taken by surprise by the attacks. Source Wikimedia
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack by suicide bombers and gunmen in central...
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