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Hoping third time’s a charm, Prabowo launches another presidential bid without Jokowi in his…
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto will run for the presidency in 2024, hoping the third time's a charm as he tops popularity surveys on the back of his strongman image and support from the majority Muslim population.
Prabowo,…
Indonesian police general charged with premeditated murder of bodyguard
The Indonesian National Police has charged two-star general Ferdy Sambo with premeditated murder, after his bodyguard died at the general’s house last month of multiple gunshot wounds.
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and…
Intolerance debate in Indonesia after claims that student was forced to wear Muslim headscarf
A recent incident in which a Muslim student in Indonesia was allegedly forced to wear a hijab by her teachers, which led to her depression, has again highlighted intolerance in Indonesia and a breach of the right of individuals to make…
Indonesia’s inflation hits 7-year high on soaring food costs
Consumer prices in Indonesia rose by the fastest pace in nearly seven years in July, driven by stubbornly high food costs.
Inflation stood at 4.94 percent, the highest since October 2015, the national statistics agency said on Monday…
Indonesia wheat imports increase amid market uncertainty
Indonesia is now expected to import more wheat in 2022-23 as millers attempt to secure more stock amid market uncertainty, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Imports…
Flash floods hit Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi, killing 3
Three people were killed and four others went missing as flash floods struck Indonesia’s province of Central Sulawesi, and a search operation for the missing is underway, a senior local disaster agency officer said on Friday.
Heavy…
Indonesia’s Jokowi begins visit to China, Japan and South Korea
Indonesian President Joko Widodo will begin a whistle-stop tour of three East Asian countries on Tuesday (July 26).
He will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing at the start of his three-day trip, before heading to Japan and…
Indonesian police arrest 17 suspected terrorists
The Indonesian police's anti-terror squad Densus 88 has arrested 17 suspected terrorists in three provinces, a police officer said on Monday (July 25).
Police Headquarters spokesman Ahmad Ramadhan said 13 people were arrested in Aceh,…
Indonesia’s Jokowi leaves for visits to China, Japan and South Korea
Indonesian President Joko Widodo left Jakarta on Monday (Jul 25) for Beijing, China, where he is scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.
He will also have a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Besides China, Widodo…
Indonesian police general suspended after bodyguard found dead with multiple gunshot wounds
The Indonesian National Police has suspended a two-star general from active duty, after his bodyguard was fatally shot in suspicious circumstances at the general’s house.
National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo said on Monday (Jul 18)…