West Java Police Closer to Detaining FPI Leader Rizieq Shihab
The West Java Police gather more evidence to strengthen the case against Rizieq Shihab, leader of conservative hardline group Islamic...
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Ship Captain and Crew Under Investigation for Illegal Transport of Workers
The Immigration Office has put the captain and crew of KM Bahtera under questioning for transporting illegal migrant workers....
Traffic Accidents Still Main Cause of Death and Health Problems
A toll road crash in recent weeks demonstrated the lack of discipline of some drivers in Indonesia, as a growing...
President Jokowi Responds to Sylviana’s Graft Defense
President Jokowi responds to implications of involvement in the Jakarta Scout Movement graft case....
Eco-Groups to Paper Mill: Stop Draining Peatlands
Various Indonesian and international eco-groups want one of the biggest paper mills in the world to stop draining peatlands....
Facebook Reps to Discuss Fake News in Indonesia Visit
Representatives of the social network giant Facebook are scheduled to meet Indonesia’s Minister of the Communications and Information Ministry, Rudiantara,...
Telkom to Install Its Third Satellite in February
Despite last year’s delay, the state-controlled Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) plans to launch its third satellite worth US$199.7 million this February....
Indonesia to Build Papua Naval Base
According to General Gatot Nurmantyo of the Indonesian Military (TNI), Indonesia will deploy more military personnel in regions like Papua....
Man Charged for Vandalizing Indonesian Flag
Indonesian police claim they have already charged a man believed to have desecrated the Indonesian flag with Arabic writing. The...
111 Islets to Be Part of Indonesian Sovereignty
To secure the country?s defense and security, the Indonesian government hastened the registration of 100-plus islets around the country?s border...
Jokowi Graces New Yogyakarta Int’l Airport Inauguration
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the New Yogyakarta International Airport will be formally held on Monday, January 23, with President Joko ?Jokowi?...
62 Foreigners Face Deportation for Multiple Immigration Violations
The office of North Jakarta Immigration will deport 62 foreign nationals, some of which are Egyptians and Nigerians, who were...
Kiwi Woman Arrested In Bali Admits To Drug Smuggling
The New Zealand woman arrested in Bali last year for smuggling drugs has admitted to the crime....
Indonesia Will No Longer Recoup Costs for Oil Exploration
On Wednesday, January 18, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry issued new decree basing new oil and gas contracts on...
Megawati Backs Ahok-Djarot in Jakarta Gubernatorial Race
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Chairwoman Megawati Sukarnoputri has officially confirmed she will be campaigning for the incumbent Jakarta...
Manager Stages Fake Robbery at His Own Mart, Gets Busted
Robberies in convenience stores are common in today's world. But robbing your own store and getting caught red-handed? It can...
British Council Pushes to Empower Indonesian Teachers and Students
The British Council-Indonesia partnered with HSBC and set a character-building programme for local teachers, principals and high school students....
World Bank Projects Higher Than Expected Economic Growth in 2017
The economic growth for 2017 remains upbeat as the latest World Bank report projects it at 5.3 percent, higher than...
32 Alleged Sex Workers Arrested by Immigration Office
32 foreigners, allegedly sex workers, were arrested by investigators of the Immigration Office under the Law and Human Rights Ministry...
Ahok-Djarot Wins More Swing Voters After First Debate
A survey conducted after the first gubernatorial debate held on Friday evening, January 13, showed that many undecided voters have...
Indonesia Launches Anti-Hoax Campaign to Battle Fake News
In an attempt to stop the rampant circulation of hoaxes on the Internet and several social media platforms, an anti-hoax...