Taiwan Banks on New Policy to Strengthen Ties with Indonesia
Despite not being recognized as the Republic of China under the one-China policy, Taiwan is still hell-bent on strengthening its...
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Ambassador Urges Locals to Study in US, Students Rethink Options Over Travel Ban
US Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph R. Donovan Jr. says the embassy in the country has been working hard to increase...
Australia Finally Apologizes over Defence Fracas
Australia?s Army Chief Lieutenant General Angus Campbell apologised for ?sensitive and painful? teaching materials at an Australian military base, promised...
Hijabs Conquer Indonesia Fashion Week
Hijabs of different designs took centerstage in the recently concluded Fashion Week, further cementing its growing popularity in modest-wear fashion...
Tigerair Pulls Out Bali Service Permanently Over Regulatory Issues
It’s official: Tigerair will no longer fly Australians to Bali. Less than a year after its inaugural flight, Virgin Australia’s...
Indonesia Upset by Trump’ ‘No Entry’ Order for Refugees
US President Donald Trump?s signing of the latest immigration decree has permeated more than just its targeted seven countries. Muslim-majority...
Report: ISIS Exploits Structural Problems in Indonesia’s Prisons
Structural problems in the prison system such as overcrowding and understaffing make it easier for ISIS to recruit, says a...
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...
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...