Ethnic Chinese Fear For Their Lives Amid Islamist Protests
The growing protests against Jakarta’s governor only add to the worsening discrimination and violence fears of the ethnic Chinese. The...
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Cops Nab Militant Student with Bomb-making Lab
On November 25, Indonesian police announced the arrest of 23-year-old Rio Priatna Wibawa from whom they uncovered tools that could...
China Is Third Biggest Foreign Investor in Indonesia
China continues to be one of the biggest economic contributors of Indonesia, pouring in more millions than the United States....
Government Fuel Price Cut to Benefit Consumers and Industries
To attract foreign investments and make fuel price justified, Indonesia is set to cut prices drastically for both consumers and industries. Ten industries...
Jokowi Asks Golkar Chairman Novanto for Help Coordinating with Trump
At a State Palace luncheon on Tuesday, November 22, Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo discussed with Golkar Party Chairman Setya...
Expert Advises Govt to Not Adopt ‘War Model’ to Fight Terror
Political researcher Hermawan Sulistyo expressed his concern over a recent bill proposed, which pushes for the involvement of military soldiers...
Indonesia, Australia to Work Together on Improving Agriculture, Climate Change
Australia and Indonesia are committed to strengthening their ties to include better trade and reduction of carbon emissions....
Better Foreign Investments, Domestic Production to Boost 2017 Economy
Indonesia needs to work harder on its domestic production and foreign investments to survive a weak global economy and boost...
American Gets Life from Indonesian Court for Drug Smuggling
An Indonesian district court sentenced an American national to life for carrying 97 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (meth) on Wednesday,...
Campaign Violations Under Probe by Jakarta’s Election Watchdog
Two weeks after the campaign period for the 2017 gubernatorial elections kicked off, the Jakarta Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) investigates...
Ojek Driver Stalks Passenger on WhatsApp
Ojek driver scares female passenger with inappropriate advances online after getting her personal contact details with the motorcycle-hailing app. As...
Molotov Attack, Bomb Threat Hit Indonesian Worship Places
A Molotov cocktail and a bomb threat in two different places of worship shook Indonesia on Monday, November 14....
Local Trans Women Redefine the Notion of Beauty in a ‘Secret Pageant’
LGBT community and activists continue to challenge status quo by secretly organizing a national beauty pageant in Jakarta, while successfully...
Breaking: Expats Can No Longer Rely Solely on Agents to Get Permits
Indonesia announced immigration formality agents are no longer allowed to submit applications for visas and stay permits without having the...
US Pledges to Maintain Ties with Indonesia
Brian McFeeters, United States representative to Indonesia, pledged that the US will maintain its relationship with Indonesia, following the announcement...
Defense Analyst to Jokowi-Kalla: Toughen Up on Foreign Affairs Issues
Prominent defense analyst commends Jokowi and Kalla?s two-year progress but advises the country?s leaders to toughen on country?s foreign affairs....
Jokowi Congratulates New US President
Indonesian President Jokowi congratulated Donald Trump for winning the latest presidential race in the United States late Wednesday evening, November...
Massive Fire Eats Up Neo Soho Mall
Jakarta police reported that the Neo Soho mall in Tanjung Duren, Grogol caught fire at 9 pm, Wednesday evening, November...
Is Jokowi Considering A Change to Indonesia’s Death Penalty?
The president claims to be “very open to options” when discussing the possibility of Indonesia abolishing the death penalty. Ahead...
President to Reschedule Australia Visit After Jakarta Riots
President Joko Widodo will have to reschedule his visit to Australia after the anti-Ahok rally, but insists that the situation...
Indonesia Prepares Tougher Penalties for Pedophiles
Indonesia is moving forward with tougher penalties for convicted pedophiles, according to the department of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection....