Cops Nab ?Jokowi Undercover? Author for Slander Against Jokowi
Bambang Tri Mulyono, who has been accused of slandering Indonesian President Joko ?Jokowi? Widodo in his book ?Jokowi Undercover,? is...
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Fake News Now a Security Priority in Indonesia
The flood of fake news in Indonesia is severe enough to make it a top security priority in 2017, along...
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....
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,...
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...
What Will Ignasius Jonan’ Energy Ministry Look Like?
Experts and analysts raise serious questions about the ability of newly appointed Ignasius Jonan to lead Indonesia’s complex energy and...
Who is Ahok? Supporters and Psych Experts Weigh in on Jakarta’s Controversial Governor
Critics call him impulsive and crass, while supporters think he’s a no-nonsense political saviour. Here’s everything you need to know...
Meet Indonesia’s New Ministers 2016
On Wednesday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced the names of the new ministers in this year’s reshuffle. In a bid...
Indonesia Considers Castration and Death Penalty for Rapists
In the wake of a brutal gang rape and murder of a 14-year-old schoolgirl in North Sumatra last month, the...
Opportunities, Challenges Abound for Private Investors in Local Infrastructure Projects
Here’s what private investors who are keen on Indonesian infrastructure projects should consider before moving forward. The Indonesian Government needs...
Murder by Death
Australian indignation against the death penalty was never going to save a couple of drug traffickers from the firing squad...
Is Chinese Business a Key Pillar for Indonesia’s Economy? ?
Although China planned to invest $18.4 billion in Indonesia in the last five years, its investment hasn’t been as significant...
Despite Killing Traffickers, Indonesia’s Drug Use has Spiked
Indonesia claims to be one of the hardest nations on drug users and traffickers. However, according to recent statistics from...
Global oil prices are slipping. Where does Indonesia stand?
The fall in global oil prices seems like good news in Indonesia. But not all is well in ASEAN. Remko...
All For One and One For All
The only thing to expect in the short-term from Joko Widodo’s election as Indonesia’s seventh president is uncertainty, largely because...
Everything to Lose
As Indonesia’s most important presidential election ever nears its climax, there has been no end of deception aimed at swaying...
The July 9 Election: a Toss-up
One month before the July 9 presidential election day, a poll held by Kompas showed that about 40% of voters...
Joko Widodo and the Importance of Being There
With a reputation for hands on leadership, in less than a decade Joko Widodo has risen to become Indonesia’s most...