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DISASTERAug 10Indonesia battles fires as Mount Bromo blaze spreadsIndonesia is combating fires that are spreading from Mount Bromo. This indicates an active natural disaster impacting the region.newcastleherald.com.au
POLITICSAug 10Indonesia’s anti-graft KPK jailed hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites — Envoy tells ICPCBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Indonesia’s anti-graft agency, Corruption Eradication Commission, KPK, has arrested and convicted hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites, including ministers, governors, lawmakers and judges, the Indonesian Ambassador’s representative, Mrs Tuty Dityawanty, said Monday. The disclosure came as Nigeria’s anti-corruption authorities sought lessons from Indonesia’s experience in tackling graft, with the emphasis on what […] The post Indonesia’s anti-graft KPK jailed hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites — Envoy tells ICPC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 10Indonesian Islamic body warns against cross-dressing in Independence Day gamesIndonesia’s top Islamic clerical body has warned men not to wear “women’s clothing” for Independence Day festivities despite a long-standing tradition of men in dresses playing football as part of the annual fun. Amid a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ sentiment in the Muslim-majority Southeast Asian nation, the influential Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) said in a statement such behaviour was “haram” or forbidden. The MUI said its intervention was “an effort to prevent the covert campaign of the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Discovery of almost 1,000 weapons in Indonesian school fuels safety fearsSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 10Indonesia aircraft carrier acquisition may have implications on IndiaIndonesia's acquisition of an aircraft carrier could have implications for India. This suggests a potential shift in regional military dynamics.idrw.org · India
DISASTERAug 10Haze returns to Malaysia’s Sarawak, Selangor as Indonesian wildfires burn out of controlThe haze is back in Malaysia – with at least two states registering unhealthy air readings on Monday as raging forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia send clouds of smoke northwards. Transboundary haze is a long-standing problem in Southeast Asia, particularly affecting Malaysia and Singapore due to their proximity to Indonesia, where vast tracts of forests and agricultural land become fire hotspots during the dry season. A wildfire scorched 550 hectares (1,360 acres) of land in the Bromo...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 10Indonesia’s Mount Bromo wildfire put out but new fires threaten in unusually dry seasonA fire in Indonesia’s ⁠Mount Bromo National Park ⁠in East Java ⁠that burnt 550 hectares (1,360 acres) has been extinguished, according to an official on Monday, but there are new hotspots near the caldera. Gatot Soebroto, head of the local disaster mitigation agency, said authorities had found new fires in ⁠areas around the caldera covering some 20 hectares. Mount Bromo is ‌an active volcano, and is a popular tourist destination and best known for its “sand sea” ‌caldera. The national park...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 10Indonesia strong GDP data prompts resilient but uneven growth forecastsStrong GDP data for Indonesia has led to forecasts of resilient but uneven economic growth. This indicates a mixed outlook for the nation's economic future.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSAug 10Indonesia’s strong GDP data prompts ‘resilient but uneven’ growth forecastsIndonesia’s faster-than-expected economic growth in the second quarter has offered a ray of hope for a sustainable turnaround after months of negative news over the rupiah, investor confidence and global uncertainties. Analysts, however, urged caution about the country’s economic outlook in the coming quarters, saying the latest data also revealed uneven sectoral performance and a reliance on government spending. Southeast Asia’s largest economy grew 5.29 per cent year on year in the April-June...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 9Indonesia closes national park in East Java as wildfire expandsFirefighters struggle to battle the growing blaze near Mount Bromo in thick forest and steep terrain.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 9Indonesia: Mount Bromo wildfire grows, spurs park closureIndonesian authorities have closed a popular national park until further notice. Strong winds and rough terrain are making it difficult for firefighters to extinguish the blaze.DW News [en]
DISASTERAug 8Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levelsDrone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 6Indonesia warns against users spreading fake news ahead of its Independence DayIndonesia has sought to assuage security concerns ahead of its 81st Independence Day as it vows to fight misinformation about potential disorder in its capital marring the celebrations, saying the situation is “fully under control”. Some shopping centres and office complexes in Jakarta installed additional safety barriers on their premises last week, sparking wild speculation of possible unrest surrounding the August 17 event. Images of the heightened measures went viral on social media,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 6Prabowo’s popularity slides in Indonesia amid economic anxiety, policy concernsIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s once-commanding approval rating has continued to slide in a new survey, as voters weigh his ambitious welfare and village-economy agenda against concerns over household finances and the government’s ability to deliver. The poll by Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) put Prabowo’s approval rating at 51.1 per cent, down from 81.2 per cent in November and 66.4 per cent in March, while dissatisfaction with his performance rose from 16 per cent in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 5Somalia , Indonesia Discuss Expanding Cooperation On Blue EconomySomalia and Indonesia are engaging in discussions to broaden their cooperation in the blue economy sector. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at economic development.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 5Indonesia’s Prabowo is happy to play mediator to both Koreas. But does North want him to?Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is keen to visit North Korea – a trip that could boost Jakarta’s diplomatic clout and allow it to act as a bridge between Seoul and Pyongyang. But Indonesians might not support another overseas trip, given negative public opinion of Prabowo’s frequent travels, analysts warn. Plus, he has not even been invited by the increasingly isolated North Korea. At a meeting with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce at the Presidential Palace on Friday, Prabowo said his...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 5Indonesia has strong foundation for RWA tokenization : MinisterA minister states Indonesia possesses a strong foundation for Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. This indicates potential for financial innovation and economic growth in the country.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
BUSINESSAug 5Indonesia Q2 GDP slows to 5 . 29 % y / y , but beats forecastIndonesia's Gross Domestic Product slowed to 5.29% year-on-year in the second quarter, yet this figure still exceeded forecasts. This indicates a mixed performance in the nation's economic growth.finance.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSAug 5Are Indonesia’s Prabowo and ultra rich ‘9 Dragons’ on a collision course?Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s push to reorganise Southeast Asia’s largest economy around a stronger, more interventionist state has put him increasingly at odds, analysts say, with the country’s so-called Nine Dragons. Known locally as Sembilan Naga, the label is a loose shorthand for some of Indonesia’s richest tycoon families – many of them Chinese Indonesian – with interests spanning banking, tobacco, property, palm oil, mining and consumer goods. It has never referred to a formally...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4What’s Behind Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Crusade?A high-profile case is raising doubts about President Prabowo Subianto’s motivations.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSAug 4CoreWeave expands into Indonesia, announces first data center in Asia-PacificCoreWeave is expanding its operations into Indonesia, marking its announcement of the first data center in the Asia-Pacific region. This move signifies the company's growth in a new geographical market.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSAug 4Huawei Cloud Appoints Redington as Indonesia Distributor to Accelerate Cloud and AI AdoptionHuawei Cloud has appointed Redington as its distributor in Indonesia to boost cloud and AI adoption. This is a business development aimed at expanding technology services in the region.philippinetimes.com · Philippines
WORLDAug 4Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airportA Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage.BBC World
POLITICSAug 4U.S. to close consulates in Canada, Japan (Nagoya) and Indonesia, sources sayThe U.S. State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing ‌of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar…Japan Today
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