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DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2At least five dead and 41 missing after an Indonesian ferry caught fire at seaEuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2Five dead , 41 missing as Indonesian ferry catches firenewcastleherald.com.au
DISASTERAug 2Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fireThe vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.BBC World
POLITICSAug 2Indonesia to train next ruling class at elite new universityOn what was once a palm oil plantation outside Bogor, Indonesia’s government is planting the seeds of a new institution designed to nurture the next generation of leaders. But President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitions for the University of the Republic of Indonesia (URI) do not stop at statecraft – officials have also billed it as the answer to the Southeast Asian nation’s shortage of technological talent. “We have such abundant natural resources, but to this day we are technologically behind,”...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 1Indonesia troops provide free medical aid in remote PapuaIndonesian troops are providing free medical assistance in a remote region of Papua, addressing healthcare needs in the area.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
POLITICSAug 1Indonesia president willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South KoreaThe Indonesian president has expressed willingness to visit North Korea to facilitate dialogue, at the request of South Korea. This initiative aims to open diplomatic channels between the two Koreas.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 1Indonesia President Prabowo willing to go to North Korea to open a dialogue at request of South KoreaIndonesia's President Prabowo has expressed willingness to visit North Korea to open a dialogue, reportedly at the request of South Korea. This indicates a potential diplomatic effort to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula.straitstimes.com · Singapore
WORLDJul 31Indonesia: Pilot faces death penalty after drugs found in suitcaseDW News [en]
DISASTERJul 31Indonesia urges ASEAN shift to long - term disaster strategies - Philippine Canadian Inquirer Nationwide Filipino NewspaperIndonesia is urging ASEAN member states to shift towards implementing long-term disaster strategies. This highlights a regional focus on improving resilience and preparedness for future natural calamities.canadianinquirer.net · Philippines
WORLDJul 31Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flightA Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger plane to Indonesia risked the death penalty for allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 Ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, officials said on Friday. The 39-year-old pilot, identified only by his initials, MSO, was arrested on Wednesday at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport shortly after arriving from Kuala Lumpur. The airport customs office did not say which carrier the pilot worked for, but the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 31Drugged Malaysian pilot risks death penalty for smuggling in IndonesiaJapan Today
POLITICSJul 31Indonesian govt offers free seeds for 870 , 000 hectares of plantationsThe Indonesian government is offering free seeds for a large area of plantations. This initiative aims to support the agricultural sector and boost production.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
POLITICSJul 29How Indonesia and Singapore Handle Information PressureThis article discusses how Indonesia and Singapore manage information pressure. It examines their approaches to a notable aspect of governance and media.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSJul 29Indonesia Eyes Closer Relations With MadagascarIndonesia is seeking to establish closer relations with Madagascar. This indicates a diplomatic effort to strengthen ties between the two nations.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSJul 29Limited dual citizenship gives Indonesian diaspora hope of return, better futureIndonesia’s attempt to lure back its native talent scattered around the world through limited dual citizenship has highlighted a long-held demand of the diaspora for such a scheme before they would consider returning home. The proposed revision to the citizenship law would mark a major shift for a country that has largely allowed only single citizenship since independence in 1945. Currently, children of mixed marriages can hold dual citizenship until they reach 18 years of age, when they are...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29India's SAIL and Indonesia's Krakatau Steel eye $350M stainless steel investment - reportIndia's SAIL and Indonesia's Krakatau Steel are reportedly considering a $350 million investment in stainless steel.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDJul 29Indonesia : Environmentalists , Indigenous Leaders Unjustly ProsecutedEnvironmentalists and indigenous leaders in Indonesia are reportedly facing unjust prosecution. This raises concerns about human rights and the legal treatment of activists in the country.philippinetimes.com · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 28Can China and Indonesia’s strong financial ties withstand ‘resource nationalism’?Back in 2009, when China’s economy was expanding at about twice today’s pace, a little-known private firm made a quiet bet on uncharted territory: Indonesia. The company was on a quest: to secure nickel, a vital industrial metal used in stainless steel production and, increasingly, to power advanced batteries. That bet proved lucrative. By leveraging Indonesia’s vast nickel reserves – the world’s largest – and securing greater control over upstream supplies, Tsingshan Group has grown into a...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28‘Micro-discrimination’ against Indonesians? Bali run club controversy revives concernsA running club in Bali’s expatriate hub of Canggu has become the latest flashpoint in an enduring debate over whether Indonesians are being sidelined in parts of their own country. Indonesian immigration authorities have blacklisted two Dutch nationals linked to Entourage running club after an online outcry over the alleged exclusion of locals from the popular group. The incident echoes long-standing concerns about discrimination against Indonesians on the resort island. The furore has also...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Indonesian central banker’s exit signals dilemma over rate policy, growth targetThe sudden resignation of Bank Indonesia’s governor highlights a dilemma that he and his central bank peers in the region have faced in calibrating interest rates – either tighten policy to defend weakening currencies and contain inflation, or loosen it to support pro-growth mandates – according to analysts. Perry Warjiyo’s exit has fuelled speculation that he was under pressure to do more to support President Prabowo Subianto’s economic growth agenda. Warjiyo, who led the Indonesian central...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28Indonesia’s Singapore rival, India’s one-shot win over SpaceX: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Indonesia’s plan for a rival to Singapore starts to take shape Indonesia wants to build a financial centre to rival Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai, but analysts say the real work of persuading global investors has barely begun. 2. Japan voters ‘pretty angry’ with PM...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27Indonesia Central Bank Chief Perry Warjiyo ResignsPresident Prabowo Subianto has accepted the resignation of Perry Warjiyo, who had served as Bank Indonesia's governor since 2018, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi told reporters in Jakarta. The post Indonesia Central Bank Chief Perry Warjiyo Resigns appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERJul 27Apple leak in India, China eyes Indonesia for mineral access: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. After Apple leak, has India lost ground in its supply chain race with China? In the wake of a cyberattack on a local Apple partner, insiders say India has a long way to go before challenging China as a manufacturer. 2. China wants unique access to minerals with Indonesia offer, analyst says China...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27Indonesia central bank governor Warjiyo steps down in surprise exitBank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has stepped down from his role, Indonesia’s State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi said on Monday, a surprise move analysts said could rattle investors worried about the central bank’s independence and ‌the country’s fiscal management. President Prabowo Subianto has accepted Warjiyo’s resignation, the minister said ahead of the opening of financial markets in Jakarta. Destry Damayanti, a senior deputy governor at BI, has been appointed as interim governor....South China Morning Post