Death penalty for former Indonesian police general over grisly murder of his bodyguard

Death penalty for former Indonesian police general over grisly murder of his bodyguard

The case has gripped the country and affected the reputation of the police. It prompted President Joko Widodo to order the police, among others, to take measures to regain public trust.   Sambo was suspended from his position 10 days after the murder, and from the police force at the end of August. The court was … Read more

Commentary: Can respected Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani campaign all the way to the top?

Many of the complaints about Megawati boiled down to issues with presentation and communication – living under the shadow of her father and the country’s first president Sukarno didn’t help. While no one would accuse Sri Mulyani of speaking too informally, the perception of women’s leadership is deeply rooted and difficult to combat. That’s hardly … Read more

Indonesia posts 5.31% GDP growth in 2022, the highest in almost a decade

Major leading sectors driving the economy last year included manufacturing, trade, agriculture and mining, while sectors that saw the highest growth were transportation, warehousing as well as food and beverages.  The sectors grew between 14 per cent and 17 per cent year on year largely due to the loosening of movement restrictions imposed due to … Read more

Showcasing Indonesian“Wastra” In Modest Fashion To The World…

(MENAFN- Mid-East.Info) DUBAI, UAE /PRNewswire/ – The Central Bank of Indonesia (BI), with the Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC) and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Dubai, proudly present the Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival (IN2MOTIONFEST) in Dubai. As a part of the Indonesian Investment Forum in Dubai (IIFD) held from 9 to … Read more

More Indonesians in Japan’s foreign trainee program amid weak yen

The number of Indonesian technical trainees in Japan is rising as the recent slide of the yen against the U.S. dollar and other currencies has discouraged trainees from some other countries to come to Japan. The demographic shift in Japan’s foreign technical trainee program has also come about as the result of the differing costs … Read more

Seven Countries Join the JCS Minangkabau 2023 Event

Senin, 6 Maret 2023 – 11:30 WIB VIVA – A total of 228 participants from seven countries, namely Indonesia, China, the Netherlands, France, Latvia, Laos, and Thailand participated in the Jelajah Cycling Series or JCS Minangkabau 2023. The start of this event was marked by the release of the start flag by the Deputy Governor of West … Read more

Singapore maid agencies welcome proposed Indonesian law protecting its domestic workers 

According to Indonesia’s Cabinet Secretariat site, there are about 4 million Indonesians who are domestic workers. There were reportedly about 120,000 Indonesians working in Singapore as helpers as of 2020.  MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION  Two maid agencies in Singapore said this is a move in the right direction.  “The ratification of the law is … Read more

Taiwan Tourism Reopens, Targeting 150 Thousand Indonesian Tourists

Selasa, 28 Februari 2023 – 14:30 WIB VIVA – After the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan began to relax entry rules for foreign tourists, also the government continues to carry out tourism promotions. “After the three-year pandemic, Taiwan tourism promotion again to increase and trying to establish close relations between the Indonesian and Taiwanese tourism industries,” said Taiwan Bureau Director, Chou … Read more

Five Natural Wonders To Visit In Java, Southeast Asia’s Most Beautiful Island

The island of Java is home to over half of Indonesia’s overall population. getty With more than 151 million people living within its borders, Java is the most populous island on the entire planet—but in between the sprawling cities and charming villages, there’s no shortage of spectacular natural sites to explore. Verdant rainforests, picturesque beaches, … Read more

Doctor Juyong Kwon MD From ID Hospital Korea Holds Consultat…

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Indonesia Artist Titi DJ Share Successful Experience Undergo Anti-Aging Surgery at ID Hospital Korea Titi DJ Shares Successful Experience of Undergoing Anti-aging Surgery at Id Hospital in Korea, Dr. Juyong Kwon Shares Knowledge of Plastic, Aesthetic Surgery JAKARTA, INDONESIA, February 26, 2023 /einpresswire.com / — Doctor Juyong Kwon, MD., Plastic Surgeon from … Read more