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The policy shift opens the door for Prabowo’s presidential election rival Anies Baswedan to be nominated for Jakarta governor, a post he held from 2017 to 2022, but also means Jokowi’s 29-year-old son Kaesang Pangarep cannot run in regional polls. On Sunday, the election body attended a hearing with the parliamentary commission overseeing election issues … Read more
Listen to article INDONESIA: In the remote Toraja region of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, the ancient Ma’nene ritual continues to thrive, allowing families to reconnect with their deceased loved ones. Yosefina Tumanan, a resident of this mountainous area, expressed her joy as she addressed the skeletal remains of her sister-in-law, who passed away six years ago. “You look … Read more
A coalition of 13 government-aligned parties has registered former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil as its candidate, meaning there are no other parties left to back Anies, who is not a member of a political party. Anies did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters. The high-profile Jakarta governor position, once held … Read more
JAKARTA: The European Union’s anticipated import curbs on Indonesian palm oil are a “blessing in disguise” that will help the Southeast Asian country improve its energy self-sufficiency, president-elect Prabowo Subianto said. Indonesia will, instead, use more of the palm oil it produces for biodiesel and reduce its dependence on fuel imports, Mr Prabowo said. The … Read more
Even with the 1824 Anglo-Dutch Treaty, which delineated our lands into British and Dutch spheres, the cultural threads linking us remained unbroken. In Kalimantan Barat, I was particularly struck by the linguistic and cultural similarities between Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia. With approximately 85% of their vocabulary being remarkably similar, it felt as though I … Read more
Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support the element. THE LEGACY of Joko Widodo (or Jokowi) was meant to be graft-free politics and an infrastructure revolution in Indonesia. On the face of it, the outgoing president has partially succeeded on the latter. During his decade … Read more
SYDNEY: Australia and Indonesia agreed a treaty-level defence cooperation agreement which allow Australian and Indonesian militaries to operate from each other’s countries, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday (Aug 20). “It will be a vital plank for our two countries to support each other’s security, which is vital to both countries, but also to … Read more
Home Travel Spice it up in Indonesia By Helen Hayes • 23 August 2024 Explore the hidden treasures of the islands of Indonesia. Image credit: Coral Expeditions With idyllic scenery, fascinating cultures, rich maritime heritage and plenty of wildlife, unlock the secrets of the islands of Indonesia with Coral Expeditions. This article is brought to … Read more
Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto (L) told Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape the neighbouring countries ‘should be like real brothers’ Andrew KUTAN Text size Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto promised “compromise and collaboration” while visiting Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the latest sign of warming ties between the sometimes prickly neighbours. Indonesia and Papua New … Read more
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar. This is the second property under the Hotel Indigo brand to open in Indonesia Hotel general manager Pascal Caubo said of the property: “Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar is a tribute to the rich tapestry of Sundanese culture and the natural … Read more
