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Indonesia babysitter allegedly fed 2-year-old appetite stimulants and steroids; charges include domestic violence
SURABAYA, INDONESIA: A babysitter who allegedly fed a two-year-old with appetite stimulants and steroids for over a year has been…
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Commentary: Anticipating the first moves of Indonesia president-elect Prabowo
RISK OF INEFFECTIVE COORDINATION There have been rumours about Cabinet composition, partly seen as problematic because of the anticipation that…
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Indonesia’s Prabowo asks Sri Mulyani to remain as finance minister
JAKARTA: Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati is set to become the first Indonesian to hold the role of finance minister…
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Nearly 60% drop in fire hotspots this year compared to 2023: Indonesian official
JAKARTA: Indonesia has seen a marked decrease in the number of forest and land fires this year compared to 2023,…
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Surging currency rates and purchasing power: How the US Fed’s moves impact Southeast Asia’s largest economies
When the Fed cut its interest rate three times in 2019, BI also did so, making four adjustments that year.…
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‘Got robbed’: Outrage in Indonesia over late equaliser denying country historic World Cup Qualifiers win
The match also drew widespread outrage on social media from Indonesian football fans, including some celebrities. “90 + 6 =…
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‘Too much bureaucracy’: Indonesia’s potential Apple iPhone 16 ban stirs debate among local netizens
JAKARTA: The newly launched iPhone 16 from tech giant Apple could be banned from the Indonesian market, sparking debate among…
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Indonesia President-elect Prabowo promises higher salaries, improved benefits for judges amid nationwide strike
The base monthly salary for a first-year judge is 2 million rupiah (US$128.20), with significant allowances, bringing their total earnings…
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Indonesia introduces visa-free travel for Singapore PRs visiting Bintan, Batam, Karimun Islands
SINGAPORE: Permanent residents (PR) in Singapore can now travel visa-free to Bintan, Batam and the Karimun Islands in a bid…
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