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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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Indonesian celebrity with ‘questionable’ degree raises eyebrows with Chamber of Commerce and Industry role
Some netizens questioned the achievement, arguing that honorary doctorates are usually awarded to individuals who have made notable contributions to…
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Man in Indonesia arrested for allegedly selling his 11-month-old baby online and using proceeds for gambling
JAKARTA: A man who allegedly sold his 11-month-old baby online for 15 million rupiah (US$955) has been arrested in Tangerang,…
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Logistical, fiscal challenges – and Indonesia’s stunted children – await President-elect Prabowo’s free meal initiative
Java, where the current capital Jakarta is located, is home to three of the biggest shipping ports in the country.…
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Indonesia seeks to soften impact of global mininum corporate tax
JAKARTA: Indonesia to extend its tax holiday policy for certain investments and will add new incentives as a way to…
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Indonesian court sentences foreign national behind 80-man illegal gold mining operation to 5 years’ jail, US$3.2 million fine
SINGAPORE: A foreigner who led an 80-man illegal gold mining operation in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan has been sentenced to five…
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Indonesia to host discussions on Myanmar conflict: Diplomat
JAKARTA: Diplomatic talks on Myanmar’s civil war will be held in Jakarta ahead of a regional summit convening next week, a…
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Indonesia bans e-commerce firm Temu over fears its small enterprises could be ‘destroyed’
“We want the digital space to be filled with things that make society more productive and profitable. If it is…
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Indonesia swears in ‘Ultraman’ and other MPs, as House Speaker’s re-election hints at stronger Prabowo coalition
The Golkar party politician “appeared” as the superhero Ultraman for the inauguration ceremony, although it was later revealed that he…
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As AI takes on the role of social media influencers and data-crunching geniuses, Indonesia gears up to regulate industry
JAKARTA: “Ibu (Mother) Rini” gives advice to the young about relationships and health on social media platforms like Instagram and…
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