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Over 100 Indonesian election workers die in 2024 polls; observers call for change of single-day format
NO PAUSE TO AVOID SUSPICION Before 2019, the presidential and legislative elections were held separately, Mr Heroik said. After the…
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Indonesia allocates 1.6 million metric tons additional rice import quota this year
JAKARTA: Indonesia has allocated an additional rice import quota of 1.6 million metric tons for 2024, after shipping in near…
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Analysis: Why big tech’s pushback against Jokowi’s new media regulation in Indonesia could be bad news for many
JAKARTA/SINGAPORE: Online platforms, news publishers, and the government must collaborate and reach agreements that are for the good of the…
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Earthquake with a preliminary 5.6 magnitude shakes Jakarta
JAKARTA: A moderately strong earthquake late Sunday (Feb 25) shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and the country’s…
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Indonesian President Jokowi makes power play to bolster Prabowo’s coalition – and wield political influence after stepping down
THWARTING A GRAND OPPOSITION COALITION The president is clearly concerned about the threat of a parliamentary inquiry, locally known as…
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3 dead, 28 injured in Indonesia train collision
BANDUNG: Three people were killed and at least 28 injured when two trains collided on Indonesia’s main island of Java…
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MHA warns against political campaigning, fundraising in Singapore for Indonesia’s presidential election
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday (Jan 4) warned against political campaigning or fundraising in Singapore for…
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Indonesia’s presidential, vice-presidential candidates under the spotlight for allegedly violating election rules
Meanwhile, Mr Beltsazar noted that the alleged violations thus far are unlikely to amount to any punishment or fines as…
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Indonesia delays buying used fighter jets, cites fiscal limits
JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has delayed a plan to purchase 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets previously used by Qatar, due…
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Thousands evacuated following Indonesia volcano eruption
MAUMERE:Â More than 2,000 residents have been evacuated to temporary shelters amid heightened volcanic activities in a volcano in eastern Indonesia,…
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