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Thousands evacuated following Indonesia volcano eruption
MAUMERE: 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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More than 140 Rohingya arrive in Indonesia’s North Sumatra
JAKARTA: More than 140 Rohingya have arrived in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province over the weekend, state news agency Antara reported…
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From academic to aspiring head of state, Indonesia’s presidential candidate Anies Baswedan lectures for a change
EAGER TO BURNISH ISLAMIC CREDENTIALS Mr Anies’ formal and academic manner was also noticeable when meeting about a thousand volunteers…
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Indonesia to impose new tax on e-cigarettes from Jan 1
JAKARTA: Indonesia will impose a new tax on e-cigarettes from Jan. 1, adding to an excise tax to help curb…
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Avid marathoner, Metallica fan Ganjar Pranowo going on run of his life to become Indonesia’s next president
He then studied law at Yogyakarta University of Gadjah Mada and developed a love for being active in organisations. As…
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Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya: Military
Over 1,500 Rohingya have landed in Indonesia since November, according to data from the United Nations’ refugee agency (UNCHR), facing…
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Indonesian protesters storm refugee shelter calling for deportation of Rohingya
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has blamed the recent surge in arrivals on human trafficking, and has promised to work with…
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Former Papua governor’s death while serving time for corruption sparks criticism against beleaguered anti-graft agency
JAKARTA/SINGAPORE: The death of former Papua governor Lukas Enembe while serving time for graft has sparked criticisms against the beleaguered…
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Indonesian workers protest after deadly blast at nickel plant
Among those killed in the blast was Muhammad Taufik, a 40-year-old welder who left behind a wife and two children.…
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Indonesia presidential candidate Prabowo cements lead in the polls
JAKARTA: Indonesian defence minister and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto cemented his lead in the polls after candidates took part in…
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