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Revenue gained, heritage lost? Jakarta’s transport operators sell naming rights to bus stops and rail stations
MASSIVE EXPOSURE FOR BRANDS Buyers of naming rights get to have their brands’ names prominently displayed on transit stops and…
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Hundreds evacuated as torrential rains flood Indonesia capital
JAKARTA: Hundreds evacuated from dozens of flooded neighbourhoods around Jakarta on Tuesday (Mar 4) as torrential rains pounded the Indonesian capital…
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Silent but social: Jakarta book club that promotes quiet reading in public spaces draws fans
“A PLACE WHERE I BELONG” Beyond promoting reading for pleasure, Baca Bareng Jakarta addresses the challenge of reading in public…
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President Prabowo’s coalition set to win big in Indonesia’s regional elections; Jakarta could see run-off next year
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and parties from his Advance Indonesia Coalition (KIM Plus) are on track for a resounding…
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Indonesia regional elections: On polling day, all eyes on whether President Prabowo’s camp or PDI-P will prevail
JAKARTA: Millions of Indonesians will head to polling stations on Wednesday (Nov 27) to elect 545 regional leaders across the…
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Jakarta governor race heats up as Jokowi, ex-presidential hopeful Anies throw weight behind different candidates
Mr Widodo said Mr Ridwan was the right person to lead Jakarta, a bustling metropolis that faces issues such as flooding…
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IN FOCUS: High stakes in Indonesia’s regional elections for Prabowo, Megawati amid power play
In mineral-rich regions such as Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Papua, local leaders must manage resources well by tackling illegal mining,…
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IN FOCUS: Can mega-engineering save Southeast Asia’s bustling capitals from drowning?
The Thai government is pressing on with a broad agenda to manage water, with the ongoing protection of Bangkok –…
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