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Indonesia's new capital: Costly bet or sound investment?
The new Indonesian capital is expected to be fully ready by 2045, but the plan is to have some state institutions move there from early 2024.
22 August 2023, 09:19 AM
Indonesia, Malaysia aim to fight 'discrimination' against palm oil
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday called for better collaboration with neighbouring Malaysia to fight what he called "discrimination" against their countries' palm oil products, as a new European Union law threatens to dent exports of the commodity.
8 June 2023, 06:35 AM
Thousands line streets to salute triumphant Indonesian football team
Indonesia defeated Thailand 5-2 in extra time in a bad-tempered men's final in Phnom Penh on Tuesday that saw four players sent off and two mass brawls.
19 May 2023, 09:27 AM
Indonesia stripped of U-20 World Cup hosting rights - FIFA
FIFA on Wednesday stripped Indonesia of the right to stage this year's Under-20 soccer World Cup, over what an Indonesian official said was a failure to honour its commitments to the tournament.
29 March 2023, 20:33 PM
4 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia
When it comes to island destinations in Asia, Bali, Phuket, and the Maldives are the first ones to cross your mind. However, if you are one to explore and not just tour, here are 5 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia that will help create some core memories.
9 March 2023, 12:10 PM
7 reasons why Indonesia should be your next travel destination
With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is a stunning nation with a diversity of cultures that will astound tourists. Additionally, visiting or travelling through Indonesian nations can be done on a smaller budget than in other Asian regions. Everyone can find something to enjoy in Indonesia, from pristine beaches to historic sanctuaries.
1 March 2023, 11:30 AM
5 hidden gems to discover when visiting Bali, Indonesia
Bali, The island of the gods offers a variety of distinctive and thrilling experiences. Here is a list of 5 great places to visit:
15 February 2023, 12:06 PM
Indonesia passes criminal code banning extra-marital sex
Lawmakers in Indonesia approved changes to the country's criminal code today, introducing a sweeping and controversial legal overhaul.
6 December 2022, 06:02 AM
Indonesia earthquake: 6-yr-old rescued miraculously after 2 days
A six-year-old boy has been pulled from the rubble of a deadly Indonesia earthquake after spending two days trapped under debris without food or water, in a "miracle" rescue..The dramatic rescue captured on camera Wednesday evening revived hopes that survivors could still be pulled alive f
24 November 2022, 02:30 AM
'Digging through rubble to find some clothes'
Survivors of an Indonesian earthquake that killed at least 268 people appealed for food and water Wednesday, as rescuers picked through devastated villages with hopes of finding anyone alive fading..The calls for help came as authorities warned that debris from landslides caused by the str
23 November 2022, 03:21 AM
Deputy head of mission in Indonesia had marijuana in possession, investigation finds
A primary investigation by the foreign ministry has found that Kazi Anarkoly, deputy head of mission in Indonesia, had possessed marijuana at her Jakarta residence.
16 August 2022, 17:02 PM
Indonesia removes palm oil export levy until August 31
Indonesia has scrapped its export levy for all palm oil products until August 31 in a fresh attempt to boost exports and ease high inventories, finance ministry officials said on Saturday, adding the move would not disrupt government revenues.
16 July 2022, 14:29 PM
Bangladeshis may soon be able to live in Bali tax-free and work remotely
Indonesia is thinking about granting remote workers a 'digital nomad visa' that will enable them to reside there tax-free as long as their income originates from abroad.
26 June 2022, 16:23 PM
Indonesia due to restart palm oil export amid uncertainty over rules
Indonesia is due to resume exports of palm oil on Monday after a ban of more than three weeks, but industry traders and companies were awaiting details on accompanying rules to secure domestic supplies of the edible oil to control cooking oil prices.
23 May 2022, 06:58 AM
A Tk 350 investment that birthed a national footballer
“Because my father, who was a farmer, did a lot to empower me to pursue my dreams, I asked him to stop working and rely on me since I am earning handsome amounts by playing football,” Chittagong Abahani midfielder Sohel Rana said as he spoke of his father.
20 May 2022, 04:00 AM
Indonesian fishing boat sinks off Borneo, 31 missing: media
An Indonesian fishing boat has sunk in waters off South Kalimantan province on Borneo island, with 31 people still missing, media reports cite the country’s search and rescue agency as saying.
2 August 2019, 08:45 AM
Will Joko Widodo win a second term?
Southeast Asian economic giant Indonesia will be holding its fourth presidential election today. Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, is the third biggest democratic country after India and the United States.
16 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Saudi Crown Prince postpones Malaysia trip one day before he was to arrive
The pending working visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Malaysia has been postponed one day before he was due to arrive, Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah confirms.
16 February 2019, 08:29 AM
Indonesian divers find crashed Lion Air jet's second black box
Indonesian authorities are to download the contents of a cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from a Lion Air jet that crashed more than two months ago, killing all 189 people on board, after it is retrieved from the sea near Jakarta.
14 January 2019, 04:25 AM
Indonesia removes 3 songbirds from new protected list
The Environment and Forestry Ministry of Indonesia has removed three popular songbirds from the newly revised protected species lists following protests from bird owners.
9 September 2018, 06:42 AM