DPR committed to accelerating discussion phase of anti-terror bill
Chairman of the House of Representatives (DPR) Setya Novanto affirmed his commitment to speeding up the discussion phase of the anti-terror bill, as requested by President Joko Widodo.…
Jakarta police issue arrest warrant against Rizieq Shihab
The Jakarta Police have issued an arrest warrant against the leader of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) Rizieq Shihab after he was named a suspect in a pornography case on Monday (May 29).…
Moderate Islam practiced in Indonesia strengthens democracy
As leaders of the worlds most populous Muslim country, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Vice President M. Jusuf Kalla were recently invited to speak at separate international meetings on…
Sri Mulyani expresses disappointment with BPK bribery case
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said she was disappointed with auditors of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) allegedly accepting bribe in price of unqualified opinion (WTP) for the…
US government issues warning following Jakarta bomb attack
Jakarta - The US government on Thursday has issued a warning calling on all US citizens in Indonesia to take precautions following a bomb attack which occurred near Kampung Melayu bus…
Indonesia seeks stronger cooperation with US
Indonesia will seek a stronger partnership with the United States during the visit of Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi to Washington DC on May 4 and 5.
The ministers visit to the…
Jokowi promises to continue development of border areas
President Joko Widodo (Joko Widodo) said the government would not forget development in border area such as Skouw in Papua bordering on Papua New Guinea.
"On the day I was officially…
Freeport dismisses 840 workers
Gold and copper mining firm PT Freeport has reportedly laid off 840 employees for going on strike in Timika, Papua province, some time ago.
Septinus Soumilena, Head of the Immigration,…
Coordination needed for TNI’s involvement in counter-terrorism efforts: VP
Vice President Jusuf Kalla said that the involvement of the military (TNI) in fighting terrorism would depend upon needs and would also need better coordination with other security agencies.…
Arcandra to meet lenders to develop new, renewable energy
Jakarta - Vice Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arcandra Tahar is set to hold talks with some lenders to develop new and renewable energy in Indonesia.
"I feel ashamed that they…