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For Those Considering Blaxit, I Present to You: Jakarta
Well, it finally happened. I jumped out of a moving car in rush hour traffic to chase a black dude—Dr. Umar Johnson would be proud. But it wasn’t …
African-American NewsIndonesia Has Two of the World's Best Airports
The ACS report sets a benchmark in the global airport industry.<p>"The survey includes the airport facilities construction and service quality," …
AirportsCome and spend 24 incredible hours surfing in Bali
If you know anything about surfing you'll know that the past few months in Indonesia have produced an endless run of crazy waves. From Nias in the …
SurfingInternational Jesuit group learns about Islam in Indonesia
2017-08-16 Vatican Radio<p>An international group of Jesuits recently gathered in <b>Indonesia</b> to learn more about Islam, diversity and interreligious …
South-east AsiaAn ISIS-inspired jihadi group planned a chemical bomb attack on Indonesia's presidential palace
Indonesian authorities say they have thwarted an alleged chemical bomb plot inspired by the Islamic State militant group (ISIS), including one attack …
TerrorismReformed ex-militants in Indonesia mark Independence Day
TENGGULUN, Indonesia (Reuters) - Fifteen years since they were members of a radical Islamist group that killed 202 people on Indonesia's tourist island of Bali, Ali Fauzi and Sumarno are building peace instead of bombs.<p>The former devotees of the Jemaah Islamiah militant group are counseling …
World NewsIndonesia’s 70th Independence Anniversary: greased pole climbing competition | South China Morning Post
Indonesia declared independence from the Netherlands on 17 August 1945, and this is the 70th anniversary of the country’s independence. Some …
News (China)Bali Nine's Renae Lawrence among Australians given sentence reductions
A number of Australian prisoners in Indonesia have officially received sentence reductions to mark Independence Day.<p>Key points:<p>Australians serving …
Australian NewsEx-terrorists pledge allegiance to Indonesia, decry terrorism as sickness
<b>Tenggulun, East Java</b>: The first thing former terrorist Ali Fauzi Manzi does when he meets us is apologise to Australia and the 88 Australian victims …
Australian NewsPumping Padang in slow motion
If you haven't been in Bali this season, then let us offer you a familiar phrase – you should've been here yesterday. Or the day before. Or the day …
SurfingIndonesia launches online 'peace envoys'
The Indonesian government has deployed "peace envoys" into cyberspace.<p>Their mission: to foster tolerance in a space littered with terrorist chatter, …
South-east AsiaIndonesian president calls to safeguard pluralism from extremist threat
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's president said on Wednesday that the world's most populous Muslim-majority country needed to pull together to meet the threat of extremism and safeguard a constitution that enshrines religious freedom and diversity.<p>In an address to parliament ahead of Thursday's …
South-east AsiaAmnesty: Indonesia waging its own 'war on drugs'
Police killings of suspected drug dealers have spiked, with 60 recorded deaths so far this year compared to 18 in 2016. The trend has led Amnesty …
NewsIndonesia's Anti-LGBT Crackdown May Undermine the Fight Against HIV
<i>This article originally appeared on VICE Indonesia.</i><p>Amahl Azwar knew all the risks. When he was was a younger man, Azwar was a fan of the Tom Hanks movie <i>Philadelphia</i>—a film about homosexuality and HIV. He also watched <i>Kupu-Kupu Ungu</i>, a local series that tried to raise HIV awareness back in the 90s. …
South-east AsiaJokowi promotes diversity through traditional dress code
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said the cultural costume dress code for the Independence Day ceremony at the Presidential Palace on Thursday morning …
South-east AsiaIndonesia Tries Jolting Economy With Budget Boost
JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo unveiled a proposal Wednesday to increase public spending in the coming year to improve flatlining economic growth.<p>In a speech to Parliament on the eve of the anniversary of the country's independence, Mr. Widodo announced a budget plan to increase …
South-east AsiaJokowi Has a Political Prisoner Problem
The Indonesian government has been doing something remarkable over the past year with its political prisoners in Papua and West Papua provinces: Releasing them.<p>There are currently only between one and five Papuan political prisoners behind bars compared to a tally of 37 at the end of August 2016, …
MelanesiaFacebook officially establishes its presence in Indonesia
Facebook officially established its presence in Indonesia on Monday by becoming a permanent business entity, three years after opening a …
South-east AsiaFreeport's Indonesia operations hit by flash floods
Freeport McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) says flash floods at its Indonesia operations have left one worker missing and caused extensive damage to a power plant.<p>A …
BusinessJokowi praises Jakarta for Semanggi interchange
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Jakarta Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat have inaugurated the new Simpang Susun Semanggi, or Semanggi Interchange, …
South-east AsiaIndonesia president: Spread wealth, protect diversity | Miami Herald
Indonesia's president has vowed a fairer distribution of the nation's wealth and a renewed commitment to protecting diversity after tense months in …
News (U.S.)President Joko Widodo, First Lady visit Archipelago Fish Cooking Competition 201...
Top 10 finalists of the first Archipelago Fish Cooking Competition (LMIN) 2017 cooked for the president at the Presidential Palace on August …
South-east AsiaIndependence Day’s recipe: Raffles Jakarta's ‘sayur asem’
<i>Sayur asem</i> (vegetables in tamarind soup) is among most popular Indonesian comfort foods.<p>Since <i>sayur asem</i> is commonly recognized as a …
July 4thJokowi declares graft war in front House members, Setya
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo declared war on corruption and called on everyone to support the campaign, in his annual state address on Wednesday in …
Jokowi wears traditional attire during annual state of the nation address
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo took traditional clothes to new heights as he dressed in Bugis attire while delivering the annual state of the nation …
South-east AsiaBudi Ubrux: Chronicles of life and nation
Budi Haryono, better known as Ubrux, rose to fame when he created his iconic language made with newspaper headlines, which he finely hand-copied …
South-east AsiaThe Most Beautiful Beaches in Bali
Beach at the Karma Kandara/OysterGolden sand, palm-lined shores, wild nightlife, and deep Hindu traditions have all made Bali one of the most popular …
BeachesWhy everyone's heading to this Bali beach hotspot
There's a real buzz about Canggu, the previously hidden corner of Bali with a cool, alternative undercurrent and a surf-shack groove. Here's the …
Travel20 Things You Must Do In Bali
<i>Bali is a spectacular addition to any bucket list, which is why we’ve partnered with travel expert Erin Bender of</i> <i>Explore With Erin</i><i>. With 14 trips to</i> …
Asia TravelIndonesia shares higher at close of trade; Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite up 0.98%
Investing.com – Indonesia equities were higher at the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Consumer Industry, Manufacturing and Infrastructure sectors …
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