HRW blames Papua measles on govt
Measles in eastern Indonesia’s Papua province has killed around 100 indigenous children this month although the disease is easily preventable with a safe and...
Palm-oil giants attack EU ban
The two dominant palm-oil producers, Indonesia and Malaysia, have criticised the European Union for backing a ban on the product’s use in biofuels.
A Malaysian...
Measles ravages Papua children
Indonesia is struggling to contain a prolonged outbreak of measles in poverty-stricken Papua Province that has killed dozens of children.
Dr Stefanus Lange at a...
FB angers Jakarta Islamists
Hundreds of hardline Muslims have rallied against Facebook in Jakarta, accusing the social-media giant of blocking their accounts and threatening to lobby for it...
Papuan trial delayed again
The trial of a West Papuan independence activist, jailed for over six months without facing charges, has been delayed for a fourth time, this...
Nomura picks 2018 GDP winners
Prolonged growth in Indonesia and the Philippines will extend beyond 2018 driven by domestic demand and infrastructural projects, Nomura Securities investment bank has predicted.
The...
Top Indonesia wage rises forecast
Indonesian growth has pushed up elite wages, recruitment firm Roberts Walters said in its 2017 survey, adding that talent will be in increasing demand...
Indonesia agency targets fake news
Indonesia has launched a cyber security watchdog, the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN), to tackle online religious extremism, fake news and internet hoaxes...
Indonesia eyes aviation boom
The Indonesian aviation industry is forecasting double-digit passenger growth for 2018 due to rising demand.
Transport Ministry aviation boss Bintang Hidayat said he expected air...
Sulawesi cake spoils Xmas buzz
A bakery in the Indonesian city of Makassar on Sulawesi has refused a customer's request to write a Christmas message on a cake over...
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Singapore targets Asean smart cities
Asean’s leaders will gather in Singapore from today (Wednesday) until Saturday for the 32nd Asean summit with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong chairing.
Singapore says...
Suu Kyi to skip Asean summit
Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi will skip this weekend’s Asean summit in Singapore and President Win Myint, who was sworn in last...
Junta rule continues unchecked
Myanmar’s military continues to crush opposition in the war-torn country, bullying anyone who opposes its grip on power.
Unfortunately, the country's elected “leaders” remain entirely...