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The students worry jobs at nickel smelter projects in Sulawesi are being taken away from locals, as the coronavirus pandemic increases unemployment.
The students worry jobs at nickel smelter projects in Sulawesi are being taken away from locals, as the coronavirus pandemic increases unemployment.
Stories of 15 people who were tricked into being wrapped up like mummies as part of a fetish act have gone viral with #gilangbungkus trending on Twitter. An Airlangga University student is under investigation.
Stories of 15 people who were tricked into being wrapped up like mummies as part of a fetish act have gone viral with #gilangbungkus trending on Twitter. An Airlangga University student is under investigation.
Analysts say a viral video making the claims is the latest in a series of attempts to create a ‘phobia’ of the mainland and reduce public trust in the president.
Analysts say a viral video making the claims is the latest in a series of attempts to create a ‘phobia’ of the mainland and reduce public trust in the president.
The focus on Beijing’s treatment of Uygur Muslims, and the expansion of its investment in Indonesia, are among the fault lines are at risk of being exploited by terror groups.
The focus on Beijing’s treatment of Uygur Muslims, and the expansion of its investment in Indonesia, are among the fault lines are at risk of being exploited by terror groups.
The Malaysian foreign minister has come under fire for claiming Chinese ships have not intruded into its waters for the past 100 days. Is it a case of ‘sweeping problems under the carpet’?
The Malaysian foreign minister has come under fire for claiming Chinese ships have not intruded into its waters for the past 100 days. Is it a case of ‘sweeping problems under the carpet’?
On Tuesday night, more than 100 people demonstrated at the Kendari airport and stopped cars leaving the area to look for workers from mainland China.
On Tuesday night, more than 100 people demonstrated at the Kendari airport and stopped cars leaving the area to look for workers from mainland China.
Minhati Madrais was married to Omar Maute of the pro-Isis Maute Group, which staged a siege on Marawi in the Philippines in May 2017.
Minhati Madrais was married to Omar Maute of the pro-Isis Maute Group, which staged a siege on Marawi in the Philippines in May 2017.
More than 120 suspects were arrested including corrupt soldiers, police and immigration officers as authorities crippled an operation thought to have smuggled 43,000 people in and out of the country since 2014.
More than 120 suspects were arrested including corrupt soldiers, police and immigration officers as authorities crippled an operation thought to have smuggled 43,000 people in and out of the country since 2014.
The Sukarnoputri sisters in Indonesia, Singapore’s Lee siblings and the royal family of Thailand electrify the public with their personal and electoral spats.
The Sukarnoputri sisters in Indonesia, Singapore’s Lee siblings and the royal family of Thailand electrify the public with their personal and electoral spats.
Activists claim the employees at a Chinese-backed mining plant are not technical experts and the jobs could be performed by local workers.
Activists claim the employees at a Chinese-backed mining plant are not technical experts and the jobs could be performed by local workers.
The Indonesian province of 50 million people has bucked a nationwide trend that has seen a surge in infections and is rolling out tests at traditional markets to keep it that way.
The Indonesian province of 50 million people has bucked a nationwide trend that has seen a surge in infections and is rolling out tests at traditional markets to keep it that way.
Fathia Reza and Lamira Roro were detained in 2007 after arriving in Malaysia with passports from the self-proclaimed kingdom in Indonesia’s West Java.
Fathia Reza and Lamira Roro were detained in 2007 after arriving in Malaysia with passports from the self-proclaimed kingdom in Indonesia’s West Java.
Saudi Arabia is expected to scale back or call off the pilgrimage amid a spike in Covid-19 cases.
Saudi Arabia is expected to scale back or call off the pilgrimage amid a spike in Covid-19 cases.
Teow Leong Seng, President & CEO of Eco World International Berhad, says low sterling has made UK property prices ‘much more affordable’.
Teow Leong Seng, President & CEO of Eco World International Berhad, says low sterling has made UK property prices ‘much more affordable’.
The terror group is viewing the unrest in the US as ‘God’s punishment’, says an ex-leader of al-Qaeda’s Southeast Asian network.
The terror group is viewing the unrest in the US as ‘God’s punishment’, says an ex-leader of al-Qaeda’s Southeast Asian network.
A reformed al-Qaeda terrorist says jihadist groups are hoping to capitalise on growing resentment of foreigners amid job losses due to Covid-19 and warns ethnic Chinese communities could be targeted.
A reformed al-Qaeda terrorist says jihadist groups are hoping to capitalise on growing resentment of foreigners amid job losses due to Covid-19 and warns ethnic Chinese communities could be targeted.
Rosmini Darwis’ brothers hacked her to death after she revealed she was dating someone, in a case that has shocked Indonesia.
Rosmini Darwis’ brothers hacked her to death after she revealed she was dating someone, in a case that has shocked Indonesia.
Indonesian Sarah Keihl had told her Instagram followers bids would start from US$135,000 and the funds would be donated to ‘all the warriors against Covid-19’.
Indonesian Sarah Keihl had told her Instagram followers bids would start from US$135,000 and the funds would be donated to ‘all the warriors against Covid-19’.
Mass religious activities are banned as part of Indonesia’s coronavirus regulations, while economic tensions and food shortages may also lead to scuffles.
Mass religious activities are banned as part of Indonesia’s coronavirus regulations, while economic tensions and food shortages may also lead to scuffles.
That’s just one of the incidents highlighting the uphill struggle for Indonesia as its infection rates continue to soar and experts fear a spike in cases after Eid celebrations.
That’s just one of the incidents highlighting the uphill struggle for Indonesia as its infection rates continue to soar and experts fear a spike in cases after Eid celebrations.
At least 2.8 million Indonesians have lost jobs and even middle-class workers are sleeping rough, as an academic warns of no return to life before Covid-19 just yet.
At least 2.8 million Indonesians have lost jobs and even middle-class workers are sleeping rough, as an academic warns of no return to life before Covid-19 just yet.
Cases are dwindling in Jakarta, the epicentre of the pandemic, as hundreds of thousands of migrant workers return home for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Cases are dwindling in Jakarta, the epicentre of the pandemic, as hundreds of thousands of migrant workers return home for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
India’s lockdown and restrictions on international travel make it difficult to repatriate the 727 Indonesians and 17 Malaysians, and there are concerns they might bring infection on their return.
India’s lockdown and restrictions on international travel make it difficult to repatriate the 727 Indonesians and 17 Malaysians, and there are concerns they might bring infection on their return.
Indonesia has Asia’s highest Covid-19 death toll outside mainland China, and farmers are donating land as families find it difficult to bury their loved ones.
Indonesia has Asia’s highest Covid-19 death toll outside mainland China, and farmers are donating land as families find it difficult to bury their loved ones.
Migrant workers with no money to buy food or pay rent have called on a volunteer group from the Malaysian chapter of Indonesia’s largest Muslim organisation to help them.
Migrant workers with no money to buy food or pay rent have called on a volunteer group from the Malaysian chapter of Indonesia’s largest Muslim organisation to help them.
Analysts see Indonesia’s failure to isolate affected areas and limit the population’s movement as a harrowing replay of what happened in Italy, which has Europe’s highest fatality count.
Analysts see Indonesia’s failure to isolate affected areas and limit the population’s movement as a harrowing replay of what happened in Italy, which has Europe’s highest fatality count.
The pandemic has claimed the lives of at least 22 doctors, six dentists and 10 nurses, amid concerns about access to protective equipment.
The pandemic has claimed the lives of at least 22 doctors, six dentists and 10 nurses, amid concerns about access to protective equipment.
Jakarta expects 2.5 million migrant workers will leave the Indonesian capital as it introduces strict new social distancing guidelines.
Jakarta expects 2.5 million migrant workers will leave the Indonesian capital as it introduces strict new social distancing guidelines.
Islamic State affiliates are seeking to stoke existing anti-Chinese sentiments within the country using social media, a Jakarta-based think tank cautioned.
Islamic State affiliates are seeking to stoke existing anti-Chinese sentiments within the country using social media, a Jakarta-based think tank cautioned.
Indonesia has reported 196 new cases, its biggest daily increase, as its death toll rose to 181 – the highest in Asia outside China.
Indonesia has reported 196 new cases, its biggest daily increase, as its death toll rose to 181 – the highest in Asia outside China.