Resty Woro Yuniar is a Jakarta-based reporter who covers Indonesian current affairs and Southeast Asia's tech scene. She was previously Indonesia correspondent at the BBC and tech reporter with The Wall Street Journal
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Protesters rallied at the Indonesian embassy in Yangon to reject a purported Asean proposal for new polls with election monitors.
Protesters rallied at the Indonesian embassy in Yangon to reject a purported Asean proposal for new polls with election monitors.
These competitors are also vying for a slice of Southeast Asia’s US$62 billion e-commerce sector, looking to secure resources and partnerships as the sector evolves.
These competitors are also vying for a slice of Southeast Asia’s US$62 billion e-commerce sector, looking to secure resources and partnerships as the sector evolves.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi made Brunei the first stop on her regional tour to discuss a ‘better’ way to resolve Myanmar’s political crisis.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi made Brunei the first stop on her regional tour to discuss a ‘better’ way to resolve Myanmar’s political crisis.
Indonesia Investment Authority plans to launch soon, but it faces questions about its funding sources, make-up and intentions.
Indonesia Investment Authority plans to launch soon, but it faces questions about its funding sources, make-up and intentions.
The head of the country’s Maritime Security Agency warned of a ‘spillover conflict’ with China in waters near the Natuna Islands.
The head of the country’s Maritime Security Agency warned of a ‘spillover conflict’ with China in waters near the Natuna Islands.
Indonesian internet users have pointed out that the song to which Khing Hnin Wai is dancing in a viral video, ‘Ampun Bang Jago’, is about the power struggle between the people and the authorities.
Indonesian internet users have pointed out that the song to which Khing Hnin Wai is dancing in a viral video, ‘Ampun Bang Jago’, is about the power struggle between the people and the authorities.
Retail investors in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy are increasingly getting guidance on shares from social media, sending some local stocks soaring – though not yet to the extent of GameStop in the US.
Retail investors in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy are increasingly getting guidance on shares from social media, sending some local stocks soaring – though not yet to the extent of GameStop in the US.
Online fury directed at Kristen Gray, who called island ‘queer friendly’ and worked without paying taxes, accuses her of exploiting Bali’s friendly ways for her own selfish purposes.
Online fury directed at Kristen Gray, who called island ‘queer friendly’ and worked without paying taxes, accuses her of exploiting Bali’s friendly ways for her own selfish purposes.
With users worldwide migrating to rivals after the confusion over WhatsApp’s privacy policy, the combined 590 million users in the two countries will take a longer time to get used to Signal and Telegram, analysts say.
With users worldwide migrating to rivals after the confusion over WhatsApp’s privacy policy, the combined 590 million users in the two countries will take a longer time to get used to Signal and Telegram, analysts say.
The Indonesian firm began life 130 years ago in the Dutch colonial era. Several world class vaccines and a few name changes later, it is fighting both Covid-19 and a sceptical public.
The Indonesian firm began life 130 years ago in the Dutch colonial era. Several world class vaccines and a few name changes later, it is fighting both Covid-19 and a sceptical public.
Two-way trade has boomed even amid Covid-19, but there are thorny issues too – such as the poor treatment of Indonesian fishermen on Chinese vessels.
Two-way trade has boomed even amid Covid-19, but there are thorny issues too – such as the poor treatment of Indonesian fishermen on Chinese vessels.
The inclusion of social media influencer Raffi Ahmad, who has been criticised for not wearing a mask, in Indonesia’s first set of inoculations has been panned online.
The inclusion of social media influencer Raffi Ahmad, who has been criticised for not wearing a mask, in Indonesia’s first set of inoculations has been panned online.
Visit to Indonesia by China’s top diplomat is part of a regional tour widely seen as an attempt by Beijing to strengthen its hand in Southeast Asia ahead of Biden’s inauguration.
Visit to Indonesia by China’s top diplomat is part of a regional tour widely seen as an attempt by Beijing to strengthen its hand in Southeast Asia ahead of Biden’s inauguration.
Relatives wait for remains and clues from the Sriwijaya Air crash that has once again cast a spotlight on Indonesia’s chequered air safety record.
Relatives wait for remains and clues from the Sriwijaya Air crash that has once again cast a spotlight on Indonesia’s chequered air safety record.
Authorities said the last contact they had with Sriwijaya Air flight SJ 182 was at 2.20pm and an intensive search is ongoing in the waters off Jakarta. The plane was heading for Pontianak in West Kalimantan.
Authorities said the last contact they had with Sriwijaya Air flight SJ 182 was at 2.20pm and an intensive search is ongoing in the waters off Jakarta. The plane was heading for Pontianak in West Kalimantan.
Local businesses in destinations such as Manado and Lombok are also suffering after a sharp drop in international tourist arrivals.
Local businesses in destinations such as Manado and Lombok are also suffering after a sharp drop in international tourist arrivals.
Gisella Anastasia has been charged for a 19-second video shared online after it was taken from a mobile phone she had lost.
Gisella Anastasia has been charged for a 19-second video shared online after it was taken from a mobile phone she had lost.
The video, purportedly from a Malaysian user, twists the lyrics of the anthem and insults Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
The video, purportedly from a Malaysian user, twists the lyrics of the anthem and insults Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
The president has appointed Budi Gunadi Sadikin to manage the country’s Covid-19 crisis, replacing the controversial Terawan Agus Putranto.
The president has appointed Budi Gunadi Sadikin to manage the country’s Covid-19 crisis, replacing the controversial Terawan Agus Putranto.
Early results show a new crop of young leaders emerging, some of whom will be tipped to follow President Joko Widodo’s path to the national stage.
Early results show a new crop of young leaders emerging, some of whom will be tipped to follow President Joko Widodo’s path to the national stage.
The president’s personal invitation comes as Southeast Asia’s largest economy looks to venture into the burgeoning electric-vehicle industry.
The president’s personal invitation comes as Southeast Asia’s largest economy looks to venture into the burgeoning electric-vehicle industry.
Across the Asia-Pacific, 33 million more people will be pushed into poverty this year than would have been without the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Bank.
Across the Asia-Pacific, 33 million more people will be pushed into poverty this year than would have been without the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Bank.
More than 100 million people can vote in Wednesday’s regional elections, with health experts warning about a potential Covid-19 super-spreader event. There are also concerns over dynastic politics and misinformation about religion.
More than 100 million people can vote in Wednesday’s regional elections, with health experts warning about a potential Covid-19 super-spreader event. There are also concerns over dynastic politics and misinformation about religion.
There are concerns that Huawei is becoming the country’s only vendor, and worries over the increased risk of Chinese interference, cyberattacks and hacking.
There are concerns that Huawei is becoming the country’s only vendor, and worries over the increased risk of Chinese interference, cyberattacks and hacking.
Moderate Muslim groups say the videos made by Habib Rizieq’s followers are a threat to multiculturalism in Indonesia.
Moderate Muslim groups say the videos made by Habib Rizieq’s followers are a threat to multiculturalism in Indonesia.
The US tech giants have made inroads into the Southeast Asian nation this year, joining companies from China in vying for the lucrative regional market.
The US tech giants have made inroads into the Southeast Asian nation this year, joining companies from China in vying for the lucrative regional market.
Fisheries minister Edhy Prabowo was arrested over his involvement in the exchange of cash for permits to export lobster larvae.
Fisheries minister Edhy Prabowo was arrested over his involvement in the exchange of cash for permits to export lobster larvae.
Activists say transgender women such as Millen Cyrus face harassment and abuse if detained, like being stripped naked and having their heads shaved.
Activists say transgender women such as Millen Cyrus face harassment and abuse if detained, like being stripped naked and having their heads shaved.
Analysts say countries in the region welcome a stronger maritime presence, but do not want militarised law enforcement that could spark bigger clashes in the disputed waterway.
Analysts say countries in the region welcome a stronger maritime presence, but do not want militarised law enforcement that could spark bigger clashes in the disputed waterway.
The country’s food and drug agency said Pfizer, AstraZeneca and the maker of the Sputnik V vaccine were all seeking partnerships.
The country’s food and drug agency said Pfizer, AstraZeneca and the maker of the Sputnik V vaccine were all seeking partnerships.
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