Indonesia

Indonesian Muslim and Labour Parties to go Against New Work Laws in CourtIndonesian Muslim and Labour Parties to go Against New Work Laws in Court

Indonesian Muslim and Labour Parties to go Against New Work Laws in Court

Indonesian President Joko Widodo was under growing pressure to revoke his new divisive labor law, with unions and Muslim groups…

October 9, 2020
A $6.8 Billion Budget: Indonesia Sets to Finance the EconomyA $6.8 Billion Budget: Indonesia Sets to Finance the Economy

A $6.8 Billion Budget: Indonesia Sets to Finance the Economy

In order to create a sovereign wealth fund to attract investment and boost the economy, the Indonesian government is planning…

October 9, 2020
Jokowi is not Escaping from the Protest against the Current Issue about the Omnibus BillJokowi is not Escaping from the Protest against the Current Issue about the Omnibus Bill

Jokowi is not Escaping from the Protest against the Current Issue about the Omnibus Bill

The Presidential Secretariat refuted reports that the working visit of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to Central Kalimantan was an attempt…

October 8, 2020
Astra Zeneca Vaccine as Indonesia’s Strategy for Back Up ProductionAstra Zeneca Vaccine as Indonesia’s Strategy for Back Up Production

Astra Zeneca Vaccine as Indonesia’s Strategy for Back Up Production

Indonesia is trying to obtain AstraZeneca vaccines as part of its strategy to acquire overseas doses while rising local production…

October 8, 2020
Indonesian Police Versus Protesters, Standing Against Omnibus Job Creation BillIndonesian Police Versus Protesters, Standing Against Omnibus Job Creation Bill

Indonesian Police Versus Protesters, Standing Against Omnibus Job Creation Bill

Here’s what’s happening as Indonesian police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting against a new employment…

October 7, 2020
Indonesian K-Pop Fans Backlash Against the Current Job Bill: Dominating it’s Opinion Around the WorldIndonesian K-Pop Fans Backlash Against the Current Job Bill: Dominating it’s Opinion Around the World

Indonesian K-Pop Fans Backlash Against the Current Job Bill: Dominating it’s Opinion Around the World

The biggest generation of social media users are K-Pop fans. They joined the hashtag movement and heard about it because…

October 7, 2020
As House Rushes Employment Bill to Final Level, Jakarta Braces for Major ProtestsAs House Rushes Employment Bill to Final Level, Jakarta Braces for Major Protests

As House Rushes Employment Bill to Final Level, Jakarta Braces for Major Protests

As the House of Representatives and the government voted to sign it into law in Monday's plenary session, trade unions…

October 6, 2020
New battle divisions were formed by the Indonesian Armed ForcesNew battle divisions were formed by the Indonesian Armed Forces

New battle divisions were formed by the Indonesian Armed Forces

In the past five years, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) have formed new combat organizations, including a variety of joint…

October 6, 2020
Omnibus Bill: An expectation to Boost Foreign Investments this 2021Omnibus Bill: An expectation to Boost Foreign Investments this 2021

Omnibus Bill: An expectation to Boost Foreign Investments this 2021

Following the planned deliberation of the omnibus bill on job development this week, the government is pinning its hopes on…

October 5, 2020
New Party announced by PAN Patron Amien RaisNew Party announced by PAN Patron Amien Rais

New Party announced by PAN Patron Amien Rais

Former National Mandate Party (PAN) patron Amien Rais, a staunch critic of the administration of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo,  after…

October 5, 2020