Indonesia

On Monday, the transfer of the Semarang Police Chief and the Senior Commissioner transfer became viral on social media. This transfer took place due to the fatal shooting against a student who was just 17 years old. It is also reported that an excess amount of force has been involved in the shooting by Inspector Robig and this led to …

Mount Ruang is an active volcanic mountain which is located in Ruang island, from the given information that Mt.Ruang has erupted for thirteen times. On Tuesday, a thick black smoke erupted from the volcanic mountain, Mt.Ruang and the intimidating video has been circulated virally on the social media along with the warning for the people who are living around it. …

Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) is a bank which is governed by the state of Indonesia and the key feature of this bank is to aid the small and micro businesses with affordable loans which is named as KUR (Kredit Usaha Rakyat). The Indonesian microcredit Program named ‘BRI KUR’ has distributed IDR 175.66 trillion to 3.7 million MSME (Micro, Small and …

Budi Arie, the former Indonesian Minister of Communication and Informatics has notably served in the other departments of the government including department of disadvantaged regions, villages, and transmigration. In 2024, stratified allegations were imposed against the veteran politician Budie Arie that he had the authority to eradicate the employees and other officials who received the bribes from the online gambling …

On Monday evening, Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), the anti-graft agency, did a raid at the headquarters of the Central Bank in Jakarta due to the indictments of misusing the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Funds. Though this incident hasn’t been revealed or confirmed by the authorities of the bank, the spokesperson from the anti-graft agency has spoken about it. It …

Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry has implemented a ban on the sale of Google Pixel phones within the country, adding to its recent decision to restrict iPhone 16 sales. Both bans are linked to the companies’ failure to meet Indonesia’s strict investment obligations, underscoring the government’s commitment to enforcing regulations on foreign businesses operating within its borders. At the core of …

Not too long ago, Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, the prestigious Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), paid somewhat notable visits to the Republic of Indonesia. Seeing the construction site of the Emirates-Indonesia Cardiology Hospital, the great Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Solo, and attending the inauguration of Indonesia’s new President and Vice President set …

Often called Jokowi, Indonesian President Joko Widodo is likely to reorganize his cabinet in a dramatic gesture stressing his determination to assure a perfect hand-off of power in the latter run of his presidency. Jokowi’s restructure is considered as both a strategic and symbolic act meant to ensure stability and continuity during a period of political change, as he gets …

Hosting the Summer Olympics for 2036 is the big ambition set by Indonesian nominee Prabowo Subianto for his nation. This audacious scheme highlights Indonesia’s ambition to take front stage for major events worldwide. Prabowo was in France last week for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris along with Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir, a well-known champion …

Having a historic restriction on the selling of cigarettes per stick, Indonesia has advanced significantly in its tobacco control initiatives. Celebrated for high rates of tobacco use and output, this new control shows a strong dedication to public health and a developing awareness of the primary health issues linked with smoking. Youth Addiction Management Targeting the alarming tendency of young …