Indonesia

Seven Indonesian fisherman who had been trapped in the seas off Western Australia for over a week have been rescued by Australian officials. The gang was said to be in trouble when their fishing vessel’s engine failed, leaving them stranded without food or water. On April 12th, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority received a distress signal from the vessel, initiating …

After China brokered a peace accord between Iran and Saudi Arabia, many people, particularly in Indonesia, felt a sense of relief and optimism. Muslim-majority Indonesia has been monitoring the developing situation very carefully. The administration is aware of the conflict’s role in fostering regional unrest and instability. Indonesia’s relations with both Iran and Saudi Arabia have been friendly for quite …

Joko Widodo, Indonesia’s President, has taken an unexpected decision to grant compassion to a prisoner condemned to death for drug-related offences. Many people are discussing a contentious judgment that has ignited a worldwide discussion over the death sentence and human rights. Out of respect for his privacy, the identity of a man condemned to execution by firing squad for drugs …

Social media has been awash with rumors that Indonesia blew up 60 Chinese ships in its waters as a show of force in response to China’s encroachment on its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). VERA Files, however, undertook a thorough fact-check and discovered that this information is untrue. According to VERA Files, there is no reliable evidence to back up Indonesia’s …

As Indonesia prepares for its impending presidential elections, voters across the archipelago are closely monitoring the campaigns and policies of the candidates. With only a few months left until the election, many Indonesians are concentrating on the issues that are most important to them, especially those that directly affect their daily lives. The concept of “winning the home game” is …

Indonesia’s once-thriving oil and gas industry is in dire circumstances, in part due to a recent wave of nationalism. According to experts, the government’s drive for greater sector control has led to a decline in foreign investment and a dearth of industry expertise. The country as a whole is feeling the effects of this transition, as oil and gas exports …

The companies have announced that PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel), Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel’s) Indonesian affiliate, has agreed to merge with its parent company’s IndiHome broadband unit to form a new company valued at 58.3 trillion rupiahs ($3.9 billion), they said. The action is being taken as Telkomsel seeks to increase its presence in Indonesia’s fixed broadband market, which is among the …

As part of its expansion goals in Southeast Asia, Metro Pacific Investments Inc., a Philippine-based infrastructure giant, is exploring a new expressway project in Indonesia. According to a statement made by the firm on Tuesday, Metro Pacific is in discussions with Indonesian officials to construct a new highway connecting the capital city of Jakarta to the second-largest city in Indonesia, …

On March 31st, a stampede during an Indonesia U-20 World Cup match at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta resulted in 21 deaths and more than 50 injuries, generating indignation and calls for justice. The disaster occurred when hundreds of spectators attempted to enter the stadium for the Indonesia vs. Oman match. According to reports, the stampede was prompted …

According to a story that was published on BBC.com, the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia was struck by a significant earthquake. The earthquake, which occurred on Friday, November 26th, 2021 and registered a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter scale, was centered in the city of Mamuju when it occurred. The earthquake was responsible for a substantial amount of property …