Indonesia

Indonesia plans to introduce interim child protection guidelines for social media companies as it develops a law to establish a minimum age for users, VOA reported. Communications Minister Meutya Hafid announced the initiative on Wednesday, following discussions with President Prabowo…

Indonesia has officially become a member of the BRICS group, joining Russia, China, Brazil, and other emerging economies, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. This bloc is increasingly seen as a counterbalance to Western influence in global affairs. Brazil, which currently holds…

Indonesia has initiated an ambitious $28 million project aimed at combating malnutrition and stunting among nearly 90 million children and pregnant women, Arab News reported. The Free Nutritious Meal program, a campaign promise by President Prabowo Subianto, seeks to address…

More than 260 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, arrived in Indonesia’s easternmost province of Aceh after spending several days adrift at sea, an official reported on Monday, Arab News reported. The Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim ethnic group, face severe…

More than 100 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, were rescued after their boat sank off the coast of Indonesia, VOA reported citing the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR). According to the source, a total of 116 refugees were reported…

In a notable effort to promote environmental sustainability, Indonesia’s largest mosque, Istiqlal Mosque, is undergoing renovations to become one of the most environmentally friendly mosques in the world. This initiative includes the installation of 500 solar panels, which are expected…

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted eight times on Thursday, with ash plumes reaching up to 8,000 meters. The volcanic activity, which began with a major eruption on Sunday, has caused extensive damage on the island of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.…

Mount Marapi, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, erupted on Sunday, releasing thick columns of ash that reached heights of 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) and covering nearby villages in volcanic debris, The Associated Press reported yesterday. The eruption, which occurred…

About 140 Rohingya Muslims, predominantly women and children, are stranded on a wooden boat off the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh province, with local residents refusing to allow them to land, The Associate Press reported yesterday. The boat has been anchored…

Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated as Indonesia’s eighth president on Sunday, marking a significant transition in the world’s third-largest democracy, Reuters reported today. The 73-year-old former defense minister and special forces commander secured nearly 60% of the vote in the February…