Indonesia

“Picnic” Protest Outside Indonesian Parliament Follows Violent Unrest ————————————– Following more than a week of deadly anti-government protests, demonstrators in Jakarta staged a peaceful “picnic protest” outside the Indonesian parliament on a national holiday, Friday, Reuters reported. This creative demonstration,…

Indonesia Probes Mass Food Poisoning as Protests Continue Nationwide ………….. Authorities in Indonesia have launched an investigation after around 400 children in Bengkulu province fell ill from free school meals, marking the most serious food poisoning incident linked to President…

Indonesian President Vows to Stand Firm Amid Violent Protests ——————————- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has declared he will “not retreat even a step” in response to violent protests that have led to at least four deaths, according to a report…

Indonesia to Cut Lawmaker Privileges Amid Deadly Protests …………….. Indonesia’s political parties have agreed to roll back certain parliamentary benefits following nationwide protests that turned violent, Arab News reported. President Prabowo Subianto announced the decision on Sunday, saying lawmakers will…

Unrest Erupts in Indonesia as Police Killing Sparks Nationwide Protests —————————- A series of anti-government protests in Indonesia has intensified following the death of a motorcycle ride-sharing driver who was reportedly hit by a police vehicle, Reuters reported. The incident,…

Indonesia Launches Measles Vaccination Campaign After Deadly Outbreak ——————————————- Indonesian authorities have launched a mass measles vaccination campaign in the East Java province of Sumenep following an outbreak that has led to 17 deaths, primarily among unvaccinated children, Arab News…

Indonesia Strengthens Ties with Turkey to Promote Modest Fashion Globally ………………… Indonesia is expanding its presence in the modest fashion sector through strategic partnerships with Turkey, a global hub for textiles and ready-to-wear clothing, aiming to boost exports and access…

Indonesia Makes Extended Producer Responsibility Mandatory for Plastic Packaging ………….. The Indonesian government has upgraded its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program from a voluntary to a mandatory system for manufacturers using plastic packaging, Vietnam Plus reported. Environment Minister Hanif Faisol…

Malaysian State to Penalize Muslim Men for Missing Friday Prayers …………………. Muslim men in Terengganu, a Malaysian state, could face up to two years in prison, fines up to RM 3,000 (£525), or both for skipping Friday prayers without a…

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia ———————- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, early on Sunday, injuring dozens of people, Al Arabiya English reported citing the country’s disaster mitigation agency (BNPB). The shallow quake, at a depth of 10…