Indonesia
Indonesia Considers Minimum Age for Social Media Use
February 14, 2025
Indonesia Considers Minimum Age for Social Media Use
As Indonesia prepares legislation aimed at protecting minors from the dangers of social media, discussions among families about internet safety are intensifying, Al Jazeera reported. Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, has proposed a minimum age requirement, echoing…
Indonesia raises alert for Mount Lewotobi, orders evacuations
February 14, 2025
Indonesia raises alert for Mount Lewotobi, orders evacuations
Indonesian authorities raised the alert level for Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki to its highest tier on Thursday, citing increased seismic and volcanic activity. The decision extends the exclusion zone around the volcano on Flores Island and orders the evacuation of six…
Concerns Raised Over Sustainability of Indonesia’s Meal Program
February 10, 2025
Concerns Raised Over Sustainability of Indonesia’s Meal Program
Economists are expressing concerns about the sustainability of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s Free Nutritious Meal Program, aimed at improving child nutrition, VOA reported. A recent report indicated that 21.6% of children aged 3 and 4 suffered from stunting due to…
Indonesia to Implement Child Protection Guidelines for Social Media
January 16, 2025
Indonesia to Implement Child Protection Guidelines for Social Media
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 Becomes Member of BRICS Group of Emerging Economies
January 8, 2025
Indonesia Becomes Member of BRICS Group of Emerging Economies
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 introduces free meals program to feed children, pregnant women to fight stunting
January 7, 2025
Indonesia introduces free meals program to feed children, pregnant women to fight stunting
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…
Over 260 Rohingya Refugees Land in Aceh After Days at Sea
January 7, 2025
Over 260 Rohingya Refugees Land in Aceh After Days at Sea
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…
Over 100 Rohingya Refugees Rescued Off Indonesia
December 2, 2024
Over 100 Rohingya Refugees Rescued Off Indonesia
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…
Indonesian Muslims Lead Green Initiatives to Protect Environment
November 16, 2024
Indonesian Muslims Lead Green Initiatives to Protect Environment
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…
Mount Lewotobi erupts eight times, thousands evacuated in Indonesia
November 7, 2024
Mount Lewotobi erupts eight times, thousands evacuated in Indonesia
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.…