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Indonesia: President Sued Over Alleged Hijab-Removing Incident
August 24, 2024
Indonesia: President Sued Over Alleged Hijab-Removing Incident
Outgoing Indonesian President Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, faces a lawsuit over claims that students were forced to remove their hijabs during Independence Day ceremonies, TRTWorld reported yesterday. The case, set for hearing on August 29 in Solo, Central Java,…
Jakarta Halal Expo, Conference 2024 Set to Showcase Global Halal Innovations
August 18, 2024
Jakarta Halal Expo, Conference 2024 Set to Showcase Global Halal Innovations
The Jakarta Halal Expo and Conference 2024 will take place from August 30 to September 1 in Banten, Indonesia, uniting industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and government officials to explore advancements in the halal market, travelandtourworld.com reported yesterday. This prestigious event aims…
Indonesian Muslims Launch “Environmental Jihad” to Protect the Planet
July 13, 2024
Indonesian Muslims Launch “Environmental Jihad” to Protect the Planet
Indonesian Muslims are leading an “environmental jihad” to protect the country’s fragile ecology, drawing inspiration from the Quran, TRTWorld reported in an article yesterday. As the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, Indonesia has faced growing climate disasters, prompting activists and…
Indonesians commemorate Holy Ashura with diverse rituals during Holy Muharram
July 11, 2024
Indonesians commemorate Holy Ashura with diverse rituals during Holy Muharram
In Indonesia, the sacred month of Muharram, locally known as “Shura,” is marked by a variety of rituals and traditions as the nation prepares for the day of Ashura. Revered as a holy period, Muharram aligns with the first month…
Archaeologists Discover World’s Oldest Artwork in Indonesian Cave
July 6, 2024
Archaeologists Discover World’s Oldest Artwork in Indonesian Cave
Researchers have uncovered what they believe to be the world’s oldest known artwork, discovered in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, Al Jazeera reported on Thursday. The painting, which depicts three people gathered around a large red pig,…
10M young Indonesians face looming unemployment crisis, new report reveals
July 6, 2024
10M young Indonesians face looming unemployment crisis, new report reveals
A recent report from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) revealed that over 10 million Gen Z Indonesians, born between 1997 and 2012, are currently not employed and not participating in any formal education or training programs. The study also showed that unemployment…
Mount Ibu Erupts Repeatedly in Indonesia, Prompting Evacuations
June 7, 2024
Mount Ibu Erupts Repeatedly in Indonesia, Prompting Evacuations
Mount Ibu, a volcano located in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, erupted three times on Thursday, spewing red lava and thick ash clouds, the Associate Press reported yesterday. According to the news agency, the eruptions sent ash up to 1,200 meters…
Mount Ibu Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Triggering Evacuation Warnings
June 2, 2024
Mount Ibu Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Triggering Evacuation Warnings
On Saturday, a volcano in Indonesia’s Halmahera island erupted, spewing a massive 5-kilometer-high ash cloud, Reuters reported. The eruption of Mount Ibu, which began at 11:03 am local time, came after a series of eruptions in May following increased volcanic…
Authorities Order Evacuations as Mount Ibu Erupts in Indonesia
May 19, 2024
Authorities Order Evacuations as Mount Ibu Erupts in Indonesia
Indonesian authorities ordered the evacuation of residents from several villages on the remote island of Halmahera after a fresh volcanic eruption at Mount Ibu on May 18, Anadolu Agency reported today. The eruption sent a grey ash cloud up to…
Deadly Bus Crash in Indonesia Kills at Least 11
May 12, 2024
Deadly Bus Crash in Indonesia Kills at Least 11
At least 11 people, mostly students, were killed when a bus crashed in West Java, Indonesia on Saturday. the Associated Press reported. The bus, carrying 61 students and teachers, was returning from a graduation celebration in the Bandung resort area…