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Torrential rains flood Indonesia capital
There are no immediate reports of casualties after the latest deluge, but parts of the city grind to a halt as neighborhoods are swamped in muddy water, while power outages hit some districts
At least 2 injured in Jakarta building collapse
(UPDATED) TV images show about half the building, located on the massive city's western side, had caved in with concrete and other debris lying on the road
Indonesian president Jokowi taps election arch-rival for defense minister
Jokowi unveils his new cabinet at an informal presentation, with more than 3 dozen new ministers in eye-catching batik shirts sitting in front of the imposing neoclassical columns of the Merdeka Palace
Indonesia arrests two dozen after minister attack
The world's biggest Muslim majority nation is on high alert ahead of President Joko Widodo’s second-term inauguration on Sunday, October 20, with some 27,000 troops expected to be deployed in the capital Jakarta
Suspected ISIS radical stabs Indonesian security minister
'Someone approached and attacked him. The local police chief and Pak (Mr) Wiranto were injured,' National Police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo says
Sinking city: Indonesia's capital on brink of disaster
Decades of uncontrolled and excessive depletion of groundwater reserves, rising sea-levels, and increasingly volatile weather patterns mean swathes of Jakarta have already started to disappear
Indonesian man walking in reverse to save forests
Medi Bastoni sets out on his arduous with the goal of reaching Jakarta by August 16, a day before the Southeast Asian nation's independence day anniversary
Indonesian leader Jokowi, rival Prabowo hold reconciliation meeting
Jokowi says he initiated a meeting with his two-time presidential challenger on an MRT train because he knew Subianto had never used the new system
Indonesia to return 49 containers of waste to Europe, U.S.
Jakarta joins a chorus of Southeast Asian nations that are increasingly unhappy about being used as dumping grounds for trash from Western countries
Indonesian troops flood Jakarta streets after post-election riots
(UPDATED) The government has also partly blocked access to social media – including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram – in a bid to clamp down on fake news and hoaxes linked to the violence
6 dead after election riots in Indonesia's capital
(UPDATED) Dozens are arrested and parts of Jakarta are littered with debris and burned-out cars, as the violence triggers security advisories from the US and Australian embassies
Indonesia's new capital to be decided this year – minister
'So we hope in 2024 the new capital is ready to be the new government center,' says urban planning minister Bambang Brodjonegoro
Indonesia eyes moving capital from congested Jakarta
Urban planning minister Bambang Brodjonegoro says the long-stalled relocation plan has won approval from President Joko Widodo who favored moving the capital away from Indonesia's most populous Java island
Torrential rain triggers flooding, evacuations in Indonesia's capital
Heavy rain pounds the greater Jakarta area, causing the Ciliwung river to burst its banks and prompting flash flooding in at least 17 communities
Indonesian police arrests 7 in 'record' human trafficking bust
The alleged traffickers are suspected to have sent some 500 victims to work as domestic helpers in Morocco, 220 to Turkey, 300 more to Syria and another 200 to Saudi Arabia between 2018 and this year
Traffic-choked Jakarta inaugurates mass rapid transit system
The 16-kilometer line opens to the public on Monday, March 25, with tickets free during the first week
Dozens buried in Indonesia gold mine collapse
(UPDATED) Four people have been found dead while 19 others are pulled from the rubble alive with minor and serious injuries, according to officials
Smashing away anger at Indonesia's 'Temper Clinic'
Young Indonesians unleash their pent-up rage at the Temper Clinic, which also lets clients bust up old televisions and printers for a slightly higher price
Pinoy Pacio secures ONE Championship strawweight belt in Jakarta
The Team Lakay standout dethrones Yoshitaka Naito via unanimous decision in a rematch of their 2016 title contest
Coming, ready or not: thousands pour in for 2018 Asian Games
Organizers are making reassuring noises about their arrangements but Indonesia has never hosted a sports event on this scale
Lorde, SZA and more rock Jakarta’s We The Fest 2018
The 2018 edition of the Indonesian music festival boasted a massive lineup that included Vince Staples, Miguel, James Bay, Honne, Eric Nam and more
Asian Games 2018: No picture-perfect venues yet
The athletes’ village and stadiums in Indonesia are '95% ready' but potential pitfalls remain
Indonesia police kill 11 petty criminals in Asian Games crackdown
Some 52 suspects have been shot after resisting arrest in the capital Jakarta since the start of July, with 11 dying of their wounds, police say
Indonesia fireworks factory fire leaves 23 dead, dozens injured
A firefighter on the scene says the victims had been burned beyond recognition
U.S. barred Indonesia's top general due to 'administrative error'
The incident sparks a diplomatic upset, with Jakarta demanding an explanation and Washington apologizing several times through its embassy
IN PHOTOS: Creative posters, sea of pink at Indonesia Women's March
Creative posters high spirits song and dance made up Indonesia s women s march which advocated for gender equality
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 15, 2017
Hello Here s a roundup of news you need to know this Wednesday
Throngs vow to vote for Muslim leaders in Jakarta election
Supporters and followers of several Islamic groups flash posters such as I d prefer if my leader is a Muslim and It is forbidden to pick an infidel leader
IN PHOTOS: Chinese New Year celebrations in Jakarta
Temple goers of all ages coming from various cities across the country welcomed the Year of the Rooster by praying for a healthy and prosperous year
Over 200,000 Indonesian Muslims protest Christian governor
3rd UPDATE People headed towards a massive park in downtown Jakarta to protest against Basuki Tjahaja Purnama who has become the target of widespread anger
Jakarta governor accused of blasphemy faces police
On Monday November 7 the governor is questioned as a witness at national police headquarters in Jakarta emerging after 9 hours and making his way through a media scrum
WATCH: Rally turns violent in Jakarta as angry protesters attacks police
The ugly scenes – just meters from the presidential palace – mar an otherwise peaceful rally by Islamic groups against governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama or Ahok a Christian accused of insulting Islam
Indonesian Islamic hardliners protest Christian governor
The protest was triggered by accusations Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama known by his nickname Ahok insulted Islam by criticizing opponents who used Koranic references to attack him ahead of the February polls
Duterte attacks US, praises China in Indonesia
3rd UPDATE Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte also says he does not give a shit about what the international community thinks of him
New executions looming in Indonesia
President Joko Widodo refuses to back down insisting Indonesia is facing an emergency due to rising narcotics use and that drug traffickers must be harshly punished
'Mosque-mobile' makes praying easier in gridlocked Jakarta
The van is run by the Archipelago Mosque Foundation an organization that sets up and maintains mosques with funding provided by Adira Sharia a group that provides Islamic compliant financing for motor vehicles
Counterfeiter sells purified water bottles filled with well water
Purified water? Not so fast
Jakarta governor bans wearing of headscarf in public schools
The headscarf that they wear looks like a napkin I think the napkin in my kitchen is better
Uber launches carpooling service in Southeast Asia
The launch of uberPOOL came just weeks after the start up introduced a motorbike taxi service in Jakarta
I ate at a North Korean restaurant and here's what happened
The Pyongyang restaurant is owned and operated by the government of North Korea
Hasil Indonesia Soccer Championship: Persija tahan imbang Persipura 1-1
Hasil tak maksimal bagi tuan rumah
Jakarta bloodshed spotlights rise of ISIS affiliate in Southeast Asia
ISIS is changing strategy They are establishing branches of ISIS across the world including Southeast Asia says Jakarta police chief Tito Karnavian former head of Indonesia s anti terrorism unit
Indonesia on alert as police probe attacks
Authorities say national police are on highest alert especially in areas considered targets of terror like police stations government offices and embassies
More ISIS attacks likely as group suffers setbacks – US general
It is important to understand that these terrorist acts don t necessarily mean [ISIS] is getting stronger says General Lloyd Austin head of the military s Central Command
Jakarta attacks confirm regional fears over ISIS – analysts
The blasts and gunfire that rock Jakarta come after 6 years of relative calm following a government crackdown that weakened the country s most dangerous homegrown Islamic networks
#KamiTidakTakut: Indonesians unfazed in the face of terror
Indonesians fight back with a strong message of courage and hope We are not afraid
Indonesia school staff freed after abuse convictions quashed
The Jakarta High Court ruling in the men s favor and the speed of their release still came as a surprise after months of frustrated attempts to challenge their convictions
Amel Alvi bantah ditangkap terkait prostitusi online
Seorang artis ditangkap atas kasus prostitusi Netizen berspekulasi siapa ia sebenarnya
Profiles of foreigners on death row in Indonesia
Here are brief profiles of the inmates who include two from Australia one each from Brazil France and the Philippines and four from Africa
