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Jokowi was once seen as Indonesia’s ‘new hope’. Instead, he leaves a legacy of democratic backsliding

As Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo (Jokowi) prepares to leave office, Indonesia is still routinely lauded as one of Asia’s most important democracies. Jokowi was first elected, in 2014, on the promise of breaking with the old Jakarta elite and making government more responsive to ordinary people.

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Families seek to clear names of men who refused to fight for former Dutch colony

Conscientious objectors refused to take part in military campaign against Indonesian independence in 1940s

The Guardian - UK

‘A name, a function and a philosophy’: The art of Indonesian batik

The city of Solo is the centre of the country’s batik industry and is changing to keep up with the times.

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Israeli forces again target UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

Two wounded in attack on UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura a day after two Indonesian peacekeepers were injured.

Al Jazeera

High skills, low protection: the legal hurdles for foreign workers in Indonesia

Developing countries like Indonesia use foreign high-skilled and high-wage workers to drive economic growth and innovation. However, protection of their legal rights is often neglected, affecting these workers’ productivity and well-being and Indonesia’s reputation as a destination country for employment.

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Indonesia Condemns Israel For Injuring UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon

Indonesia criticizes Israel for injuring UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, sparking international condemnation.

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Indonesia eyes hefty tariffs on China as businesses decry cheap imports

Jakarta is proposing 200 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, citing the United States’ policies as an inspiration.

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Indonesia arrests a suspect wanted by China for running a $14 billion investment scam

Immigration officers in Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali have arrested a Chinese suspect sought by Beijing for helping run over $14 billion investment scam to clients in China

The Independent UK

Honda Launches Two More EV Models, In A Bid To Hit Its 2030 Goals

Honda announced plans to release two new EV scooter models in Indonesia, as part of its global electrification initiative to reach 30 EVs by the year 2030.

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Indonesia Biomass Drive Threatens Key Forests: Report

Indonesia's push to add wood-burning to its energy mix and exports is driving deforestation, including in key habitats for endangered species such as orangutans, a report said Thursday.

International Business Times

Afternoon Update: Payman launches political party; Australian university rankings tumble; and Indonesia’s sandalwood ponies

Payman says Australia’s Voice will focus on ‘progressive reform’ in areas including housing, education, tax and cost of living

The Guardian - AU

Bali strengthens immigration laws in crackdown with potential 20-year jail sentence for tourists

Foreign visitors now face 20 years to life behind bars for visa violations

The Independent UK

From Bolivia To Indonesia, Deforestation Continues Apace

Deforestation continued last year at a rate far beyond pledges to end the practice by 2030, according to a major study published Tuesday.

International Business Times

Prabowo Set To Lead Bolder Indonesia On World Stage

Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto has embarked on a whirlwind diplomatic tour ahead of his inauguration this month, showcasing his plans for a bolder foreign policy than under his predecessor.

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The Guardian - UK

Deforestation ‘roaring back’ despite 140-country vow to end destruction

Demand for beef, soy, palm oil and nickel hindering efforts to halt demolition by 2030, global report finds

The Independent UK

Tourist feared dead after body parts found inside shark during ‘dream diving holiday’ to Indonesia

Colleen Monfore, 68, was with six friends exploring the ocean around Pulau Reong island on September 26 when she was dragged away by strong currents

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Flit to the Indonesian island of Flores and its new luxury resort

Ta’aktana Labuan Bajo melds an eco-conscious philosophy with local cultural influences

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices

An investigation focused on three of the world’s largest shrimp producers claims that as big Western supermarkets make windfall profits, their aggressive pursuit of ever-lower wholesale prices is causing misery for people on the bottom end of the supply chain

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The Independent UK

As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers

Motorsport

Jorge Martin glad to dispel ‘ghosts’ with Indonesia MotoGP win

MotoGP points leader Jorge Martin admits he is relieved to have put the “ghosts” of his Mandalika mistakes to rest after completing a lights-to-flag victory in the Indonesian Grand Prix.

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Martin glad to dispel Mandalika "ghosts" with Indonesia MotoGP win

MotoGP points leader Jorge Martin admits he is relieved to have put the “ghosts” of his Mandalika mistakes to rest after completing a lights-to-flag victory in the Indonesian Grand Prix.

Autosport

Fiery Indonesia GP retirement frustrates Marquez title hopes

Marc Marquez admitted to some ‘sadness’ at seeing his slender 2024 MotoGP title hopes go up in smoke after engine failure forced him to retire from the Indonesian Grand Prix.

Autosport

MotoGP Indonesian GP: Martin sees off Acosta for redemptive win

Jorge Martin restored his advantage at the head of the 2024 MotoGP world championship standings with a dominant lights-to-flag victory in the Indonesian Grand Prix at the Mandalika Circuit.

Autosport

Bagnaia describes MotoGP title battle as "a championship of mistakes" after Martin's woe

Francesco Bagnaia has joked that the 2024 MotoGP title battle has become a “championship of mistakes” after he profited from rival Jorge Martin's error to win the Indonesian sprint race.

The Independent UK

Landslide triggered by rain leaves 12 dead and 2 missing at an illegal gold mine in Indonesia

Mud, rugged terrain and lack of telecommunications have hampered rescue efforts after a landslide set off by torrential rains smashed down into an unauthorized gold mining operation on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, killing at least 12 people

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