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Indonesia, Malaysia sign agreement on protection of migrant workers

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob witnessed on Friday the signing of an agreement to improve protection for domestic migrant workers following a meeting between the leaders in Jakarta.

Reuters

Rare birth of Sumatran rhino brings hope for endangered species

Jakarta (AFP) - A Sumatran rhino has successfully given birth in an Indonesian sanctuary, environment officials said, in a boost for conservation efforts targeting the critically endangered animal.

AFP

Crowdfunding a capital: Indonesia’s unusual pitch raises eyebrows

Unorthodox proposal comes after Japan’s SoftBank opts not to invest in project estimated to cost $32bn.

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Australia PM: Putin Going to G20 'a Step too Far'

Allowing Russian President Vladimir Putin to sit with other world leaders at this year's G20 summit would be "a step too far", Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday. Putin has already been invited to the G20 heads of state summit in November by this year's host Jakarta, and he…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Piaggio Group Set To Open New Production Facility In Jakarta, Indonesia

The Piaggio Group will be inaugurated a new production facility in Jakarta, Indonesia, set to open in the second half of 2022.

RideApart

Putin still wants to attend G20 in Indonesia and ‘has China’s backing’

Moscow’s presence at the event has the potential to trigger boycott by other countries

The Independent UK

Indonesia preparing tough new curbs for online platforms

SINGAPORE/JAKARTA: Indonesia is readying tough new rules that will allow it to fine and criminally charge internet and social media platforms, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, potentially slowing online firms' rapid growth in a $70 billion market.

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Russia's ambassador in Indonesia says Putin plans to attend G20 summit

(Corrects spelling of name to Vorobieva in second paragraph)

Reuters

Cairo, Jakarta Agree to Bolster Economic, Development Cooperation

Indonesian President Joko Widodo held talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Jakarta on Friday. Both sides agreed to bolster bilateral economic and development cooperation and discussed several topics of mutual interest.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Indonesia begins electric car production with Hyundai plant

Jakarta (AFP) - South Korea's Hyundai has launched the first electric car assembly plant in Indonesia, as the Southeast Asian archipelago looks to exploit an abundance of resources used in EV production.

AFP

Motorcyle-mad Indonesia revs up for first GP in 25 years

Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesia hosts its first motorcycle grand prix in 25 years on Sunday, confident that concerns surrounding the new track will be forgotten once racing begins in front of a sell-out crowd.

AFP

Indonesia's president takes camping trip to site of new capital

Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo took a camping trip to the country's future capital, he said on social media Tuesday, posing for photographs in a forest at the site of the new city.

AFP

Hundreds flee their homes as Indonesian volcano erupts

Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesia's Mount Merapi unleashed a torrent of hot clouds, turning the sky a fiery red, as molten lava flowed down its slopes on Thursday with the eruption forcing over 250 people to flee their homes, authorities said.

AFP

Custom Minibike Build Makes Martini Racing Livery Inspiration Bite-Sized

Toropriant Moto Designs in Jakarta, Indonesia came up with this one-of-a-kind Martinceu Racing build to satisfy one customer's very particular demands.

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Activist seeks nomination as woman member of Waqf Board

Lubna Sarwath holds a doctorate in Islamic Economics from Trisakti University in Jakarta

AFP

Indonesian rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake

Jakarta (AFP) - Rescue teams in Indonesia were searching Saturday for six people still missing after a strong earthquake rocked Sumatra island a day earlier, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens, an official said.

AFP

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sumatra island

Jakarta (AFP) - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, with residents sent fleeing from their homes.

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Indonesian authorities are cracking down on 'hotel quarantine mafia' scams reported by foreign tourists

Indonesia's Tourism Ministry is cracking down on hotel quarantine scams allegedly perpetrated by organised groups, dubbed "quarantine mafia", against foreign tourists. The country's hotels association denies the accusations.

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G20 warned of Ukraine threat to global recovery

Jakarta (AFP) - The crisis in Ukraine is a serious threat to the global economy's post-pandemic recovery, Indonesia's leader on Thursday warned a meeting of finance chiefs from the G20 nations.

AFP

G20 finance leaders' meeting begins with Ukraine warning

Jakarta (AFP) - Finance ministers and central bank governors of G20 nations began a two-day meeting Thursday with Indonesia's leader warning the Ukraine crisis was a threat to the post-pandemic recovery.

AAP

Australia tells G20 of Ukraine concerns

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has told G20 finance ministers of Australia's deep concerns regarding the Ukraine crisis at a meeting in Jakarta.

Bangkok Post

Widodo: Now is not time for geopolitical tension

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday called for collaboration between countries to promote a global economic recovery and said now was not the time to create geopolitical tensions, such as the situation happening in Ukraine.

AAP

Treasurer heading to Jakarta for G20

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is heading to Jakarta for a G20 finance ministers meeting over February 17 and 18.

AFP

Indonesia to buy US, French warplanes as Paris boosts Asia alliances

Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesia on Thursday ordered 42 Rafale fighter jets from France and may acquire two French submarines, while the United States approved Jakarta's potential purchase of 36 F-15s in the face of growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific.

Radio France Internationale

France sells Rafale jets to Indonesia in a bid to strengthen SE Asia ties

"The choice Indonesia is making is one of sovereignty and technical excellence," French Defence Minister Florence Parly said after Indonesia signed a deal on Thursday to buy six Rafale warplanes as part of an anticipated total order of 42.

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