DG of Indonesian sea transportation held over corruption
He was arrested along with a director of the company PT Adhi Guna Keruktama (AGK) to help in the investigation into corruption involving a project at Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang, Central Java.
Sat Aug 26 2017
Indonesian watchdog names parliamentarian as suspect in corruption case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) identified the politician only by the initials "SN", which local media took to be Setya Novanto, speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mon Jul 17 2017
Indonesian official detained in Malaysia for graft
An official at the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has been detained by Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to facilitate investigation into a corruption case.
Wed Feb 08 2017
Indonesian DPD speaker Irman Gusman detained in corruption-related case
Corruption Eradication Commission Agus Rahardjo said Irman Gusmanwas was detained to shed light on a case related to imported sugar quota.
Sun Sep 18 2016
Indonesian civil servant sacked over embarassing typing error
An Indonesian Home Affairs Ministry staff who mistyped 'Corruption Eradication Commission' (KPK) as 'Corruption Protection Commission' was immediately fired yesterday.
Fri Jun 10 2016
Suryadharma Ali: I will not resign
Indonesia's Religious Affairs Minister, Suryadharma Ali will not back off from his government post despite being named as a suspect in a Haj pilgrimage graft case.
Fri May 23 2014
Former Democratic Party leader arrested for alleged corruption
A former leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party, Anas Urbaningrum, was detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Friday.
Sat Jan 11 2014
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024