Indonesia presidential candidate Anies files court challenge to election result
Anies Baswedan said the aim of the case was to ensure democracy was improved, as there were many problems with the election.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Indonesia's Jokowi insists 'no problem' in cabinet amid rumbles of discontent
Indonesia President Joko Widodo on Friday insisted his cabinet was working normally, amid reports of discontent among his top officials.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Indonesia presidential candidate Prabowo cements lead in the poll
A Dec. 23-24 poll released by Indikator Politik Indonesia on Tuesday showed that Prabowo would secure 46.7% of the vote.
Tue Dec 26 2023
Indonesia president breaks ground on airport in new capital
The 347-hectare airport is expected to be fully operational by December 2024, Joko Widodo said.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Indonesia's Prabowo registers in three-way 2024 presidential race
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, the president's son, registered on Wednesday for next year's presidential election.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Candidates for Indonesia's presidential election
Indonesia holds a presidential election in February next year, with three men vying for the top job in the world's third-largest democracy.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Indonesia presidential candidate Prabowo picks Jokowi's son as running mate
Indonesia's defence minister Prabowo Subianto says there had been an agreement to nominate him as presidential candidate and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as vice-presidential candidate.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Indonesia president condemns attack on ASEAN officials during aid delivery in Myanmar
Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government, which is allied with the anti-junta militias, the People's Defence Forces (PDF), said it was not aware of any attack.
Mon May 08 2023
Indonesia president eyes cabinet reshuffle in coming days
Speculation about a reshuffle has been rife since Nasdem, one of seven political parties in the ruling coalition, announced it would back Anies Baswedan in the 2024 presidential election.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Indonesia president launches new 1.5 million tonnes steel plant
The plant, owned by state-controlled PT Krakatau Steel, produces hot-rolled coil and its capacity will be expanded up to 4 million tonnes per year.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Indonesia president to review virus curbs as regional cases surge
Data showed infections have plunged in the capital Jakarta but are surging in some regional areas.
Mon Aug 09 2021
PM Muhyiddin arrives for official visit to Indonesia
Malaysia's Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrived here today for a two-day official visit to Indonesia at the invitation of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).
Thu Feb 04 2021
Indonesia president bans Eid al-Fitr travel
The announcement came amid fears from health experts Indonesia could face an explosion of coronavirus cases which could infect more than a million people after Ramadan.
Tue Apr 21 2020
After political storm, Indonesia president faces economic clouds
The quietly spoken former furniture salesman may have proved his political mettle, but his next challenge is an economy that refuses to respond to conventional policies to fire up growth.
Mon Sep 04 2017
Indonesia president seeks to tap Haj fund to help fix infrastructure
Traditionally, the Haj fund has put most of the money it receives from Indonesian Muslims, who pay deposits to get a place for a pilgrimmage, into banks.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024