
Indonesia warns ASEAN on 'destructive' rivalry as Jakarta summit opens
Don't turn our ship into an arena for rivalry that is destructive, said Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Tue Sep 05 2023

ASEAN should become anchor of world peace - Jokowi
Indonesian President Joko Widodo emphasised the need for ASEAN to become a peace anchor due to global turbulence.
Mon Aug 07 2023

Mahfud Md appointed Indonesia's Acting Communications Minister
Indonesian President Joko Widodo today appointed the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security (Menkopolhukam) Mahfud Md as acting Minister of Communications and Informatics.
Fri May 19 2023

PM emphasises on five agendas during bilateral meeting with Jokowi
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised on five agendas during his bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Tue May 09 2023

PM Anwar Ibrahim accorded official welcome by Indonesian president
Anwar Ibrahim who is on a two-day official visit to Indonesia will be holding discussions with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Mon Jan 09 2023

Zambry pays courtesy visit to Jokowi
Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir paid a courtesy call on Indonesian President Joko Widodo in conjunction with his official visit on Friday.
Fri Dec 30 2022

Indonesian president supports plan to scale back troops in restive Papua
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday he supports plans to scale back the presence of troops in the eastern region of Papua.
Mon Dec 19 2022

Quake-hit Indonesia searches for victims in the rubble
Indonesian President Joko Widodo urged rescue workers on Tuesday to prioritise saving victims trapped in rubble a day after an earthquake devastated a West Java town, killing 162.
Tue Nov 22 2022

Indonesia ready to host 2036 Olympics in Nusantara - Joko Widodo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has conveyed the country's readiness to host the 2036 Olympics at its new capital city, Nusantara.
Wed Nov 16 2022

Jokowi closes 11th ASEAN Para Games, over to Cambodia next
'Terima kasih Indonesia, Chom Reap Sour Cambodia.' (Thank you Indonesia, Hello Cambodia.' The 11th ASEAN Para Games (APG) was officially declared closed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Sat Aug 06 2022

Tajuddin's appointment as ambassador agreed upon by Indonesia - PM
Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman's appointment as Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia has been agreed upon by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Wed May 18 2022

Government guarantees certainty and security in Indonesia - Jokowi
Indonesian President Joko Widodo today said he will ensure both domestic and foreign investments that have been made, as well as investments that are and will be in progress, remain safe and secure.
Mon Nov 29 2021

Ismail Sabri to discuss developments at Sabah-Kalimantan border with President Jokowi
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will discuss developments at the Sabah-Kalimantan border with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during his visit to the country next week.
Fri Nov 05 2021

King speaks to two world leaders on current issues
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today received a personal phone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Istana Negara.
Tue May 11 2021

KRI Nanggala tragedy: Ismail Sabri conveys condolences to Jokowi, people of Indonesia
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and everyone at the ministry has expressed their condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo as well as the people of Indonesia over the KRI Nanggala 402 tragedy.
Mon Apr 26 2021

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025