Indonesia election body gets approval to issue new rules in line with protesters' demands
The policy shift allows Anies Baswedan to run for Jakarta governor but bars Jokowis 29-year-old son, Kaesang Pangarep, from regional polls.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Indonesia's ruling party backs provincial governor Ganjar for 2024 presidency
Ganjar goes up against former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan and ex-special forces commander Prabowo Subianto, in what is expected to be a hotly contested race.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Jakarta governor contracts COVID-19 as Indonesia infections spike
His deputy, Ahmad Riza Patria, also tested positive to the virus on Sunday.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Indonesia sees highest new COVID-19 cases, death toll at 1,923
The overall number of positive cases in Indonesia now stands at 33,076, while the death toll rose to 1,923 with 40 more deaths within 24 hours.
Tue Jun 09 2020
Jakarta to ease PSBB implementation from tomorrow
The implementation of the PSBB first transition phase was based on the COVID-19 positive cases and death statistics in Jakarta Province.
Thu Jun 04 2020
COVID-19: Indonesia records 191 deaths but many disputing it
The official number of COVID-19-related deaths in Indonesia has increased to 191 cases.
Sat Apr 04 2020
Obama urges end to division in childhood home Indonesia
Indonesia's reputation for pluralism has come under scrutiny since Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic-Chinese Christian, was sentenced in May to two years in prison for blasphemy.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Thousands of Ahok's supporters throng Jakarta city hall grounds
Thousands of people thronged the City Hall grounds this morning in a show of moral support and sympathy for outgoing Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, better known as Ahok.
Wed May 10 2017
Jakarta governor Ahok found guilty of blasphemy
Jakarta's first non-Muslim governor and Chinese-ethnic minority, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama also known as Ahok, arrives at court for his verdict
Tue May 09 2017
Indonesia prosecutors call for one-year jail term for Jakarta governor
Indonesian prosecutors called on Thursday for Jakarta's Christian governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, to be jailed for one-year on blasphemy charges.
Thu Apr 20 2017
Indonesian president faces twin threats from Jakarta poll
The thumping win by Anies Baswedan in the bitterly fought election for Jakarta governor signals twin threats to Indonesias President Joko Widodo.
Thu Apr 20 2017
Muslim Jakarta governor candidate ahead in election, early count shows
Former Indonesian education minister, Anies Baswedan, was slightly ahead of Jakarta's incumbent Christian governor in the race to lead the Indonesian capital.
Wed Apr 19 2017
Ethnic Chinese still grapple with discrimination despite generations in Indonesia
Many in Indonesia still face official discrimination, despite the intervention of the government's human rights commission.
Sun Mar 19 2017
Election for Jakarta governor enters second round
Political analysts had anticipated that the election would go into the second round due to the three-cornered contest among Basuki Thahaja Purnama, Anies Baswedan and Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Indonesians vote for Jakarta governor as religious tensions divide
The job of governor can be a springboard to the presidency and weeks of campaigning have been overshadowed by mudslinging, political intrigue and rising hardline Islamist sentiment.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024