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Resty Woro Yuniar
Resty Woro Yuniar is a Jakarta-based reporter who covers Indonesian current affairs and Southeast Asia's tech scene. She was previously Indonesia correspondent at the BBC and tech reporter with The Wall Street Journal
Resty Woro Yuniar is a Jakarta-based reporter who covers Indonesian current affairs and Southeast Asia's tech scene. She was previously Indonesia correspondent at the BBC and tech reporter with The Wall Street Journal
Dutch PM Rob Jetten apologises for the mistreatment of first-generation Malukans in Europe, prompting calls for tangible change.
Hours-long blackouts since last week have disrupted the lives and businesses of millions of subscribers of state-owned utility firm PLN in Java.
While Jakarta has assured Chinese investors about Indonesia’s economic outlook, analysts cite regulatory uncertainty as a key barrier.
A successful sovereign wealth fund debut and a stock market rally offer a reprieve, even as higher borrowing costs threaten growth.
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As it was Prabowo’s signature campaign promise, dropping the programme could prove ‘embarrassing’ to the president, experts say.
Public-sector corruption is an ‘open secret’ in Indonesia, analysts say, urging Jakarta to make the application process more transparent.
Several deals signed in Paris have led to discussions on their merit and the frequency of Prabowo’s official trips around the world.
While residents welcome tougher action on street crime, rights groups fear a return to authoritarian-era security crackdowns.
New export rules promise billions in recovered revenue, but analysts warn the ensuing chaos could cost more than the gains.
If Indonesia turns Kertajati Airport into a Hercules repair hub, it risks being seen as siding with the US in times of war, analysts say.
As Nadiem Makarim stares down an 18-year prison term, Indonesians abroad are asking whether public service back home is a legal liability.
A state agency will handle exports of palm oil, coal and ferroalloys to stem revenue loss and under-invoicing, the president says.
Critics reject claims that ordinary Indonesians will not suffer, pointing to a heavy dependence on imports for daily necessities.
The plan aims to protect children from online scams and impulse buying, but experts say it could be a major compliance test for platforms.
Hundreds of foreigners have been arrested in Indonesia recently following crackdowns against crime groups in Cambodia and Myanmar.
The 5.6 per cent growth was propelled by robust household consumption during the festive season and a surge in government spending.
Having a financial centre on the island will help boost national economic competitiveness, officials say.
The new commission scheme shows the state’s support for ride-hailing drivers, but may not necessarily boost their incomes, observers say.
While Indonesian K-pop fans applaud Jakarta’s intention, they cite safety, venue capacity and bureaucracy as some of the key hurdles.
While the new law is a start, real changes will not happen instantly because of ingrained beliefs, women activists say.
Indonesia’s Karimun is the first non-Russian oil terminal to be sanctioned by Brussels since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022.
Soaring packaging costs amid the Iran war hint at a deeper malaise as the middle class contracts and growth hits a plateau.
Indonesians welcome the new labelling system to reduce sugar, salt and fat intake, but experts warn it is not a ‘silver bullet’.
Analysts warn the price increases could encourage better-off consumers to switch to products meant for lower-income households.
Authorities want to help unregistered accommodation providers secure permits to plug the tax collection gap.
Since his inauguration in October 2024, Prabowo has gone on 51 official visits, travelling to 28 countries and chalking up 99 days overseas.
The complaint seeks to hold Min Aung Hlaing accountable for international crimes in an Indonesian court, following recent legal changes.
As oil prices surge, Indonesia aims to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and intensify the use of crude palm oil for diesel blending.
Lawmakers want Indonesia to pressure Israel for answers and urge Jakarta to rethink its Lebanon and Gaza peacekeeping mission.
