Indonesia has achieved stable economic growth of around 5% annually and improved rural development, yet poverty remains high in rural areas, particularly in eastern Indonesia.
Human Rights
Transport connectivity, aquaculture and health were among the topics discussed when an Indonesian parliamentary delegation visited the Australia-Indonesia Centre at Monash Caulfield. Read more
Indonesia is currently home to over 13,000 refugees and asylum seekers, a majority of them young people who are stuck in limbo waiting for their futures to be determined.
Asia’s crypto industry is witnessing profound changes as governments across the region implement stricter regulatory measures while supporting innovations.
In a press statement, British Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia Matthew Downing condemned the “mindless thuggery and hooliganism”, while adding that they were carried out by a minority of people.
A tanker ship caught fire Wednesday off Indonesia’s Bali island, leaving five crew members dead and 15 others injured, officials said.
The Indonesian government will set up a national registry to record statistics on suicide attempts and deaths as part of prevention efforts.
Indonesia has implemented a new health law that significantly changes its approach to abortion, particularly in cases of rape.
The model turned award-winning actress runs a scholarship fund to help young women get an education and make their mark on the world.
Outgoing Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday said he spent a restless first night at the presidential palace in Nusantara, the nation’s new capital still under construction.
The Bajau tribe of fishermen led a nomadic life at sea for generations, spending days and nights on boats with thatched roofs in the waters between Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Despite graduating from a reputable Indonesian university with a master’s in international relations, Indira Cader, 25, finds the job market “very hard”.
In Indonesia, the historical acceptance of sexual and gender diversity, including trans and same-sex practices, is currently under threat.
In a middle school level class, students are learning about planetary science from the gases of Jupiter to the exosphere on Mercury.
Perceptions of the incoming President also reflect how Chinese Indonesians themselves are faring in their country.
On a steep trek up to his forest farm on the Indonesian island of Halmahera, Librek Loha let out a cry of dismay. “Aduuuuh,” he said, his voice trailing off.
