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Indonesians who were imprisoned as adult people smugglers using deeply flawed evidence have asked the current attorney general to use his mercy powers and resolve the “mockery of justice” overseen by his predecessor.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the potential release of Umar Patek, jailed over the deadly 2002 blasts, will further ‘distress’ Australians.
News of the killing of a junior officer emerged slowly amid allegations that as many as 30 officers including three police generals had helped to obscure evidence and cover it up.
After three years of fighting the pandemic, President Joko Widodo is determined to fulfill his promise of restoring fiscal discipline while sustaining growth and protecting Southeast Asia’s largest economy from surging inflation.
Digital transformation is one of the four pillars of Indonesia’s presidency of this year’s G20, and officials are using its momentum to accelerate implementation of a long list of cyber legislation and policies that have been in the pipeline, including a draft bill on data protection, a national cybersecurity strategy and MR5.
Nusantara’s construction may lead to a surge in carbon emissions, putting the country’s climate goal at risk.
Indonesia’s protests against Australia’s submarine aspirations, however, present a long-term challenge for the relationship that will not be easily overcome.
A new law enacted in West Sumatra Province is worrying human rights activists and local minority groups alike as fears grow it could lead to more Islamic laws being signed into force across the country.
Indonesian art collective Taring Padi made headlines around the world last month when its 8×10 metre banner on display as part of documenta 15 was subsequently taken down.
Australian defence forces have joined thousands of troops from Indonesia, the US, Singapore and Japan for two weeks of joint military exercises.
President Joko Widodo said that South Korea has agreed to support the development of the country’s new capital (IKN) Nusantara with a total investment of US$6.37 billion.
Investigators from the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit banned four members of the ACT Humanitarian Agency from leaving the country after they were named suspects in the alleged embezzlement of public donations.
AIYA adalah organisasi yang dipimpin oleh para pemuda yang bertujuan untuk menghubungkan para pemuda Indonesia dan Australia.
The federal government is resisting calls to close Australia’s border to Indonesia over the foot-and-mouth disease threat, after more fragments of the potentially devastating livestock virus were detected in South Australia.
Sufficient leave would help mothers spend more time to stimulate their children, which can support the child’s growth and development, says Kemenko PMK.
