Indonesia criticizes UN Human Rights body for lack of coordination over Papua visit

We Deserve More Choices

Editorial Board The Jakarta Post Thu June 21, 2018 President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (left) and Gerindra Party chairman Prabowo Subianto ride horses at the latter’s house in Hambalang, Bogor, West […]

Why an anti-Jokowi hastag could be Indonesian President’s strongest foe so far

By Sita W Devi and Giseal Swaragita The Jakarta Post May 1, 2018 More politically apathetic netizens jumped on the heated campaign, popularizing satire hashtags such as #2019GantiBojo (#2019ChangeSpouse), #2019GantiRakyatnya […]

Jokowi and Duterte Shake Hands on Pacts to Strengthen Indonesia-Philippines Relations  

Jakarta Globe Sunday April 30, 2017 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed a series of agreements to strengthen bilateral relations between the […]

Future ‘not bleak’ for victims if they marry their rapists, Malaysia MP says

BY RAM ANAND The Malay Mail Online Tuesday April 4,2017 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia –  The future of rape victims is “not bleak” if they are married to their rapists, Malaysia […]

58 Political Dynasties Developing in Indonesia: ICW

By VINDRY FLORENTIN TEMPO.CO Saturday 7 January, 2017 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Coordinator of the Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) Adnan Topan Husodo said there are 58 political dynasties developing in Indonesia. “There […]

Communist Symbolism, Debates Spring Up on Social Media and Streets in Indonesia

Jakarta Globe Thu May 12, 2016 JAKARTA, Indonesia: . More than 50 years after the 1965 anti-communist purge, Indonesia has seen a reemergence of communist symbolism and debate through social […]

Long-Sought Myanmar Ceasefire Signed in Naypyidaw

By Nyein Nyein THE IRRAWADDY Thursday October 15, 2015 A “nationwide” ceasefire agreement was signed between the Myanmar government and eight armed groups on Thursday morning in Naypyidaw. (Photo: Hein […]