Tag: Indonesia
More than 170 dead as Monsoon fury devastates Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Across the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is enduring its worst weather-related disaster in years, with at least 56 people killed…
Nigerian Ihejirika on death row for drug trafficking in Indonesia freed
Ihejirika's case came to light when a delegation from Nigeria, headed by the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ojo…
12 dead after drinking liquor mixed with rat poison
At least 12 people died and three others were critically ill after drinking home-made liquor laced with lanarkite, a lead…
Indonesia bans social media e-commerce transactions
Under the new regulation, e-commerce platforms in Indonesia must establish a minimum price of $100 for specific items directly imported…
FIFA U-17 World Cup draw: African teams to face tough opponents
Group C would see a mouth-watering clash between the past two winners of the tournament, Brazil and England, with, Iran…
Nigerian investors to enjoy Indonesia’s golden visa
Individual investors must establish a $2.5 million corporation for the five-year visa, while a $5 million investment is necessary for…
Indonesia FA plans talks with FIFA amid protests over Israel
The head of the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) plans to hold talks with officials of the world governing body FIFA…
Indonesia bans sex outside marriage
The new code, which will apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike, also prohibits cohabitation between unmarried couples. It was passed…
33 minors among the dead in football stampede in Indonesia
Most of the victims died of a lack of oxygen and from being trampled during the stampede, police said. More…
129 dead in stadium stampede
The brawls that broke out just after the game ended late night Saturday prompted riot police to fire tear gas,…
Indonesia to increase fuel price, reallocates subsidy to cash handouts
The move comes amid reports that the government has been considering raising subsidised fuel prices to manage rising fiscal pressure…
Indonesia records soaring COVID-19 cases
Adisasmito said the positivity rate was also growing to 5.12 per cent, beyond the World Health Organisation’s safety standard of…
Islamic teacher gets life jail for raping 13 students
Prosecutors in Indonesia had sought the death penalty or chemical castration for the teacher, Herry Wirawan citing the severity of…
Islamic school teacher Wirawan jailed for life for raping students
Indonesia, the world's biggest Muslim majority country, has tens of thousands of Islamic boarding schools and other religious schools that…
Indonesia bans tourists arriving via Jakarta airport
The Southeast Asian country has seen a jump in cases, with more than 36,000 infections recorded on Sunday and the…
Prison blaze in Indonesia kills South African, 43 inmates
Among those killed in the blaze were two foreigners – one each from Portugal and South Africa – who were…
Indonesia tenders formal apology to Nigeria over assault on diplomat
Nigeria recalled its ambassador to Indonesia and summoned Indonesia's ambassador in Abuja for talks after the leaked video went viral
Fani-Kayode: FG must reciprocate assault on Nigerian diplomat in Indonesia
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has called on the Federal Government to reciprocate the brutalisation of a staff of the…
Breaking: Nigeria recalls ambassador to Indonesia
He spoke after the ministry got further and comprehensive briefing from the Nigerian ambassador on Monday evening.
Indonesia begs Nigeria over assault on diplomat by immigration officials
Nigeria says The unfortunate incident is against international law and the Vienna Conventions governing Diplomatic and Consular Relations between states
Crocodile swallows 8-year-old in Indonesia
An eight-year-old boy was killed by a crocodile as he swam in a river in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan province, an…
Indonesia starts mass vaccination for journalists
Indonesia begins mass COVID-19 vaccination for journalists on Thursday with President Joko Widodo observing the activity in Jakarta.
20 missing as landslide slams houses in Indonesia
At least 20 people were reported missing after a landslide slammed into houses overnight in Indonesia’s East Java province, the…
2 tigers escape from Indonesian zoo
Two tigers escaped from a zoo in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, with one of the animals killing an employee who…
UPDATED: Death toll in Indonesia earthquake hits 35
The death toll from a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island on Friday has reached at least 35 people…
Earthquake hits Indonesia; 62 houses destroyed, 3 dead
The National Disaster Management Agency said three people were killed and 24 others wounded after a 6.2-magnitude quake jolted Indonesia’s…
Fate of 62 aboard crashed Sriwijaya Air plane yet unknown
The fate of 62 people on board the Sriwijaya Air plane which crashed into the sea on Saturday is yet…
COVID-19: Vaccines from China in good condition – Indonesian minister
Indonesian Health Minister, Terawan Agus Putranto on Monday said the COVID-19 vaccines from China were in good condition upon arrival…
Drug trafficker shot dead in Indonesia
The Indonesian police shot dead a drug trafficker who wanted to bring 7.3 kg of crystal methamphetamine to Central Sulawesi…
Famous Pastor shot dead
An Indonesian famous pastor, Jeremiah Zanambani and a soldier have been shot dead in separate incidents at the weekend in…