Tag: Indonesia
Nigeria caught in global palm oil squeeze as prices hit new highs
Nigeria is facing higher costs for importing palm oil as global prices continue to rise due to supply problems in…
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…