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(Jakarta) – Indonesian authorities should immediately drop politically motivated treason charges and release Papuans detained for the peaceful exercise of their rights in the Papua and West Papua provinces, Human Rights Watch said today. On August 17, 2019, a racist mob comprised of security forces and members of militant groups attacked students at a West Papuan university dormitory in the East Java city of Surabaya. Three years later, Indonesian authorities continue to subject Indigenous Papuans to racial discrimination and intimidation, arbitrary arrests, torture, extrajudicial killings, and mass forced displacement. “Indonesian security forces for decades have routinely subjected Indigenous Papuans to…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please be advised that this Bandung travel guide hasn’t been updated in 2024. Prices and travel guidelines may no longer be accurate so it’s important that you verify any information before proceeding. People call Bandung the “Paris of Java”. It was a nickname given to Bandung in the early 20th century, back when the city was a resort destination for wealthy Dutch colonialists. The connection isn’t as obvious today, but take a stroll along Jalan Braga and the reasons for the metaphor become more apparent. All along this charming street are preserved Art Deco buildings that harken back…
Attachments Foreword Located along the most seismically active zone in the world, Indonesia is no stranger to disasters, in particular, extreme weather events and natural hazards. On 28 September 2018, a tsunami struck Palu and Donggala. As the deadliest disaster in Indonesia and the world last year, its lessons should not be ignored. Indonesia has demonstrated a strong commitment to disaster risk reduction over several decades, including through legislative and regulatory progress, national strategy development, early warning and risk information initiatives. The establishment of institutional and regulatory frameworks for risk reduction at the national and local level was marked by…
Representatives from PT Len and Thales have signed an agreement on 30 May 2024, to launch a joint venture that will take Indonesia’s defence capabilities to the next level by reinforcing joint local industrial activities in manufacturing, engineering and services. The multi-national defence group Thales and Indonesian defence supplier PT Len have established a joint venture that will advance the archipelago’s defence capabilities. The agreement is designed to strengthen local industrial activities in manufacturing, engineering and other services to reinforce the country’s ‘Made-in-Indonesia’ strategy, thereby enhancing sovereign defence capabilities. A Centre of Excellence will be established, the first of its…
I am optimistic of smooth synergy and harmonization in the implementation of the GHSP project along with other projects at the Ministry of Agriculture while ensuring good administrative aspects in planning, implementing, and reporting according to reJakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Agriculture Ministry, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), through the Emergency Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (FAO ECTAD), launched a Global Health Security Programme (GHSP) targeted at averting future pandemics.During the launch event held virtually on Tuesday, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Agriculture Kasdi Subagyono was upbeat about the program running in sync and harmony with…
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emails The Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan was celebrated by Muslims on Wednesday with family reunions, new clothes and sweet treats.In Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, nearly three-quarters of the population were traveling for the annual homecoming known locally as “mudik” that is always welcomed with excitement.“Mudik is not just an annual ritual or tradition for us,” said civil servant Ridho Alfian, who lives in…
According to Asep Suwondo, Director of Statistics and Information Non-Bank Financial Industry – OJK, the need for actuaries in 2018 is approximately 115% of the number of actuaries available. There is high demand for people within the actuary profession in 38 Non-Bank Financial Services Institutions, including insurance companies and pension funds. To fill the need for actuaries in Indonesia the OJK launched the 1000 Actuaries Program in mid-2013 with the objective to increase the number of actuary professionals and meet the needs of the actuary profession in Indonesia. Budi Tampubolon from the Society of Actuaries of Indonesia explained the importance…
When Leon Lukhas Santoso first left Jakarta for Taipei to pursue a master’s degree in October 2021, he was confident that it was the right choice. Taiwan’s academic environment is competitive but not dissimilar to the hard yards he was required to put in at his alma mater, the University of Indonesia (UI). Santoso, who now holds a Master of Science in chemical engineering degree, is only one of the thousands of young men and women who have opted to seek tertiary education in Taiwan, with many remaining there beyond their studies to seek employment. There were over 9,600 degree…
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of presidential contenders pack rallies in capital Jakarta and other cities.Tens of thousands of supporters of Indonesia’s presidential candidates have poured onto its streets as they hold final campaigns before heading to the polls in the world’s biggest single-day election. The contenders to lead the world’s third-largest democracy are popular former governors, Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan, and ex-special forces commander Prabowo Subianto, who has soared in opinion polls with the tacit backing of the president, and with the incumbent’s son as his running mate. The elections on Wednesday will elect a new president and…
A new set of guidelines aims to help smallholder oil palm farmers in Indonesia, the world’s top producer of palm oil, ensure their products are deforestation-free.This would allow them a foothold in markets that are increasingly demanding, and requiring, sustainably produced goods.In particular, the smallholder toolkit aims to address the Indonesian government’s main grievance to a new European Union regulation prohibiting the import of deforestation-linked products, namely that smallholder farmers are least able to comply and will be affected the most.The toolkit could also contribute to Indonesia’s climate goals, by incentivizing smallholders to embrace more sustainable farming practices and choosing…