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Wednesday, April 10, 2024Reading Time: 2 minutesThe celebration of Eid al-Fitr which marks the conclusion of Ramadan, had a significant global impact on the travel and tourism sector. The holiday was observed with family gatherings, the wearing of new clothes, and the enjoyment of sweet delicacies.In Indonesia, which is one of the most populous Muslim country globally, a considerable part of the population participated in “mudik,” the traditional homecoming event. This phenomenon illustrates the profound cultural and emotional significance of such traditions, emphasizing the need for reconnection and rejuvenation.The travel for Eid al-Fitr involves not only a massive movement of…

This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre. This series aligns with the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gendered Violence (25 November-10 December).In the digital age, terrorism has transformed into a concern that impacts both human and state security. This escalation is intrinsically linked to the rapid advancements in information technology, which have facilitated greater accessibility and affordability for terrorist operations. The social media era represents a notable distinction from the preceding era, characterised by bulletin and imageboards, email, and live chats. Social media has provided a platform for…

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government and the United Nations (UN) signed an agreement on security cooperation ahead of the 7th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Wednesday.Deputy for systems and strategies at the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), Raditya Jati, said that the agreement signifies a joint collaboration to succeed the 7th GPDRR, which will be held in Bali from May 23–28, 2022.”Collaboration between parties and commitment to work together as an integrated and solid team will become an important contribution to succeed the 7th GPDRR,” he remarked in a press release issued…

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About this report Indonesia’s remarkable economic growth over the past half-century has had major implications for its energy sector and emissions, with coal playing a large role in both. Young power plants and industrial facilities producing cement, iron and steel will need clean energy alternatives and energy efficiency measures in order for Indonesia to reach its net zero emissions by 2060 target. Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) can be an important technology to help achieve that goal.Indonesia is already taking meaningful steps, finalising the first regulatory framework for CCUS in Southeast Asia in early 2023. However, for CCUS to…

(New York) – Newly released US government documents on the mass killings in Indonesia in 1965-66 underscore the need for the US and Indonesian governments to fully disclose all related classified materials, Human Rights Watch said today. Those classified documents are crucial to an accurate historical record of the killings and to provide justice for those crimes. The release on October 17, 2017, by the United States nongovernmental public transparency organization National Security Archive of 39 US Embassy in Jakarta documents show that US diplomatic personnel were fully aware of the scale and savagery of the 1965-66 killings. The documents reveal…

Skift Take India is already one of Indonesia’s top 10 source markets. If Indonesia goes through with this plan to go visa-free, it will go a long way toward lifting that ranking even higher. Bulbul Dhawan Indonesia is planning to introduce visa-free entry for tourists from 20 nations, including India. The country’s tourism minister, Sandiaga Uno, has announced that the policy is in the works and it will be finalized before October this year. The move aims to boost international tourism in Indonesia, Uno said.  Apart from India, Indonesia is planning to allow visa waiver to Australia, China, Japan, the…

In order to bolster Indonesia’s defense and economy, Deputy Minister M. Herindra and Naval Group CEO Pierre Eric Pommellet are exploring submarine partnership opportunities. Source: Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia In a meeting at the heart of Jakarta, Deputy Minister of defence M. Herindra hosted Naval Group CEO Pierre Eric Pommellet to delve into submarine procurement discussions that transcend traditional defence talks.  The agenda, centring around submarine procurement, unfolded as a strategic endeavour to acquire vessels, reinvigorate Indonesia’s national defence industry and uplift its economic landscape. Deputy minister M. Herindra and Naval Group CEO Pierre Eric Pommellet…

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia underlined its commitment to synergize and cooperate with ASEAN member countries to develop food security together to handle the threat of a global food crisis.Everyone should take actions to respond to the global food crisis, including risks and disruptions that have never occurred to the food system before, National Food Agency (Bapanas) Head Arief Prasetyo Adi said in a statement, Wednesday.This is because this step is important to ensure the stability of the availability of food, accessibility and food utilization in regions, he added, while opening the ASEAN Food Security Reserve Board (AFSRB) meeting.Indonesia holds the…

Nations across the global south are looking to biometric passports as the next generation of travel documents. Indonesia will mark its 80th anniversary of independence with a new biometric passport design. Lebanon is wading through technical and logistical snags in the issuance of biometric passports. And Kenyans will now have to verify their biometrics for identity verification during travel. According to the Jakarta Globe, the Indonesian government’s celebratory passports will include upgraded security features, including a chip with biometric data, UV light features and additional holograms. The passports will launch on August 17, 2025, which is Indonesia’s Independence Day. In…