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Indonesia is confronting challenges overhauling its aging military despite a spending splurge to face down threats that include a long-running territorial dispute with its biggest trading partner, China.Incursions by Chinese vessels into waters around the Natuna Islands, between Malaysia and Indonesia, have put Jakarta on alert. The government recently relocated a major naval fleet command to Riau, near the islands, after starting construction on a submarine base last year. It also announced plans to spend $125 billion on new weapons, despite a shrinking defense budget. Source link
Famous for its beaches, volcanoes and dazzlingly lush paddy fields, the island of Bali is Indonesia’s most popular destination, and with good reason. It’s also incredibly friendly, and a growing number of travelers are booking family holidays there. Here’s everything you need to know about exploring Bali with kids, whether you’re traveling with a toddler in tow or visiting with a gaggle of tweens. Is Bali good for kids? Bali ranks as one of Asia’s most child-friendly destinations. It’s safe and cheap, and Balinese people, who are famously friendly, absolutely love children. Almost all large hotels will have childcare facilities and…
Dubai and Indonesia to boost the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement through advanced customs procedures and AI systems at Jebel Ali and Dubai International Airport, enhancing trade efficiency. Dubai and Indonesia are set to boost the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by leveraging advanced customs procedures and AI systems at Jebel Ali and Dubai International Airport. This development was underscored during a recent visit from a high-level Indonesian delegation led by H.E. Hussein Bajis, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE. The visit emphasized strengthening bilateral trade and enhancing cooperation between the two nations. The delegation, comprising Indonesian Customs Officials and…
Landslide swept through homes in remote Serasan island on the edge of the South China Sea.At least 15 people have been killed, with dozens missing after torrential rains and landslides hit Indonesia’s Natuna region on the edge of the South China Sea. Pictures and video from the national disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) showed landslides cascading through forested areas and dumping mud and debris on houses on the remote Serasan island. Bits of metal from torn-off roofs and fallen trees were also visible following the disaster on Monday. (Al Jazeera) The location of the landslide and continued rain were complicating search…
Indonesia looks set to join China and India, which remain significant purchasers of Russian crude. Credit: Valazarus-Studio via Shutterstock. Having spurned Russian oil for years, and with the energy powerhouse still under a raft of international sanctions, Indonesia plans to buy it again in September. Three traders told Reuters that the Indonesian state-controlled refiner Pertamina has added Russian oil grades to its tender list to buy September crude. Although it has not been buying Russian oil since well before the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the outbreak of war did further dissuade Indonesia from buying Russian oil. Indonesia…
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox In the dynamic landscape of Indonesia’s digital revolution, the exponential growth of digital payments has generated an increased demand for robust mobile app security solutions. As financial institutions navigate the challenges of securing sensitive financial information and user data, a great responsibility emerges to safeguard both. Mobile app security is no longer an afterthought; it’s the cornerstone of trust and sustainable growth in the competitive financial industry. Indonesia, with its vibrant digital landscape and skyrocketing mobile adoption, offers a wealth of opportunities for businesses. However, a…
JAKARTA: Indonesia said it is beginning to recover data that had been encrypted in a major ransomware attack last month which affected more than 160 government agencies.The attackers identified as Brain Cipher asked for $8 million in ransom to unlock the data before later apologising and releasing the decryption key for free, according to Singapore-based cybersecurity firm StealthMole. The attack has disrupted multiple government services including immigration and operations at major airports. Indonesian officials have acknowledged that the bulk of the data had not been backed up.Chief Security Minister Hadi Tjahjanto said in a statement late on Thursday that data…
July 23, 2024Information hallCyber espionage / malware Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) has warned of a phishing campaign targeting a research institution in the country with malware known as HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY. Agency attributed to it tracks an attack on a threat actor by name UAC-0063which has previously been seen targeting various government entities to collect sensitive information using keyloggers and backdoors. The attack is characterized by the use of a compromised email account belonging to an employee of the organization to send phishing messages to “dozens” of recipients containing a Microsoft Word (DOCX) attachment with macros. Opening the…
Meta has been given until September 1, 2024 to respond to concerns raised by the European Commission about its “pay or consent” advertising model or risk enforcement measures, including sanctions. European Commission said Consumer cooperative (PDA) The network told the social media giant that the model adopted by Facebook and Instagram could potentially violate consumer protection laws. He described the new practice as misleading and confusing, with authorities expressing concern that consumers could be forced to quickly choose between paying for a monthly subscription or consenting to the use of their personal data for targeted advertising. This, according to the…
Jakarta – PT Pertamina Hulu Indonesia (PHI), as Subholding Upstream Regional 3 Kalimantan held a Joint Signing Ceremony for the Risk Control Matrix (RCM) Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICoFR) at Graha Elnusa (1/11). This signing is intended as a follow-up to the signing of the treaty, kick-off, upskilling, and workshop with business process owners as Preparers, Reviewers, and Approvers on IMS applications which started from June to September 2021. The event was attended by the President Director of PHI, Chalid Said Salim, along with all levels of management whose role as Approvers regarding Entity Level Control (ELC) and Activity…