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Jakarta (ANTARA) – Chair of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Erick Thohir, has said that he does not want riots like the one at the 2024 Copa America in the United States to occur in Indonesia.During a meeting with chief of the National Police, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, on Monday, he discussed the compliance of the Indonesian football agenda and security with FIFA standards in terms of match organizers, players, referees, and supporters.Thohir said that he does not want any incidents, like the one experienced during the 2024 Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia at the Sun Life Stadium,…
Share The Article When Indonesia’s borders reopened after the pandemic lockdown in February 2022, many Bali lovers were shocked to learn that the visa-free travel policy had been put on hold. Within a few months, the legislative changes necessary to completely scrap free travel for top tourists had been passed. In June this year, the Indonesian Department of Immigration formally scrapped the visa-free travel program for travelers from 159 countries. In its place, the Ministry rolled out the visa-on-arrival program, which was very much the same apart for one crucial detail. Travelers from 98 countries must now pay for their…
The WHOOSH bullet train spans 142.3km and features a maximum speed of 350km per hour. Credit: Huawei. Chinese multinational telecoms corporation Huawei has announced a partnership with China Railway Signal & Communication (CRSC) and China Telecom to provide a “dedicated” communication platform for Indonesia’s high-speed rail system. Jakarta-Bandung is Southeast Asia’s first high-speed rail line, and will dramatically cut the three-hour journey to just 45 minutes. To do this, the train’s operators have signed up Huawei to provide network solutions for train management and the rail network’s operations. Huawei, CRSC and China Telecom will offer real-time train communications, control and…
The West Papua National Liberation Army’s central command in the Papuan Highlands has made a fresh declaration of war against Indonesian military. West Papua Liberation Army at the issuance of a declaration of war against Indonesian security forces. Photo: Supplied The Liberation Army is the armed wing of the Free West Papua Movement. Since forming in the early 1970s after Indonesia took control of West Papua, the army has been waging a sporadic guerilla campaign for independence with limited weaponry. However, it’s been linked to a spate of skirmishes with Indonesian security forces in the Highlands region of Papua province…
The traditional foods of Indonesia never quite get the credit they deserve. Thousands of islands spread across three time zones ensure a culinary diversity like no other nation. The country’s signature dishes, from fried rice, noodles and satay, are all very accessible and simple to make. Still, Indonesia’s culinary heritage comprises many rich and complex flavors, such as the famed rendang (beef coconut curry). Rice and spicy sambal chili paste are mainstays of the cuisine and, with the prevalence of vegetables, soybean and tofu, vegetarians won’t go hungry. Home to the famed Spice Islands, Indonesia has influenced the cuisines of many…
Millions of organisms contribute to global marine biodiversity, and most of them are in need of protection. Unfortunately, the planet has lost about 70% of its animal diversity in the last five decades. Indonesia, known for its rich marine diversity, is at the heart of this challenge. Researchers have discovered that Indonesian sharks and manta ray populations are vanishing at an alarming rate.Indonesian sharks and raysSharks and rays are some of the biggest victims of declining marine biodiversity. Once considered apex predators, these elasmobranchs have become vulnerable ocean inhabitants fighting for survival. The biological characteristics of sharks and rays also put…
Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Although the situation in the border region of Indonesia and the Philippines is relatively safe, the threat of terrorism should continue to be monitored by intensifying border security.Hence, the two countries have reaffirmed bilateral cooperation and their commitment to work hand-in-hand in maintaining the security at their common borders to prevent transnational crime and terrorism.Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has said that the dislocation of the ISIS group and Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), which was part of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), was heavily involved in extorting money from foreigners through its Kidnap-for-Ransom (KFR) activities.The…
By Hoang Vu  January 26, 2024 | 02:32 am PT Tourists return from surfing at Kuta beach in Bali Island, Indonesia, February 2020. Photo by AFP The Indonesian government is targeting 1.5 million Chinese tourists in 2024, double last year’s figure, an official said. “Last year, young people dominated the number of Chinese tourists, with around 65%. They take long stays of around 5 to 7 days, and prefer adventurous activities, nature and culture,” said Wisnu Sindhutrisno, director of Regional Tourism Marketing from Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, as cited by Antara News Agency.The arrival of these tourists…
July 15, 2024Information hallSaaS Security / Vulnerability The threat actor, which was previously observed using an open-source network mapping tool, has expanded its operations significantly, infecting more than 1,500 victims. Sysdig monitoring the cluster named CRYSTALsaid activity has seen a 10-fold spike, adding that it includes “mass scanning, exploiting multiple vulnerabilities and deploying backdoors using multiple security tools (open source software).” The main purpose of the attacks is to collect and sell credentials, deploy cryptocurrency miners, and maintain stability in the victim’s environment. Among the open source programs used by the threat actor, it occupies a large place SSH-Snakewhich was…
Photograph of a French Air Force Dassault Rafale in operations, fitted with 6 ASSAM and MICA missiles. Indonesia has opted to procure 42 units as the country modernises its air force. Credit: Dassault Aviation. Driven by ongoing defence modernisation initiatives, GlobalData forecasts Indonesia’s defence expenditure to grow from $8.8bn this year to $9.7bn by 2028. Indonesia, a trillion-dollar economy that has grown at an average gross domestic product of about 2.9% annually between 2019 and 2023, is one of the emerging defence spenders in South Asia. GlobalData intelligence indicates that the nation’s military fixed-wing aircraft is the largest sector accumulating…