Caught sleeping on the job: Indonesian pilots suspended after dozing off mid-flight
Two pilots have landed in hot water after they were caught sleeping on the job on a night commercial flight they were operating.
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From Indonesia to Pakistan, Muslims in Asia welcome holy month of Ramadan with concern amid Israel-Gaza war, inflation
But as they savour the traditions of their own diverse communities – from holiday treats to evening diversions – the tribulations faced by fellow Muslims are never far from anyone’s mind. This year, war and starvation in the Gaza Strip casts an especially dark shadow on the festivities.
Indonesia floods, landslide kill 19, with 7 missing
JAKARTA — Days of torrential rain have brought floods and landslides in Indonesia's province of West Sumatra, forcing the evacuation of more than 70,000 people, while killing at least 19, with seven going missing, authorities said on Sunday (March 10).
Indonesia’s Batik Air faces probe after pilots fell asleep during 2½-hour night flight
Indonesia’s transport ministry has said it would open an investigation into local airline Batik Air after two of its pilots were found to have fallen asleep during a recent flight.
Indonesia outlet malls draw middle-class fans of Adidas, Coach
JAKARTA -- Large-scale outlet malls are opening in Indonesia as both local and international players tap a growing appetite for designer brands among the world's fourth-largest population.
France to seal the right to abortion in its constitution as world marks International Women’s Day
PARIS (AP) — France’s leadership will use a Napoleon-era press to seal the right to abortion into the country’s constitution in a historic ceremony on Friday that’s open to the public — and designed to show support to women across the world on International Women’s Day.
Prabowo's call on Indonesia's finance chief worries investors
JAKARTA -- The likelihood that Indonesia's respected finance minister will not be a part of the new cabinet under incoming leader Prabowo Subianto is worrying investors and economists.
Indonesia, Malaysia consumer boycotts hit McDonald's, Starbucks and others
JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR -- Big-name Western brands from Unilever and McDonald's to Starbucks and Danone are being hit by a consumer boycott in Muslim-majority Indonesia and Malaysia, part of the fallout over the Israel-Hamas conflict.