Indonesia’s nuclear energy push pits growth against safety concerns
“So this is a commitment from Indonesia [to speed up the transition to clean energy]. In addition, we will [have] 5GW more from nuclear power,” Hashim told reporters.
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Rohingya refugees rescued off Indonesian coast: UN
More than 100 Rohingya refugees including women and children have been rescued after their boat sank off the coast of Indonesia, the United Nations refugee agency said Saturday.
Indonesian fishermen rescue 116 Rohingya refugees
LHOKSEUMAWE, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian fishermen on Saturday rescued 116 Rohingya refugees, mostly hungry and weak women and children, after their rickety boat sank, officials said.
In Indonesia, more couples are saying no to children. Why?
In a culture where family ties are revered, the decision to remain childfree can feel like swimming against the tide. Dewi, a 37-year-old marketing professional based in Jakarta, knows this all too well.
IN FOCUS: High stakes in Indonesia’s regional elections for Prabowo, Megawati amid power play
JAKARTA: Indonesia will hold simultaneous regional elections next Wednesday (Nov 27), the largest in its history, to elect local leaders who will be instrumental in driving Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.
Indonesian rescuers search for missing in buried cars and bus after landslide in Sumatra
JAKARTA — Indonesian rescuers on Friday (Nov 29) searched for survivors buried in three cars and bus at the base of a cliff after flash floods and landslides in North Sumatra province killed at least 29 people.
Prabowo’s coalition set to sweep Indonesian regional polls, Jakarta leaning to opposition
Analysts say the unofficial results of Wednesday’s vote reflect the sweeping influence of Prabowo’s grand Onward Indonesia Coalition (KIM) and provide the president with a smoother pathway in advancing his economic growth agenda over the next five years.
Jakarta TNR effort aims to help stray cats like lively Hitam and feisty Aing Maung
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Hitam, a lively black-and-white stray cat has been spayed and returned to the loving arms of Alvin, a parking attendant in a bustling street in Indonesia’s capital.