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EDNA TARIGAN

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TikTok says it regrets Indonesia's decision to ban e-commerce sales on social media platforms

Chinese-owned app TikTok says it regrets the Indonesian government’s decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms and particularly the impact it would have on the millions of sellers who use TikTok Shop

TikTok says it regrets Indonesia's decision to ban e-commerce sales on social media platforms
Asia|Environment|News|World

Indonesia denies its fires are causing blankets of haze in neighboring Malaysia

Indonesia has denied that forest and peat fires on Sumatra and Borneo islands are causing the haze in neighboring Malaysia

Indonesia denies its fires are causing blankets of haze in neighboring Malaysia
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|World

Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band's LGBTQ+ support

More than 200 conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia’s capital, calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert on Wednesday night over the British band’s support for the LGBTQ+ community

Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band's LGBTQ+ support
Asia|News|World

Nearly 1,000 Rohingya refugees arrive by boat in Indonesia’s Aceh region in one week

Almost 1,000 Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar have arrived by boat in Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh in the last six days

Nearly 1,000 Rohingya refugees arrive by boat in Indonesia’s Aceh region in one week
Environment|News|Science

A Sumatran rhino calf born in Indonesia adds to an endangered species of fewer than 50 animals

A Sumatran rhino has given birth to a male calf in Indonesia, a welcome addition to a critically endangered species that numbers fewer than 50 animals

A Sumatran rhino calf born in Indonesia adds to an endangered species of fewer than 50 animals
Environment|Health

Coal power, traffic, waste burning a toxic smog cocktail in Indonesia's Jakarta

Pollution is causing respiratory illnesses and deaths to rise in Indonesia's island of Java, including the capital, Jakarta

Coal power, traffic, waste burning a toxic smog cocktail in Indonesia's Jakarta
Environment|World

Indonesia's youth clean up trash from waterways, but more permanent solutions are still elusive

Young people have been at the forefront of environmental and climate change movements in recent years: initiatives like school strikes for climate action, protests at United Nations climate talks and around the world, and local clean ups have often been youth-led

Indonesia's youth clean up trash from waterways, but more permanent solutions are still elusive
Asia|News|World

Over 300 Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar arrive in Indonesia's Aceh region after weeks at sea

Two boats carrying more than 300 Rohingya Muslims, including emaciated women and children, have arrived at Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh after being adrift for weeks

Over 300 Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar arrive in Indonesia's Aceh region after weeks at sea
Asia|News|World

Indonesia's navy pushes a boat suspected of carrying Rohingya refugees out of its waters

Indonesia’s navy says it forcibly pushed a boat packed with refugees back to international waters after the vessel approached the shores of Aceh province

Indonesia's navy pushes a boat suspected of carrying Rohingya refugees out of its waters
Asia|News|Travel

Indonesia temporarily grounds Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners after Alaska Airlines incident

Indonesia has temporarily grounded three Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners, following an incident last week in which an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage

Indonesia temporarily grounds Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners after Alaska Airlines incident
Asia|Election|News|Videos

Indonesian presidential hopefuls are trying social media, K-pop to win young voters. Will it work?

As Indonesia votes this month to replace popular President Joko Widodo, all three candidates have all been aggressively seeking to win the votes of younger people, reaching out to them on the apps they use, through the K-pop music many love, and even video gaming events

Indonesian presidential hopefuls are trying social media, K-pop to win young voters. Will it work?
Asia|Election|News|World

A defense minister and 2 former governors vie for Indonesia’s presidency

Indonesians on Wednesday will elect the successor to popular President Joko Widodo, who is serving his second and final term

A defense minister and 2 former governors vie for Indonesia’s presidency
Asia|Election|Political|World

Indonesia's presidential election has high stakes for US and China

When Indonesians cast their votes on Wednesday for a new president in one of the world’s biggest elections, the stakes will also be high for the United States and China

Indonesia's presidential election has high stakes for US and China
Asia|News|World

Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers 25 years ago shocked at general's election win

Families of Indonesian activists who were kidnapped and tortured by the military 25 years ago have expressed shock over the apparent presidential victory of Prabowo Subianto, who they blame for the atrocities

Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers 25 years ago shocked at general's election win
Asia|Election|News|World

How will Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general who's never held elective office, lead Indonesia?

Foreign leaders have congratulated Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on his apparent victory in Indonesia’s presidential election, while rights activists called him a threat

How will Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general who's never held elective office, lead Indonesia?
Asia|Election|News|World

Indonesia's likely next president made 4-star general despite links to alleged human rights abuses

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has awarded an honorary four-star general rank to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, a former high-ranking army officer who is linked to human rights abuses and who emerged as the apparent winner of the Feb. 14 presidential election

Indonesia's likely next president made 4-star general despite links to alleged human rights abuses
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Weeping, weak and soaked, dozens of Rohingya refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat

An Indonesian search and rescue ship has located a capsized wooden boat that had been carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees, and began pulling survivors who had been standing on its hull to safety

Weeping, weak and soaked, dozens of Rohingya refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat
Asia|Crime|News|World

Bodies of 3 Rohingya refugees are found dead as Indonesia ends rescue for capsized boat

The bodies of three Rohingya refugees were found in the sea as the Indonesian authorities ended a search for survivors from a boat that capsized near Aceh province, the provincial search and rescue agency said Sunday

Bodies of 3 Rohingya refugees are found dead as Indonesia ends rescue for capsized boat
Asia|Business|Technology

Apple CEO says company is 'looking at' manufacturing in Indonesia

Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “looking at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday

Apple CEO says company is 'looking at' manufacturing in Indonesia
Asia|Environment|News|World

Tsunami alert after a volcano in Indonesia has several big eruptions and thousands are told to leave

Indonesian authorities have issued a tsunami alert after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high

Tsunami alert after a volcano in Indonesia has several big eruptions and thousands are told to leave
Asia|MidEast|News|World

China and Indonesia call for cease-fire in Gaza

The Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers called for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting in Jakarta on Thursday, condemning the humanitarian costs of the ongoing war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians

China and Indonesia call for cease-fire in Gaza
Asia|Environment|News|Science

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger

Indonesian authorities closed an international airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano due to spreading ash, falling rocks and the possibility of a tsunami

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
Asia|News|World

More people are evacuated after the dramatic eruption of an Indonesian volcano

More people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island are being evacuated

More people are evacuated after the dramatic eruption of an Indonesian volcano
Asia|News|World

Airport near volcano reopens as Indonesia lowers eruption alert level

Indonesian authorities reopened an international airport near a volcano that erupted last week as they lowered warnings

Airport near volcano reopens as Indonesia lowers eruption alert level
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia

Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia — the single largest investment in Microsoft’s 29-year history in the country

Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia

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