Manoj Punjabi produced Indonesia’s top film. Now he wants to shake up TV CEO of MD Entertainment wants to elevate the quality of free-to-air services after purchase of loss-making NET.TV. Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025
‘I’m so happy’: Excitement in Indonesia ahead of Pope Francis’s visit The pope will arrive in mostly Muslim Indonesia on Tuesday on the first part of his tour of Southeast Asia. Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2024
In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr Cosmetics brands in Southeast Asia look to cash in on Ramadan period shopping boom. Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2024
Outside Bali, Indonesia’s Hindus celebrate Nyepi in intimate ceremonies The Balinese new year, known as Nyepi, is marked by reflection, fasting and meditation. Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024
MH370 went missing 10 years ago. An Indonesian family hopes it can be found The Malaysian Airlines plane with 239 people on board disappeared as it crossed into Vietnamese airspace in March 2014. Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2024
Best of 2023: Editor’s picks from the Asia Pacific From the continuing crisis in Myanmar to the US’s expanding military ties, these are Al Jazeera’s highlights. Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2024
‘We cry for Palestine’: Indonesian homemakers mobilise support for ‘family’ They’re raising funds for Gaza, rallying against the war and educating young Indonesians about the conflict. Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2023
Indonesians rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza More than 1000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in front of landmark palace in North Sumatra’s Medan. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023
Indonesians boycott McDonald’s, Starbucks over support for Israel Boycott follows McDonald’s Israel’s announcement that it donated free meals to the Israeli military. Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2023
Indonesia’s dog meat sellers fear for future after crackdowns on trade Animal welfare campaigners say dog meat trade should be outlawed due to its cruelty and risks to public health. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
Exploitation or savvy move? Indonesia’s orphanages get on TikTok Mutiara Mulia orphanage is part of a trend of charitable groups using the popular video-sharing app to attract funding. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023
Indonesia’s war on secondhand clothes riles local sellers Jakarta is cracking down on used clothing imports after reports of items donated for recycling ending up on sale. Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2023
Indonesia’s snack stalls pray for Ramadan bonanza after COVID Small business owners are hoping to do a roaring trade in snacks known as takjil after several tough years due to COVID. Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023
‘Too late to save him’: Indonesian children killed by cough syrup Families left devastated after children given everyday cold medications develop acute kidney problems. Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2022
Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2022 Indonesia’s dog meat business booms despite welfare concerns About 7 percent of Indonesia’s 270 million people are estimated to consume dog meat.
Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2022 ‘Most feared disease’: Indonesian farmers’ foot and mouth misery Southeast Asian nation is grappling with its first outbreak of foot and mouth disease in nearly 40 years.
Al Jazeera · May 16, 2022 Indonesian farmers decry palm oil export ban as prices plummet Small-scale farmers say Jakarta’s ban on palm oil exports has thrown their livelihoods into jeopardy.
Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2022 Far from Ukraine, Indonesia’s poor can’t get cooking oil Indonesia is facing shortages as the Ukraine war and other factors send palm oil prices soaring.