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Dutch PM apologises for state’s role in abuses in 1940s Indonesian war

Study finds ‘widespread’ ill-treatment and extrajudicial executions during 1945-9 war of independence

The Guardian - UK

Indonesian cases hit record but less severe, fewer deaths

Indonesia’s confirmed coronavirus infections since the pandemic began have crossed 5 million, the highest in Southeast Asia

The Independent UK

Study says Dutch troops used 'extreme' violence in Indonesia

A long-running research project has concluded that Dutch troops used extreme violence during Indonesia’s war for independence and military leaders and politicians in the Netherlands largely ignored the excesses

The Independent UK

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G-20 finance leaders eye ways to support pandemic recovery

Indonesian President Joko Widodo told financial leaders of the Group of 20 industrial economies that countries must avoid tensions and cooperate to support a recovery from the pandemic

The Independent UK

Panel finds Dutch used excessive violence in Indonesian War of Independence

A major historical review has found the Netherlands' military engaged in systematic, excessive, unethical violence during Indonesia's 1945-1949 struggle for independence, and the Dutch government at the time condoned it.

Reuters

Germany and Portugal to cut restrictions – as it happened

Germany and Portugal preparing to axe most curbs as cases stabilise; Israel’s PM says ‘green pass’ system to be suspended as cases decline

The Guardian - UK

“Bersiap”: a shared history of mass violence that haunts Indonesia and the Netherlands

A recently opened exhibition on the Indonesian Revolution at the Dutch Royal Museum (Rijksmuseum) in Amsterdam could represent another step towards enhancing friendship between two former foes.

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Presidential Politics Heats up in Indonesia

Jokowi and his coalition partners have been preoccupied not just with the remaining two years of this presidential term, but also with the remainder of the decade. They have been prepared to countenance options that are contrary to democratic principles.

The News Lens

Widodo: Now is not time for geopolitical tension

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday called for collaboration between countries to promote a global economic recovery and said now was not the time to create geopolitical tensions, such as the situation happening in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

MotoGP: Mandalika Circuit To Be Partially Resurfaced

The FIM and Dorna have requested Indonesian authorities to resurface more than half of the Mandalika Internatinal circuit in time for March 20's race.

RideApart

Dutch used excessive violence in Indonesian War of Independence, study says

A major historical review has found that the Dutch military engaged in "systematic and widespread use of extreme violence" during Indonesia's 1945-1949 struggle for independence, and the Netherlands' government at the time condoned it.

Reuters

Amid debate, women lift their voices with Muslim sacred text

Some Muslim women have turned to social media to amplify the voices of female Quran reciters and encourage women to post their recitations online

The Independent UK

Myanmar Issue Hardens Divisions in ASEAN

Analysts said a troika had emerged made up of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei, which share religious sympathies with the Muslim Rohingya and have opposed bringing the Myanmar junta into ASEAN after it was banned from attending its summits in response to the coup.

The News Lens

Treasurer heads to Indonesia for G20 economic talks

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is jetting off to Indonesia for his first G20 visit in two years.

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The Independent UK

Indonesian new virus cases set record as omicron spreads

Indonesia has reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases driven by the highly transmissible omicron variant

Bristol Post

Woman who lived off 19p Lidl pasta now makes a fortune selling old clothes

Hollie started selling her own clothes while at university and now lives abroad in Bali, Indonesia, employing five people to help run her shops

Reuters

Indonesia court jails Islamic school teacher for life for raping students

An Indonesian court on Tuesday sentenced an Islamic school teacher to life in prison for raping 13 students in a case that has spotlighted the need to protect children from sexual violence in the country's religious boarding schools.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia teacher gets life in prison for rape of 13 students

An Indonesian court on Tuesday sentenced a teacher to life in prison for the rape of 13 students, in a case that has drawn national attention to sexual abuse in some of the country's religious boarding schools.

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Al Jazeera

Indonesian islands bank on Singapore bubble for tourism revival

Batam and Bintan are hoping travel bubble will bring back visitors after collapse of tourism during the pandemic.

RideApart

Crash Leads To Vision Issues For MotoGP Rookie Raul Fernandez

Tech3 KTM rookie Raul Fernandez sits at the third day of MotoGP’s Indonesian pre-season test after a crash at the Mandalika International Street Circuit.

ABC News

Deal brokered to secure land for Bali bombings peace park for $4.4 million but uncertainty remains over funding

Almost 20 years after the Bali bombings, the Indonesian owner of the Sari Club site agrees to sell some of the land to build a peace park in memory of those killed in the attack. But there's a catch: The money needs to be secured by the end of March.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE, Indonesia Say Trade Deal Could Be Signed Next Month

The United Arab Emirates and Indonesia are close to finalizing a trade and investment deal after months of negotiations and could sign an agreement in March, officials from the two sides said. The UAE and Indonesia last September entered into talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) meant to…

Bangkok Post

Indonesia eyes lifting all quarantine requirements in April

Indonesia is considering lifting all quarantine requirements for inbound travellers in April, as Covid-19 hospitalisations and fatality rates remain under control despite a resurgence in cases.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Two Asian Films Explore Burden of past Violence at Berlin Film Festival

Two southeast Asian films competing at this year's Berlin Film Festival explore what violence does to human beings, one through painful historical narrative and one through fantasy. Indonesian director Kamila Andini's "Nana" shows the impact of years of war on the life of a woman in the Javan town of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Indonesia Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has made a phone call to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the phone conversation, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the…

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