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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.

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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.

The Canberra Times

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

The Independent UK

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

Bristol Post

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.

Reuters

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

RideApart

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.

ABC News

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

Bangkok Post

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…

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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…

Reuters

Indonesia to urge G20 to establish global health fund

Indonesia will urge the Group of 20 leading economies to establish a global body that can dispense emergency funds during a health crisis, functioning in a similar way to international financial institutions, its health minister said on Friday.

The Times of India

Shuttler Tasnim Mir wins Iran Fajr International Challenge

SHIRAZ (Iran): Junior World No 1 Indian shuttler Tasnim Mir on Friday notched a three-game win over Yulia Yosephine Susanto of Indonesia in the final to claim the women's singles title at the Iran Fajr International Challenge.

The Conversation

Two reasons behind the dwindling roles of Indonesia's two largest Muslim organisations in urban communities

The world’s most populous Muslim nation, Indonesia, has two large Islamic organisations, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah. They have more than 100 million followers between them.

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Al Jazeera

Indonesia to buy Rafale fighter jets, as US approves F-15 plan

Indonesia – an archipelago of 17,000 islands – is modernising its military amid increasing regional challenges.

Reuters

U.S. approves $13.9 billion potential sale of F-15ID aircraft to Indonesia

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of F-15ID aircraft and related equipment to Indonesia in a deal valued at up to $13.9 billion, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

US approves major $14 billion arms sale to Indonesia

The Biden administration has approved a nearly $14 billion arms sale to Indonesia as the U.S. presses ahead with steps it believes will help counter China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific

ABC News

After two years, three countries and 80 COVID tests, Chris was finally about to see his son. Until the phone rang

An Australian man spends 36 days in quarantine in China as the country continues to pursue a policy of COVID-zero.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia to buy 42 Rafale jets as it boosts ties with France

Paris looking to expand geopolitical relations in Indo-Pacific after Australia scrapped a multibillion-dollar deal.

Radio France Internationale

France sells Rafale jets to Indonesia in a bid to strengthen SE Asia ties

"The choice Indonesia is making is one of sovereignty and technical excellence," French Defence Minister Florence Parly said after Indonesia signed a deal on Thursday to buy six Rafale warplanes as part of an anticipated total order of 42.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Indonesia Signs Deal with France to Buy 6 Rafale Warplanes

Indonesia signed a deal with France Thursday to buy six Rafale warplanes as part of an anticipated total order of 42, Jakarta's defense minister said, as Paris bolsters military ties in the Asia-Pacific. "We agreed on the purchase of 42 Rafale.

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