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Indonesia Sets Target to Produce EV battery in 2024
The Indonesian government has been promoting the development of battery-powered electric vehicles to all levels of society, including the automotive industry players. Thus, it is optimistic that production can start in 2024.
Amnesty International Indonesia: Don’t just acknowledge, try gross human rights violators!
Amnesty International Indonesia considers that it is not enough for President Joko Widodo to acknowledge 12 incidents of gross human rights violation in the past, but also bring those responsible to court.
President Jokowi acknowledges 12 gross human rights violations in the past
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo made the statement after receiving a report from the Team for Non-Judicial Settlements of Past Human Rights Violations (PPHAM) at the State Palace, Wednesday (11/1).
BMKG forecasts heavy rains, high waves in waters off Bali
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned that a number of cities in Indonesia will see heavy rains accompanied by lightning and strong winds today, Wednesday (11/1), reported Katadata.
Indonesia, Malaysia agree on investment cooperation to develop future capital city Nusantara
Indonesia’s new administrative capital is to be built in East Kalimantan province. Malaysia’s involvement in the project was announced by President Joko Widodo after his meeting with the visiting Malaysia Prime Minister Dato Sri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday (9/1).
First Lady of Malaysia visits iconic mosque and church that symbolize religious harmony in Indonesia
First Lady of Malaysia Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, spouse of Prime Minister Anwar Ismail, visited two historic places of worship that symbolize religious diversity and harmony in Indonesia, the Istiqlal Mosque and the Cathedral Church, on Jakarta, Monday (9/1).
AFF 2022: For 26 years Indonesia never lost to Vietnam
The 2022 AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup (formerly AFF Suzuki Cup) semifinal first leg will see Indonesia clash with Vietnam at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Friday (6/1) afternoon.
Kemlu alleges involvement “foreign parties” in the landing of Rohingya refugees in Aceh
Foreign Ministry (Kemlu) suspects foreign parties are directing Rohingya refugees to make a landing in Aceh as a transit point, reported CNN Indonesia, Friday (6/1).
President Jokowi waits while his men go to toilet at a toll road
An interesting moment took place on the second day of President Jokowi’s working visit to Riau province on Thursday (5/1). On the way to Rokan Hilir regency, Jokowi asked his entourage to stop by at a Km 82 rest area. Jokowi then allow members of his entourage who wished to go to the toilet, while he waited in the car.
Deemed unconstitutional, Job Creation Perppu challenged at MK
Several civil society groups consisting of students, lecturers and advocates have filed a judicial review against the Government Regulation in lieu of Law (Perppu) 2/2022 on Job Creation to the Constitutional Court (MK), Thursday (5/1), reported CNN Indonesia.
South Jakarta district court extends Ferdy Sambo’s detention
South Jakarta district court confirms that Ferdy Sambo, the defendant in the murder of Police Brigadier Norfriansyah Yosua Hutabarat (Brigadier J) will not be released even though his detention period ends on January 9.