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An Indonesian minister floated the idea of a Malacca Strait levy. It sank within 24 hours

Indonesia's walk back on Strait of Malacca toll has exposed mixed signals and policy confusion, some say.
Indonesia's walk back on Strait of Malacca toll has exposed mixed signals and policy confusion, some say.

Indonesia will not impose tariffs on Malacca Strait shipping, says Foreign Minister

More than 200 vessels – including container ships, oil tankers and bulk carriers – transit the Strait of Malacca daily.
More than 200 vessels – including container ships, oil tankers and bulk carriers – transit the Strait of Malacca daily.

Indonesia finance minister floats, then backs off on Strait of Malacca levy

Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

The US wants blanket access to Indonesian skies. Jakarta is now in a dilemma

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (left) delivers remarks during a visit with Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Pentagon on April 13.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (left) delivers remarks during a visit with Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Pentagon on April 13.

‘Give me 1 million rupiah’: What you should do if asked for a bribe when entering Batam

Travellers are not required to pay unofficial fees for entry into Batam.
Travellers are not required to pay unofficial fees for entry into Batam.

Batam’s bribery problem keeps coming back. Can reforms stick after extortion crackdown?

At the Batam Center International Ferry Terminal on April 7 2026. Credit: F Pangestu
At the Batam Center International Ferry Terminal on April 7 2026. Credit: F Pangestu

Jakarta condemns incidents that killed three Indonesian UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Peacekeepers with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) drive past a Lebanese army outpost in Naqura, southern Lebanon, on March 27.
Peacekeepers with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) drive past a Lebanese army outpost in Naqura, southern Lebanon, on March 27.

Why Indonesia is forcing Big Tech to play by its rules, starting with Meta and children’s accounts

Indonesia is pursuing a "digital sovereignty" agenda to bring the data, infrastructure, and conduct of foreign tech giants under its jurisdiction.
Indonesia is pursuing a "digital sovereignty" agenda to bring the data, infrastructure, and conduct of foreign tech giants under its jurisdiction.

Is the next Pokemon game set in South-east Asia? Millions of fans in the region are convinced

Fans have noted that the Rafflesia-like flower on Gloom (left) and bananas carried by Tropius are both closely associated with tropical South-east Asia.
Fans have noted that the Rafflesia-like flower on Gloom (left) and bananas carried by Tropius are both closely associated with tropical South-east Asia.

Escapees from Syrian camp raise fears of ISIS-linked returnees to South-east Asia

The empty Al-Hol camp, closed by the Syrian authorities in the northeastern Hasakeh governorate on Feb 25.
The empty Al-Hol camp, closed by the Syrian authorities in the northeastern Hasakeh governorate on Feb 25.

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