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Indonesia

Top Indonesian prosecutor resigns amid corruption probe

Up until his resignation, Febrie Adriansyah was overseeing a corruption investigation in the National Nutrition Agency.
Up until his resignation, Febrie Adriansyah was overseeing a corruption investigation in the National Nutrition Agency.

Indonesia says landfill fire near Jakarta extinguished

The fire – which burned an area at the landfill measuring around 15ha – had been completely extinguished by the evening of July 9.
The fire – which burned an area at the landfill measuring around 15ha – had been completely extinguished by the evening of July 9.

Construction of Bali’s waste-to-energy plant officially starts

Indonesia generates more than 140,000 tonnes of waste every day.
Indonesia generates more than 140,000 tonnes of waste every day.

Prolonged rolling blackouts squeeze small businesses in Kalimantan

Blackouts across parts of Kalimantan have dealt a heavy blow to small businesses.
Blackouts across parts of Kalimantan have dealt a heavy blow to small businesses.

Prabowo touts Batam as Indonesia’s next global maritime, investment gateway

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (centre) emphasised that Batam should serve as a national model for downstream industrialisation, investment acceleration, regulatory reform and logistics efficiency.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (centre) emphasised that Batam should serve as a national model for downstream industrialisation, investment acceleration, regulatory reform and logistics efficiency.

Two illegal gold miners die in Indonesian landslide as practice continues despite crackdown

An illegal gold mine raided by Indonesian police at an unidentified location in North Sumatra on March 3.
An illegal gold mine raided by Indonesian police at an unidentified location in North Sumatra on March 3.

Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau erupts, sending ash plume 100m into the sky

Mount Anak Krakatau’s most recent major eruption occurred in December 2018. The disaster killed at least 429 people and injured more than 7,200 others.
Mount Anak Krakatau’s most recent major eruption occurred in December 2018. The disaster killed at least 429 people and injured more than 7,200 others.

Indonesia and India deepen strategic ties with defence, critical mineral deals during Modi visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Jakarta and is greeted by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Jakarta and is greeted by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Indonesia mulls over 0% income tax to draw money to new financial hub

Lawmakers and the government are deliberating the proposal and aim to pass it into law in the coming weeks. 
Lawmakers and the government are deliberating the proposal and aim to pass it into law in the coming weeks. 

Indonesia, India sign BrahMos missile deal

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on July 7.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on July 7.

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