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Jay-Z, Serena Williams-backed Kenangan Coffee considering IPO on SGX within next 24 months: CEO

For SGX to be selected, CEO Edward Tirtanata said he would like greater clarity on how companies could pursue dual listings in Singapore and on regional exchanges.
For SGX to be selected, CEO Edward Tirtanata said he would like greater clarity on how companies could pursue dual listings in Singapore and on regional exchanges.

Next steps unclear after Indonesia’s pledge to stop clearing forests for rice fields

Forest clearance to grow rice in Kalumpang, Central Kalimantan, as part of a government-sponsored rice support programme.  The project failed because the land was on deep peat.
Forest clearance to grow rice in Kalumpang, Central Kalimantan, as part of a government-sponsored rice support programme.  The project failed because the land was on deep peat.

Asian Insider

West Sumatra, where you find buffalo supermodels and a village called ‘Singapore’

aapadang - A traditional Minangkabau rumah gadang stands amid rice fields in West Sumatra. The house is built largely from wood and topped by distinctive gonjong, the upward-curving roof peaks associated with Minangkabau architecture. Such rooflines are a common sight across West Sumatra, appearing not only on private homes such as this one but also on government offices and other public buildings.

Credit: Arlina Arshad
aapadang - A traditional Minangkabau rumah gadang stands amid rice fields in West Sumatra. The house is built largely from wood and topped by distinctive gonjong, the upward-curving roof peaks associated with Minangkabau architecture. Such rooflines are a common sight across West Sumatra, appearing not only on private homes such as this one but also on government offices and other public buildings.

Credit: Arlina Arshad

Indonesia to cut spending further on free-meals scheme: Minister

The flagged lower spending comes as Jakarta seeks to reduce pressure on its budget position
The flagged lower spending comes as Jakarta seeks to reduce pressure on its budget position

Sederhana among spate of new openings spicing up Singapore’s Indonesian food scene

(From left) Asyraf Rasheed, co-owner of Sederhana Singapore., Director and executive chef Mohamad Ariff Mohamad Zin at Kios Minang, Director and co-founder of Kulon, Haris Ahmad at Kulon's new outlet at New Bahru.
(From left) Asyraf Rasheed, co-owner of Sederhana Singapore., Director and executive chef Mohamad Ariff Mohamad Zin at Kios Minang, Director and co-founder of Kulon, Haris Ahmad at Kulon's new outlet at New Bahru.

Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme

This picture shows an aerial view of Jakarta's skyline on May 1.
This picture shows an aerial view of Jakarta's skyline on May 1.

Indonesian nasi padang chain Sederhana to take over Warong Nasi Pariaman’s premises

The restaurant will be located at 738 North Bridge Road.
The restaurant will be located at 738 North Bridge Road.

More expensive dates? How the Mid-East conflict is affecting supply of Ramadan food in S-E Asia

wyiran - Customers choose which dates to buy at Elshanum, another Tanah Abang store specialising in dates and Middle Eastern nuts.

STphoto: Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja
wyiran - Customers choose which dates to buy at Elshanum, another Tanah Abang store specialising in dates and Middle Eastern nuts.

STphoto: Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja

Medan’s non-halal meat ban draws criticism from impacted traders in Indonesia

Critics condemned the ban on roadside sales of non-halal meat as discriminatory towards non-Muslim vendors.
Critics condemned the ban on roadside sales of non-halal meat as discriminatory towards non-Muslim vendors.

Jakarta bans cat, dog and bat meat to prevent rabies transmission

A 2021 opinion poll revealed that 93 per cent of Indonesians support a national ban on dog meat.
A 2021 opinion poll revealed that 93 per cent of Indonesians support a national ban on dog meat.

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