From Joko Widodo, President of the Indonesia
Your Excellency, The people of the Republic of Indonesia join me to congratulate you and the people of Azerbaijan upon the auspicious occasion of the anniversary of the Republic Day…
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The Hague-based Chinese mechanic who led a 40-year Melanesian revolution
By Rohan Radheya * In 1975 when Tan Sen Thay fled his native land Indonesia he arrived in the Netherlands with just two gulden and a traditionally woven West Papuan…
Asian nations try to strike a balance as they reopen
As countries across the Asia-Pacific region gradually open up after months of lockdowns, officials are struggling to strike that elusive balance between getting people back to work and keeping the…
Indonesia: Number of COVID-19 cases hits almost 23 thousand
The number of coronavirus cases increased by 479 per day and reached 22,750. Report informs citing the Ministry of Health, 1 391 died, 5 642 people recovered. The novel coronavirus…
The latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Brazil has become the world number two hotspot for Covid-19 cases, second only to the United States, after it confirmed that 330,890 people had been infected by the virus, its…
This year, the Eid al-Fitr festivities will be muted
The normally joyful Eid al-Fitr holiday begins this weekend — in a Muslim world where many governments have imposed restrictions to prevent the virus from spreading. That means the communal…
Animals may be culled en masse to prevent STARVATION in the world’s zoos as Covid-19 lockdown bites
An Indonesian zoo is considering killing some of its animals, including deer, to feed to other exhibits. Sadly this is not unique to Indonesia, with coronavirus lockdowns around the world…
Bali to reopen to tourists in October
Bali, the Indonesian island beloved by yogis, surfers, and Australian tourists, is looking to reopen its doors to visitors in October, its government has said, Report informs, citing foreign media….
Empty middle seat? Depends on which country you are flying in
In Thailand, you cannot have food or water in flight and must wear a mask. In Malaysia and Indonesia, the plane needs to be half-empty. In the United States and…
Indonesia: Over 18 thousand test positive for COVID-19
The number of COVID-19 cases has exceeded 18 thousand in Indonesia over the past day, as the doctors identified 496 new cases, Report informs. According to the Health Ministry, thus…