Indonesia

Democracy activists say Indonesian president spying on political parties is ‘scandalous’

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo bragged he had access to intelligence information on parties’ election strategy.

Southeast Asian nations set to begin first ASEAN-only joint military exercise

Starting Tuesday, 10 member-states and prospective 11th member, Timor Leste, will conduct non-combat drills around Indonesia’s Batam.

Indonesian province’s residents accuse World Bank of ‘indirectly’ funding coal-fired plant

A funder of the Suralaya plant’s expansion received equity investment from a unit of the bank in 2019.

Indonesian police report uncovering major Southeast Asia drug ring

Working with Thailand and Malaysia, officers confiscated methamphetamine from syndicate linked to fugitive Fredy Pratama.

Malaysia seeking return of 2 Gitmo detainees: home minister

In a Facebook post since removed, minister says he visited Guantanamo.

Indonesian police report uncovering major Southeast Asia drug ring

Working with Thailand and Malaysia, officers confiscated methamphetamine from syndicate linked to fugitive Fredy Pratama.

After too much rain, Indonesian coffee crop faces threat from El Niño

Indonesian maid’s torture highlights lack of protection for domestic workers