8:44 pm July 26, 2015
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Since his first trip to Indonesia in 2012, British Prime Minister Cameron has proven himself to be resilient leader who beat the odds and silenced his critics by creating jobs and guiding Britain out of its economic slump.
7:28 pm July 24, 2015
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In some regions, elections may have to be postponed until next year because there is only one person ready to run.
7:18 pm July 23, 2015
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In his provocative new book, “Great Divide” — a series of previously published articles about inequality in the United States — Joseph Sitglitz, a Nobel laureate and former chief economist at the World Bank, paints a gloomy picture of the growing gap between rich and poor in the world’s biggest economy.
7:51 pm July 22, 2015
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The Tolikara incident should be viewed in the light of accumulated problems arising from the state's systematic negligence in tackling violence, radicalism and religious extremism.
3:37 pm July 21, 2015
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The history of sectarian conflict in Indonesia is a story of local elites and those in Jakarta playing roles in minor clashes and seeking escalation when they can benefit.
7:28 pm July 14, 2015
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On the backdrop of the seemingly successful attempt by corruptors to weaken the Corruption Eradication Commission, known as the KPK, the detention of lawyer Otto Cornelis Kaligis by the antigraft body is like an oasis in the middle of a desert in the nation’s fight against corruption. Still badly damaged after its apparently losing battle against corrupt […]
7:33 pm July 13, 2015
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Indonesian voters — with the exception of corrupt elites who provoke conflict — can maintain a peaceful electoral democracy. For its part, the police have played a very good role in fighting terrorism and checking radicalism. So, why do we need the BIN?
10:23 am July 13, 2015
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We believe Sarpin is a humiliation to the whole judiciary and has tarnished the court's already troubled reputation. What the Judicial Commission recommended was too soft. We believe he must be investigated for allegedly taking bribes and abuse of power.
9:19 pm July 10, 2015
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If there’s a lesson from the two rulings issued this week, it’s not just that crime pays – but that it also makes for a lucrative franchise.
8:44 pm July 9, 2015
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Joko Widodo is the first Indonesian president — and probably the only leader in the world — that doesn’t have a spokesperson.
8:26 pm July 8, 2015
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Despite the progress of Indonesia's hard-fought democracy, feudalism and cronyism are still very much alive.
7:47 pm July 7, 2015
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It took a fire in one of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's terminals to expose just how badly-run the facility is, finally shedding a light on how the management has been violating safety standards by disregarding fire prevention measures.
8:25 pm July 6, 2015
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There are simply no words to describe how we feel about the public revelation by a senior police officer that officers need a “reward” to be able crack down on hate speech and protect minority groups from attack.
7:47 pm July 5, 2015
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We reiterate our calls to President Joko Widodo to keep his campaign promise of protecting minority groups, for he has nothing to lose and everything to gain by doing the right thing.
10:11 pm July 3, 2015
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Indonesian legislators on Friday approved the president’s choice of Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo, the Army chief of staff, as the new head of the country’s military, or TNI.
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Indonesia Highlights
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Jakarta Roots Out Unskilled Newcomers After Idul Fitri Holiday
03:35 pm Jul 24, 2015 -
Sports Minister Backs Singapore Sentence for Indonesian Referee
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Govt Prioritizes Local Buses Through ’1000 City Buses’ Program
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KPK Questions Gatot’s Involvement in Medan Court Graft
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Supreme Court Upgrades Murder Sentences to Life
03:28 pm Jul 24, 2015
