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Indonesia set to pass new data privacy law after spate of leaks

Data operators could face up to five years in jail and a maximum fine of 5 billion rupiah (12.3 million baht) for leaking or misusing private information, according to Indonesia’s new data privacy bill set to be passed by parliament this week.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia to review minimum wage rules after protests over fuel price hike

Indonesia will review minimum wage and other labour rules, the president's office said on Tuesday, after trade unions staged nation-wide protests against a recent hike in petrol prices that they say has come even as incomes stagnate.

Reuters

Indonesia and Norway plan to launch new pact to curb deforestation

Indonesia and Norway have agreed to start a new partnership to reduce carbon emissions from deforestation in the Southeast Asian country, officials said on Monday, after Jakarta ended a similar pact last year citing a lack of payments.

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Conservative Muslims protest Indonesian fuel price hikes

Hundreds of conservative Muslims have marched in Indonesia’s capital demanding that the government revoke its decision to raise fuel prices, saying it hurts people already reeling from the economic impact of the pandemic

The Independent UK

A balancing power: Indonesia needs to focus first on ensuring G20 run smoothly amid great power rivalry

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has threatened the success of this November’s G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia.

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‘Quite intense’ 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Quake kills three while another 6.1-magnitude tremor reported from Indonesia

The Independent UK

5 dead in 'massive' Papua New Guinea quake

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook Papua New Guinea Sunday, damaging buildings, triggering landslides and killing at least five people, with several more severely injured.

Bangkok Post

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Hundreds evacuated in west Indonesia after magnitude 6.1 earthquake

About 200 people evacuated to higher ground after an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck islands in western Indonesia on Sunday, causing some property damage, the country's disaster mitigation agency BNPB said.

Reuters

'Collective religious narcissism': how young Indonesian Muslims flex their faith on social media

The word “narcissism” is often associated with selfies, posting content that boasts one’s achievements, or other forms of showing off.

The Conversation

Strong earthquakes jolt parts of Indonesia’s West Papua province

At least four land-based earthquakes of between 6.2 and 5.5 magnitudes were recorded, though no damage was reported.

Al Jazeera

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Papua, Indonesia, no tsunami warning -BMKG

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck the region of Papua in Indonesia on Saturday and has no potential to trigger a tsunami, the country's geophysics agency (BMKG) said.

Reuters

Heather Mack set for trial all over again, this time on U.S. charges in Chicago

The body of Mack’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, was discovered inside a suitcase outside the St. Regis Bali Resort in 2014. Mack and her boyfriend were arrested the next day, and they stood trial in Indonesia.

Chicago Sun-Times

FIBA Asian Women’s U-18 Championship —India relegated to Division B

Poor shooting in the first two quarters lets the hosts down as it loses to Indonesia, which gets to remain in Division A

The Hindu

One-legged Stone Age skeleton may show oldest amputation

The 31,000-year-old skeleton of a young adult found in a cave in Indonesia that is missing its left foot and part of its left leg reveal the oldest known evidence of an amputation, according to a new study.

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Indonesian students protest against fuel price hikes

Hundreds of students have rallied in Indonesia’s capital to protest sharp increases in fuel prices by the government

Bangkok Post

TOP sees promise in India, Vietnam and Indonesia

Thai Oil Plc (TOP), Thailand's largest oil refining company by capacity, is looking forward to making investments in India and Vietnam, after Indonesia, where it is scheduled to conclude a petrochemical asset purchase deal early next year.

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Amputation in a 31,000-year-old skeleton may be a sign of prehistoric medical advances

The skeleton of a young adult found in a cave in Indonesia that is missing its left foot and part of its left leg reveal the oldest known evidence of an amputation, according to a new study.

Reuters

East Timor sees Indonesia, S.Korea, Japan, China as potential investors in Sunrise gas

Indonesia, South Korea, Japan and China could all be interested in investing in the Greater Sunrise gas project, which lies in waters between East Timor and Australia, East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta said on Wednesday.

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Indonesia president orders provincial leaders to control transport costs

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo on Wednesday said he has asked provincial governments to use their budgets to rein in transportation costs and counter the inflationary impact of last week's fuel price hike.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trial kicks off in custody battle over Heather Mack’s daughter

Four people are seeking custody of 7-year-old Estelle Schaefer, known as Stella, in the trial before Cook County Judge Stephanie Miller. Mack and her onetime boyfriend, Tommy Schaefer, are charged in federal court with plotting the overseas murder of Mack’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack.

Reuters

Indonesian president likely to weather fuel price rise uproar, analysts say

Thousands of people joined protests across Indonesia this week against a fuel price increase but even as anger mounts on the streets of Southeast Asia's largest economy, analysts say President Joko Widodo is well placed to weather the storm.

Reuters

Biden 'sure' he will see Xi if Chinese leader attends G20 meetings

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he is "sure" he will see Xi Jinping if his Chinese counterpart attends November's meeting of the Group of 20 nations in Indonesia.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support to Iraq’s Security, Stability

The Saudi government reiterated Riyadh’s support to everything that would ensure the security and stability of Iraq. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the government meeting that was held in Jeddah. King Salman briefed the ministers on the message he received from China’s President Xi…

Chicago Sun-Times

Chilies and turmeric boost the flavor profiles of this 20-minute shrimp stir-fry

Drawing on the flavors of Malaysia and Indonesia, this stir-fry features earthy turmeric, fresh chilies and curry leaves.

The Independent UK

Workers, students in Indonesia protest fuel price hike

Hundreds of workers and students in Indonesia have rallied demanding the government cancel fuel price hikes, a politically sensitive issue that has triggered past unrest

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