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Why Indonesia is still inviting Russia to the upcoming G20 summit despite the invasion of Ukraine

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is urging Indonesia to reject Vladimir Putin's presence at the G20 in Bali later this year, saying it would be "a step too far". But Indonesia says Mr Putin's invitation stands and it wants to remain impartial. Here's why.

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Indonesia president seeks to end talk he is angling for a new term

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has sought to rein in speculation that he intends to stay in office beyond his legally mandated two terms, ordering ministers this week to cease calls for an extension or postponement of elections due in 2024.

Reuters

Indonesian Muslims divided over when Ramadan begins

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is set to begin in Indonesia and most of the Middle East, though many in the Southeast Asian nation and elsewhere are not planning to start observing the month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, prayer and religious devotion until Sunday

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Indonesia, Malaysia sign accord to protect migrant workers

Indonesia and Malaysia signed an agreement on the placement and protection of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia

The Independent UK

Indonesia, Malaysia agree palm oil prices should not compete

JAKARTA: Malaysia and Indonesia agreed that global prices of palm oil should be determined by the two biggest producers and they should not compete, Malaysia's Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said after meeting Indonesia's President Joko Widodo on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia, Malaysia sign agreement on protection of migrant workers

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob witnessed on Friday the signing of an agreement to improve protection for domestic migrant workers following a meeting between the leaders in Jakarta.

Reuters

Indonesia's annual holiday exodus to go ahead this year as COVID cases ease

Indonesia will lift a ban on domestic travel during the Muslim holiday season of Eid al-Fitr in early May, President Joko Widodo said on Wednesday, after banning the annual tradition for two years during the pandemic.

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Cairo, Jakarta Agree to Bolster Economic, Development Cooperation

Indonesian President Joko Widodo held talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Jakarta on Friday. Both sides agreed to bolster bilateral economic and development cooperation and discussed several topics of mutual interest.

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘About time’: Indonesia’s NU welcomes women to top leadership

For the first time, women are part of the decision-making body of the world’s biggest Islamic organisation.

Al Jazeera

Explainer: Talk of extended Jokowi term puts Indonesia democratic resilience under spotlight

Some senior political figures in Indonesia have backed the idea of extending President Joko Widodo's tenure beyond his constitutionally mandated two-term limit, sparking heated debate in the world's third-largest democracy.

Reuters

MotoGP race will bring 60,000 fans to Indonesian circuit

Indonesia’s first MotoGP race in 25 years will attract the biggest crowd for any sporting event in the country since the start of the coronavirus pandemic when 60,000 fans descend on the tourist island of Lombok

The Independent UK

G-20 finance leaders eye ways to support pandemic recovery

Indonesian President Joko Widodo told financial leaders of the Group of 20 industrial economies that countries must avoid tensions and cooperate to support a recovery from the pandemic

The Independent UK

Widodo: Now is not time for geopolitical tension

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday called for collaboration between countries to promote a global economic recovery and said now was not the time to create geopolitical tensions, such as the situation happening in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

Saudi Arabia, Indonesia Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has made a phone call to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the phone conversation, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the…

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Saudi Crown Prince, British PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received on Friday a telephone call from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Talks focused on bilateral relations between their countries and opportunities to bolster them. They also tackled issues of common interest. Also on Friday, Crown Prince…

The Independent UK

Indonesia's capital is sinking, polluted and now moving

Jakarta is congested, polluted, prone to earthquakes and rapidly sinking into the Java Sea

Reuters

Indonesia, Singapore sign extradition, airspace and defence agreements

Indonesia and Singapore signed on Tuesday a bilateral extradition agreement, a move that Jakarta expects to help authorities in their effort to bring to justice people accused of stashing offshore billions of dollars in state money.

Tribune News Service

Indonesia sets date for 2024 election, ending Jokowi speculation

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia will hold its next general election on Feb. 14, 2024, easing speculation that President Joko Widodo would seek to extend his second term in the world’s largest Muslim democracy.

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