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President Jokowi Urges Global Restraint as Tensions Rise in the Middle East

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo emphasized the importance of diplomatic efforts to prevent the escalation of conflict in the Middle East

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KPK Identifies Sidoarjo Regent as Suspect in Corruption Probe

KPK has identified Ahmad Muhdlor Ali as a suspect in a corruption case involving the Sidoarjo Regional Tax Service Agency

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Economic Concerns Overshadow Security Worries for Indonesians in Iran

Indonesian citizens currently in Iran are more concerned about rising inflation than the security situation in the country.

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'Siksa Kubur' Review: Indonesian Horror with Solid First Act

The beginning part of "Siksa Kubur" is incredibly solid across many fields, including the visual storytelling. 

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IDX Slides 2 Percent as Geopolitical Conflict Rattles Market Confidence

The IDX attributed the subdued performance of the index at the start of the week to the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

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Special Updates


Rupiah Declines Against Dollar Amid Geopolitical Unrest

The Indonesian rupiah depreciated against the US dollar in Tuesday's trading session, driven by escalating tensions between Iran and Israel

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Nasdem Vows to Honor the Constitutional Court Ruling on 2024 Presidential Election Dispute

Nasdem's Willy Aditya commits to respect the Constitutional Court's ruling on the 2024 presidential election dispute.

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Waskita Beton Precast Secures $63.7m New Contracts in Q1

Concrete maker Waskita Beton Precast posted new contracts worth Rp 1.03 trillion (around $63.7 million) in the first quarter of 2024.

Business

Jokowi Calls for Internal Meeting to Prepare for Economic Fallout from Iran-Israel Conflict

Minister Airlangga Hartarto announced President Jokowi's plan to hold an internal meeting on Tuesday to address the Iran-Israel conflict.

Business

Coach Shin Tae-yong Voices Outrage Over Referee Decisions After Indonesia's Defeat to Qatar

Indonesia's AFC U-23 defeat to Qatar leaves Garuda squad with 9 players, bottom of Group A.

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Knife Attack Against Bishop, Priest in Sydney Treated as Terrorism, Police Say

Police arrested a 16-year-old boy Tuesday after the stabbing at Christ the Good Shepherd Church.

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Iranian Drone Attacks on Israel Trigger Massive Cryptocurrency Selloff

Reports indicate that the temporary shock resulting from geopolitical tensions caused the biggest Bitcoin selloff in the past year.

Business

Indonesian Economy to Slow at 4.6 Pct if Middle East Crisis Worsens: Experts

The Indonesian economy will likely slow down if the Middle East conflict worsens following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel.

Business

Singapore PM Lee to Step Down on May 15

Lee has said there is no reason to delay the political transition and that passing the baton to Wong before the national elections.

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Indonesia Should Use Iranian Ties to Cool Down Middle East Tension: Ex-Diplomat

Indonesia needs to do more than issuing a ministerial statement to prevent the Middle East tension from escalating.

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