Elections

Indonesia gears up for national election

2013-04-11

Although the election is a year away, the political scene is already rife with speculation about who will lead the country after ten years with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the helm.
Intolerance a key issue in West Java election

2013-03-01

As voters wait for official results of the polling, the governor's last-minute deal with a hardline group raises questions.
Disenchanted with politics-as-usual, Indonesians pine for change

2013-02-16

The face of politics is changing, thanks to a stronger role for the media – and a new crop of candidates who know how to harness it.

An Indonesian Detachment 88 anti-terror officer keeps his sight on the house where terror suspects exchanged fire with police May 8th in Bandung on May 8. The suspects, thought to be linked to a plot to bomb the Burmese Embassy in Jakarta, at one point lobbed a pipe-bomb at police. Law enforcement is asking all sectors of society to help combat terrorism in Indonesia. [Usep Usman Nasrulla/Pikran Rakyat/AFP]

Police: Co-ordinated efforts needed to uproot radicalism

Civil society, media and religious leaders must help defeat terrorism in Indonesia, a top police official says. Many say they are already actively involved.

Students at Ban Luboluesong School in Asong subdistrict returned to class last week, along with the rest of the country's institutions of primary education. Teachers hope increased security will allow them to keep the focus on learning. [Rapee Mama/Khabar]

Prayers for peace as Deep South schools re-open

Local families in the insurgency-torn southern provinces hope improved security will help schools focus on educating their children, instead of reeling from militant attacks.

Colourful lights beckon tourists to take a moonlight ride on these trishaws in Melaka, Malaysia's historic town. [Grace Chen/Khabar]

Malaysia Taps Into Muslim Tourism Market

Pro-active efforts to make Muslim tourists feel at home has made Malaysia their holiday destination of choice, according to one survey.

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Police: Co-ordinated efforts needed to uproot radicalism

Civil society, media and religious leaders must help defeat terrorism in Indonesia, a top police official says. Many say they are already actively involved.

Poll

Thailand recently announced plans to launch a peace dialogue with key insurgent group(s) in the Deep South. Will these talks result in reduced violence?

Across Java, many young Indonesians are contributing to the local economy, using their skills and creativity, and materials readily available in their communities. For some, those activities have opened doors to national and even global markets.

Elections

Indonesia gears up for national election

Intolerance a key issue in West Java election

Disenchanted with politics-as-usual, Indonesians pine for change

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Police: Co-ordinated efforts needed to uproot radicalism

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Thailand recently announced plans to launch a peace dialogue with key insurgent group(s) in the Deep South. Will these talks result in reduced violence?

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