Category: sport

Indonesia-based mining company PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has successfully obtained a new export permit from the government, allowing the company to continue shipping copper concentrate to foreign buyers until December. This comes after PTFI’s previous export permit expired on May 31, with the company facing a month-long process to secure a new one. In a…

The recent developments in Indonesia’s presidential election have prompted widespread concerns regarding the country’s electoral integrity. The potential inauguration of Prabowo Subianto as the next president has brought to light numerous irregularities and suspected foul play in the electoral process. Critics have voiced disapproval of the Election Commission’s decision to halt the public display of…

In an unexpected development, the Ethics Committee of the Indonesian Election Commission (Fkpp) has voted to remove Hasyim Asy’ari from his position as head of the Election Commission (KPU) due to allegations of sexual harassment. The decision to oust Asy’ari was reached after a comprehensive investigation into the accusations, which included claims of sexual misconduct…

Myanmar is currently grappling with an insurgency that is posing a significant challenge to the junta, following the coup d’état that brought them to power in 2021. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently commented on the situation, stating that the current regime in Myanmar appears to be losing some of its strength. However, he also…

In an unprecedented turn of events, the Ethics Committee of the Indonesian Election Commission (Fkpp) has cast a decision to remove the head of the Election Commission (KPU), Hasyim Asy’ari, following allegations of ethical impropriety. This resolution, arising from grave accusations, has compelled Asy’ari to step down from his esteemed position. The controversy surrounding Asy’ari…

Indonesia’s national data center was the target of a significant cyberattack last Thursday, resulting in disruption to over 200 government agencies at both the national and regional levels. The group responsible for the attack has demanded an $8 million ransom in exchange for access to the compromised data. However, the Indonesian government has unequivocally stated…

In the realm of cutting-edge trends, Bali consistently demonstrates its ability to captivate. This Indonesian province has evolved into a focal point for music, fashion, travel, and sports. One sport, in particular, has garnered considerable attention from both locals and tourists alike – padel. Padel has swiftly ascended to become the world’s fastest-growing sport, and…

In the most recent 21st Shangri-La Dialogue forum held in Singapore, Indonesian General Prabowo Subianto made his third appearance in the past three years. This time, he attended not only as an incumbent minister but also as the winner of the February 2024 presidential election, scheduled to officially assume office in October 2024. The forum,…

The recent cyber attack on Indonesian government data centers by a hacking group has resulted in a surprising turn of events, as the perpetrators have unexpectedly offered an apology and pledged to release the encryption keys at no cost. The attack, which occurred last month, resulted in extensive disruptions to more than 230 government agencies…

Recently, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has announced plans to completely demolish and rebuild the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, following a catastrophic stampede that resulted in the loss of 133 lives. The decision to reconstruct the stadium is part of a pledge made by President Widodo to bring Indonesian football up to the standards set by…