Latest in Tag: Indonesia Highlight
Latest in Tag: Indonesia
Tourist hunting Pokemon in army base
Indonesian police say they detained a Frenchman who trespassed on a military base while playing the augmented reality game “Pokemon Go.” The governor of Jakarta has said the game could be used to boost tourism.
Indonesia launches tax amnesty to boost economy
Indonesia has introduced a tax amnesty as the government hopes to lure back capital parked abroad by wealthy citizens. But the measure has faced criticism from people unwilling to let evaders off the hook.
Indonesia’s historic shift to an urban economy
Indonesia is undergoing a rapid transformation from a rural to an urban economy, with the nation’s cities growing faster than in other Asian countries, says a new report. What challenges does this trend pose?
Australia stops five people suspected of plotting sailing trip to Syria
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of trying to leave Australia illegally on a small boat to sail to Indonesia. Officials believe the men wanted to join jihadis in Syria and ‘engage in hostile acts.’
Egypt largest contributor among Arab states to UN missions: Official
The working dinner focused on challenges facing UN peace operations and how to overcome them
Baby rhino steps
The official from Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia had a good reason to celebrate. Cameras in the park had captured three new calves of the endangered Javan rhinoceros on film. This was as significant as it was rare: The new sightings raise the number of Javan rhinos known to still exist in the wild from 57 to 60, a park official said. The images of the three calves – two males and one female – were captured a few months ago, in April, May and July, the officials added
President Al-Sisi agrees to âfight terrorismâ with Indonesian counterpart
Al-Sisi concludes his week-long Asian tour, which aimed at fostering economic and political cooperation with China, Singapore, and Indonesia
Egypt eighth amongst 10 highest smartphone sales in developing markets
By Mohamed Alaa El-Din A recent report issued by GFK Institution ranked Egypt as having one of the highest smartphone sales in developing markets in 2015. According to the report, Egypt occupied eighth place in the list of countries that included India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, China and Indonesia. The report said Egypt’s sales of smartphones …
Flying against the wind: How did thousands of Egyptian pilots end up jobless
Unemployed pilots in Egypt escalate their demands of finding job opportunities, holding officials accountable for corruption
Egypt returning to central role in world: Mehleb
Prime Minister Mehleb puts emphasis on economic cooperation, Al-Sisi focuses on combating terrorism
Egypt, Indonesia trade exchange increases by 21%
Meanwhile Egypt’s imports from Indonesia include chemicals and fertilisers, readymade clothes, weaving and textiles, furniture, leather products and others.
Egyptian PM Mehleb off to Indonesia to attend Asian-African Conference
Conference and side events held in commemoration of 60th anniversary of original anti-colonial Asian-African conference in 1955
Indonesian president invites Al-Sisi to attend Asian/African summit
Egyptian president and Indonesian delegation discuss role of Al-Azhar, as well as economic conditions
WHO demands end to âvirginity testsâ
Recent WHO handbook states “there is no place for virginity testing” and it has “no scientific validity”
Elaf Group hopes to increase share of Egyptian Umrah travellers
Egypt one of the largest Umrah markets with 945,000 pilgrims last year
Saudi Arabia imposes fines, jail terms for visa lapses
Punishment ranging from fines and jail terms to confiscation of assets and deportation may be imposed, escalating a year-long crackdown on visa irregularities that have been overlooked for decades.
Indonesia slams reported Australian spying as âmind-bogglingâ
Kerry visited Jakarta on Monday as part of an Asian tour, tensions flared over new espionage allegations in a weekend New York Times report, which said Australian spies targeted Indonesian officials during a trade dispute with the United States.
WTOâs Bali package is âmore balancedâ: Abdel Nour
Trade agreement resulting from WTOâs ninth ministerial meeting, includes documents on trade facilitation, agriculture and development issues
Islamic games open in Indonesia
The opening ceremony in Palembang, a city on Sumatra Island, was modest, reflecting the lack of funding for the event.
Saudi Arabia to investigate Egyptian brawl in Mecca
According to the foreign affairs ministry several Egyptians and Indonesians fought in Mecca on Tuesday
Egypt to sign business protocol with Indonesia
The Chamber of Commerce in Cairo is attempting to boost economic relations with Indonesia
Indonesian protesters, police clash near US Embassy
Protesters lob Molotov bombs, security forces respond with water cannons
Violent film protests erupt in Kabul and Jakarta
At least 18 people were left dead around the world, reacting to the low-budget film attacking Islam and prophet Muhammad
Ramadan Chronicles: Bali-Indonesia
From the eyes of Muslims overseas, we explore personal experiences
Egyptian-Indonesian deal for new automobile frame factory
By Asmaa Nabil A coalition of the Indonesian company Multistrada and the Transport and Engineering Company, a subsidiary of the Chemical Industries Holding Company (CIHC), are studying a plan to build an automobile frame factory financed by Misr Financial Investments. The factory will produce three million automobile frames per year. Amr Nashaat, the official spokesman …
Indonesian youth in the post-1998 era of democratization
By Michelle Miller May 1998 was a terrible and magical moment in the history of Indonesiaâs youth movement. It was a time of deep social trauma and the start of the transformation of young Indonesians into agents of democratic change after more than three decades of living under repressive authoritarian rule. The political moment began on …
Indonesia TV drama challenges extremism in prisons, and living rooms
JAKARTA: Many people would argue that football is as much a spiritual experience as it is a physical activity. As the World Cup and other regional league and club games have shown, it has the ability to move people — both in positive and negative ways. It can be seen as positive in that it …
An Indonesianâs hopes for the US role in the Asia Pacific
By Singgih Nugroho SALATIGA, Indonesia: US President Barack Obama’s November visit to Bali in November 2011 to attend the 19th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asia Summits was his second official visit to Indonesia in his role as president. In November 2010 he gave a speech at the University of Indonesia in which …