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Prabowo Set to Close 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress
Worldtempo-english4d ago

Prabowo Set to Close 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to officially close the 35th Congress of Nahdlatul Ulama, one of the country's largest Islamic organizations, concluding its proceedings on August 31.

Indonesian President Visits Earthquake Zone After Delayed Trip
Politicstempo-englishantara-english8d ago2 sources

Indonesian President Visits Earthquake Zone After Delayed Trip

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has traveled to Nusa Tenggara Timur to meet survivors and assess damage nearly two weeks after a major earthquake struck the region. His delayed visit follows public scrutiny over the government’s initial response timeline.

Indonesia Aims to Become EV Production Powerhouse
BusinessSCMP16d ago

Indonesia Aims to Become EV Production Powerhouse

Indonesia is making a push to become a major electric vehicle production hub, with President Prabowo Subianto aiming to leverage rising demand, abundant nickel resources, and consumer subsidies to build an integrated domestic industry.

Indonesia's free-meals boss quits citing trauma
Politicsjapan-times1mo ago

Indonesia's free-meals boss quits citing trauma

The head of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's signature free-meals program has resigned, stating the job left her 'traumatized,' marking the second leadership change in less than two months following a corruption probe.

PM Modi and Prabowo Inaugurate Prambanan Temple Restoration in Indonesia
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express1mo ago3 sources

PM Modi and Prabowo Inaugurate Prambanan Temple Restoration in Indonesia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated a joint conservation project for the 9th-century Prambanan temple site in Indonesia. PM Modi also offered prayers and shared aerial views of the majestic temple.

Commentary: Prabowo's Indonesia Nears Disaster
Politicschannel-news-asia3mo ago

Commentary: Prabowo's Indonesia Nears Disaster

A commentary suggests that President Prabowo Subianto's bewildering policies and authoritarian tendencies are steering Indonesia towards a combination of currency instability and political chaos.

Indonesia Defends Policies Amid Complaints from Chinese Firms
Businesschannel-news-asia3mo ago

Indonesia Defends Policies Amid Complaints from Chinese Firms

Indonesia's finance minister Purbaya is defending the country's policies after Chinese businesses lodged a complaint with President Prabowo Subianto, citing increased costs and uncertainty due to shifts in mining, export earnings, and enforcement.

Indonesia Rejects $1 Billion Fee for Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace' Amid Criticism
WorldSCMPstraits-timesjapan-times+3ndtvchannel-news-asiapress-tv5mo ago6 sources

Indonesia Rejects $1 Billion Fee for Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace' Amid Criticism

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reiterated that Indonesia never pledged US$1.28 billion to Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' initiative and explicitly rejected a $1 billion fee for a seat, amid domestic criticism and reaffirming its role as a peacekeeper.

Pertamina corruption trial: 9 jailed in Indonesia over US$17 billion state loss
BusinessSCMPchannel-news-asia6mo ago2 sources

Pertamina corruption trial: 9 jailed in Indonesia over US$17 billion state loss

An Indonesian court has jailed nine people in a major corruption case involving subsidiaries of state energy firm Pertamina, including two former chief executives of its units, which prosecutors say caused US$17 billion in state losses. The case, which centres on alleged illegal leasing of a fuel terminal and illegal imports of crude oil, among other offences, is one of the biggest launched under the administration of President Prabowo Subianto, who has vowed to eradicate corruption. The nine...

Why Prabowo’s push for clay roofs in ‘rusty’ Indonesia may face a brick wall
PoliticsSCMP6mo ago

Why Prabowo’s push for clay roofs in ‘rusty’ Indonesia may face a brick wall

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has called for a nationwide drive to replace corrugated zinc roofs with clay tiles, saying he wants the country to shed what he describes as a “rusty” image while also cooling homes, reviving a struggling industry and making the country more attractive to tourists. But analysts warn that the plan – dubbed gentengisasi, or mass roofing – could strain the environment, require costly structural upgrades and receive a lukewarm reception in regions outside...

Prabowo Emphasizes Economic Growth and Sovereign Wealth Funding for Development
Politicsantara-english3h ago

Prabowo Emphasizes Economic Growth and Sovereign Wealth Funding for Development

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has prioritized accelerating national economic growth to reduce poverty while advocating for deeper international financial cooperation. He also highlighted the role of state-backed investment vehicles, including Danantara and partnerships with foreign funds, in financing key infrastructure projects.

Businessstar-malaysia9d ago

Indonesian President Prabowo Unveils 14 New Solar Energy Initiatives

President Prabowo Subianto officially launched a series of fourteen large-scale solar power projects aimed at expanding Indonesia's renewable energy capacity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The initiative marks a significant step in the nation's transition toward sustainable infrastructure development.

Indonesian President Prabowo defends frequent overseas trips
Worldchannel-news-asia2mo ago

Indonesian President Prabowo defends frequent overseas trips

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has defended his frequent overseas trips, which number over 50 to more than 20 countries in less than two years, stating that 'one enemy is too many'. His travel record significantly exceeds that of his predecessors.

Prabowo's Overseas Visits Spark Debate in Indonesia
WorldSCMP3mo ago

Prabowo's Overseas Visits Spark Debate in Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's recent overseas visits, including one to France, have sparked debate in Indonesia regarding their benefits for citizens, focusing on defense modernization and strengthening international ties.

South Korea, Indonesia Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership
PoliticsKorea Heraldtempo-english5mo ago2 sources

South Korea, Indonesia Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership

South Korea and Indonesia have elevated their bilateral ties to a "special comprehensive strategic partnership" following summit talks between President Lee Jae Myung and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, focusing on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and defense.

Top diplomats of S. Korea, Indonesia hold phone talks ahead of Prabowo's state visit
PoliticsKorea Herald5mo ago

Top diplomats of S. Korea, Indonesia hold phone talks ahead of Prabowo's state visit

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held phone talks his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, on Wednesday, Cho's office said, as the two countries prepare for Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's planned visit to South Korea later this month. The phone talks were held ahead of Prabowo's state visit to South Korea from March 31 to April 2 for summit talks with President Lee Jae Myung to discuss bilateral ties. Cho and Sugiono expressed hope that Prabowo's visit will serve as a milestone in further elevatin

Indonesia’s US trade deal faces a sovereignty reckoning at home
BusinessSCMP6mo ago

Indonesia’s US trade deal faces a sovereignty reckoning at home

Indonesia went to Washington to negotiate a trade deal and came home with more than 200 obligations to America’s nine. A day after the signing, the US Supreme Court struck down the legal basis for the tariff threat that had driven the whole exercise – for a time, at least. Detractors have likened this “agreement on reciprocal trade” to a blank cheque and a surrender of Indonesia’s sovereignty. The government, for its part, calls it a win-win. The deal was signed by President Prabowo Subianto ...

Indonesia’s US$1.67 billion China-backed dam is in limbo. Why?
WorldSCMP6mo ago

Indonesia’s US$1.67 billion China-backed dam is in limbo. Why?

After deadly floods and landslides swept through Sumatra last year, Indonesia’s government has moved to revoke permits blamed for damaging forests – ensnaring a flagship China-backed hydropower project and rattling investor confidence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets. The decision, unveiled last month by President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, has been welcomed by environmental groups as a long-awaited show of teeth. But it has also raised questions about...

Indonesian Nickel Rule Changes Alarm Chinese Investors
PoliticsSCMP2mo ago

Indonesian Nickel Rule Changes Alarm Chinese Investors

Chinese investors in Indonesia's nickel industry have formally protested to President Prabowo Subianto, expressing concerns over the country's changing political and economic direction and its potential impact on long-term Chinese investments.

PoliticsSCMP6mo ago

Why Indonesia’s Muslim groups are revisiting Palestinian issue, ‘Board of Peace’

Indonesia’s largest Islamic organisations appear to be recalibrating their stance on Palestine by softening earlier criticisms of President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, in what analysts describe as a shift from prioritising Palestinian independence to broader security issues. The adjustment, which followed a closed-door meeting at the presidential palace earlier this month, has fuelled a debate on whether major Muslim groups are being nudged...