#august 17

Collection of august 17 news, found 576 news.

BP2MI to launch task force against illegal migrant worker placements

The Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Agency (BP2MI) will launch its task force for the eradication of illegal ...

Indonesia's Independence celebrations go virtual, with limitations

The commemoration of Indonesia's 75th year of independence on August 17 this year will be held at the Merdeka ...

Pandemic to not dampen spirit of Indonesia's Anniversary commemoration

The COVID-19 pandemic will not dampen the spirit and festivities of Indonesia's 75th Anniversary commemoration on ...

Weekend Stories

Valuable life lessons gleaned from animated movies

In the modern era, animation has metamorphosed owing to the emergence of computers that can create computer-generated ...

130 Dutch companies, institutions join royal couple's visit

Some 180 representatives of 130 Dutch companies and knowledge institutions have confirmed participation in a parallel ...

Nine terrorists who died in prisons were ailing

Nine convicted terrorists who died in prisons had a history of ailments before they were sent to jail, Director General ...

News Focus

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima to visit in March

The Netherlands and Indonesia's wide-ranging relationship is getting stronger as King Willem-Alexander and Queen ...

Ma'ruf Amin receives Jesus Christ's Church president Russel Nelson

Indonesian Vice-President Ma'ruf Amin received a visit from President of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...

Jokowi seeks Indonesian youth's involvement in national development

During the observance of Youth Pledge Day on October 28, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) appealed to Indonesian ...

Police to put Veronika Koman on most-wanted list

East Java Police will put human rights lawyer-cum-activist Veronika Koman on its most-wanted list (DPO) since she was ...

Indonesia pushes for Interpol red alert against Koman

The Indonesian National Police will contact Interpol to issue a red notice to a human rights lawyer-cum-West Papua ...

News Feature

Traditional outfits add to charm of Independence Day celebrations

Constituting over 17 thousand islands, with a population of some 255 million, Indonesia is home to a plethora of ethnic ...

BI unveils QR Code Indonesian Standard in North Sumatra

The Bank Indonesia (BI) Representative Office in North Sumatra Province introduced the Quick Response Code Indonesian ...

News Feature

On Independence Day of Indonesia, fun games everywhere!

A young girl led a team of five children on the traditional tug of war rope game. “Come on, pull harder!” ...

Free passports on Independence Day in Bogor

The Bogor Immigration Office exempted two citizens whose birthdays fell on August 17, Indonesia’s 74th ...