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DPR committed to accelerating discussion phase of anti-terror bill

Chairman of the House of Representatives (DPR) Setya Novanto affirmed his commitment to speeding up the discussion ...

Trump ends nine-day overseas trip with a flourish as trouble looms at home

With trouble facing him back home, U.S. President Donald Trump ended his nine-day overseas journey in dramatic fashion ...

President calls on more ministries to earn WTP status

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is keen to witness more ministries or institutions earning the Unqualified Opinion ...

Police prohibit Husein from leaving country

The Jakarta police have decided to prohibit Firza Husein, a suspect in an alleged pornography case involving WhatsApp ...

Paulus Tannos reveals about meetings with Setya Novanto

Businessman Paulus Tannos, who is a witness in the alleged electronic identity (e-ID) card project corruption case, ...

Anti-graft agency interrogates Miryam S. Haryani

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) questioned Miryam S. Haryani, a former member of the Parliament and ...

Tall ship `Star Clipper` arrives in Jakarta

Tall ship Star Clipper arrived with tourists at the Port of Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, Thursday. Marsetyo, ...

Foreign Ministry responds to international concerns on Ahok conviction

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to international concerns over Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnamas ...

EU hopes Indonesia to maintain tolerance and pluralism

A delegation of the European Union to Indonesia and Brunei has called on Indonesia to maintain its long held ...

ASEAN, Canada agree to improve protection of migrant workers

ASEAN member countries and Canada have agreed to improve the protection of migrant workers during the 14th ...

Dissolution of HTI related to people`s concerns: Minister

Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yasonna Laoly said dissolution of Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI) is related to ...

HTI deplores government`s decision to dissolve organization

The Islamic organization Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI) has deplored the decision by the government to dissolve it, ...

Jakarta Declaration highlights challenges posed to press freedom globally

Some 1,500 participants from 90 countries attended the World Press Freedom Day International Conference organized by ...

Public must be aware of media freedom: Minister

Communication and Information Minister Rudiantara said here on Thursday that all citizens were responsible for ...

Press freedom sign of democracy: Dutch human rights envoy

Ambassador of the Dutch Human Rights Affairs, Kees van Baar, said that press freedom was a sign of good democracy in a ...