Archive for April 28th, 2020
The Netherlands will pay reparations to Indonesian victims of colonial atrocities. Could the UK do the same?
Andi Monji was 10 years old when he was forced to watch his father executed in front of him. The 83-year-old Indonesian man, who had travelled to The Hague to testify in [...] » More
Indonesia could enter recession as virus response remains fractured, unclear: Economists
Indonesia’s economy may enter a recession and experience a much longer recovery than other countries in Southeast Asia if the government’s management of the [...] » More
Indonesian Navy intercepts more migrant workers returning from Malaysia through illegal routes
The Indonesian Navy intercepted 20 undocumented Indonesian migrant workers returning from Malaysia trying to sneak past border authorities through illegal routes in the early [...] » More
Indonesia’s latest official COVID-19 figures
The health ministry announced 214 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total number of infections nationwide to 9,096. Speaking at a press conference on [...] » More
COVID-19: Indonesians stranded abroad return home amid ‘mudik’ ban
With the help of diplomatic missions abroad, dozens of Indonesian citizens have been repatriated in the past week following flight restrictions imposed in some countries [...] » More
‘Mudik’ ban adds misery to already hurting airlines, bus companies
The government’s recent decision to ban the traditional Idul Fitri mudik (exodus) has added to the misery of Indonesia’s airlines and other public transportation [...] » More
Indonesia to maintain debt sustainability despite COVID-19 relief spending: ADB
Indonesia’s debt is expected to remain sustainable this year despite a steep increase in the planned issuance of government bonds to finance the country’s [...] » More
Indonesia announces international and domestic travel ban
Indonesia will temporarily ban domestic and international air and sea travel starting on 24 April 2020, with a few exceptions, to prevent further spread of coronavirus, [...] » More
Covid-19 situation delaying renewable energy development in Indonesia
Indonesia is facing some delays in renewable energy deployment with construction being hampered by the covid-19 situation. But despite some delay on geothermal activities, [...] » More
Rohingya Society of Malaysia apologises for certain individuals’ demands
The Rohingya Society of Malaysia (RSM) today apologised to the Malaysian government and its people on behalf of the refugee community for certain demands allegedly issued by [...] » More
Health authorities to screen Taman Megah market after trader tested positive for Covid-19
Some 60 traders associated with the Taman Megah morning market in Petaling Jaya will undergo Covid-19 screening after a trader there was confirmed positive of the virus, said [...] » More
Keep social distancing, good hygiene to avoid reinfection, recovered Covid-19 patients told
Health director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah reminded Covid-19 patients who have recovered today to continue practising social distancing and good hygiene measures [...] » More
Coronavirus crisis sees Rohingya face growing hostility in Malaysia
While Rohingya refugees have historically received popular and political backing in Muslim-majority Malaysia on the basis of Islamic solidarity, anxiety over the COVID-19 [...] » More
Police receive 300,000 individual ‘Gerak Malaysia’ applications, expected to double in five days
Police have received about 300,000 applications for inter-state travel permit under the movement control order (MCO) via Gerak Malaysia application (App) in just 12 hours. [...] » More
Android users in Malaysia are the first to try out ‘Crash Bandicoot Mobile’
Android users in Malaysia who also happen to be avid mobile game players would be happy to know there is a new game in town, and it is currently only available in Malaysia. [...] » More
