Indonesia, Jakarta and Prabowo

Protesters extend 'Dark Indonesia' rally against Prabowo's policies
Hundreds of students and activists rallied in some major cities for more "Dark Indonesia" protests on Friday, opposing President Prabowo Subianto's policies including $19 billion of spending cuts that they say undermine their support systems.
Indonesia’s student protests continue in Jakarta, testing Prabowo’s leadership
The "Dark Indonesia” rally saw thousands of students march in central Jakarta to protest budget cuts. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Student protests have erupted in Jakarta as Indonesia's government cut budgets
Students in several Indonesian cities have taken to the streets to protest after Prabowo's government slashed budgets for civil servants and introduced policies that they deemed "not pro-people".
Students stage ‘Dark Indonesia’ protests as Prabowo Subianto’s spending cuts hit education
Thousands of students took to the streets in cities across the country this week, decrying what they call Indonesia Gelap or “Dark Indonesia” and marking the first concerted resistance to the policies of Prabowo Subianto since the former general became president four months ago.
Thousands protest against budget cuts in Indonesia
Thousands of Indonesians rallied nationwide Friday to protest budget cuts by President Prabowo Subianto's government aimed at funding a free-meal programme and other big-ticket campaign pledges. Analysts have said the cuts were likely to shift funds to programmes like the $4.
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The last carriage horses of Jakarta endure harsh lives
Rights groups say such limited income has forced owners and some who rent the horses to ignore proper horse care, leading to ...
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Jakarta’s delman horses face neglect and abuse as fading tradition battles for survival
In a dark stable under a heaving highway in Indonesia’s capital, trucks rumble past emaciated carriage horses tied to pillars ...
Indonesia’s ‘staggering’ growth puts Jakarta in a strong position as it plays hardball with Apple
As Apple’s traditional cash cow of China begins to dry up, emerging markets like Indonesia are quickly becoming a source of ...
Bank Indonesia pauses easing cycle, but says more cuts to come
Indonesia's central bank kept interest rates steady on Wednesday, emphasizing its focus on stabilising the rupiah currency ...
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Minister Meutya Hafid Invites Private Sector to Collaborate in Developing Indonesia's Digital Talent
Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, invites the private sector to continue collaborating to ...
Electric cars and motorbikes star at Indonesia's motor show despite country's slow uptake
The future of Indonesia's automobiles and motorbikes is electric—at least according to the international and domestic ...
DCI Indonesia Surges To Record High Amid AI Boom, Adds $2 Billion To Founders’ Wealth
Otto Toto Sugiri, Marina Budiman and Han Arming Hanafia—climbed over $2 billion in the past week as shares of the country’s ...
Indonesia amends mining law to boost access, support processing
Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to revise the country's mining law, aimed at boosting development of domestic ...
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Jakarta’s carriage horses endure harsh lives
“The life as a delman horse, especially in Jakarta, is really terrible,” she said. While there is a national animal ...
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How Being 'Productive in Indonesia' Can Boost the Local Agricultural Sector
IPB University alumna Lia Nuryanah chooses to be productive in one's country and help develop her hometown's agricultural ...