Indonesia will build its new capital city in Borneo
A jungle-covered area on the east of Borneo island is set to be transformed into Indonesia's new capital city.
indonesia
Protesters set fire to parliament building in West Papua
Thousands of protesters in the provincial capital of Indonesia's West Papua have set fire to a local government building amid widespread demonstrations sparked by alleged police discrimination against Papuan students.
Strong earthquake strikes west coast of Indonesia
A strong earthquake has struck the west coast of Indonesia Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Indonesia's Widodo says Islam is ‘tolerant' there
In his first international television interview since being re-elected in May, Indonesian President Joko Widodo denied being concerned about the rise of fundamentalism in his country, saying that the Islam practiced there is tolerant and progressive.
Woman jailed for recording alleged sexual harassment granted amnesty
Indonesian lawmakers have unanimously approved amnesty for a woman who was sentenced to six months in prison for recording her boss's alleged sexual harassment.
Angry citizens sue Indonesian government over growing air pollution
Fed up about worsening air pollution in the Indonesian capital, a group of Jakarta residents is suing the country's president.
Tremors felt in Australia after 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's Banda Sea
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near to Indonesia's Tanimbar islands in the Banda Sea Monday, with tremors being felt as far away as northern Australia.
6 dead, 200 injured in protests over Indonesia's election result
Police and protesters angry at Indonesia's election result have battled for a second night on the streets of Jakarta, after six people were killed and more than 200 injured in the initial clashes.
Joko Widodo secures second term as Indonesia's president
Indonesian president Joko Widodo has won a second term as leader of the world's third largest democracy, official results confirmed Tuesday, beating a former general who has claimed widespread ballot-rigging.
More than 300 workers dead after Indonesian election
More than 300 Indonesian election workers have died, many of which from fatigue-related illnesses, after the world's third biggest democracy hit the polls earlier this month.
