Immigration authorities are investigating officers from Batam Immigration Office over reports that they have been extorting up to S$250 (US$194.50) from ASEAN passport holders in exchange for entry into Batam.

The diplomatic hopes came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio left G7 talks in Paris to declare Washington expects its military campaign to prove victorious within weeks.

At least 77 people were killed in the anti-corruption youth uprising on Sept. 8 and 9, 2025, which began over a brief social media ban, but tapped into longstanding fury over economic hardship.

As the President pushes to deploy a TNI peacekeeping mission to Gaza under the US-led Board of Peace, he risks walking into a neocolonial trap designed for profit instead of Palestinian welfare. Unless it is accompanied by a robust combat force to deter Israeli aggression, this humanitarian mission may quickly turn into a tragic delivery of body bags.

The victims were a Chinese national, whose cellpone was also stolen by the rapist, an an Australian national.

The birth of Pesek's seventh child is testament to the successful orangutan conservation program at TNGL.

Escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States-Israel are putting pressure on global oil markets and pushing many economies into a defensive stance. Against this backdrop, Finance Minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has maintained an outwardly optimistic outlook, projecting economic growth of 5.7 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Yet such confidence has been met with caution from economists and market participants. The concern is not merely how the government spends, but at what cost to fiscal credibility.

Some Indonesian minors fear losing their favorite entertainment platform, while parents look for alternative activities for their children as the government’s social media restrictions for under-16 users are set to come into effect on March 28.

During the private meeting, both leaders agreed to intensify diplomatic efforts to ease tension in the Middle East, while underlining the importance of global supply chain continuity, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Even in countries with extensive and reliable transportation networks, holiday travel brings headaches for travelers and authorities alike, with traffic congestion on major highways and, or, long queues at airports. 

Drawing from past experience, employees said the WFH policy is cumbersome and stressful, and merely shifts energy consumption from daily commutes to other activities.

The primary schooler is one of about 70 million children the government is hoping to shield from the threats of cyberbullying, pornography and internet addiction.

During an impromptu visit to Senen, Central Jakarta, Prabowo reportedly promised poor residents living along the railway track proper housing and sanitary facilities.

From Seoul to Mumbai, these five Asian titles capture everyday emotions that feel closer to home than most Hollywood shows.

"The price of jet fuel comprises both the crude oil component and the refinery component, both of which have increased significantly in recent weeks," the company said in a statement.

Speaking on national television, Anwar said he spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as Egyptian and Turkish counterparts and other leaders in the Gulf region.

The takeover plan aims to place the state-owned microfinance firm under the Finance Ministry for channeling the government's KUR microcredit facility.

Key gas infrastructure, liquefaction plants in particular, are more complex and expensive to build and repair than the oil equivalent.

A cyclone off Australia triggered outages at two of the world's largest LNG plants, energy giant Chevron said Friday as Middle East turmoil stoked soaring demand for the fuel.

Once viewed as a bulwark of neutrality, ASEAN has shown it can be divided when external economic pressure is applied.

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Department of Homeland Security to pay airport security officers who have been working without salary amid a budget standoff on Capitol Hill.

The more hours spent on social media, the lower well-being and life satisfaction among 15-years-olds, particularly girls, the 2026 World Happiness Report has suggested.

Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Sri Lanka are lining up ‌to buy Russian oil as the Iran war blocks supplies, raising the possibility that demand may exceed supply.

Iran is letting Malaysian tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iranian, Turkish and other regional leaders, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday.

Progressive royalties may create additional uncertainty, diminish Indonesia's comparative attractiveness and increase the perceived regulatory risk premium. 

Officials estimate that around 1.5 tonnes of illegal drugs circulate in the province each month, with a total market value of approximately Rp 1.5 trillion.

The international community needs to step up its commitment to the Responsibility to Protect, which was deliberately designed to ensure protection for populations against mass atrocity crimes within the purview of international law.