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Discord inside Papua freedom movement hampers unity
Over the years, anti-independence movements in Papua have attempted to unite a movement divided by strategy, personal interests and competition among various factions, However, a recent conflict showed that it needed more efforts to do so.
Terrorist group raises funds through charities in Indonesia
Indonesia's anti-terrorism squad Densus 88 arrested three people in Bekasi, West Java, on November 16, 2021, who are linked to the funding of Indonesia's notoriously terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).
Indonesia's anti-graft body weakened after law revisions
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was facing its most dire situation since its establishment in 2003 following the controversial revision to the KPK Law and the appointment of the anti-graft body new commissioners, activists said.
JI establishes political party as part of strategy: Security official
Terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) established a new political party as part of political agenda. A source said that the Jamaah Islamiyah Foundation was affiliated to a newly established Islamist political party, Indonesian People's Dakwah Party (PDRI).
House launches special autonomy law for Papua
The House of Representatives (DPR) passed Law No. 21/2001 on Special Autonomy for Papua in November 2001. The law - comprising of 27 chapters and 29 articles - was deemed as a strategic shift for the government. During former authoritarian Soeharto's New Order, the government applied an iron fist and security approach against Papuans and their demand for independence.
West Papua develops two special economic zones
By 2030, the West Papua province will establish two economic zones, namely Bintuni Bay Industrial Zone and Sorong Special Economic Zone.
Rumor of a cabinet reshuffle gaining strength in Indonesia
Rumor of a cabinet reshuffle is gaining strength in Indonesia following the meeting between President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and the chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Megawati Soekarnoputri, on May 8, 2022.
Indonesia needs to stay vigilant against online radicalization although IS weakens in Mid-East
The government should remain vigilant against the potential threat to the state ideology, the nation's peace and harmony, despite the decline in online radicalization following the defeat of the Islamic State (IS) in the Middle East and worldwide.
Ex-Terror Convict Abu Bakar Ba'asyir attended Independence Day Ceremony
Ex-terror convict Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, known as the spiritual leader of shadowy militant group Jemaah Islamiyah that aims to establish an Islamic state in Indonesia, did the unthinkable on Wednesday as he participated in the Independence Day ceremony at his boarding school in the Central Java district of Sukoharjo. It was also the first ever August 17 ceremony to be held by the Al Mukmin Islamic Boarding School since Ba’asyir founded it in 1972.
Israel seeks to invest, develop people-to-people relation with Indonesia
Vice-President of the Israel-Indonesia Chamber of Commerce Emanuel Shahaf told Indonesia Business Post that the business and economic relationship between Indonesia and Israel can be complementary, notably in the energy technology, agritech and medical sector.
Miners complain over cheap nickel price
Although the government has set a monthly mineral benchmark price for nickel, nickel miners in Indonesia have not received fair prices for the mineral they sell to smelters.
Prabowo's brother's company is developing biorefinery and water facility in future capital
The Arsari Group, a company owned by Hashim Djojohadikusumo, the brother of Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, is developing biorefinery projects in East Kalimantan province, close to the upcoming Indonesian capital.