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Entertainment

Trugoy of De La Soul dies at 54

Trugoy's death was first reported by music outlet AllHipHop and later confirmed by his representative Tony Ferguson to The New York Times and The Washington Post.

2 years ago
Society premium

BREAKING: Disgraced ex-police general Ferdy Sambo sentenced to death for murder

The South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Monday former National Police internal affairs chief Ferdy Sambo to death for the premeditated murder of his own aide-de-camp Brig. Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat and for tampering with evidence in orchestrating a cover-up. ...

2 years ago
Markets

Singaporean start-ups, industries explore development opportunities in Nongsa Digital Park

In 2017, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo outlined his vision for Batam to serve as a “digital bridge” connecting Singapore to the digital economy of Indonesian cities.  ...

2 years ago

The Latest

Food

'Enlightened tingle': Aussie cafe offers $140 cup of coffee

Melbourne has long been famed for its coffee culture, with Italian and Greek migrants infusing the city with all things bean and cup since the 1940s.

2 years ago
Politics premium

Golkar seen as key player in fluid coalition building

The situation remains fluid for the coalition-building process.

2 years ago
Politics

Sandiaga seeks Prabowo’s approval for potential presidential bid

PPP announced its intention to nominate Sandiaga during the party’s 50th anniversary event in Malino, South Sulawesi, on Sunday.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Philippine coast guard accuses Chinese ship of using 'laser light'

The incident happened on February 6 nearly 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, where Philippine marines are stationed, the coast guard said in a statement.

2 years ago
Politics premium

VP calls for more security for flights into Papua

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has called for better safeguards for civilian flights into Papua after the recent abduction of a New Zealand pilot by rebel fighters, as a joint security team continues its search in the mountainous jungle region beset by conflict.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Jokowi welcomes Timor-Leste's membership of ASEAN

Jokowi said in a statement to welcome visiting Timor-Leste Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak at the Bogor Palace in West Java that he was happy that the country had in principle joined the regional grouping.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific premium

First of three Indonesian relief teams arrive in Turkey

The Foreign Ministry has announced that the first of three teams Indonesia is sending to help with disaster relief in quake-affected areas has arrived in Turkey and is headed to Antakya, Hatay, with another team, comprising health workers from the Health Ministry, due to take off today.

2 years ago
Science & Tech premium

ChatGPT frenzy sweeps China as firms scramble for home-grown options

While residents in the country are unable to create OpenAI accounts to access the artificial intelligence-powered (AI) chatbot, virtual private networks and foreign phone numbers are helping some bypass those restrictions.

2 years ago
Books premium

Book Review - Masks of Bali: Between Heaven and Hell

Masks of Bali: Between Heaven and Hell is a comprehensive study on Balinese masks.

2 years ago
Jakarta

'It's like a gangster film': Mahfud calls for probe into road rage incident

In the video, which was first shared on Twitter by a victim of the incident early on Sunday, the driver of a Toyota Fortuner SUV is seen apparently threatening the driver of a yellow Brio sedan with a sword, later smashing the sedan's windshield with what appeared to be an airsoft gun before driving the SUV into the side of the smaller vehicle.   

2 years ago
Jakarta premium

Transportation council wants ERP in Jakarta to include all motorists

The Jakarta Transportation Council (DTKJ) hopes that the electronic road pricing (ERP) policy will be implemented for all types of motorists.

2 years ago
Markets

Asian markets take fresh hit on rate hike worries

Asian equities fell again Monday on growing expectations that US interest rates will go much higher and for longer than previously thought.

2 years ago
Americas

Ruling out aliens? Senior US general says not ruling out anything yet

Asked whether he had ruled out an extraterrestrial origin for three airborne objects shot down by US warplanes in as many days, General Glen VanHerck said: "I'll let the intel community and the counterintelligence community figure that out. I haven't ruled out anything."

2 years ago
Archipelago premium

West Sumatra domestic worker wins compensation for abuse in Hong Kong

The abuse meted out to Kartika Puspitasari, 40, made headlines a decade ago and sparked calls for better protections for the army of women who come to the city to cook, clean and care for its children and elderly. 

2 years ago
Entertainment

Rihanna performs hits at Super Bowl - with a very special guest

The megastar appeared in the stadium midair on a floating stage, donning a clingy, all-red ensemble featuring a molded bustier -- and a belt below what many viewers deduced was another mini RiRi in the making.

2 years ago
Americas

US shoots down mysterious object near Canadian border

It was the fourth flying object to be shot down over North America by a US missile in a little more than a week. 

2 years ago
Executive Column premium

Executive Column: BofA sees ‘massive influx’ of offshore funds

Bank of America (BofA) notes that Indonesia has been quick to take advantage of capital markets reopening at the start of this year and envisions more investments coming into the country on the back of more positive sentiment than 2022.

2 years ago
Food

Four dining spots in Jakarta for your Valentine's date

Looking for an evening sanctuary with delicious meals and a charming atmosphere for you and your special someone? The Jakarta Post recommends the following spots.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Mortgage tech is taking up the property market, promising efficiency

Mortgage tech has the potential to tap into the Indonesian property market with demand for house ownership high in the years to come, while most of financing come from loans.

2 years ago
Opinion

Analysis: PDI-P presidential candidate selection process a mere formality

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has begun what it claims is the selection process to determine its presidential candidate, with talk of the party’s roster being narrowed to five currently unnamed party members

2 years ago
Society premium

'Merdeka' curriculum sees increasing popularity among teachers

One year since its introduction, the new Kurikulum Merdeka (Freedom Curriculum) is seeing wide adoption in schools, ranging from early childhood education institutions all the way up to senior high schools,

2 years ago
Academia

Due to its severe risks, we must prepare for a climate overshoot

Despite the efforts in Indonesia and other countries to reduce their emissions, the world is not on track to achieve its objectives of limiting warming. 

2 years ago
Academia premium

Economic recovery and the export revenue retention policy

The government's policy mandating exporters to repatriate their foreign exchange earnings needs to provide more attractive incentives and a more adequate time limit, so businesses find complying with it to be in their best interests.

2 years ago
Editorial

Let the record show

As the clock ticks toward what is certain to be a heated election year, the time is now for the government to take real action and create an environment in which corruption cannot thrive, and in doing so, finally set down this administration's antigraft legacy.

2 years ago
Academia

Six key trends to watch in 2023

India is expected to overtake Japan and Germany to become the world's third largest economy by 2030. 

2 years ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Turkey's Jakarta Embassy opens donation channel for earthquake survivors

As the death toll continues to climb, the Turkish Embassy in Jakarta has opened several channels to receive both monetary and goods donations to help earthquake victims in Turkey, while the Indonesian government prepares to deploy its first medical team to help with relief efforts on the ground.

2 years ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Online scams, irregular migrants focus of Bali Process meetings

Indonesia and Australia have concluded the regional antitrafficking forum Bali Process, setting the focus on online scams and irregular migrations that have contributed to trafficking incidents in recent years.

2 years ago
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