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General : ASEAN: RTM Apologises For Error In Indonesian President’s Name
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Department of Broadcasting Malaysia has apologised for a commentator’s mistake in misidentifying the Indonesian President during the live telecast of the opening ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related...
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Medan Immigration bars 2 Pakistani fugitives from entering Indonesia
Medan (ANTARA) - The Medan Class I Special Immigration Office in North Sumatra prevented two Pakistani nationals from entering Indonesia through Kualanamu International Airport due to suspected involvement in criminal activities. "This action...
Owner: Indonesian Government
Nozomi Okuhara fighting her way back; downs tall Indian Devika Sihag at Indonesian Super 100
Nozomi Okuhara had posted on Instagram last week, “Accumulate the moment ‘now’ in front of you rather than chasing results’ after she won the Allianz Malaysia Super 100. “We won” she declared. And she did it again a week later.Hopping over to...
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Indonesia seeks key economic position in Asia-Pacific
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The Jakarta Post
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s President Prabowo Subianto heads to Malaysia and South Korea for two major regional summits, analysts say Indonesia must reclaim its leadership role in Southeast Asia and steer the region’s collective voice amid shifting global dynamics....
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In pics: Gandrung Sewu Festival 2025 in Indonesia
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Xinhua News Agency
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Dancers perform in a mass traditional Gandrung dance during the Gandrung Sewu Festival 2025 at Marina Boom Beach in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua) Dancers perform in a mass traditional...
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Indonesia and UN Launch Postal Stamps, Special Token to Celebrate 75 Years of Partnership
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government and the United Nations (UN) jointly launched commemorative postal stamps and special tokens to celebrate 75 years of Indonesia-UN collaboration and friendship. The postal stamps and tokens were...
Owner: Ciputra Family
Devout Hindu activists create awareness and help to withdraw Indonesian ‘Halal’-certified ‘Mentos’ from market
Mentos coming from Indonesia that has ‘Halal’ certification Devout Hindu activists explaining to vendors why ‘Halal’-certified ‘Mentos’ should not be sold Kolhapur, 25th October – In a shop named ‘Yewale’s Milk Corner’ in Kolhapur, a product...
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Indonesia's Purbaya Will Ask Ministries to Hire Hackers to Boost Cybersecurity
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced that the enhancement of Indonesia’s Coretax system is expected to be completed before the end of 2025. One of the main focuses of the upgrade is strengthening the...
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BMKG Predicts Rainy Season to Begin in Several Regions of Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi areas will be predominantly cloudy with the possibility of rain today on Sunday, October 26,...
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Weekend Trip: Sip on craft cocktails under $10 at Jakarta’s best bars
JAKARTA – Cocktail bar Modernhaus, Indonesia’s best according to Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, celebrated its 12th-place ranking with an eye-popping deal. On July 29, it served all 12 of its signature cocktails at 12,000 rupiah (94 Singapore cents)...
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government
Indonesia, Brazil to Jointly Develop Ethanol Fuel, Says Energy Minister
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, stated that Indonesia and Brazil are collaborating on the development of environmentally friendly, ethanol-based renewable energy. Bahlil explained that the...
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World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 26, 2025
INDONESIA 1. MINISTER AIMS TO MAKE DANGDUT INDONESIA'S NEXT SOFT POWER -- ANTARA Culture Minister Fadli Zon expressed his ambition to elevate dangdut music onto the global stage through a movement he calls “Dangdut Waves”, positioning the genre as...
Owner: Malaysian Government
Indonesia responds to Olympic consequences for barring Israeli gymnasts from world championships
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Fox News
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Exclusive: Former IDF surgeon general and Barzilai Medical Center CEO Chezy Levy sits down with Fox News after sharing his lifesaving guidance following the Oct. 7 attacks with four Los Angeles-area hospitals. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Comet Lemmon's Path Can Be Observed from Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A rare comet named C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is currently approaching its closest point to the sun. According to Avivah Yamani, an astronomy enthusiast from the South Sky Community in Bandung, the journey of this celestial object can...
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Indonesia responds to Olympic consequences for barring Israeli gymnasts from world championships
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Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 26, 2025
INDONESIA 1. MINISTER AIMS TO MAKE DANGDUT INDONESIA'S NEXT SOFT POWER -- ANTARA Culture Minister Fadli Zon expressed his ambition to elevate dangdut music onto the global stage through a movement he calls “Dangdut Waves”, positioning the genre as...
Owner: Malaysian Government
Muslim-majority nation responds after Olympic punishment for barring Israeli gymnasts
Right-wing
Fox News
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Exclusive: Former IDF surgeon general and Barzilai Medical Center CEO Chezy Levy sits down with Fox News after sharing his lifesaving guidance following the Oct. 7 attacks with four Los Angeles-area hospitals. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Drive three hours from Jakarta for Korean fine-dining? It is a culinary journey worth taking
BANDUNG – The restaurant is at least three hours from Jakarta by road, two by high-speed rail when you factor in transfer time. Yet, the 12-seater private dining session regularly draws diners from the Indonesian capital, including a couple seated...
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government
Indonesia And Azerbaijan Expected To Spearhead Operations In Stabilizing Gaza
In a significant development that will shape the future of Gaza’s stability, Indonesia and Azerbaijan have emerged as the leading candidates to spearhead the International Stabilization Force (ISF) set to deploy in Gaza, according to Israel HaYom....
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Aaron-Wooi Yik lose to Indonesian pair again in French Open
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik were hoping to add a fourth title to their resume this season. (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA: National men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik failed to make it to the finals of the French Open, losing to...
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