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Friday, November 14, 2014

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Ulema council wants to keep religion column

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has supported a recent call from Home Minister Tjahjo Kumolo to allow people who do not belong to one of the six religions recognized by…

Gloomy outlook for Aburizal, Golkar: Survey

A survey has revealed that Golkar Party chairman Aburizal Bakrie, who is seeking reelection in the party’s upcoming congress, is least likely to win the race for the chairmanship and…

The Jokowi Axis: Insecurity, doctrinal change and development

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo picked an auspicious time to unveil his boldest foreign policy statement on Indonesia’s doctrinal vision for the future.

Divided council to announce Ahok governor

Despite the objection of Jakarta City Council deputy speakers and several other faction leaders, speaker Prasetyo Edi Marsudi unilaterally decided to announce Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama as Jakarta governor in…

Fuel-price hike no threat to growth target: BI

Bank Indonesia (BI) has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged ahead of expected subsidized fuel price increases this month and says a reduction in fuel subsidies will boost economic growth,…

Jokowi launches maritime doctrine to the world

Before world leaders attending the East Asia summit on Thursday, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announced the much-awaited vision of his signature maritime-axis doctrine that will define his administration for the…


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