In Brief: Saliva-based Tests To Boost Detection In Japan
Saliva-based tests to boost detection in Japan TOKYO • Japan's government said yesterday it's approved saliva-based tests for the coronavirus, offering a safe
Indonesian Brothers May Face Death For 'honour' Killing Of Schoolgirl Sister
JAKARTA (REUTERS)Two Indonesian brothers will go on trial next month for the murder of their teenage sister in a so-called honour killing, police said on Tuesda
Indonesia Cancels Haj Pilgrimage Over Coronavirus Concerns
JAKARTA (REUTERS)Indonesia has cancelled the haj pilgrimage this year for people in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation due to concerns over the coronavi
Indonesian Policeman Killed By Sword-wielding Militants
JAKARTA • Sword-wielding militants killed an Indonesian policeman and critically injured another yesterday in what the authorities described as a terror attac
Infections In Indonesia Spreading Via Transport Links
On April 7, the same day Jakarta shuttered its schools and non-essential businesses and told its residents to stay at home, the ferry KM Dorolonda sailed into t
Indonesia, Major Advocate Of Hydroxychloroquine, Told By WHO To Stop Using It
JAKARTA (REUTERS)The World Health Organization has urged Indonesia, one of the world's biggest advocates of two malaria drugs to treat the coronavirus, to suspe
With One Ferry Full Of Passengers, Covid-19 Cases Spike In Indonesia's Remote East
JAKARTAOn April 7, the same day Jakarta shuttered its schools and non-essential businesses and told its residents to stay home, the ferry KM Dorolonda steamed i
Soldiers, Police Enforce Indonesia's 'new Normal' Coronavirus Restrictions
JAKARTA (REUTERS)Indonesia's military ordered the deployment of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and police on Tuesday (May 26) to enforce rules on wearing mas
'Sunshine To Asia' Power Plan Moves Forward With Cable Survey Contract
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG)Survey work will soon begin on an ambitious plan to export power from a giant solar farm in Australia to Singapore via a 3,800 kilometre un
Volunteer Army In Indonesia Helps Fight Coronavirus With Data, Web
JAKARTA (REUTERS)As Indonesia's most populous province weighed tough movement restrictions to stop the new coronavirus, it turned to a loosely knit volunteer gr
Indonesia Reports 479 New Coronavirus Cases
JAKARTA (REUTERS)Indonesia reported 479 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday (May 25), taking the total in the Southeast Asian nation to 22,750, Health
A Different Hari Raya For Indonesia's Healthcare Workers
Even though they live under the same roof, Dr Galoeh Adyasiwi could not hug or kiss the hands of her parents, a tradition during Hari Raya Aidilfitri. She also
Beijing Says It's Not Using Virus To Advance Claims In S. China Sea
China is not making use of Covid-19 to assert its domice in the South China Sea, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said yesterday. Rebutting claims that Beijing was taki
Coronavirus: A Different Hari Raya For Indonesian Health Workers Amid Restrictions
JAKARTAEven though living under the same roof, Dr Galoeh Adyasiwi could not hug or kiss the hands of her parents, a tradition during Hari Raya Aidilfitri. She a
Indonesians Resort To Tricks, Fake Papers To Beat Aidilfitri Travel Ban
JAKARTA • Indonesians have turned to smugglers and bogus travel documents to get around the ban on an annual end-of-Ramadan exodus that could send coronavirus
Indonesia Reports 949 New Coronavirus Cases, 25 New Deaths
JAKARTA (REUTERS)Indonesia confirmed on Saturday (May 23) 949 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 21,745, health mini
Ramadan Rule-breakers: Indonesians Try To Beat Eid Exodus Ban
JAKARTA (AFP)Indonesians are turning to smugglers and bogus travel documents to get around bans on an annual end-of-Ramadan exodus that could send coronavirus c
Indonesia Investigates Data Breach On Over Two Million Voters
JAKARTA (AFP)Indonesia is probing how 2.3 million voters' personal information was leaked online, the election commission said on Friday (May 22). The data brea
Indonesia Reports 634 New Coronavirus Cases, 48 More Deaths
JAKARTA (REUTERS)Indonesia reported on Friday (May 22) 634 new cases of coronavirus infection, taking the total in the South-east Asian nation to 20,796, accord
Indonesia Probes Breach Of Data On More Than 2 Million Voters
JAKARTA (REUTERS)Indonesia's election commission is investigating the release of 2.3 million voters' private information on a hacker website along with a threat