Jakarta Is Crowded And Sinking, So Indonesia Is Moving Its Capital To Borneo
The search criteria included being "relatively free from earthquakes and volcanoes." Officials also want to avoid Jakarta's massive traffic jams.
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6 Die In Jakarta Riots After President Joko Widodo's Election Win Is Confirmed
Saying he will not tolerate rioting, Widodo adds, "The military and the police will carry out stern actions in accordance with the law."
Why An Indonesian Rehab Center Doesn't Insist On Abstinence
Sam Nugraha of Indonesia says that in his country, a smile can be a mask covering inner turmoil. So how do you get addicts to be honest?
Indonesia Plans To Move Its Capital Out Of Jakarta, A City That's Sinking
It's not clear when this will happen, or where the new capital will be located. The idea has been out there for decades, though previous leaders have been unable to accomplish the ambitious plan.
Indonesia's President Poised To Secure Another Term
The Muslim-majority country's rising religious conservatism played a major role in this race. President Joko Widodo named a cleric with some hard-line views as his running mate.
Murder Charge Dropped Against Vietnamese Woman In Death Of Kim Jong Un's Half-Brother
Doan Thi Huong will plead guilty to a lesser charge. All charges against her Indonesian co-defendant, Siti Aisyah, were unexpectedly dropped last month. North Korea very likely ordered the killing.
Flash Floods And Landslides In Indonesia Leave Dozens Dead
Torrential rain led to flash floods and landslides that swept away homes, buildings and people. Rescuers continue to search for survivors as waters recede in one of the poorest parts of the country.
Murder Trial To Proceed Against 2nd Woman In Killing Of Kim Jong Un's Half-Brother
Malaysian authorities dropped charges this week against the Indonesian woman accused of smearing poison on the face of Kim Jong Nam. But they won't drop charges against Doan Thi Huong.
Amid Tourism Push, Concern Grows Over Indonesia's Komodo Dragons
Indonesia, the only country with Komodo dragons in the wild, wants to double the number of tourists at a national park where many of the animals live. Conservationists warn against too many tourists.
Murder Charge Dropped Against Accused Killer Of Kim Jong Un's Half-Brother
Siti Aisyah of Indonesia was freed Monday after Malaysian prosecutors unexpectedly dropped the murder charge against her. Kim Jong Nam was killed after a nerve agent was spread on his face in 2017.