Nov 19 AP report: Rape, abuses in palm oil fields linked to top beauty brands By Margie Mason, Robin McDowell, Associated Press On vast plantations across Indonesia and Malaysia, an Associated Press investigation has found that women are burdened with some of the most dangerous duties in the production of palm oil, which is contained in almost three out of every four… Continue reading
Oct 08 Protests against new labor law turn violent across Indonesia By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Protests in many Indonesian cities turned violent Thursday as thousands of enraged students and workers criticized a new law they say will cripple labor rights and harm the environment. Continue reading
Aug 27 How nations are going back to school — or not By Associated Press Governments around the world are taking different strategies toward the new school year, depending on how many infections they're seeing, the state of their health care systems and political considerations. Continue reading
Apr 21 After denial, Indonesia sees mounting coronavirus deaths By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press The government of the world’s fourth most populous nation insisted that everything was fine. The country now has the the highest death toll from the virus in Asia after China. Continue reading
Mar 19 Indonesia halts Islamic assembly, quarantining 9,000 people By Niniek Karmini, Eileen Ng, Associated Press The four-day gathering of nearly 9,000 Muslim pilgrims at a boarding school in south Sulawesi province wasn't approved by authorities and drew fears it could spread the virus widely in the world's fourth most populous nation. Continue reading
Jan 22 Indonesia detains American journalist over visa regulations By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press An American journalist is facing up to five years in an Indonesian jail and a fine on charges of violating immigration regulations. Philip Jacobson of California is accused of conducting journalistic activities not permitted by his business visa. Continue reading
Jan 04 60 dead in landslides, flash floods in Indonesia’s capital By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Landslides and floods triggered by torrential downpours have left at least 60 people dead in and around Indonesia’s capital, as rescuers struggled to search for people apparently buried under tons of mud, officials said Saturday. Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch 6:26 News Wrap: McConnell, Schumer remain divided over impeachment trial In our news wrap Friday, the Senate returned from break still divided on procedures for an impeachment trial of President Trump. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell again refused to commit to calling additional witnesses, while Minority Leader Chuck Schumer insisted… Continue watching
Jan 03 Indonesia capital floods leave 43 dead and 397,000 displaced By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Monsoon rains and rising rivers submerged at least 182 neighborhoods in greater Jakarta and caused landslides in the Bogor and Depok districts on the city's outskirts as well as in neighboring Lebak, which buried a dozen people. Continue reading
Jan 02 Indonesia floods death toll rises to 30 as waters recede By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Monsoon rains and rising rivers submerged at least 182 neighborhoods in greater Jakarta and caused landslides in the Bogor and Depok districts on the city's outskirts. Continue reading