Indonesian seeks to empower women in several domains with main objective of implanting road safety at the heart of her women’s empowerment startup.
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Indonesia Battling Fake News Ahead Of 2019 Election
The third largest democracy, young mobile-first population, low levels of digital literacy, Indonesia highly susceptible to spread of fake news and hoaxes.
Indonesia’s Independent Corruption Fighters Intensify Their War
The KPK Commission of Indonesia has named 41 local councilors from east Java city of Malang as suspects in a major bribery scandal, leaving four in office.
New Files Provide Insight into Indonesia’s Democratic Transition
Declassified files from the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta from 1997 to 1999 provide fresh insight into tumultuous transition
The Importance of the New Indonesian Security Council Seat
Indonesia chosen as one of five non-permanent members of the UN Security Council after a competitive bidding process
VIDEO: The Internet Challenges Democracy in India and Indonesia
The two democratic giants are finding that the growth of the internet has produced unexpected challenges
How the Indonesian Counterterrorism Law Threatens Civil Liberties
The new law allows police to hold suspects for up to 221 days in detention before they are brought to court
Rematch Likely in Indonesia’s Next Presidential Election
Retired Indonesian military general Prabowo Subianto could be on a collision course with President Joko Widodo
A close up look at Indonesia’s rising millennials party
The Indonesian Solidarity Party ( PSI), has risen in Indonesia and is set to take part in next year’s general election
Indonesian fake news and hate speech loom over elections
Indonesia is battling a wave of fake news and online hate speech ahead of presidential elections in 2019