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Indonesia’s Widodo tells AP he’ll push economy, labour reform

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian President Joko Widodo said in an interview Friday that he will push ahead with sweeping and …

Face of Indonesia disaster relief efforts dies at 49

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s disaster agency spokesman, who was respected for informing Indonesians accurately and quickly about the country’s frequent …

Sri Lanka blocks social media after Easter Sunday bombings

Sri Lankan authorities flicked the off switch on most social media after Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels killed …

Strongman vies with ‘people’s president’ to lead Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia — In the final moves of Indonesia’s presidential campaign, one candidate dashed to Saudi Arabia to meet its …

Indonesia Lion Air flight with 189 on board crashes into sea

KARAWANG, Indonesia — A Lion Air plane carrying 189 people crashed into the sea just minutes after taking off from …

Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami

MAKASSAR, Indonesia — An early warning system that might have prevented some deaths in the tsunami that hit an Indonesian …

Asian Games stir Indonesia’s pride, boost Jokowi’s campaign

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s hosting of the Asian Games and a record haul of gold medals has swelled national pride, …

Research warns Indonesia gay bashing is fueling HIV epidemic

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Disowned by his father and ill-equipped to deal with the stigma of HIV/AIDS, a young man who …

Ex strongman seeks legacy as saviour of Malaysia’s democracy

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Known as an authoritarian leader who ruthlessly persecuted his foes and stifled dissent, Mahathir Mohamad was an unlikely choice to steer Malaysian a …

Malaysia vote pits former strongman against tainted protege

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Malaysian election next month pits the country’s pugnacious 92-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad against his …

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