Tag: Indonesia
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Why Himbara Bank Shares Are Falling in the Prabowo Era
Overview: The Himbara shares under pressure Investors watching Indonesia’s stock market have lately noted a familiar pattern among the so‑called Himbara banks—the group of state‑owned lenders that includes major names like BRI, BNI, and BTN, and more recently the addition of SHIBs and syariah units. As President Prabowo’s administration navigates a tougher macro environment, the…
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Indonesia’s Prabowo Embraces a Softer Israel Tone: Balancing Domestic Sentiment and Geopolitics
Prabowo Subianto’s Strategic Diplomacy: A Softer Tone on Israel As Indonesia navigates a complex regional landscape, President Prabowo Subianto has signaled a shift toward a more cautious, nuanced approach to Israel. The pivot reflects a deliberate attempt to reconcile domestic political sensibilities with broader geopolitical ambitions. While the rhetoric has softened, the underlying calculus is…
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Indonesia’s Prabowo seeks balance: a softer Israel stance amid domestic pressures
Prabowo’s nuanced pivot on Israel: what’s changed President Prabowo Subianto’s recent rhetoric signals a deliberate shift toward a softer line on Israel, paired with a willingness to engage in substantive moves that could realign Indonesia’s long-standing stance in the Middle East. From a conditional pledge to recognize Israel if a Palestinian statehood path is advanced,…
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BMKG Warns of Extreme Rainfall in Jakarta, Java Next Week
Overview: BMKG’s Early Warning for the Week of November 1–7, 2025 The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning about the potential for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Indonesia during the upcoming week, November 1–7, 2025. The advisory highlights a heightened risk of flooding and related hazards in Jakarta and…
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BMKG Warns of Heavy Rainfall Across Jakarta and Indonesia Next Week
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning about the potential for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Jakarta, Java, and several other regions in Indonesia during the upcoming week of November 1–7, 2025. The forecast highlights heightened risk of flooding, landslides in hilly areas, and urban drainage challenges, prompting officials…
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BMKG Warns of Extreme Rainfall Across Jakarta and Indonesia Next Week
BMKG Issues Early Warning for Heavy Rainfall Across Indonesia The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning about potential heavy to very heavy rainfall across several regions of Indonesia for the week of November 1–7, 2025. The advisory highlights Jakarta, Java, and surrounding areas as particularly vulnerable, with the possibility…
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Indonesian Pair Ends Wei Chong-Kai Wun’s Final Bid at Saarbrücken Super 500
Indonesian duo stymie Wei Chong-Kai Wun’s final bid In a closely watched clash at the World Tour Super 500 championship in Saarbrücken, Germany, a rising Indonesian pair delivered a statement win over world No. 5 Wei Chong-Kai Wun. Ranked 11th in the world, the Indonesians defeated their seasoned opponent 21-16, 21-15 in a 33-minute encounter…
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Indonesian Pair Foils Wei Chong-Kai Wun’s Final Bid in Saarbrucken
Indonesia Bounces Back to Stop Wei Chong-Kai Wun’s Final Push The Indonesian duo secured a commanding 21-16, 21-15 victory over world No. 5 Wei Chong-Kai Wun in a 33-minute showdown at the World Tour Super 500 championship in Saarbrucken, Germany. The win marks a crucial step in their campaign and hands Wei another setback in…
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Millennia of Knowledge Transfer: India’s Influence on Indonesia, the World
Introduction: A Shared Tapestry of Knowledge India’s ancient civilizations and their enduring cultural, religious, and intellectual traditions have left an indelible mark beyond the subcontinent. From the maritime routes of trade to the transmission of script, philosophy, and religious ideas, the influence stretched across seas to the archipelago that would become modern Indonesia. This long…
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Health Minister Backs Jakarta’s Plan to Build International Hospital on Sumber Waras Land
Plan to Build an International Hospital on Sumber Waras Land Gains Momentum Jakarta’s health and city leadership are aligning behind a bold initiative: transforming the land of the former Sumber Waras Hospital into an international hospital. Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin expressed strong support for Governor Pramono Anung’s proposal, signaling a united front from the…