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Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denies Israeli Media Report on Diplomatic Normalization
BY: Fatma Badawi The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied a report by Israeli media (April 10, 2024) claiming that Indonesia would normalize diplomatic relations with Israel in order to gain acceptance as a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly refuted any plans to establish…
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Official Announcement of Prabowo’s Victory in the Indonesian Presidential Election
By: Fatima Badawi The Indonesian Election Commission officially declared Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto as the winner of the first round of the presidential elections in Indonesia, held on February 14. Chairman of the Election Commission, Hashim Asy’ari, announced that former general Prabowo and his running mate for vice president, Graban Rakabuming Raka, secured over 96 million votes, approximately 58.6%…
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Indonesian Government Utilizes Distinct Approach to Develop Tourism in Nusantara
By Fatima Badawi Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, has outlined plans to leverage the pentahelix approach to develop tourism and the creative economy in the new Indonesian capital, Nusantara (IKN). Speaking at a press conference in Jakarta on Thursday, Uno stated, “To stimulate developments in both the tourism and creative economy sectors in IKN,…
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Indonesian Vice President Calls for Support of Public Services to Attract Investors
By Fatima Badawi Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin urged for the improvement of public services and exceptional efforts to attract investment and create a favorable business environment in Indonesia. During the launch of the Indonesian Ombudsman’s 2023 annual report in Jakarta, Amin stated, “Enhancing the quality of public services is a fundamental factor in attracting investment and fostering…
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Emerald City: Indonesia’s Vision for a Sustainable Capital
By: Fatima Badawi In a bold step towards a greener future, Indonesia is laying the foundations for its new capital city, “Nusantara,” in East Kalimantan. The endeavor isn’t just about constructing buildings and infrastructure; it’s about building a city that embodies sustainability at its core. Under the banner of “Emerald City,” the Indonesian authorities are crafting a vision that harmonizes…
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Empowering Scholars: Dar Al-Ifta Concludes Training Program on Fatwa Methodology for Indonesian Clerics
by: Fatima Badawi Dar Al-Ifta Al-Misriyyah (Egyptian House of Fatwa) successfully concluded a specialized training program on “Fatwa Methodology” for a group of Sharia scholars from Indonesia. The program, held at Dar Al-Ifta’s training center in Cairo, is part of the global efforts coordinated by the General Secretariat of Fatwa Houses and Religious Bodies worldwide, in collaboration with the Embassy…
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