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Death count in Jakarta post-election protests climbs to eight

The official death toll of protesters killed in a clash during the post-election protests in Jakarta on Mar 21-22 reached eight, from six cited on ...

Number of detainees in May 21-22 rallies reaches 300

The Indonesian police have arrested a total of 300 rioters following the rallies held on May 21-22 to revolt against alleged electoral ...

Muhammadiyah pushes for Jokowi-Prabowo meeting to allay tensions

Chairperson of the Muhammadiyah Central Leadership Haedar Nashir insisted that presidential candidate number 01 Joko Widodo (Jokowi) meet with ...

BPN files a lawsuit with Constitutional Court against election fraud

The Prabowo-Sandi pair's National Winning Body (BPN) filed a lawsuit with  the Constitutional Court (MK) against  alleged violations ...

13 victims of Jakarta riot still treated at Pelni Hospital

As many as 13 victims of riot that broke out in the capital city Jakarta on May 21 and 22 are still being treated at Pelni Hospital in West Jakarta ...

King Salman extends congratulations to President Jokowi

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a telegram congratulating President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on his re-election as President of the Republic ...

Security situation remains under control: Jokowi

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has ensured that the security situation remains under control and asked the public to not worry. "The ...

Jakarta MRT operating despite unrest in some areas

The Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is operating normally, despite unrest in some areas in Indonesia's capital city, including around Thamrin ...

Lesson learned from Jakarta's post-election riot

Ma'ruf Amin pair on early Tuesday. The final tally that the KPU announced at around 1:28 a.m. local time indicated the Jokowi- Amin pair had ...

Post-election rioting in Jakarta claims six, 20 provocateurs arrested

Maruf Amin pair had secured 85 million votes, or 55.5 percent of the national vote, as compared to contenders Prabowo Subianto-Sandiaga Uno's 68 ...