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Indonesia to propose new ASEAN intelligence sharing to track militants
Indonesia will propose a broad intelligence sharing initiative among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to deal with the rising threat of radical Islamist militants, its defence minister says.
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Indonesian envoy to urge Burma to halt violence against Rohingya Muslims
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has sent his foreign minister to Burma to urge its government to halt violence against Rohingya Muslims, he said on Sunday after a petrol bomb was thrown at the Burmese Embassy in Jakarta.
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SEA Games: Burma kicks off with victory over Indonesia
Playing ahead of the SEA games opening ceremony, the men’s Under-23 team turned out in red for a convincing win over Indonesia 4-2 at Jalan Besar Stadium.
BUSINESS – Twelve private hospitals for Burma from Indonesian giant
Indonesia’s Lippo Group are planning to open twelve state of the art hospitals in Burma, the corporation’s deputy chairman James Riady announced at the World Economic Forum in Jakarta on[…]
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Enslaved migrants rescued in Indonesia
More than 300 Burmese and Cambodian migrants who were forced to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.
Indonesian state bank to open Burma branch
Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), Indonesia’s fourth largest bank with over nine million customers, will open a branch in Burma this year to encourage business relations between the two countries. It[…]
Indonesian interest in Burmese tin
As the world’s biggest exporter of tin, Indonesia capped its shipments of the metal before the industry turned attention to Burma to fulfill demand amid rising prices. Indonesian state-controlled tin[…]
Burmese fishermen escape exploitation in Indonesia
Almost 30 Thai and Burmese fishermen facing exploitation on deep-sea fishing trawlers in Indonesian waters recently sought help from a labour rights network.
BUSINESS – Indonesian state bank to open in Rangoon
Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) is to open its first ever representative office in Burma in November, the Jakarta Post reported on Saturday. The government-owned central bank says it will open[…]
BUSINESS— Indonesian firm WIKA to build $125 million tower in Burma
Indonesian construction firm PT Wijaya Karya (WIKA) and its partner, Singapore-based developer Noble Twin Dragons Pte Ltd, have signed a US$125 million contract to build a commercial tower in Burma.[…]
Football – Burma U-19s thrash Indonesia to reach ASEAN semis
The Burmese U-19 men’s football team continued their string of success with a 3-0 defeat of Indonesia on Tuesday. They now meet ASEAN Cup hosts’ Vietnam in the semi-final on[…]
BUSINESS – Indonesian firm finds cracks in cement deal
Indonesian state-run cement producer Semen Indonesia (SMGR) may postpone plans to expand into Burma until next year due to difficulties in negotiating with its local partner, Jakarta Post reported on[…]
BUSINESS – Indonesian cement manufacturers to enter Burma
Two state-owned Indonesian cement manufacturers are set to begin operations in Burma, the Jakarta Globe reported Saturday. Semen Indonesia aims to secure the deal by April 2014, with ambitions of supplying concrete[…]
Burmese military seeks stronger ties with Indonesia
Burma’s army chief and his Indonesian counterpart propose joint military exercises and reciprocal visits with the first such initiative being a peacekeeping training course to be held in Indonesia.
Indonesian tin miners ready to explore Burma
Indonesian tin mining firm PT Timah has announced it will begin tin ore exploration in Burma in June. Timah, in which the state has a majority holding, has secured a[…]
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Indonesia takes early lead at ASEAN Para Games
Indonesia leads the medal chart with 11 golds, 10 silver and 13 bronze after the first full day’s competition at the 7th ASEAN Para Games being hosted in Burma.
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14 Rohingyas sentenced for killing Buddhists in Indonesia
An Indonesian court jails 14 Muslim Rohingya men from Burma for nine months each for bludgeoning eight Buddhists from their country to death in an Indonesian detention centre.
Australia PM downplays boatpeople concerns on trip to Indonesia
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has sought to downplay Indonesian concerns about his controversial new asylum policy during a diplomatic visit to Jakarta this week.
Indonesian anti-terror unit arrests Burmese embassy plot suspects
Indonesian anti-terrorism police arrest five men suspected of being members of a militant group accused of plotting several attacks in the country, including a bomb plot against the Burmese embassy in May.
Indonesian prison riot sparked by rapes of Rohingya inmates
A recent riot at an Indonesian detention centre, in which eight Burmese Buddhists were killed by a mob of Muslims, was sparked by the rape and sexual assault of three Rohingya women
Rohingya to face trial in Indonesia
Police have named 18 Rohingya refugees as suspects for the deaths of eight Buddhists in an immigration detention centre, and say they will face trial in Indonesia.
Indonesia FM pledges $1million in aid to Arakan state
The Indonesian Foreign Minister has pledged one million dollars in humanitarian aid to Arakan state after a visit to the conflict-torn region, where Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims clashed last year
Indonesia and Burma FMs discuss ASEAN chair
Indonesia’s Marty Natalegawa met with Wanna Maung Lwin in Rangoon and discussed procedures for the hand-over of ASEAN’s chairmanship to Burma in year 2014
Indonesia urged to back war crimes probe
Southeast Asia’s largest democracy hailed as model for Burma’s transition and possible trend-setter if it backs UN inquiry
Indonesia meeting pressured by Burma junta
Aug 13, 2009 (DVB), An "historic" meeting of Burmese opposition groups in Indonesia was yesterday forced to relocate following pressure from the Burmese junta on the Indonesian government to block[…]
‘Historic’ meeting of Burmese opposition in Indonesia
Aug 3, 2009 (DVB), Burmese ethnic groups and pro-democracy parties are set to meet in Jakarta this month to draw up a national reconciliation programme for Burma, billed as "history[…]
Indonesia and Thailand ally to tackle Burma issues
July 13, 2009 (DVB), Thailand and Indonesia will look to join together in tackling the influx of Rohingya refugees from Burma into their respective countries, whilst also pushing for the[…]
Indonesia says US sanctions hurting Burmese citizens
June 9, 2009 (DVB), The Indonesian foreign minister said during a speech in the United States yesterday that US sanctions on Burma are causing hardship to its people, while expressing[…]
Indonesia and Singapore meetings receive mixed reactions
Mar 19, 2009 (DVB), The outcome of the Burmese Prime Minister's visit to Indonesia and Singapore this week has received mixed reactions from opposition groups, some pointing to signs of[…]
