Indonesia’s president promised free meals for every student in the country. But unemployment is rising, and some analysts say he’s making matters worse.
Author: MUKTITA SUHARTONO
Indonesian Tribe Adopts Korean Hangul to Preserve Ancient Cia-Cia Language
The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe’s children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script.
Flooding Ravages Thai District Known for Elephant Parks
Two people have died following the intense rains that inundated the city of Chiang Mai and surrounding areas that are popular with tourists.
Thailand Lawmakers Pass Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill now goes to Thailand’s Senate.
Indonesia Train Crash Kills at Least 2, Official Says
Hundreds of passengers were evacuated from the crash near the city of Bandung. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear, and the authorities have opened an investigation.
Tear Gas, a Stampede, and an Indonesian Family Shattered
Muhammad Yulianto and Devi Ratna Sari took their young son to his first soccer match. The young couple were among the 125 who died in the tragedy at the Indonesian stadium.
Families Share Stories of Death and Survival After Indonesian Stadium Disaster
Dozens of people sat on mats with bags of fruit and bottles of water waiting for their relatives’ name to be called.
Photos From Indonesia Volcano: Death Toll Rises
About 17 people were still missing as rescuers searched for survivors buried under volcanic ash.
Thailand Reports First Case of Omicron Variant
A U.S. citizen who entered the country nearly a week ago received his first positive test result on Dec. 1. Thailand has pushed to reopen to tourists, aiming to revive its economy.
Indonesia Confronts, Belatedly, a Huge Oil Spill Near Jakarta
The true size of the July spill, which has left an inky stain across 12 miles of shoreline and upended livelihoods in a dozen villages, is still unknown.