![Indonesian government receives proposals for seven new SEZs Indonesian government receives proposals for seven new SEZs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717408819_tbIndonesianewcap.jpg)
Indonesian government receives proposals for seven new SEZs
The Indonesian government has received proposals to establish seven new special economic zones (SEZs).
Tue Jul 23 2024
![Indonesian worker freeze: Discussions with Indonesia begins today Indonesian worker freeze: Discussions with Indonesia begins today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658141207_TBHAMZAH.jpg)
Indonesian worker freeze: Discussions with Indonesia begins today
Discussions between the Malaysian and Indonesian governments on the issue of Indonesian worker freeze began today, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Mon Jul 18 2022
![Mount Semeru eruption: Gov't and people of Malaysia express condolences Mount Semeru eruption: Gov't and people of Malaysia express condolences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638889966_Saravanan.jpg)
Mount Semeru eruption: Gov't and people of Malaysia express condolences
Datuk Seri M. Saravanan expressed his condolences to the Indonesian people and government following the tragedy of the eruption of Mount Semeru, in the Lumajang district, East Java Province.
Tue Dec 07 2021
![Indonesia ends deforestation pact with Norway, citing non-payment Indonesia ends deforestation pact with Norway, citing non-payment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631338594_Indonesia.jpg)
Indonesia ends deforestation pact with Norway, citing non-payment
TRhe decision to terminate the Letter of Intent will in no way affect the Indonesian Government commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Sat Sep 11 2021
![COVID-19: Cross-province, long-distance travels in Indonesia for those with at least 1st dose of vaccine only COVID-19: Cross-province, long-distance travels in Indonesia for those with at least 1st dose of vaccine only](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621849890_mudiklebaran.jpg)
COVID-19: Cross-province, long-distance travels in Indonesia for those with at least 1st dose of vaccine only
The Indonesian government has set a rule that only those who have at least received the first dose of the vaccine are allowed to travel long distances or across the province.
Sat Jul 03 2021
![Indonesia bans mudik starting today Indonesia bans mudik starting today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620293561_IndonesianPresident.jpg)
Indonesia bans "mudik" starting today
The move is to curb the spread of COVID-19 that had spiked after major public holidays in the past.
Thu May 06 2021
![Indonesia imposes ban on Aidilfitri 'mudik' to curb COVID-19 Indonesia imposes ban on Aidilfitri 'mudik' to curb COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605275189_IndonesiaCOVID.jpg)
Indonesia imposes ban on Aidilfitri 'mudik' to curb COVID-19
The Indonesian government has announced a ban on 'mudik' or returning to hometown to celebrate the 1442H Aidilfitri, in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Mar 26 2021
![COVID-19: Indonesia's case tally at 282,724 , hotels turning into temporary hospitals COVID-19: Indonesia's case tally at 282,724 , hotels turning into temporary hospitals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600252002_jakartacovid.jpg)
COVID-19: Indonesia's case tally at 282,724 , hotels turning into temporary hospitals
The Indonesian government has now turned hotels in Jakarta as COVID-19 quarantine and treatment centres, following drastic increase in COVID-19 cases.
Tue Sep 29 2020
![Malaysian medical students in Indonesia apply for exit exam exemption Malaysian medical students in Indonesia apply for exit exam exemption](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51590765086_exam.jpg)
Malaysian medical students in Indonesia apply for exit exam exemption
Malaysian medical students in Indonesia are applying to the Indonesian government to consider their exemption from sitting the Medical Profession Program Student Competency Test (UKMPPD).
Fri May 29 2020
![Indonesia tones down Eid celebration amid COVID-19 spike Indonesia tones down Eid celebration amid COVID-19 spike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51590306958_IndonesianMuslims.jpg)
Indonesia tones down Eid celebration amid COVID-19 spike
The Indonesian government had imposed large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) since March, to deal with the spread of the virus.
Sun May 24 2020
![Indonesia's COVID-19 infections breach 20,000 mark, highest single day tally recorded Indonesia's COVID-19 infections breach 20,000 mark, highest single day tally recorded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51589452927_covidjakartai.jpg)
Indonesia's COVID-19 infections breach 20,000 mark, highest single day tally recorded
Indonesian government spokesman on COVID-19, Achmad Yurianto said with the 973 new cases, the infection tally now stands at 20,162 cases.
Thu May 21 2020
![Indonesia's COVID-19 infections breach 20,000 mark, highest single day tally recorded Indonesia's COVID-19 infections breach 20,000 mark, highest single day tally recorded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71587984535_covid.jpg)
Indonesia's COVID-19 infections breach 20,000 mark, highest single day tally recorded
Indonesian government spokesman on COVID-19, Achmad Yurianto said with the 973 new cases, the infection tally now stands at 20,162 cases.
Thu May 21 2020
![COVID-19: Positive cases in Indonesia exceed 19,000 COVID-19: Positive cases in Indonesia exceed 19,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41586513308_jakartaindonesia.jpg)
COVID-19: Positive cases in Indonesia exceed 19,000
Indonesian government spokesman on COVID-19, Achmad Yurianto said 693 more new positive cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
Wed May 20 2020
![Indonesian government plans $8.6 billion coronavirus bailout for state firms Indonesian government plans $8.6 billion coronavirus bailout for state firms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81589710397_jakarta.jpg)
Indonesian government plans $8.6 billion coronavirus bailout for state firms
The bailout funds will be provided on top of capital injection plans made before the pandemic.
Sun May 17 2020
![Snaking queues at Jakarta airport as crowds ignore distancing rules Snaking queues at Jakarta airport as crowds ignore distancing rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41589450500_jakarta.jpg)
Snaking queues at Jakarta airport as crowds ignore distancing rules
The Indonesian government announced that several airlines could conditionally resume operation.
Thu May 14 2020