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Southeast Asia facing hidden extremist threat
Oped, Published on 07/07/2025
» In May, Indonesia's counter-terrorism unit arrested an 18-year-old man in Gowa, South Sulawesi, on charges of spreading Islamic State (IS) propaganda and inciting bomb attacks on social media. Identified only as MAS, the suspect represents a deeply troubling development in Southeast Asia's struggle against terrorism: the rise of youth radicalisation driven entirely by online exposure.
Jakarta opens anti-virus money tap
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 23/03/2020
» The Indonesian government has pledged to disburse 27 trillion rupiah (US$1.7 billion) in response to the coronavirus outbreak, as cases continue to rise with a higher death rate than in other countries in the region.
Thousands of Muslim pilgrims ignore virus risk to gather in Indonesia
Reuters, Published on 18/03/2020
» JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of Muslim pilgrims from across Asia gathered in Indonesia on Wednesday, despite fears that their meeting could fuel the spread of a coronavirus, just two weeks after a similar event in Malaysia caused more than 500 infections.
Death toll from Indonesian floods, landslides rises to 30
Associated Press, Published on 24/01/2019
» MAKASSAR, Indonesia: Floods and landslides in a central Indonesian province hit by torrential rains this week have killed 30 people and left more than two dozen missing, the national disaster agency said Thursday.
Thaworn the man to beat at Esan Open
Sports, Published on 14/02/2013
» KHON KAEN : Some of the most outstanding prospects in the region will pit their skills against Asia's No.1 Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand at the Singha Esan Open, the season-opening event on the Asean PGA Tour, which tees off today.