Azeman Ariffin

Najib: M’sia-Indonesia relations akin to family ties

Najib: M’sia-Indonesia relations akin to family ties

The ties can be likened to ‘blood is thicker than water’, he adds in a video message to the Malaysia Day dinner in Jakarta.

Obama returns to Indonesia on private holiday

Obama returns to Indonesia on private holiday

The ex-US president's itinerary includes dinner with Indonesian President Joko.

Thousands of Ahok's supporters throng Jakarta City Hall grounds

Thousands of Ahok's supporters throng Jakarta City Hall grounds

They gather to show moral support and sympathy for the outgoing Jakarta governor, who has been jailed for blasphemy.

Embassy intensifies search for missing M’sians in Jakarta

Embassy intensifies search for missing M’sians in Jakarta

Ambassador Zahrain says the embassy was cooperating with the Indonesian authorities.

Journalism must be reconstituted, says DPM Zahid Hamidi

Journalism must be reconstituted, says DPM Zahid Hamidi

The question who can be a journalist should be seriously addressed, he tells a media conference in Indonesia.

Jong-nam murder suspect's family puzzled over her Serang-to-Sepang misadventure

Jong-nam murder suspect's family puzzled over her Serang-to-Sepang misadventure

He dismisses local media reports saying his daughter is fluent in English and Korean.

Election for Jakarta governor enters second round

Election for Jakarta governor enters second round

Anies says he would have a discussion on cooperation with Agus who has been eliminated.

Media practitioners laud National Press Day proposal

Media practitioners laud National Press Day proposal

Bernama GM describes the proposal as practical and timely.

Indonesian official detained in M'sia for graft

Indonesian official detained in M'sia for graft

The official was detained at his office in Kuala Lumpur and would be repatriated to Jakarta to face charges.
 

All 13 M'sian climbers found safe on Mount Leuser, Aceh

All 13 M'sian climbers found safe on Mount Leuser, Aceh

Efforts are now under way to bring the climbers off the mountain say rescuers.

Police make arrests ahead of massive rally in Jakarta

Police make arrests ahead of massive rally in Jakarta

Amoneg them are a sister of Megawati and popular artiste Ahmad Dhani.

Police announce ban on Jakarta demo planned for Dec 2

Police announce ban on Jakarta demo planned for Dec 2

Muslims had earlier protested on Nov 4, claiming they had been offended by Ahok.

Ahok to be charged in court with blasphemy

Ahok to be charged in court with blasphemy

A special investigation team comprising 27 people found that Ahok had insulted Islam.

I will not protect Ahok, says Jokowi

I will not protect Ahok, says Jokowi

He says he had instructed the republic’s police chief conduct the probe in a transparent manner.

More than 100,000 Muslims demonstrate against Jakarta governor

More than 100,000 Muslims demonstrate against Jakarta governor

UPDATED 11.40PM | Governor Ahok, a Christian, is said to have misinterpreted a Quranic verse that Muslims see as insulting to Islam.

Malaysians advised to avoid Jakarta on Friday

Malaysians advised to avoid Jakarta on Friday

This is to avoid getting trapped in a demonstration planned against the city's governor.

Disunity may lead to bleak future for Malaysian Muslims

Disunity may lead to bleak future for Malaysian Muslims

GMM says this can allow foreign elements to bring in deviationist ideologies such as terrorism.

Jakarta thwarts smuggling of ammonium nitrate

Jakarta thwarts smuggling of ammonium nitrate

It can be used as an explosive by fishermen to catch fish, while terrorists use it to make bombs.

Jambi assembly speaker detained after testing positive for drugs

Jambi assembly speaker detained after testing positive for drugs

Following the raid, police found a packet believed to contain syabu drugs.

M’sia, Indonesia agree to settle Sulawesi Sea issue

M’sia, Indonesia agree to settle Sulawesi Sea issue

The dispute has been deferred for too long and it will be fully settled, says PM Najib Abdul Razak.

‘Pokemon Go’ a no-go in Indonesian presidential palace

‘Pokemon Go’ a no-go in Indonesian presidential palace

The palace says the ban was imposed for disciplinary more than security reasons.

Haze descends on Jakarta

Haze descends on Jakarta

The API table on an agency’s website did not indicate air quality of an unhealthy level.
Several areas in Indonesia to experience total solar eclipse

Several areas in Indonesia to experience total solar eclipse

The eclipse tomorrow falls on the day of the Nyepi Festival, a public holiday.
Seven M’sian fishing ships seized by Indonesian authorities

Seven M’sian fishing ships seized by Indonesian authorities

The ships belonged to M’sian businessmen but were operated by Indonesian migrant workers.