Indonesia

More Than 100 Inmates Flew Indonesian Jail On Sumatra Island

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 11, 2019

More than 100 inmates escaped from an Indonesian jail on Sumatra island on Saturday, police said, in the latest breakout to hit the country's creaking prison system.

Indonesian Volcano Erupts, Sending Smoke, Ash More Than 6,000 Feet In Air

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 9, 2019

An Indonesian volcano erupted Tuesday, sending a massive column of ash and smoke 2,000 metres (6,500 feet) into the air, coating local villages in debris.

"Safety Was Just A Given": Inside Boeing's Boardroom Amid 737 Max Crisis

World News | Douglas MacMillan, The Washington Post | Monday May 6, 2019

Before approving plans for a new jetliner called the 737 Max, Boeing's board of directors discussed how quickly and cheaply it could be built to compete with a rival - but the members didn't ask detailed questions about the airplane's safety, according to three people present for the meetings.

Pilot Grounded After Beating Hotel Clerk Over Ironing

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 3, 2019

A pilot for Indonesia's Lion Air who beat a hotel clerk because he was unhappy with how his uniform was ironed has been grounded, the airline said Friday.

At Least 10 Dead, Thousands Displaced After Severe Indonesian Floods

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 28, 2019

At least 10 people are dead and eight are missing after days of heavy rain-triggered floods and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, authorities said Sunday.

More Than 270 Die Counting Votes By Hand In Indonesia After Elections

World News | Reuters | Sunday April 28, 2019

Ten days after Indonesia held the world's biggest single-day elections, more than 270 election staff have died, mostly of fatigue-related illneses caused by long hours of work counting millions of ballot papers by hand, an official said on Sunday.

Honda BR-V Facelift Unveiled In Indonesia

CarAndBike Team | Saturday April 27, 2019

The BR-V does look prettier than before and the revised front grille and even the new bumper add to the design of the car. It looks bolder and the chrome that's spread around the fog lamps, and even the slat on the front grille, adds to the premiumness of the BR-V.

Badminton Asia Championships: Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu Bow Out In Quarterfinals

Friday April 26, 2019

Saina Nehwal was knocked out after losing 13-21, 23-21, 16-21 against third seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in her women's singles quarterfinal.

Asia Badminton Championships: PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Sameer Verma Win In Straight Sets; Enter Quarterfinals

Prakash Rai | Thursday April 25, 2019

PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Sameer Verma won their Round of 16 matches in straight sets.

North Korea's Ghost Ships Beat Sanctions

World News | Jeanne Whalen, The Washington Post | Thursday April 25, 2019

In April 2018, a ship carrying $3 million worth of coal slipped into Indonesian waters with its identification transmitter switched off and its flag hidden from view. Acting on a tip, Indonesia's Navy detained the vessel, which identified itself as the "Wise Honest" from Sierra Leone. But when inspectors went aboard, they found two dozen crew membe...

Mortal Kombat 11 Release Cancelled for Indonesia Due to Local Laws: WB Games

Rishi Alwani | Friday April 19, 2019

Mortal Kombat 11 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC won't be making it to Indonesia.

Why Boeing 737 Max Software Fix Taking So Long

World News | Margaret Newkirk, Dina Bass, Bloomberg | Thursday April 18, 2019

In the days after a Boeing 737 Max 8 jet plunged into Indonesia's Java Sea last October, company officials said they were moving quickly to update plane software suspected in the crash.

Elections Close In Indonesia, Next President Should Be Clear Within Hours

World News | Reuters | Wednesday April 17, 2019

Polls closed in Indonesia on Wednesday in elections for president and parliament after a campaign across the sprawling equatorial archipelago that was dominated by economic issues but also marked by the growing influence of conservative Islam.

In World's Biggest One-Day Election, Indonesia Votes For Its President

World News | Reuters | Wednesday April 17, 2019

Indonesians began voting in the world's biggest single-day election on Wednesday as polling stations opened across the sprawling equatorial archipelago following a six-month campaign to choose a new president and parliament.

Boeing Sees Me As Its "Piggy Bank", Says Lion Air Co-Founder

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 16, 2019

The co-founder of Indonesia's Lion Air, one of two airlines that lost passengers and crew in recent crashes involving the 737 MAX, has lashed out at Boeing's handling of the accidents as the potential business fallout from the jet's grounding intensifies.