BTN Syariah is preparing to acquire Bank Muamalat. It is the latest option to improve the financial health of Bank Muamalat, despite the move being rejected by the MUI.

Elevated rice and food inflation pose a significant threat of pushing people back into poverty. Regrettably, it has been largely overlooked by the government thus far.

Indonesia is among the top producers of child pornography sold overseas. This was revealed following an investigation by the FBI.

Press Council Chair Ninik Rahayu explains the Presidential Regulation on Publisher Rights for media business sustainability.

Floods and landslides hit West Sumatra. The impact of extreme rainfall was exacerbated by land use change in upstream areas.

The President of Indonesia is mandated as both head of state and head of government. His authority is extensive.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

Jokowi has ambitions to take control of the Golkar Party. It is his new way to stay relevant to those in power.

The market is indeed the drama of our time. Even power and control can be offered and bargained for or made dull.

A REFUGEE performing the dawn prayer in the hall of the Indonesian Muria Christian Church (GKMI) in Tanjung Karang, Kudus, Central Java, Saturday, March 16. According to the church pastor, the church, which has been used as a shelter post during disasters since 1970, is currently accommodating 89 flood victims. ANTARA/Yusuf Nugroho

This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?

Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.