The popular Indonesian punk rock band Sukatani has accused the police of intimidating them into removing their new anti-corruption song Bayar, Bayar, Bayar (Pay, Pay, Pay) from streaming platforms and ...

An Indonesian punk rock band’s apology for their anti-police song has sparked an outcry from rights groups in the country who claim the case is yet another example of intimidation by authorities.

Indonesian punk rock band Sukatani has announced that it will be removing its song Bayar, Bayar, Bayar (Pay, Pay, Pay in Bahasa Indonesia) from streaming platforms, following controversy surrounding ...

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which is protected under Indonesia’s human rights law. “Artistic expression is a form of free speech and should not be limited. Like this song, critical works play a crucial role in democratic ...

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Thousands of students staged 'Dark Indonesia' protests in cities across the country on Thursday against budget cuts and other policies of President ...

U.K. entertainment financier Goldfinch is making power moves in Southeast Asia’s largest market, inking a landmark joint venture to launch Goldfinch Indonesia. The deal, unveiled in Jakarta ...

JAKARTA - Public dissatisfaction with the current situation in Indonesia has manifested itself in several movements protesting against the policies of President Prabowo Subianto and his predecessor.

The rallies, coordinated by the All-Indonesia Association of University Student Executive Bodies, oppose cuts in education, repressive policies and the management of the Danantara sovereign wealth ...

JAKARTA, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Indonesia is studying the implementation of a biodiesel blend that contains 50% palm oil in 2026, and is also looking at a 3% blend for jet fuel next year, energy ...