East Kalimantan Safer from Terrorism, Natural Disasters – Expert OpinionIndonesia ExpatAugust 27, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 27, 20190807 Muradi, a terrorism observer from University of Padjajaran, has said that East Kalimantan has a lower potential for attacks, as
Bombs Found in KPK Leaders’ HomesIndonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 20190565 Leaders of Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Agus Rahardjo and Laode M. Syarif, faced bomb threats at their homes on
Police Detain 20 Terror Suspects Ahead of HolidaysIndonesia ExpatDecember 21, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 21, 20180344 Indonesian police have detained about 20 suspected militants all over the country as security is stepped up ahead of the
13 Suspects Arrested in Riau and Banten for Alleged Terrorist AffiliationIndonesia ExpatJuly 31, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 31, 20180329 The National Police’s counterterrorism unit, Detachment 88, arrested 13 people in Riau and Banten on Friday (27/07). One of the
Jokowi Demands House to Finish Revising Terrorism LawIndonesia ExpatMay 14, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatMay 14, 20180556 President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has demanded that the House of Representatives conclude the revision of the Terrorism Law immediately, or
Married Couple Faces Death Penalty On Terror ChargesMikee SadlerMarch 13, 2018March 13, 2018 by Mikee SadlerMarch 13, 2018March 13, 20180541 A former Indonesian migrant worker, who was deported from Hong Kong last year after she posted a Facebook video of
Indonesia Brings Reformed Militants and Victims TogetherMikee SadlerFebruary 28, 2018February 28, 2018 by Mikee SadlerFebruary 28, 2018February 28, 20180375 This week, the Indonesian government is bringing together dozens of convicted Islamic militants and survivors of attacks in the hopes
US Defense Secretary Given Insight on Counter-terrorism during Visit to IndonesiaArdi WirdanaJanuary 24, 2018 by Ardi WirdanaJanuary 24, 20180366 On his visit to Indonesia, US Defense Secretary James Mattis was given some insight by Indonesian Politics, Law and Security
Police Bust Plot, Tighten Security Ahead of Independence Day CelebrationsKirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoAugust 10, 2017 by Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoAugust 10, 20170204 With Indonesia celebrating its 72nd Independence Day on Aug. 17, police have tightened security measures and warned the public to
Patriotism Program In Works For Repatriated ISIS FightersKirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJuly 25, 2017July 25, 2017 by Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJuly 25, 2017July 25, 20170308 Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu is set to launch a patriotism training program for repatriated Islamic State supporters and militants as
Social Media Giants Face Extinction Under Anti-Extremism PushErin CookJuly 17, 2017July 17, 2017 by Erin CookJuly 17, 2017July 17, 20170359 The government has tipped an outright ban on social media networks as part of a crackdown on radicalisation and communications
Serang Police Foil Bizarre ‘Terror Plot’Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJune 29, 2017 by Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJune 29, 20170922 Plans for a terror plot were uncovered written on pieces of paper and stuck between the windshield wipers of police
Indonesia Teams Up With Philippines and Malaysia To Fight TerrorismKirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJune 27, 2017August 8, 2017 by Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJune 27, 2017August 8, 20170444 Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia have agreed to join forces and pool intelligence as threats of terrorism loom over Southeast
Densus 88 Name Nine Kampung Melayu Terror SuspectsSharon HambaliJune 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 23, 20170390 Counterterror unit Densus 88 is confirmed the arrest of nine suspects believed to have been involved in the Kampung Melayu