Tag: Bomb Threat, Corruption Eradication Commission, KPK, terror, terrorism
Bombs Found in KPK Leaders’ Homes
Indonesia ExpatJan 09, 2019
Leaders of Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Agus Rahardjo and Laode M. Syarif, faced bomb threats at their homes on Wednesday, January 9....
Police Detain 20 Terror Suspects Ahead of Holidays
Indonesia ExpatDec 21, 2018
Indonesian police have detained about 20 suspected militants all over the country as security is stepped up ahead of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season, a...
13 Suspects Arrested in Riau and Banten for Alleged Terrorist Affiliation
Indonesia ExpatJul 31, 2018
The National Police’s counterterrorism unit, Detachment 88, arrested 13 people in Riau and Banten on Friday (27/07). One of the detained works at state utility...
Jokowi Demands House to Finish Revising Terrorism Law
Indonesia ExpatMay 14, 2018
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has demanded that the House of Representatives conclude the revision of the Terrorism Law immediately, or he would issue a...
Married Couple Faces Death Penalty On Terror Charges
Mikee SadlerMar 13, 2018
A former Indonesian migrant worker, who was deported from Hong Kong last year after she posted a Facebook video of her pledging allegiance to Islamic State in Iraq and...
Indonesia Brings Reformed Militants and Victims Together
Mikee SadlerFeb 28, 2018
This week, the Indonesian government is bringing together dozens of convicted Islamic militants and survivors of attacks in the hopes of combating radicalism and...
US Defense Secretary Given Insight on Counter-terrorism during Visit to Indonesia
Ardi WirdanaJan 24, 2018
On his visit to Indonesia, US Defense Secretary James Mattis was given some insight by Indonesian Politics, Law and Security Minister Wiranto on how Indonesia has made...
Police Bust Plot, Tighten Security Ahead of Independence Day Celebrations
Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoAug 10, 2017
With Indonesia celebrating its 72nd Independence Day on Aug. 17, police have tightened security measures and warned the public to stay vigilant after uncovering a...
Patriotism Program In Works For Repatriated ISIS Fighters
Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJul 25, 2017
Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu is set to launch a patriotism training program for repatriated Islamic State supporters and militants as part of the government’s...
Social Media Giants Face Extinction Under Anti-Extremism Push
Erin CookJul 17, 2017
The government has tipped an outright ban on social media networks as part of a crackdown on radicalisation and communications among terrorists and criminals online. IT...
Serang Police Foil Bizarre ‘Terror Plot’
Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJun 29, 2017
Plans for a terror plot were uncovered written on pieces of paper and stuck between the windshield wipers of police cars at the Serang City Police Station in Banten...
Indonesia Teams Up With Philippines and Malaysia To Fight Terrorism
Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoJun 27, 2017
Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia have agreed to join forces and pool intelligence as threats of terrorism loom over Southeast Asia during a trilateral meeting on...
Densus 88 Name Nine Kampung Melayu Terror Suspects
Sharon HambaliJun 23, 2017
Counterterror unit Densus 88 is confirmed the arrest of nine suspects believed to have been involved in the Kampung Melayu bombing in East Jakarta.
Terror Threat No Match For Bali-Bound Holiday Makers
Erin CookJun 07, 2017
The threat of terrorism throughout the region has failed to dampen the enthusiasm of Australian holiday goers who continue to flock to the resort beaches of Bali,...
