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As Indonesia tightens spending, Prabowo's travel-heavy diplomacy comes under scrutiny

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Indonesia arrests officials in crackdown on corruption

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IN FOCUS: With landfills almost full, Indonesia grapples with ‘ticking time bomb’ of waste crisis

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Proposed US Hercules repair hub in West Java sparks debate on what Indonesia stands to gain and lose

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‘One enemy is too many’: Indonesia President Prabowo hits back at criticism on frequent overseas trips

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Commentary: Indonesia hits the panic button over the rupiah

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Indonesia arrests deputy immigration minister on graft charges

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