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Thailand defender blasts 'stupid' referee following FIFA ASEAN Cup final loss to Indonesia

Thailand defender blasts 'stupid' referee following FIFA ASEAN Cup final loss to Indonesia

Center-back Elias Dolah has publicly criticized referee Ahrol Risqullaev after Thailand were reduced to 10 men and lost to Indonesia on penalties in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup final.
Indonesia beat Thailand on penalties to win inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup

Indonesia beat Thailand on penalties to win inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup

Indonesia inmates allegedly pay to live in luxury prison houses with fitness equipment and liquor fridges

Indonesia inmates allegedly pay to live in luxury prison houses with fitness equipment and liquor fridges

10-man Indonesia hold Malaysia to goalless draw at FIFA ASEAN Cup

10-man Indonesia hold Malaysia to goalless draw at FIFA ASEAN Cup

Malaysia failed to capitalize on more than an hour with a numerical advantage as 10-man Indonesia defended resolutely to secure a 0-0 draw in their second Group A match of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
September 28, 2026 | 04:27 am PT
Woman offers her skills to any stranger who will pay for her $64,700 Singapore MBA

Woman offers her skills to any stranger who will pay for her $64,700 Singapore MBA

A 28-year-old Indonesian woman admitted to Singapore Management University's MBA program has apologized after her public request for strangers to fund the S$82,840 (US$64,700) degree drew accusations of entitlement.
September 25, 2026 | 10:43 pm PT
Indonesia beat Singapore 2-0 in FIFA ASEAN Cup opener

Indonesia beat Singapore 2-0 in FIFA ASEAN Cup opener

Indonesia defeated Singapore 2-0 at Gelora Bung Karno on Friday, with Ragnar Oratmangoen scoring early before Ole Romeny converted a second-half penalty.
September 25, 2026 | 04:40 am PT
World's largest archipelago has two new islands after volcanic eruptions

World's largest archipelago has two new islands after volcanic eruptions

Indonesia's Geological Agency under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has reported the emergence of two new islands northwest and southeast of Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait following a series of eruptions earlier this month.
September 25, 2026 | 01:54 am PT
Singapore-born billionaire Low Tuck Kwong's Indonesian coal miner lifts force majeure after quota revision approval, 30% stake sale

Singapore-born billionaire Low Tuck Kwong's Indonesian coal miner lifts force majeure after quota revision approval, 30% stake sale

Indonesia-based PT Bayan Resources has lifted the force majeure on its coal supply obligations following the approval of its subsidiaries' mining quota revisions, a week after its billionaire founder Low Tuck Kwong agreed to sell a 30% stake.
September 24, 2026 | 08:18 pm PT
Singapore casino accepts 28 fake S$10,000 notes before Indonesian man is stopped

Singapore casino accepts 28 fake S$10,000 notes before Indonesian man is stopped

An Indonesian businessman is under investigation in Singapore after allegedly exchanging 28 counterfeit S$10,000 notes at the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) casino and returning with six more.
September 24, 2026 | 12:32 am PT
Chinese diver detained for allegedly spearing, eating endangered turtle in world's most biodiverse waters

Chinese diver detained for allegedly spearing, eating endangered turtle in world's most biodiverse waters

Indonesian authorities are holding a Chinese diving instructor over the alleged killing and eating of a critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle in the Raja Ampat marine conservation area.
September 19, 2026 | 04:03 am PT
Coal billionaire Low Tuck Kwong loses spot as Indonesia's richest person after wealth drops $2.5B

Coal billionaire Low Tuck Kwong loses spot as Indonesia's richest person after wealth drops $2.5B

Coal tycoon Low Tuck Kwong dropped to third place among Indonesia's richest individuals after losing US$2.5 billion in net worth earlier this week.
September 16, 2026 | 06:45 pm PT
Singapore-born billionaire Low Tuck Kwong's Indonesian mining firm Bayan Resources declares force majeure on coal supply

Singapore-born billionaire Low Tuck Kwong's Indonesian mining firm Bayan Resources declares force majeure on coal supply

Indonesian coal miner PT Bayan Resources, founded by Singapore-born billionaire Low Tuck Kwong, and ​three of its subsidiaries have declared force ‌majeure on their coal supply obligations.
September 14, 2026 | 08:09 pm PT
Indonesia’s billionaire Hartono family shifts at least $1.4B offshore

Indonesia’s billionaire Hartono family shifts at least $1.4B offshore

The Hartonos, Indonesia’s richest family, have invested at least US$1.4 billion abroad in a pivot toward offshore investments.
September 12, 2026 | 03:24 pm PT
Which Southeast Asian country is home to the world's largest acidic lake?

Which Southeast Asian country is home to the world's largest acidic lake?

The water in this lake has a pH below 0.3 at many points, making it extremely acidic. It is also famous for the spectacular "blue fire" that appears at night.
September 11, 2026 | 03:01 pm PT
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano eruptions might affect FIFA ASEAN Cup

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano eruptions might affect FIFA ASEAN Cup

Recent eruptions of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano have sparked concerns regarding potential impacts on the upcoming 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, though there are currently no grounds to cancel or relocate the tournament.
September 10, 2026 | 01:47 am PT
Singapore, Indonesia to clash on first day of inaugural FIFA Asian Cup

Singapore, Indonesia to clash on first day of inaugural FIFA Asian Cup

The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will take place from Sept. 24 to Oct. 5 during a newly expanded international match window, with Singapore playing Indonesia on the first day.
September 9, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
Volcanic eruption disrupts Vietnamese travelers' journeys from Indonesia

Volcanic eruption disrupts Vietnamese travelers' journeys from Indonesia

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia has disrupted the return journeys of Vietnamese travelers, with one tourist stranded in Jakarta for three days and another forced to spend millions of dong on an alternative route home.
September 9, 2026 | 01:23 am PT
French man deported from Indonesia after overstaying 481 days in Bali

French man deported from Indonesia after overstaying 481 days in Bali

A 68-year-old French national has been deported from Indonesia after overstaying his immigration permit by 481 days.
September 4, 2026 | 12:31 am PT
Singapore-born billionaire Low Tuck Kwong reportedly negotiating sale of majority stake in flagship coal mining firm

Singapore-born billionaire Low Tuck Kwong reportedly negotiating sale of majority stake in flagship coal mining firm

Singapore-born Indonesian billionaire Low Tuck Kwong is reportedly negotiating the sale of a majority stake in his flagship coal mining firm PT Bayan Resources, with potential buyers including a rival tycoon.
August 26, 2026 | 08:55 pm PT
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