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Indonesia: Mount Merapi Erupts, Sending Ash Into Sky

Mount Merapi erupted on Wednesday, October 29, sending plumes of ash and smoke into the sky.

Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

The 80th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia was not a celebration, but a bitter reflection. These photos capture a reality far from the glitter of national celebrations at the USU Residence III, Patumbak Satu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, the celebration. Amid muddy dirt roads and piles of garbage, only a single Indonesian flag flutters, as if the sole silent witness to the desolate national spirit. This settlement has been inhabited for two years, but the promised basic infrastructure has yet to materialise. The absence of public facilities such as parks and places of worship is not simply negligence; it is a reflection of the injustice felt by its residents. Every puddle and unpaved road is a daily reminder of the vast gap between spoken promises and the reality faced. This situation has become a national spotlight. This issue is not merely a development issue, but a strong indication of alleged corruption and money laundering practices that tarnish the public housing program. In respo

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Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

The 80th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia was not a celebration, but a bitter reflection. These photos capture a reality far from the glitter of national celebrations at the USU Residence III, Patumbak Satu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, the celebration. Amid muddy dirt roads and piles of garbage, only a single Indonesian flag flutters, as if the sole silent witness to the desolate national spirit. This settlement has been inhabited for two years, but the promised basic infrastructure has yet to materialise. The absence of public facilities such as parks and places of worship is not simply negligence; it is a reflection of the injustice felt by its residents. Every puddle and unpaved road is a daily reminder of the vast gap between spoken promises and the reality faced. This situation has become a national spotlight. This issue is not merely a development issue, but a strong indication of alleged corruption and money laundering practices that tarnish the public housing program. In respo

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Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

The 80th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia was not a celebration, but a bitter reflection. These photos capture a reality far from the glitter of national celebrations at the USU Residence III, Patumbak Satu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, the celebration. Amid muddy dirt roads and piles of garbage, only a single Indonesian flag flutters, as if the sole silent witness to the desolate national spirit. This settlement has been inhabited for two years, but the promised basic infrastructure has yet to materialise. The absence of public facilities such as parks and places of worship is not simply negligence; it is a reflection of the injustice felt by its residents. Every puddle and unpaved road is a daily reminder of the vast gap between spoken promises and the reality faced. This situation has become a national spotlight. This issue is not merely a development issue, but a strong indication of alleged corruption and money laundering practices that tarnish the public housing program. In respo

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Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

The 80th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia was not a celebration, but a bitter reflection. These photos capture a reality far from the glitter of national celebrations at the USU Residence III, Patumbak Satu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, the celebration. Amid muddy dirt roads and piles of garbage, only a single Indonesian flag flutters, as if the sole silent witness to the desolate national spirit. This settlement has been inhabited for two years, but the promised basic infrastructure has yet to materialise. The absence of public facilities such as parks and places of worship is not simply negligence; it is a reflection of the injustice felt by its residents. Every puddle and unpaved road is a daily reminder of the vast gap between spoken promises and the reality faced. This situation has become a national spotlight. This issue is not merely a development issue, but a strong indication of alleged corruption and money laundering practices that tarnish the public housing program. In respo

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Protest Against Revision Of National Army Law - Indonesia

A protester unfurls an anarchist flag during a demonstration rejecting the ratification of the Law on the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in front of the West Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) Building in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, on March 20, 2025. During the demonstration, the protesters argued that the Law on the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) would further expand the role of the military in the civil bureaucracy, control over information and digital security, and extend the retirement age of high-ranking military officers. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Day Celebration - Indonesia

People unfold a huge Indonesian national flag to celebrate the 79th Independence Day in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, August 17, 2024. Indonesia celebrated its 79th Independence Day on Saturday. Photo by Niaz Sharief/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Day Celebration - Indonesia

Indonesian President Joko Widodo attends a flag raising ceremony during Independence Day celebration in Nusantara, Indonesia, Aug. 17, 2024. Indonesia celebrated its 79th Independence Day on Saturday. Photo by Xinhua/Zulkarnain/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NOC Indonesia chairman voices high expectations for Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: NOC Indonesia chairman voices high expectations for Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indonesian athletes and the Hangzhou Asian Games venues 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAJA SAPTA OKTOHARI, Chairman of NOC Indonesia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): RAJA SAPTA OKTOHARI, Chairman of NOC Indonesia STORYLINE: In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Raja Sapta Oktohari, chairman of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) Indonesia, expressed high expectations for the upcoming 19th Asian Games in China's Hangzhou. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAJA SAPTA OKTOHARI, Chairman of NOC Indonesia "Of course, we are so excited. I mean, I've never been to Hangzhou before. And we still remember when we passed the flag from Indonesia to Hangzhou during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games 2018. I cannot wait to see our athletes and officials together, showing the highest performance of all athletes from the whole of Asia. We will send approximatel

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(230817) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Air Force's aircrafts hanging the national flag of Indonesia fly in formation over the National Monument during the 78th Independence Day celebration in Jakarta, Indonesia, Aug. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(230817) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Air Force's aircrafts hanging the national flag of Indonesia fly in formation over the Merdeka Square during the 78th Independence Day celebration in Jakarta, Indonesia, Aug. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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INDONESIA-RIAU-SUMATRAN ELEPHANT-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(230817) -- PEKANBARU, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sumatran elephants are seen before an Indonesian national flag raising ceremony to celebrate the 78th Independence Day in Pekanbaru, Riau Province, Indonesia, Aug. 17, 2023. Aug. 17 marks the Independence Day of Indonesia. (Photo by Hadly Vavaldi/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(230816) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students hold a giant Indonesian national flag ahead of the 78th Independence Day in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, Aug. 13, 2023. August 17 marks the Independence Day of Indonesia. (Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(230816) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows swimmers unfolding a 78-meter long Indonesian national flag ahead of the 78th Independence Day in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Aug. 12, 2023. August 17 marks the Independence Day of Indonesia. (Photo by Niaz Sharief/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(230816) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students hold a giant Indonesian national flag ahead of the 78th Independence Day in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, Aug. 13, 2023. August 17 marks the Independence Day of Indonesia. (Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(230816) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows swimmers unfolding a 78-meter long Indonesian national flag ahead of the 78th Independence Day in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Aug. 12, 2023. August 17 marks the Independence Day of Indonesia. (Photo by Niaz Sharief/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(230816) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People set up decorations with elements of the Indonesian flag in a residential area ahead of the 78th Independence Day in Bandung, Central Java, Indonesia, Aug. 14, 2023. August 17 marks the Independence Day of Indonesia. (Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua)

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Indonesian protesters burn Israeli flag

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesian rally participants burn an Israeli flag in front of the U.S. embassy in Jakarta on April 4 to protest Israeli military actions against Palestinians.

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Indonesian flag taken down in Dili

DILI, East Timor - Indonesian soldiers take down their national flag at Dili airport on the morning of Oct. 30 ahead of their withdrawal from East Timor. Indonesian troops are scheduled to pull out of Dili by the evening of Oct. 31.

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Thousands of E. Timorese meet liberation army

UAI MORI, East Timor - More than 15,000 pro-independence East Timorese and guerrilla fighters gather Aug. 20 in Uai Mori, about 150 kilometers northwest of the capital Dili, to mark their first public appearance in 24 years ahead of the historic Aug. 30 referendum on independence. Soldiers hoist the flag of the separatist National Liberation Army (Falintil), which has been leading a guerrilla war against the occupying Indonesian military since 1975.

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-INDEPENDENCE DAY

(220817) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Air Force's aircrafts hanging the national flag of Indonesia fly in formation over National Monument during the 77th Independence Day celebration in Jakarta, Indonesia, Aug. 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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Daily Life of Sinabung Volcano Indigenous People - Indonesia

A married couple of the Karonese indigenous people, H Alamsyah Pinem, 69, seen on portrait together with his wife, Sarinan Br Sitepu, 64, standing at their home with Sinabung volcano be a background in Sibintun village, Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra , Indonesia on August 16, 2021. The raising of the Indonesian flag commemorates the 76th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Sinabung Volcano Indigenous People - Indonesia

A married couple of the Karonese indigenous people, H Alamsyah Pinem, 69, seen on portrait together with his wife, Sarinan Br Sitepu, 64, standing at their home with Sinabung volcano be a background in Sibintun village, Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra , Indonesia on August 16, 2021. The raising of the Indonesian flag commemorates the 76th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Sinabung Volcano Indigenous People - Indonesia

A married couple of the Karonese indigenous people, H Alamsyah Pinem, 69, seen on portrait together with his wife, Sarinan Br Sitepu, 64, standing at their home with Sinabung volcano be a background in Sibintun village, Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra , Indonesia on August 16, 2021. The raising of the Indonesian flag commemorates the 76th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Sinabung Volcano Indigenous People - Indonesia

A married couple of the Karonese indigenous people, H Alamsyah Pinem, 69, seen on portrait together with his wife, Sarinan Br Sitepu, 64, standing at their home with Sinabung volcano be a background in Sibintun village, Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra , Indonesia on August 16, 2021. The raising of the Indonesian flag commemorates the 76th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian protesters burn Israeli flag

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesian rally participants burn an Israeli flag in front of the U.S. embassy in Jakarta on April 4 to protest Israeli military actions against Palestinians.

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People mourn explosion attack victims in Jakarta

People lay flowers near the site of a deadly explosion in Jakarta on Jan. 15, 2016. Indonesian police said they found a flag of the Islamic State militant group on the body of one of the perpetrators of explosions the previous day that left seven people dead, including five attackers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Indonesia's young prodigy

Indonesia's 9-year-old skateboarder Aliqqa Novvery (L) holds the Indonesian flag with compatriot Nyimas Bunga after her competition at the Asian Games in Palembang, Indonesia, on Aug. 29, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Asian Para Games: Opening ceremony

An Indonesian Paralympian waves the national flag while marching at the opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Oct. 6, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Independence Day in Indonesia

Photo shows the Indonesian flag being raised at a government facility in Palembang, South Sumatra, on Aug. 17, 2018, the country's 73rd Independence Day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Independence Day in Indonesia

Photo shows the Indonesian flag being raised at a government facility in Palembang, South Sumatra, on Aug. 17, 2018, the country's 73rd Independence Day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Independence Day in Indonesia

Children riding a bicycle wave the Indonesian flag in celebration of the country's Independence Day on Aug. 17, 2018, in Jakarta. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Indonesian flag taken down in Dili

DILI, East Timor - Indonesian soldiers take down their national flag at Dili airport on the morning of Oct. 30 ahead of their withdrawal from East Timor. Indonesian troops are scheduled to pull out of Dili by the evening of Oct. 31.

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Thousands of E. Timorese meet liberation army

UAI MORI, East Timor - More than 15,000 pro-independence East Timorese and guerrilla fighters gather Aug. 20 in Uai Mori, about 150 kilometers northwest of the capital Dili, to mark their first public appearance in 24 years ahead of the historic Aug. 30 referendum on independence. Soldiers hoist the flag of the separatist National Liberation Army (Falintil), which has been leading a guerrilla war against the occupying Indonesian military since 1975.