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Indonesia COVID-19
Concerns Rise Over Indonesia’s Sputtering Virus Vaccinations
By David Rising and Edna Tarigan
Vaccine hesitancy in the predominantly Muslim country can be traced to apprehensions that shots other than the Chinese-made Sinovac are not "halal."
Indonesia Is Reopening, But Bali’s Tourists Haven’t Returned
By Dave Smith
Quarantine, confusion, and red tape dash hopes of tourism reboot in Bali.
Indonesia Warily Weighs Holiday Travel With Virus Concerns
By David Rising and Edna Tarigan
After announcing that year-end travel would be permitted, the government cancelled the Christmas Eve holiday, a Friday this year, in an effort to discourage vacationing somewhat.
Breaking Down Indonesia’s 2022 State Budget
By James Guild
In 2022, the state intends to continue its robust spending on the areas most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic: health and social assistance.
Ramping up Inoculation Drive, Indonesia Approves Fourth Chinese Vaccine
By Sebastian Strangio
The approval of the Zifivax jab is set to add further momentum to the country's vaccine rollout, but serious obstacles remain
Jakarta Schools Reopen as Indonesia’s COVID-19 Wave Eases
By Sebastian Strangio
But Southeast Asia's largest country is not quite out of the woods yet.
An Anti-Expertise, Anti-Science Attitude is Undermining Indonesia’s Pandemic Response
By Tangguh Chairil
The Indonesian government needs to jettison its hopes of a miracle cure to COVID-19, and listen to the advice of epidemiologists and health experts.
Southeast Asia Facing ‘Critical’ Weeks in COVID-19 Fight: Red Cross
By Sebastian Strangio
In recent weeks, the region has seen more than twice as many deaths from the coronavirus than North America.
Despite COVID-19, Indonesian President Pledges to Continue With Economic Reforms
By Sebastian Strangio
President Joko Widodo said that the development of infrastructure and "quality human capital" will remain priorities for the remainder of his second term.
Deadly COVID-19 Variant Migrates to Indonesia’s Outer Islands
By Sebastian Strangio
Just as cases are beginning to ease in densely populated Java and Bali, they are rising elsewhere.
As Delta Variant Rages in Southeast Asia, Health Workers Warned Not to Speak Out
By Alifah Zainuddin
The pandemic has highlighted deep-rooted problems in health service. Medical workers voicing out their concerns have put governments on the defensive.
Malaysia to Phase Out China’s Sinovac Vaccine
By Sebastian Strangio
Will mounting evidence about the limited efficacy of Chinese-made vaccines spell the end for Beijing's vaccine diplomacy?