Indonesia's Widodo to visit Australia after defence spat
Indonesia's chief security minister Wiranto said the February 26 date for a visit showed the relationship between Australia and Indonesia "was not shaky".
Karuni Rompies is Assistant Indonesia Correspondent for Fairfax Media.
Indonesia's chief security minister Wiranto said the February 26 date for a visit showed the relationship between Australia and Indonesia "was not shaky".
Indonesian President Joko Widodo plans to visit Australia at the end of this month, with outgoing ambassador Najib Riphat Kesoema asked to stay on for the trip.
Indonesia's peak Islamic clerical body is poised to issue a fatwa against fake news, amid fears reports on social media are fuelling ethnic and political conflict.
"Trespassers" waved a West Papuan separatist flag when their faces were clearly visible in video footage of the event.
As the number of reports against him grows, police insist that "the state cannot be pressured" in its dealings with firebrand cleric Habib Rizieq.
2017 is shaping up as a year in which moderates face off against right-wing Islamic political activism as Indonesians become increasingly conservative.
It's raining, which is awkward given we are on the way to interview a rain shaman who claims to have metaphysical powers that can prevent downpours on important events.
Prosecutors have accused Jakarta's governor of being "self-righteous" and say it is not enough for him to claim that his intention was not to insult Islam.
Police have revealed predawn arrests on Friday were aimed at preventing opponents of the president using protests to topple the government.
An incendiary fake news report distributed via Australia has added fuel to Indonesian jitters ahead of another huge demonstration on Friday.
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