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“We see the decision as being a bit too hasty.” Such was the reaction from Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda on Sunday after the Danish government chose to pull out …
Indonesia: Denmark’s Diplomatic Pull-Out “Too Hasty” Read MoreAt 4am Sunday morning, the Danish consul on the island of Java, Mr. Villy Nielsen, alarmed the 14 Danes who remain on the island and who had chosen to ignore …
Danes In Indonesia Go ‘Underground’ Read MoreJust as things seemed to be quieting down following a week and a half of heavy Muslim protests against the Danish newspaper drawings of Mohammed, the situation has taken a …
Denmark Recalls Jakarta Embassy Staff Read MoreThe Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to intensify its warning to Danes in Indonesia, advising all Danes to leave the country as soon as possible. But recent warnings are …
Danes Threatened in Indonesia:Danish Foreign Ministry Read MoreRecently established Denmark Solar Industry (DSI) – based in Copenhagen – is to build several large factories in Kemaman, Malaysia producing solar panels. The factories contract is worth 179 million …
Young Danish Firm Scores Giant Deal in Malaysia Read More‘Stay out of Indonesia!’ Although it was put in rather more diplomatic terms, such was the message to all Danes from Denmark’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday this week. Later that …
Aceh-bound Danish Red Cross Workers Wait In Jakarta Read MoreThe Friday demonstration will be the first mass demonstration in mainly muslim Malaysia, prompted by the Danish cartoon controversy. Some 1000 protesters are expected to gather after Friday prayers and …
Muslims In Malaysia To Protest At Danish Embassy Friday Read MoreAnger at the publication of drawings of Muhammed are now also affecting the world of sports. Thursday Indonesian badminton officials announced that they have cancelled an upcoming friendly match …
Indonesia Cancels Badminton Match Against Denmark Read MoreThe Danish Foreign Ministry’s travel guidance for Indonesia advises all Danes to leave Indonesia no matter where they are in a vast country spanning a distance almost from Wales and …
Locals Say Bali Unaffected By Cartoon Controversy Read MoreUmno Youth, a wing of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) which is the biggest party in Malaysian Government, wants the Editor-in-Chief of the Sarawak Tribune newspaper to resign for …
Umno Youth Demands Editor-in-Chief Quit Read More