Cooperation with Malaysia is vital for strengthening the halal ecosystem in the ASEAN region and globally.

Human Rights Watch in its annual World Report flagged human rights abuses in Myanmar as one of Asia’s worst flashpoints.

The progress in bilateral relations between the two countries would be discussed in depth by Indonesia's President and Singapore's Premier soon.

Authorities deployed hundreds of security personnel around the court and the trial was held virtually for security reasons.

Beijing is working with the Indonesian government to ensure the incident will be "properly handled in accordance with the law".