Indonesia hosts World Conference on Constitutional Justice’s congress
The 5th Congress of World Conference on Constitutional Justice (WCCJ) kicked off in Bali, Indonesia, on October 5, gathering representatives of 119 constitutional courts and councils across the continents.
Chief of the Indonesian Constitutional Court Anwar Usman delivers a keynote address at the first discussion of the 5th Congress of World Conference on Constitutional Justice in Bali, Indonesia on October 5. (Photo: //en.antaranews.com/)
Jakarta (VNA) –The 5th Congress of World Conference on ConstitutionalJustice (WCCJ) kicked off in Bali, Indonesia, on October5, gathering representatives of 119constitutional courts and councils across the continents.
In his speech, Indonesian President Joko Widodo affirmedthat the Constitutional Court is the "main pillar" in ensuringconstitutional justice, and is the "key element" of democracy, for protectinghuman rights and soundness of the law.
He urged countries to work together to prevent wars and build peace, aswell as reduce and manage crises; and strengthen friendship, bilateral andmultilateral cooperation to maintain stability, peace and prosperity in theworld.
For hispart, Chief of the Indonesian Constitutional Court Anwar Usman said the congress aims to highlight the role of constitutional justices incontributing to creating global peace through the interpretation of eachcountry's legal products and court verdicts.
Justice and peace in the world or in a country can be realised if theconstitutional rights and human rights are fulfilled optimally, he said.
The WCCJ isthe highest-level international forum of constitutional bodies in the world. It serves as a venue for discussing and sharing experience and bestpractices among WCCJ m⛎embers to improve the quality of decisions./.
Indonesia and Australia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in eradicating illegal fishing near the sea borders between the two countries, Indonesian news agency Antara reported.
Indonesia's inflation rate in September soared to its highest since October 2015 due to higher transport costs following a fuel price hike, according to Statistics Indonesia.
Indonesia welcomed 1.73 million international tourists in the January–Augus period of 2022, nearly 21 times higher than that of the same period last year, according to the Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
The Indonesian government has increased the quotas of subsidised fuel, Pertalite gasoline and Solar diesel, effective from October 1, to meet the community's needs until the end of the year.
Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani has called on member parliaments of the Group of 20 leading economies (G20) to tackle climate change, which causes severe impacts across the globe.
The key content of the document titled "Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing the OOSCY Challenges" will be refined further in a seminar preceding the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October.
This follows Telegram’s serious failure to address the content that has been repeatedly reported to them, despite various efforts of negotiation and cooperation made by MCMC, it said.
Efforts to empower women must transcend dialogue and translate into concrete commitments, including corporate pledges and government partnerships, according to the spouse of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The forum featured two in-depth discussion sessions, engaging representatives from governments, think tanks, and businesses from both ASEAN and China, on how to forge closer ties for a common future.
The new FIFA Hub in Jakarta will not only support football development in Indonesia but also serve as a coordination centre for 21 football associations across Southeast and East Asia.
Minister Counselor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen reaffirmed Vietnam’s principled and consistent stance on the Palestine issue, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across the entire Gaza Strip.
PM Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the determination of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, to utilise all viable regional mechanisms of the bloc and work with partners to de-escalate violence and restore a peace process led by Myanmar.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2025), Nikulina, who is also a veteran journalist of Russia’s Sputnik News, emphasised the vital role of mainstream journalism in defending the truth and maintaining public trust.
The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Chief of the Indonesian Constitutional Court Anwar Usman delivers a keynote address at the first discussion of the 5th Congress of World Conference on Constitutional Justice in Bali, Indonesia on October 5. (Photo: //en.antaranews.com/) 
