Jakarta | The Indonesian government has moved to hose down fears the Muslim-majority country is set for a new wave of terrorism, suggesting the attack on a senior minister on Thursday was a one-off event.
Security Minister Wiranto is in hospital recovering from surgery after he was stabbed by a man and a woman at an official event in Banten province, where authorities say Muslim militants have a presence. Police who arrested the couple say they could be linked to Islamic State.
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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective, Review and op-ed, and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
