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 and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
