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City landmarks: A Commuter Line train speeds through a low-income residential area, as high-rise buildings, including those belonging to national banks, stand out in Jakarta on June 27, 2023.
City landmarks: A Commuter Line train speeds through a low-income residential area, as high-rise buildings, including those belonging to national banks, stand out in Jakarta on June 27, 2023.`
Academia premium

Commons over quotas: Refocusing the housing policy from the periphery to the core

As it stands, the government's housing policy is essentially displacement masquerading as development, and needs a complete overhaul by shifting the focus to low-income residents and their communities as agents, equal partners and coproducers of housing solutions, not mere beneficiaries.

1 day ago
Academia premium

Outrage over Raja Ampat nickel mining: Between virality and solidarity

Sharing posts about Raja Ampat becomes a way to show that one is environmentally conscious, politically aware or simply follows the current controversy. 

1 day ago
Academia premium

Discouraging dissent for love of the nation?

Prabowo's free meals program comes packaged in the state rhetoric of love for the nation and if this is truly so, perhaps accountability should also be a key ingredient.

1 day ago

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Academia

How Indonesia’s ‘kader’ are cutting childhood stunting

With the right support, community health workers can help Indonesia turn the tide on stunting and set an example for the world.

1 day ago
Academia

‘Gotong royong’ that binds Australia and Indonesia

Australia haa its very own form of gotong royong, a social value characterized by mutual cooperation and collective effort.

2 days ago
Science & Tech premium

JIHS Hackathon 2025 concludes with breakthrough innovations in Jakarta’s SCBD

Indonesian students showcased their skills and innovative thinking in a recent hackathon, offering solutions to global challenges.

4 weeks ago
Front Row

InterContinental Bali Resort introduces restorative Silent Retreat

In celebrating Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, InterContinental Bali Resort in Jimbaran, is offering the Silent Retreat package that enables guests to embrace a journey of peace, serenity and renewal.

3 months ago
Front Row

BPJS Kesehatan ends 2024 with prestigious international awards

The Healthcare and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) is concluding 2024 on a high note, achieving remarkable international recognition. The agency secured 10 awards at the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Good Practice Awards 2024. These accolades were presented by ISSA President Mohammed Azman during the Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific in Riyadh on Tuesday.

6 months ago
style

Sun Life Hoops+Health 3X3 Basketball Challenge champions active lifestyle through sport

As part of its continued commitment to encourage healthy habits among Indonesian families, Sun Life Indonesia linked up with Beyond Sport for the Sun Life Hoops+Health 3X3 Basketball Challenge, a sporting event geared toward both basketball enthusiasts and casual enjoyers alike.

1 week ago
style

'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers

Looksmaxxing influencers -- part of an online ecosystem dubbed the "manosphere" -- have surged in popularity across social media, capitalizing on the insecurities of young men eager to boost their physical attractiveness to women.

1 month ago
style

Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew on Blue Origin rocket

The crew lifted off from West Texas at 9:31 a.m. ET and traveled to the edge of space, where they experienced a brief period of weightlessness before returning to Earth in a flight lasting around 11 minutes, according to a live broadcast by Blue Origin, the space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos.

2 months ago
entertainment

Brian Wilson's top five Beach Boys songs

"Surfin' USA" was the Beach Boys' first global hit, taken from their eponymous debut album. A youthful ode to sea, sun and girls, it became an anthem for the West Coast and beyond.

3 days ago
entertainment

BTS members Jimin, Junkook discharged from South Korea military service

On Friday, the band marks the 12th anniversary of its debut, with the Hybe headquarters in Seoul wrapped with the slogan "WE ARE BACK" and thousands of fans set to descend on the city for celebrations.

4 days ago
entertainment

Two BTS megastars released from South Korea military

This week, four BTS members will complete their service. Two were discharged last year, and the final member, SUGA, who has been working as a social service agent for alternative non-active duty service, will be released later this month.

5 days ago
entertainment

Musicians Hindia, Arian13 criticize Thom Yorke over Palestine stance

While Yorke condemned the Israeli government, stating “Netanyahu and his crew of extremists are totally out of control and need to be stopped”, it was a later slide in the post that drew criticism from Indonesian musicians.

1 week ago
arts-culture

Johann Strauss's 'Blue Danube' waltzes into outer space

But the world-famous waltz truly travelled among the stars on Saturday when the European Space Agency's antenna broadcast a live performance of it into space to celebrate the composer's 200th birthday.

2 weeks ago
arts-culture

French-Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado dies aged 81

The photographer leaves a unique legacy of images from his hundreds of journeys through the Amazon rainforest and across the planet, from Rwanda to Indonesia, capturing with his lens human tragedies such as famine, wars and mass exoduses.

3 weeks ago
arts-culture

Museums should serve as pillar of national cultural infrastructure: Fadli Zon

Commemorating this year’s International Museum Day, Culture Minister Fadli Zon has reaffirmed his commitment to making museums a pillar of national cultural infrastructure.

3 weeks ago
science-tech

Huge planet discovered orbiting tiny star puzzles scientists

Most of the stars across the Milky Way are small red dwarfs like TOI-6894, which has only 20 percent the mass of our Sun.

1 week ago
science-tech

Grade 11 student emphasizes impact of technology on agricultural water conservation

The Jakarta Scholar Symposium, or JSS is an independent, non-profit coalition dedicated to shining a light on the passions and insights of Jakarta’s scholars. JSS provides a TED-Ed style seminar for students to showcase their passions, their projects, and the impact they are making in our community. The fourth volume of the Jakarta Scholars Symposium (JSS) was held on May 28, 2025 in Soehanna Hall, offering a platform for high school pupils to showcase their latest innovations.

1 week ago
science-tech

Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours

While scientists have long experimented with biodegradable plastics, researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and the University of Tokyo say their new material breaks down much more quickly and leaves no residual trace.

1 week ago
science-tech

Milky Way may not be destroyed in galactic smash-up after all

The Milky Way may not have a catastrophic collision with another huge galaxy as has been predicted, computer simulations revealed Monday, giving our home galaxy a coin-flip chance of avoiding destruction.

1 week ago
science-tech

High school student Gracelyn Atmadja invents microplastic-free, biodegradable paper cup

High school student from Jakarta Intercultural School, Gracelyn Atmadja has unveiled an innovative breakthrough that could transform the way we consume beverages on the go.

1 week ago
science-tech

Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system

Given the name 2017 OF201, the object falls into a category called trans-Neptunian objects that orbit the sun at a distance beyond that of Neptune.

2 weeks ago
science-tech

Generative AI too flawed to be transformative: Expert

Marcus became a prominent figure of the AI revolution in 2023, when he sat beside OpenAI chief Sam Altman at a Senate hearing in Washington as both men urged politicians to take the technology seriously and consider regulation.

2 weeks ago
people

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys musical genius dies at 82

The statement on Instagram did not give a cause. Wilson was placed under a legal conservatorship last year due to a "major neurocognitive disorder."

3 days ago
people

'Devastated' Prince Harry says no UK return but seeks reconciliation

Prince Harry has said he wanted to reconcile with Britain's royal family, but was "devastated" at losing a court battle over his security that meant he felt unable to return to the country with his family.

1 month ago
people

Katy Perry set to roar into space on all-female flight

Monday's mission is the first all-female space crew since Valentina Tereshkova's historic solo flight in 1963.

2 months ago
people

Amadou of Malian blind music duo dies aged 70

One half of the husband-and-wife duo Amadou & Mariam, the Grammy-nominated blind guitarist and singer died on Friday following an illness.

2 months ago
people

Passion, leadership and growth: My transformative journey at Sinarmas World Academy

Passion is a fire within our soul, the spark that calls us to action, which can also bring warm comfort to our soul. For me, passion is a light that helps us to fulfill a purpose, guides us in our journey and leaves a meaningful mark in the world.

3 months ago
people

Roberta Flack of 'Killing Me Softly' fame dies at 88

The influential pop and R&B star in recent years had lost her ability to sing because of ALS, known as Lou Gehrig's disease, which she was diagnosed with in 2022.

3 months ago
parents

Championing holistic education, Mentari students weigh in on 21st century skills

As we near the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, the world has seen immense developments in science and technology. In parallel, education has evolved accordingly to keep up with the ever changing demands of the global economy to properly prepare students for their futures.

1 year ago
parents

Video games could improve kids’ brains: Study

Parents often worry about the harmful impacts of video games on their children, from mental health and social problems to missing out on exercise. But a large new United States study published in JAMA Network Open on Monday indicates there may also be cognitive benefits associated with the popular pastime.

2 years ago
parents

Child protection commission to investigate viral video of paper-eating toddler

A viral video showing a toddler eating paper has spurred an investigation by the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI). The video, which gained traction in the news on Tuesday, shows a young boy tearing up pieces of paper and eating them while two adults comment on the strangeness of the situation.

3 years ago
health

70% of Breast Cancer Cases Detected at Advanced Stage

Many Indonesian women delay breast examinations due to fear and stigma. Through the technology and health education provided by PT Fujifilm Indonesia, it's time to eliminate hesitation and save more lives.

3 months ago
health

GESID National Gathering 2024 for the Zero Anemia Initiative

Indonesia, with its abundant natural resources and large demographic, is preparing for its demographic peak in 2045, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of its independence.

6 months ago
health

'Remarkable global progress': HIV cases and deaths declining

Deaths related to HIV, which are generally caused by other diseases during the late stages of AIDS, fell by about 40 percent to below a million a year, a study has found. 

6 months ago
health

Canada confirms first case of clade I mpox

The Public Health Agency of Canada said this travel-related case was associated with an ongoing outbreak of clade I mpox in central and eastern Africa.

6 months ago
health

Global diabetes rate has doubled in last 30 years: study

The serious health condition affected around 14 percent of all adults worldwide in 2022, compared to seven percent in 1990, according to the new analysis in The Lancet journal.

6 months ago
health

Supporting a Golden Indonesia for 2045, ExtraJoss launches initiatives aimed at the youths

With millenials and Gen Z comprising over 25.87 percent and 27.94 percent of the Indonesian population respectively, their development is key in building a strong foundation to achieve the vision of a Golden Indonesia by 2045.

8 months ago
food

Good Day Latte names BABYMONSTER as first K-Pop brand ambassador, launches new variants

Indonesia’s leading instant coffee brand Kopi Good Day has officially partnered with K-Pop girl group BABYMONSTER, naming the group as the first K-Pop brand ambassador for the Good Day Latte line. 

3 days ago
food

Roemah Koffie celebrates Indonesian culture; launches new Koffie Tins at World of Coffee

Indonesian premium coffee brand, Roemah Koffie is steadfast in its commitment to introduce the richness of Indonesian coffee, both in terms of its flavors, and its cultural significance. This is best represented by their most recent innovation, Roemah Koffie’s Koffie Tins. A premium line of Indonesian coffee beans packaged in exclusive cans inspired by local culture, first introduced at the World of Coffee (WOC) 2025 event in Jakarta International Convention Center.

2 weeks ago
food

RE:HARVEST and partners transforms food waste into Sustainable Opportunity

South Korean start-up RE:HARVEST, in collaboration with P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals), ASEIC (ASEM SMEs Eco-Innovation Center) and leading beverage producer PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk, hosted a Food Upcycling Seminar on Feb. 14-15 in Menteng, Central Jakarta, with an aim to advance sustainable food practices and reduce food waste.

3 months ago
food

Shanghai celebrates Lunar New Year with a dogs' dinner

In China, where people are choosing to adopt pets rather than have children, restaurants or online stores have started to offer dinner events and meal sets for cats and dogs, with at least one held a few days early on Saturday.

4 months ago
food

Global wine output to hit lowest level since 1961

"Climatic challenges across both hemispheres are once again major contributors to the reduced global production volume."

6 months ago
food

Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

Products sold by companies including Nestle, Pepsico and Unilever were assessed as part of a global index published by the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI), its first since 2021. 

7 months ago
books

Authors hold protest against Meta for 'stealing' work to train AI

Writers chanted "Meta, Meta, book thieves" as they made their way to the Meta building, with some carrying placards reading "I'd write a sign but you'd steal it" and "Get the Zuck off our books", in reference to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

2 months ago
books

Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s encyclopedia website officially launched

The platform, which includes photographs, archives and a list of Pramoedya’s works, marks the centennial commemoration of his life and legacy.

2 months ago
books

Spotify adds more AI-generated audiobooks

The Sweden-based music, book and podcast streaming service began accepting digitally narrated audiobooks in late 2023 with Google Play Books as its partner.

3 months ago
environment

Triple-hosted World Cup: Huge ambition at a hefty cost to planet

The largest and most far-flung World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 48 teams spread across Canada, the United States and Mexico and skeptics are asking whether its frenzied growth is worth the environmental cost.

1 week ago
environment

Nickel rush for stainless steel, EVs guts North Maluku tribe's forest home

With no land titles, the Hongana Manyawa have little chance of asserting their claims to stewardship of forest that overlaps with Weda Bay's concession.

1 week ago
environment

Religious leaders seen as most trusted climate messengers, Purpose survey finds

As part of sustainable efforts to strengthen and drive climate action in Muslim-majority Indonesia, global social impact agency Purpose conducted a survey on the perception and attitude of Indonesian Muslims on climate issues. The results revealed several significant insights, including their perception of religious leaders as the most trusted climate messengers.

1 month ago

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