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Hendra feeds fish in his small house in Jembatan Besi, Tambora, West Jakarta, on April 17, 2024 while his wife is folding clothes on the bed, behind the cupboard. People who reside in densely populated settlements live with limited space.
Hendra feeds fish in his small house in Jembatan Besi, Tambora, West Jakarta, on April 17, 2024 while his wife is folding clothes on the bed, behind the cupboard. People who reside in densely populated settlements live with limited space. `
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Housing policy: Shrinking homes means shrinking dignity

The tiny house initiative risk repeating past mistakes: creating soulless settlements, overcrowded neighborhoods and units that exist on paper but fail to function in reality.

42 minutes ago
Opinion premium

Analysis: Revenue task force raises concerns, security forces in fiscal affairs

Concerns over the expanding role of security forces in Indonesia’s civilian institutions have intensified following the establishment of a special task force on state revenue, initiated by National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo. The task force was created to combat illegal activities across several high-risk sectors, particularly those involving natural resources—such as illegal fishing, mining, and logging. It is part of a broader government effort to strengthen enforcement and reduce losses in non-tax state revenue (PNBP).

49 minutes ago
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Fixing the free meals program

The month-long school holiday is the perfect time for the government to evaluate what is not working with the free nutritious meal program.

1 hour ago

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How ASEAN can thrive through innovation and collaboration

As AI advances, ASEAN has a clear opportunity to move up the value chain, with member states offering incentives to attract higher-value semiconductor investment.

19 hours ago
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Southeast Asia’s push to eliminate tuberculosis

Given the severity of the issue, ASEAN's regional action plan, established in 2018, to eliminate tuberculosis by 2035, is ambitious.

20 hours ago
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Six months on, the free meals program is a work in progress

Challenges in implementation are to be expected in the nascent stages of any government intervention, especially in a country as geographically vast and varied as Indonesia. The key is to build upon their lessons, bit by bit, to ensure a strong foundation for sustainable delivery and development.

21 hours ago
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A democratic reckoning for global development finance

Far-right populism, geopolitical tensions and climate indifference have weakened the multilateral order.

22 hours ago
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Stop buying time, Mr. President. Shake up the cabinet

President Prabowo Subianto should have embraced meritocracy, appointing the most capable Indonesians regardless of political debt or personal loyalty.

23 hours ago
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Insight: Innovations in managing and developing human capital

Over the past few years, the role of human resources (HR) has expanded far beyond administrative tasks. HR professionals today are expected to drive innovation, enhance the employee experience and align people strategies with business goals. With the help of technology, these responsibilities have become more manageable, and in many ways, more impactful.

3 days ago
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Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

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Insight: Securing a healthier future: The importance of Indonesia's plasma fractionation facility

The global health crisis brought on by COVID-19 tested healthcare systems worldwide, and Indonesia was no exception. As one of the world’s most populous nations, the nation faced immense challenges yet demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating the pandemic.

6 months ago
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Insight: Understanding sovereign wealth funds and their application in Indonesia

Toward the end of 2020, amid a world grappling with unprecedented challenges, Indonesia took a bold step in securing its economic future: establishing its first sovereign wealth fund (SWF), the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA).

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Homes unbought or unbuilt

If the properties are too expensive, they will not be bought, but if they are too inexpensive, they will not be built.

1 day ago
editorial

Remote work? Not now

For a civil service often criticized for its slow pace and a traditional emphasis on physical presence, transitioning to a less supervised environment could exacerbate existing inefficiencies. 

3 days ago
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Acknowledging our dark past

Removing violent accounts from history books will not "right a wrong" but rather would whitewash our past. 

1 week ago
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Speak up, Indonesia

Prabowo's hesitation could undermine Indonesia's credibility as a middle-power player, leading many Indonesians to conclude that the government fears confronting President Trump.

5 days ago
editorial

Housing for whom?

 What is missing from the housing agenda is the important conversation about design, access and equity.

6 days ago
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Singapore's moment of truth

Despite high optimism among Indonesian officials, public suspicion persists regarding Singapore's sincerity, particularly concerning the extradition treaty.

1 week ago
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Beyond celebrations

The common thread tying together Jakarta's perennial flooding, choking pollution and constant congestion is weak political will, and unless the local administration addresses this underlying factor starting now, these issues will continue to plague this historic city for the next half century.

1 week ago

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