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View all search resultsThe 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 agoConcerns 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 agoThe 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 agoAs 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 agoGiven the severity of the issue, ASEAN's regional action plan, established in 2018, to eliminate tuberculosis by 2035, is ambitious.
20 hours agoChallenges 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 agoFar-right populism, geopolitical tensions and climate indifference have weakened the multilateral order.
22 hours agoPresident Prabowo Subianto should have embraced meritocracy, appointing the most capable Indonesians regardless of political debt or personal loyalty.
23 hours agoRajesh said Diageo not only wanted to be the best performing company, but also the most trusted and most respected company to achieve sustainable growth.
5 months agoOver 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 agoIntroduction: From One Disruption to Another
1 week agoThe 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 agoToward 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).
10 months agoIf the properties are too expensive, they will not be bought, but if they are too inexpensive, they will not be built.
1 day agoFor 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 agoRemoving violent accounts from history books will not "right a wrong" but rather would whitewash our past.
1 week agoPrabowo'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 agoWhat is missing from the housing agenda is the important conversation about design, access and equity.
6 days agoDespite high optimism among Indonesian officials, public suspicion persists regarding Singapore's sincerity, particularly concerning the extradition treaty.
1 week agoThe 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.
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