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Prabowo needs a more credible foreign policy team

President Prabowo’s impulsive personal diplomacy is bypassing the institutional expertise of the Foreign Ministry, risking Indonesia’s strategic interests on the global stage.

1 hour ago

A train collision waiting to happen: The human cost of system failure

While official reports often blame human error, the tragic collision in East Bekasi reveals a deeper, systemic rot within Indonesia’s railway infrastructure. True safety requires moving beyond segregated carriages and toward a modernized, automated network that protects all passengers by design.

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Motorists queue at a petrol station in Surabaya, East Java on March 9, 2026.

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Analysis: Unsubsidized fuel, LPG prices rise as energy crisis persists

President Prabowo Subianto’s administration has begun feeling the pressure of the global energy crisis, with state-owned energy company Pertamina raising prices for several unsubsidized fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products. The move appears necessary to protect fiscal stability and Pertamina’s operations amid supply disruptions caused by the United States-Israeli war on Iran.

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Final passage: House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani (right) receives a folio containing the Domestic Workers Protection Bill from Legislation Body (Baleg) chairman Bob Hasan on April 21, 2026, during a plenary session at the Senayan Legislative Complex in Central Jakarta.

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Protecting 'the help'

After nearly a quarter century stuck in legislative limbo, the nation has finally passed a law guaranteeing the rights of domestic workers, but structural gaps and deep-seated social biases may still stand in the way of true protection.

3 hours ago

Cargo ships and tankers are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast city of Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates.

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The Strait of Hormuz shows how everything is now about leverage

Controlling supply chains puts a country in a very powerful position.

21 hours ago

People take part in a vigil on April 25, 2022, ahead of the planned executions of Malaysian nationals Nagaenthran Dharmalingam and Datchinamurthy Kataiah at Hong Lim Park in Singapore. Datchinamurthy, convicted of smuggling drugs, was executed on Sept. 25, 2025.

The Lion’s grip: Civil liberties and the cost of dissent

Singapore’s glittering skyline hides a tightening legal knot where dissent is labeled a "falsehood" and conscience is treated as a crime. As activists face prison for questioning the state, one must ask: can a nation truly be great if its prosperity depends on the silence of its citizens?

22 hours ago

A health worker prepares COVID-19 vaccine for patients at Arcamanik community health center (puskesmas) on Jan. 4, 2024, in Bandung, West Java.

Questions on COVID-19 that are unsatisfactorily answered (part 2)

As the world moves on from COVID-19, are we ignoring the structural failures and ethical lapses that defined the pandemic? This sharp critique demands transparency from Big Pharma and global leaders to ensure that "business as usual" doesn’t lead us into the next catastrophe.

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RI seeks new suppliers, export markets as tensions mount: Trade minister

Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Wang Lutong

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‘China, Indonesia must continue upholding international fairness and justice’

German Ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste and ASEAN Ralf Beste speaks on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, during the submission of his credentials as Ambassador to ASEAN to Secretary-General Dr. Kao Him Hourn.

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In turbulent times, shared interest can bridge value gaps: German envoy

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung gestures while speaking about his first year in office and developing the megalopolis on Jan. 20, 2026, during an interview with 'The Jakarta Post' at City Hall in Gambir, Central Jakarta.

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Jakartans must embrace global city status: Governor Pramono

Yahya Cholil Staquf, chairman of Indonesia's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), speaks during an interview on Jan. 29, 2026 with The Jakarta Post in Central Jakarta.

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NU must transform to navigate uncertain world order: Chairman Yahya

This aerial photo shows people climbing debris, on Dec. 9, 2025, to cross the river on a newly built bridge, connecting Aceh and North Sumatra province, after being destroyed by flash floods along Peusangan river in Bireuen district, Aceh.

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Coordinated response key to govt’s disaster handling

History in focus: Belgian historian David Van Reybrouck, author of Revolusi: Indonesia and the Making of the Modern World, poses for a post on his official social media account.

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‘Revolusi’ returns home: David Van Reybrouck on youth, memory and the spirit of Bandung

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Insight: The strategic role of PT SMI in fiscal policy and economic expansion

Indonesia’s future economic growth will not be determined solely by the size of government spending, but also by how effectively development financing is managed.

3 months ago

Insight: Rethinking work: Driving sustainable growth in the digital age

The digital age has redefined how we live, communicate and work, but perhaps nowhere is this shift more critical than in the field of medicine and public health. As healthcare systems integrate digital technologies, the traditional roles of medical professionals are being reshaped.

9 months ago

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.

10 months ago

Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

Introduction: From One Disruption to Another

10 months ago

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.

1 year ago