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Editorial

In fathers we trust

Paternal presence helps children fare better academically, demonstrate enhanced problem-solving and adaptive skills and improve emotional resilience, creativity and attentiveness in the face of challenges.

58 minutes ago
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Kertajati’s hard lesson

The top-down approach of building a massive airport in the middle of nowhere while hoping economic activity will follow without real strategic effort is doomed to fail.  ...

1 day ago
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Prabowo’s EU triumph

The IEU-CEPA is projected to significantly reduce import duties, with up to 80 percent of Indonesian exports to the EU set to enjoy zero tariffs within the first two years of the agreement's implementation. ...

2 days ago

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No more business as usual

Sea transportation accidents remain rampant as vessels are routinely overloaded, aging fleets are poorly maintained and passenger manifests often bear little resemblance to reality.

3 days ago
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Envoys matter

Diplomacy under the Trump administration requires grit and resolve and we are not that sure if and when Indroyono is confirmed, he will bring much to the table.

4 days ago
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Beyond ASEAN centrality

A lack of unity may be what is wrong with ASEAN today

5 days ago
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Rainy days in July

The unseasonal heavy rains and the hydrometeorological disasters that followed were just more evidence that the climate crisis is real and affecting our lives.

1 week ago
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Prabowo’s diplomatic temptation

Prabowo should adhere to Indonesia's constitutional mandate of a "free and active" foreign policy and exercise caution and wisdom.

1 week ago
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RI cannot solve US deficit

Washington needs to entice Indonesian investors to their country, but the threatening tone is likely to achieve the opposite. 

1 week ago
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Small islands, big issue

The illegal sale of small islands is not always a matter of regulatory loopholes, but rather the result of a lack of awareness or even outright ignorance among locals as well as the government.

1 week ago
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Quick-handed Danantara

Danantara was not created just to hand out lifelines, it was established to generate long-term returns for the country.

1 week ago
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Not just another ‘BRICS’ in the wall

We should take this as recognition of Indonesia’s position as a middle power, and hence its clout in influencing global development.

1 week ago
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Climbing should never kill

In the aftermath of the Rinjani tragedy, many hikers have criticized Indonesia’s tourism system for prioritizing commercial interests over the safety of its visitors.

2 weeks ago
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Reforming the electoral system

The Constitutional Court’s recent ruling that splits national and regional elections starting in 2029 comes as a relief.

2 weeks ago
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The RCEP summit matters

An RCEP summit is critical now more than ever, as the global economic landscape is increasingly fragmented and marked by rising protectionism and inward-looking trends.

2 weeks ago
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To rescue or abandon Java?

The lessons of the previous administration's IKN megaproject do not bode well for the revived "Giant Sea Wall" project, which could find itself and the coastal communities it is supposed to protect at sea, even before it breaks ground.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago
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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.

2 weeks ago
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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 weeks 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. 

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago
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Housing for whom?

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

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago
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A test of trust

The short-lived dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra over four outlying islands serves as a reminder that a nation as vast and diverse as Indonesia requires continuous political will and efforts, as well as sensitivity, to maintain our hard-fought, hard-won national unity.

4 weeks ago
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Early school a new burden

Several studies in developed countries such as Singapore and England have shown that delaying school start times actually improves students’ well-being and academic performance.

1 month ago
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Quagmire anyone?

The Trump administration still has the leverage to change the equation, if not the outcome, in the Israel-Iranian conflict. 

1 month ago
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Achievement vs. popularity

Indonesia still faces a daunting challenge to qualify for the World Cup, and questions arose about whether the team's reward was premature. 

1 month ago
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Love our expats

Our bureaucrats should learn to be less xenophobic in dealing with expatriates.

1 month ago
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Risky insurance reform

The primary motive behind the regulation is to ensure the financial sustainability of health insurers, who are struggling with rising claims amid soaring medical cost.

1 month ago

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Sat, July 19, 2025

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