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A firefighter battles a blaze at the Jatiwaringin landfill in Tangerang regency, Banten, on July 4, 2026.

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Dumpster fire no more

The country's recurring landfill disasters demand that we stop fighting fire with fire downstream and finally extinguish the waste crisis at its household source.

19 hours ago

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Selective justice

The Prabowo administration’s aggressive corporate crackdowns risk looking less like impartial justice and more like selective enforcement: a dangerous signal that could spook the very investors the country needs to sustain growth. ...

1 day ago

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When prosecutors become prosecuted

President Prabowo Subianto's response to call for "introspection" from the military, police and prosecutors is not enough. ...

2 days ago

The Latest

Devastated: People walk amid collapsed buildings along Saftawi street in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Feb. 5, 2025, during a ceasefire deal in the war between Israel and Hamas. Palestinian militant group Hamas lashed out on Feb. 5 at United States President Donald Trump's shock proposal for the US to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle its people in other countries, seemingly whether they wanted to leave or not.

Trump’s ethnic cleansing plan

As a leader who wants to bring his country to the center of global political affairs, Prabowo should be more forthright in defending the rights of Palestinians.

1 year ago

A man stands on plastic waste and other garbage washed ashore and accumulating on a beach in Kedonganan Badung regency, in Bali on Jan. 3, 2025.

Mindful host

Overtourism and overdevelopment have become serious issues, especially in the southern part of Bali.

1 year ago

Fueling the economy: Employees work at a Pertamina gas station in Tangerang, Banten, on March 1, 2022.

What's ahead for Danantara?

The result of the new rule represents a compromise, which allows for two competing centers of power within the new body instead of just one.

1 year ago

Critical dissent: Protesters hold posters that read “Dipisahkan Qunut, Disatukan Tambang“ (Separated by Qunut, United by Mining) during a protest against Islamic group Muhammadiyah's decision to accept the government's offer of coal mining concessions in Sleman, Yogyakarta, on July 27, 2024.

Mining permits for all?

National Innovation and Research Agency (BRIN) researchers have warned of the risks that arise when mining is managed by entities that are alien to the sector, such as religious organizations.

1 year ago

President Prabowo Subianto (right) and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim (left) walk across the connecting bridge of the Petronas Twin Towers on Jan. 27, 2025, during the President's visit to Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bound by destiny

While Indonesia and Malaysia have had disagreements over maritime boundaries, these must be managed carefully to prevent disputes from escalating into serious diplomatic rifts.

1 year ago

President Prabowo Subianto delivers a speech on Jan. 22, 2025, at a plenary cabinet meeting at the Presidential Office in Jakarta.

Prudence in state budget

While the budget adjustment seems rational on paper, it is paramount that the government guides the implementation of the programs and manages any consequences that may arise from the fiscal action.

1 year ago

Health workers administer a pre-vaccination screening test for a toddler on April 24, 2024, at a medical facility in Cipondoh, Tangerang, Banten, during the Health Ministry’s free nationwide vaccination drive in observance of World Immunization Week.

Health checks for all

The Prabowo administration is planning to launch in February its next flagship program: free birthday health screenings.

1 year ago

Slashing assistance: Marco Rubio speaks after he is sworn in as Secretary of State by United States Vice President JD Vance at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2025.

Making America weak again

Foreign aid was one reason why the US was once regarded as one of the greatest nations, if not the greatest.

1 year ago

President Prabowo Subianto and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, on Jan. 25, 2025.

Lessons from India's foreign policy

Prabowo's meeting last week with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely be among the most relevant to his ambition to become a global player while remaining independent in facing a more multipolar world.

1 year ago

President Prabowo Subianto (center) and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (third right) greet Red and White Cabinet ministers before a plenary cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Dec. 2, 2024.

Prabowo’s 100 tough days

We cannot deny the fact that the first three months of the Prabowo administration have not been free of controversy.

1 year ago

This elevated view shows mounds of rubble from collapsed buildings along Saftawi Street in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Jan. 20, 2025 a day after a ceasefire deal in the war between Israel and Hamas went into effect.

Indonesia’s active role in Gaza

Accepting some Palestinians to relocate temporarily would be a gesture to show that Indonesia is willing to put its money where its mouth is.

1 year ago

United States President Donald Trump (center) gestures alongside US First Lady Melania Trump and US Vice President JD Vance during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, on Jan. 20, 2025.

The power of options

The “other options” card is crucial to strengthen our hand in future negotiations.

1 year ago

A flotilla of boats with Indonesian Navy personnel on board travels to take down a mysterious sea fence in Tangerang, Banten, on Jan. 23, 2025.

Priceless waters

Our seas and coasts should remain open to ensure the livelihoods of coastal communities and protect marine biodiversity.

1 year ago

Retirees line up in Jakarta on Feb. 15, 2011, to receive their monthly pension payments.

Underlying pension problems

It is worthwhile to look at the underlying problems with the pension system in Indonesia.

1 year ago

Then United States Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald Trump attends a campaign rally, in Salem, Virginia, U.S. Nov. 2, 2024.

It's Trump's world

In a recent interview, Trump told the Wall Street Journal that he was pleased that the Chinese leader "respects me because he knows I am [expletive] crazy."

1 year ago

A disused open-pit mining site in Nyogan, Jambi, is seen filled with water.

Protect the planet, its experts

The work of environmental experts has been increasingly criminalized in Indonesia in recent years, jeopardizing not only individual freedoms but also the nation’s ability to address its most pressing ecological challenges.

1 year ago

President Prabowo Subianto (left) visits US President Joe Biden (right) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Nov. 13, 2024.

Prabowo’s US envoy

To show Trump that Indonesia considers the US an important partner, Prabowo must quickly appoint an envoy to Washington, DC.

1 year ago

A bamboo fence stretching several kilometers stands on Jan. 11, 2025, in the coastal waters of Tangerang, Banten.

Bamboo barrier brouhaha

The government's response to the "mysterious" bamboo fence installed off the coast of Tangerang has left the public wanting and sets a bad precedent in protecting our coastal communities and marine ecosystems.

1 year ago

Bald patch: Large swaths of cleared land divide a smallholder oil palm plantation on April 29, 2023, during a tree regeneration program in Mesuji Raya district, Ogan Komering Ilir regency, South Sumatra.

Facing palm oil nonsense

There are still many sustainable ways in store to enhance palm oil output, especially through long-neglected replanting efforts rather than opening new plantations by clearing forests.

1 year ago

Palestinians celebrate at their camp for people displaced by conflict at Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, on Jan. 15, 2025, amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.

Truce in Gaza, but for how long?

While we are elated by the news of a truce on Wednesday between Israel and Hamas in their war in the Gaza Strip, we know this is not the first declaration of a ceasefire since their war began in October 2023.

1 year ago

A visitor stands next to a module of an electric vehicle on July 18, 2024, during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2024 in Tangerang, Banten.

Car sales plunge. So what?

Car sales have been plummeting in Indonesia lately, but maybe that is not all bad news.

1 year ago

Civil society activists and university students hold banners that read “Police reform“ (left) and “People's killer” during a protest in front of the Central Java Police in Semarang on Nov. 28, 2024.

Man behind the gun

One of the primary drivers of Indonesia's growing gun violence is the culture of impunity within its military and police forces.

1 year ago

Foreign Minister Sugiono speaks on Jan. 10, 2025, during his annual foreign policy speech at the ministry's office in Jakarta.

Assertive foreign policy

For those attending the speech, one of the most memorable scenes was when the image of Sukarno with global south leaders like then-Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then-Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser during the Bandung Asia-Africa conference in 1955 was projected on stage.

1 year ago

Indonesia's South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong salutes the fans after the U23 AFC Qatar 2024 Asian Cup third-place match between Iraq and Indonesia at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha on May 2, 2024.

'Kamsahamnida', Shin Tae-yong

Shin has played an instrumental role in building a team that can someday restore Indonesia’s reputation as a regional soccer powerhouse.

1 year ago

Jakarta governor-elect Pramono Anung (right) and deputy governor-elect Rano Karno (left) greet their supporters during an event in Jakarta on Dec. 14, 2024, celebrating the pair's victory in the Jakarta gubernatorial election.

Welcoming Jakarta’s new leaders

Although Jakarta lost its national capital status with the issuance of a presidential decree (Keppres) last month, its many problems persist.

1 year ago

Building BRICS: Government officials attend a plenary session in the outreach/BRICS Plus format at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on Oct. 24, 2024.

Playing with BRICS fire

Prabowo believes his government can reap economic benefits from BRICS, although the international community perceives it as a group driven by political, rather than economic interests.

1 year ago

Staff prepare meals to deliver to a school at a kitchen on the first day of a free-meal programme in Jakarta on Monday, January 6, 2025. Indonesia launched an ambitious USD 4.3 billion free-meal programme on January 6 to combat stunted growth due to malnutrition, a key election promise of President Prabowo Subianto.

Free, nutritious, safe meals

Regular and thorough inspections of the whole process, from the procurement of ingredients to food distribution, are imperative.

1 year ago

Harvey Moeis, a convict in a corruption case, leaves the courtroom after the reading of his sentence at the Jakarta Corruption Court in Jakarta on Dec. 23, 2024. The court sentenced Harvey to 6.5 years behind bars, a fine of Rp 1 billion (US$61,674) or six months in jail and restitution of Rp 210 billion.

Getting off lightly

The sentences hardly reflected a sense of justice and contradicted the national consensus that deems corruption an extraordinary crime due to its far-reaching impact on society.

1 year ago

Foreign Minister Sugiono smiles before his inauguration at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Oct. 21, 2024.

Sugiono's direction

We call on the minister to clarify a few controversial decisions and incidents involving the President.

1 year ago

Every vote counts: A woman casts her ballot for the presidential and legislative elections at a polling station in Banda Aceh, on Feb. 14, 2024.

Trashing the threshold

The promise of better governance and democratic consolidation expected from implementing the presidential threshold has barely been fulfilled.

1 year ago

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