Prabowo's large, likely bloated cabinet may serve to maintain political harmony, but it also risks inflating costs and inefficiency.

In the last few years of his administration, Jokowi set a dangerous precedent that future leaders may be tempted to emulate. And the impact on the political perspectives of the nation’s youth is equally worrying, as they may lose their appreciation for democracy, subordinating that precious and fragile gift to naked self-interest.

A backpacker lodging in a bed-and-breakfast and eating at streetside warung should be welcomed just as warmly as a well-to-do family staying at a five-star hotel.

It is disappointing that despite the fact that the crisis is worsening, the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) have opted to be silent and to ignoe the horrifying tragedy unfolding in Gaza and Lebanon.

The outgoing President also claimed that the fact that people could still criticize him on social media is proof of the health of Indonesia's democracy. 

The new administration will have more time to properly assess the candidates and ensure a smooth transition of leadership without the rush.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has a vast knowledge of ASEAN, and we hope he can not only conclude the bloc’s unfinished business but also create a more solid foundation for the group’s 2045 vision.

The short-cut effort only confirms the country’s flaws in developing soccer, which is evident in the fact that Indonesia had to wait for 32 years to regain the soccer gold medal in the SEA Games last year.

Many of the national strategic projects are built where they make business sense, not where development priorities would have them.

As a middle power, Indonesia could use the ASEAN vehicle to further its and regional national interests, and even the interests of the Global South.

Jokowi's decision to reverse the decades-old ban on sea sand exports, whether in part or whole, raises the classic dichotomy of can versus should and disregards not only the contemporary issues of climate change and sustainability, but also the very reasons the policy was imposed in the first place.

The Dayak people and their traditional wisdom, which promotes harmony between humans and nature, can inform modern conservation methods and efforts toward sustainability for future generations.

Reports of educators perpetrating violence against their students have been heard quite often for years, but efforts to put a stop to the incidents remain inadequate.

There is little to no risk for the humans, pets and the environment from the spread of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes or eggs.

Arts are essential in developing a society of free expression and robust intellectual engagement.

Even if he does stand the test of time, like his predecessor Fumio Kishida, Ishiba does not have much to offer in order to lure ASEAN leaders amid Japan’s declining economic power and the rising economic scale of ASEAN.

For businesses, however, a bloated cabinet will be a headache, as this will constitute more bureaucratic hurdles to deal with and more red tape.

As the biggest party in the House, the PDI-P faces mounting public expectations that it can keep democracy on fire through its critical views of government policies.

Our country envisions becoming a high-income economy by 2045, but perhaps it would do well to pause and think about whether we're measuring ourselves by some external yardstick as we race toward the centenary of our independence.

With the country counting among the rudest nations on Earth on the net, teenagers, who are generally very active on social media, have been exposed to the ill-mannered behaviors of netizens almost 24/7.

To make the downstream policy truly worthwhile, we need to go deeper along the supply chains, as what we produce from our smelters nowadays is just the transformation of raw commodities into slightly less raw forms.

Whether we are the rightful owner of these artifacts is not up for debate, but whether we are mindful preservers of these objects remains a question.

The Security Council has failed the Ukrainians and the Palestinians, now it is about to fail the people in Lebanon.

As we look forward to a Prabowo presidency, Indonesia stands at the cusp of a strategic shift in its global presence, with the possibility of a head of state actually attending international forums to represent the country and its unique brand of diplomacy.

Mehrtens became the victim of the conflict and the stubborn behavior of the government, which has maintained a security approach to deal with the Papua problem.

Political scientists are still debating how much celebrity influences matter in elections, but we have reasons to worry about political parties exploiting the charm of celebrities and public figures.

When the renewable energy bill finally does get passed, it will hopefully include stipulations on power wheeling that allow independent power producers to sell electricity directly to consumers through PLN’s transmission network.

As a new government prepares to take over, the ruling coalition must recognize that political meddling in professional organizations like Kadin sets a dangerous precedent.

The PON, which should have provided talent from all over the country with a stage on which to display their achievements, instead showcased violations of sportsmanship, and acts of violence and vandalism, which run counter to the core values all athletes are responsible for promoting.

The UN resolution sent a clear message that most of the world are with the Palestinian people.